# Neutral-Colored Sneakers The Air Jordan 4 Infrared Features a Neutral Colorway and Bold Accents By Colin Smith | Published 2022-01-31 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-jordan-4-infrared References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2022/1/air-jordan-4-infrared-dh6927-061-release-date) & [nike](https://www.nike.com/ca/launch?s=upcoming) The 'Air Jordan 4 Infrared' is the newest colorway of [Jordan Brand's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/irregular-shadow) iconic AJ4 silhouette. This sneaker features a largely neutral colorway complete with [subtle red accents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/true-red-colorway) that give the sneaker a modern, technological look. From the midsole to the upper, the shoe features monochrome colors such as white and gray. The only colored accents for the Infrared are in a bold red color on the eyestay, insole, and inside of the tongue. Additionally, there is a red Jump Man logo on the front of the tongue. This sneaker also combines comfort with fashion by incorporating a mesh material in the eyestay, behind the eyelets, and in the toe vamp. The Air Jordan 4 Infrared debuts on May 12th for an MSRP of $200 USD. Image Credit: Jordan Brand ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Celeb Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/celebfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Neutral-colored Sneakers:** Sneaker brands can innovate by experimenting with monochrome colorways and incorporating bold accents in limited areas for a modern look. - **Mesh Material Incorporation:** Incorporating a breathable mesh material in the eyestay, behind the eyelets, and in the toe vamp is a promising trend for sneaker brands striving to combine comfort with fashion. - **Color Blocking:** Color blocking, the use of bold colors in selective areas, is an innovative trend that can be used by sneaker brands to create a modern technological look. ### Where This Applies - **Footwear:** The footwear industry can adopt the trend of using neutral colors and bold accents for its upcoming product lines. - **Athletic Apparel:** Athletic apparel brands can incorporate the trend of mesh material in their upcoming shoe lines to create comfortable and fashionable training shoes. - **Streetwear:** Streetwear fashion brands can adopt the trend of color blocking to create a bold and modern look in their sneaker designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Monochromatic Speckled Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-cement-colorway.md) - [Greyscale Leather Speckled Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fear-colorway-1.md) - [Monochromatic Timeless Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-thunder.md) - [Stark Red-Tonal Basketball Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fire-red-colorway.md) - [Chunky Metallic-Tinged Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sail-and-metallic-gold.md) - [Brutalist Monochromatic Retro Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-jordan-4.md) - [Adaptable Modern Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/legend-light-brown.md) - [Red-Accented Basketball Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/true-red-colorway.md) - [Sleek Minimal Sneaker Colorways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fear-colorway.md)