# Stylish All-Black Basketball Sneakers The 'Air Jordan 9 Boot' Was Reworked for the Holidays By Riley von Niessen | Published 2017-12-05 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-jordan-9-boot References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2017/12/air-jordan-9-boot-nrg-black-gum) & [nike](http://nike.com/?dkfjn) On December 6th, Nike's 'Black/Light Gum' iteration of the 'Air Jordan 9 Boot' is set to drop, giving sneakerheads and their generous friends and family members yet another option to choose from for the holidays. The sneakers retails for $225 USD, and can be found at participating [Jordan Brand](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/irregular-shadow) retailers, as well as from Nike [SNKRS](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vanta-black). As the new Air Jordan 9 Boot is made from a combination of suede and leather materials, it has a durable build that makes the higher price point worth the investment, especially when the all-black colorway that's resistant to stains and scuffs is taken into account. The sneakers are finished off with light beige gum soles, which have a raised texture on the sides and feature the [Jumpman](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gamma-blue) logo. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **All-black Sneaker Trend:** The rise in popularity of all-black sneakers presents an opportunity for brands to release stylish and versatile footwear options. - **Premium Sneaker Materials:** The use of high-quality materials like suede and leather in sneaker design offers an opportunity for brands to create durable and premium footwear. - **Limited Edition Holiday Releases:** The trend of limited edition holiday sneaker releases provides an opportunity for brands to create hype and drive sales during the holiday season. ### Where This Applies - **Footwear Industry:** The footwear industry can capitalize on the all-black sneaker trend by offering a wide range of stylish and versatile all-black footwear options. - **Fashion Industry:** Fashion brands can take advantage of the premium sneaker materials trend by incorporating suede and leather materials into their sneaker designs to create high-end and fashionable footwear. - **Retail Industry:** Retailers can benefit from the limited edition holiday releases trend by partnering with sneaker brands to offer exclusive holiday drops that attract customers and boost sales. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Winterized High-Top Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-jordan-winterized-6-rings.md) - [Stealthy Tonal Basketball Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gamma-blue.md) - [Richly Green-Toned Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jordan-retro-1-high.md) - [Monochromatic Smokey Hi-Cut Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/irregular-shadow.md) - [Minimal Contrasting Basketball Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-toe-version.md) - [Weatherproof Sneaker-Like Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/danner-x-brandblack-boot.md) - [Subtle Dual-Tonal Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-and-navy.md) - [Urban Utility Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/city-boot.md) - [Stealthy Colorblocked Basketball Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flu-game-colorway.md)