# Global Games-Inspired Sneakers The New Air Jordan 6 Retro Shoes Get an Olympic Makeover By Amy Duong | Published 2024-08-14 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-jordan-6-retro References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/nike-olympic-aj6/) & [go.hsnob.co](https://go.hsnob.co/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nike.com%2Ft%2Fair-jordan-6-retro-white-and-midnight-navy-mens-shoes-5xT4DN%2FCT8529-164&crp=31880316&ceb=131497&cme=web&cmo=product_module&r=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.highsnobiety.com%2Fp%2Fnike-olympic-aj6%2F&cp=XsFYiYb3Rty8Wi40dxYcjw)  [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olympic-colorway) introduces a look at the new Olympic [Air Jordan 6 Retro](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2024-doernbecher-freestyle) sneaker rework for the global games in Paris this year. The shoes are detailed with a color palette that matches [Team USA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-dn-sneaker), which is also the same tonal palette as this year's host country, France. The 2024 Paris Olympics has been taking storm and the shoes celebrate with a leather construction throughout the upper. It rests on the same midsole base with the Air unit integrated into it for a comfortable step. The high-top silhouette is perforated with accents throughout the upper and collar to create a breathable foundation. Branding can be seen on the heel and at the tongue system before securing the foot in place with a white lacing system. Image Credit: Nike ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 27% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sports-inspired Footwear:** The merging of athletic event themes with casual sneakers creates a niche market appealing to fans and athletes alike. - **Color-coordination Fashion:** Sneakers designed with color palettes that represent national teams and events offer a sense of pride and unity among consumers. - **Breathable High-tops:** Incorporating perforation and advanced materials into high-top designs meets the demand for both style and functionality in modern footwear. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Sportswear:** The sportswear industry benefits from innovations that merge international competition themes with everyday athletic apparel. - **Footwear:** Footwear companies gain a competitive edge by embedding event-specific designs and breathable materials into their products. - **Fashion Retail:** Fashion retailers can capitalize on limited-edition collections tied to significant global events, enhancing exclusivity and consumer interest. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chunky Olympic-Ready Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olympic-colorway.md) - [Speckled Minimal Basketball Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reverse-oreo.md) - [Olympic-Ready Elevated Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-cushioning.md) - [Olympic-Inspired Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunk-olympic-safari.md) - [Premium Low-Cut Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-force-1-low-paris.md) - [Stealthy Colorblocked Basketball Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flu-game-colorway.md) - [Futuristic Sporty Patriotic Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-dn-sneaker.md) - [Richly Green-Toned Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jordan-retro-1-high.md) - [Red-Accented Basketball Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/true-red-colorway.md)