# Iconic Footwear Brand Hybrids The Newest Air Jordan Release is for Jordan Fans and Runners Alike By Allen Taylor | Published 2014-03-08 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-jordan-flight-flex References: [sneakernews](http://sneakernews.com/2014/02/14/jordan-flight-flex/) & [nicekicks](http://www.nicekicks.com/2014/02/14/jordan-flight-flex-first-look/) At the 2014 NBA All-Star Weekend in New Orleans, Air Jordan gave us a preview of its newest release, the Air Jordan Flight Flex. The newest Air Jordans have a similar feel to the [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foam-clogs) Free series and are sure to be a hit amongst [Air Jordan fans and athletes alike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jordan-retro-1-high). Getting your cardio in is important for any workout; soon you can do it in style wearing the new Air Jordan Flight Flex. The new outsole provides stability and flexibility without compromising performance. The upper portion of the shoe is breathable and lightweight and the heel features a very cool-looking mold while also incorporating the [Jumpman](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reverse-metallic) logo. There isn’t a set release date yet, but let's hope more information comes out soon so we can cop a pair and get moving. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Hybrid Footwear:** The Air Jordan Flight Flex combines the style of Air Jordans with the functionality of running shoes, paving the way for more hybrid footwear designs. - **Athleisure Fashion:** The incorporation of performance features in Air Jordan Flight Flex appeals to the growing trend of athleisure fashion, merging functionality and style. - **Sportswear Innovation:** The new Air Jordan release represents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the sportswear industry, pushing for advancements in performance and design. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Footwear Industry:** The launch of Air Jordan Flight Flex highlights the potential for innovation and market growth within the footwear industry. - **Athletic Apparel Industry:** The rising popularity of hybrid footwear like Air Jordan Flight Flex opens up new opportunities in the athletic apparel industry for functional and fashionable products. - **Sports Equipment Industry:** The Air Jordan Flight Flex showcases the demand for high-performance sports equipment and drives innovation in materials, design, and technology for the industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sporty Perforated Slip-On Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foam-clogs.md) - [Monochromatic Hybrid Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-jordan-23-1.md) - [Greyscale Leather Speckled Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fear-colorway-1.md) - [Chunky Monochromatic Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jordan-4-3.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) - [Monochromatic Relaunched Basketball Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reverse-metallic.md) - [Stealthy Colorblocked Basketball Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flu-game-colorway.md) - [Subtle Dual-Tonal Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-and-navy.md)