# Versatile Sport Sneakers The Air Jordan 9 Shoes are Designed for Wear During Golf and Baseball By M | Published 2016-04-21 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-jordan-9 References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2016/4/air-jordan-9-golf-cleat) & [nike](http://www.nike.com/us/en_us/) The Air Jordan 9 sport shoes designed by [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-zoom-victory-tour) are made to be versatile and transferable in use between a multitude of sports. The sneakers can be used in activities such as golf as well as baseball, with a specially designed sole that can be used on a variety of terrains. The fluidity of the shoe allows consumers to own one pair of sneakers to suit a range of different sports and fields. The sneakers feature the aesthetic of a basketball shoe with a stylish leather upper and wider silhouette complete with subtle embossed detailing and a [red interior](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/true-red-colorway). The shoes are complete with a set of spiked soles perfect for gripping the green fairway. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Multisport Footwear:** There is opportunity to create a line of versatile athletic shoes that can support multiple sports activities. - **Sport-specific Soles:** There is opportunity to develop specialized footwear soles for specific sports like golf, baseball and running. - **Performance Fashion:** There is opportunity to merge fashion and performance in athletic footwear, designing shoes that are both stylish and functional. ### Who This Affects Most - **Athletic Footwear:** Athletic footwear companies can innovate by designing versatile shoes that support multiple sports. - **Golf Equipment:** Companies in the golf industry can benefit by developing specialized sport-specific shoes for golf players. - **Fashion:** Fashion companies can explore opportunities in sport-specific footwear, designing shoes that meet the demands of different sports while still being stylish. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Interchangable Sporty Golf Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-zoom-victory-tour.md) - [Modern Golfer Footwear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/golf-shoe1.md) - [Merged Hybrid Basketball Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-jordan-23.md) - [Laceless Slip-On Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mule-golf.md) - [Red-Accented Basketball Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/true-red-colorway.md) - [Comfort-Forward Golf Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nano-golf-shoes.md) - [Sneaker-Inspired Slip-On Loafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-jordan-mule-dark-team-red.md) - [Richly Green-Toned Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jordan-retro-1-high.md) - [Sporty Dynamic Futuristic Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vol-9.md)