# Retro Patriotic Sneakers The Air Jordan 6 Low White Infrared Hits Stores July 4th By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2015-07-03 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-jordan-6-low References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/2015/07/02/air-jordan-6-low-white-infrared/) & [nike](http://www.nike.com/us/en_us/c/jordan) The fourth of July is an important date for many -- it marks the adoption of the Declaration of Independence -- but it's about to become even more special for sneaker fans. Specifically, the Air Jordan 6 Low 'White Infrared' is set to drop on American Independence Day. How patriotic of the Jordan brand! It's also just in time for a summer release. The new White Infrared shoe features a [white leather upper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-thunder) and black lowlights, modeling itself after the original high-top design of the Air Jordan 6 White Infrared. Sticking with the theme, this new variation of the classic shoe includes 'Infrared 23' accents midsole, while the [translucent outsole](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pure-money) is adorned with the [Jumpman](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reverse-oreo) logo. American sneaker fans everywhere, rejoice! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Patriotic Sneaker Releases:** Opportunity for retail brands to take advantage of national holidays by releasing limited edition collections. - **Heritage-inspired Sneaker Designs:** Opportunity for sneaker manufacturers to tap into the nostalgia trend by creating designs that pay homage to iconic sneaker designs from the past. - **Limited Edition Sneaker Culture:** Opportunity for sneaker collectors to expand their collections with highly coveted limited edition designs released on a seasonal or holiday basis. ### Where This Applies - **Sportswear Retail:** Opportunity for sportswear retailers to release limited edition collections in line with seasonal or holiday milestones to increase brand engagement and sales. - **Sneaker Manufacturers:** Opportunity for sneaker manufacturers to experiment with heritage-inspired designs and seasonal limited edition releases to boost brand recognition and sales. - **Collectible Sneaker Marketplace:** Opportunity for collectible sneaker marketplaces to capitalize on the hype surrounding highly coveted limited edition releases, creating a new niche market for collectors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Global Games-Inspired Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-jordan-6-retro.md) - [Summer Sneaker Colorways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/igloo-air-jordans.md) - [Monochromatic Speckled Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-cement-colorway.md) - [Snake-Honoring Whimsical Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-jordan-11-low.md) - [Speckled Minimal Basketball Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reverse-oreo.md) - [Celebratory Dragon-Inspired Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/year-of-the-dragon1.md) - [Expanded Simplistic Mid Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rare-air.md) - [Red-Accented Basketball Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/true-red-colorway.md) - [Greyscale Leather Speckled Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fear-colorway-1.md)