# Woolen High-Top Sneakers The Air Jordan Wool Model Boasts an All-Gray Theme By Mishal Omar | Published 2016-08-18 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-jordan-wool References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2016/8/air-jordan-12-wool) The soon to be released Air Jordan 'Wool' sneakers add a unique twist on the brand's classic high-top design. The shoes have a thinner and [more sleek design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pure-money) than other similar Air Jordans, making them more fashionable and diverse in their ability to suit a variety of outfits. They are covered in a [dark gray wool](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/irregular-shadow) with parallel lines engraved in it, while the laces and outer areas of the shoes feature black accents. With a [metallic silver base](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1-low-method-of-make-v3), the shoes maintain their somber gray theme throughout. The Air Jordan Wool shoes are part of the brand's 2016 holiday line and offer a unique take on a classic sneaker model that is revamped to fit the current fashion environment. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Revamped Classic Sneakers:** Opportunity for brands to update and modernize iconic footwear designs, catering to the evolving fashion tastes of consumers. - **Fashionable High-top Sneakers:** Growing demand for high-top sneakers with sleek designs and versatile styling options, giving brands the opportunity to create trendy and adaptable footwear. - **Elevated Sneaker Themes:** Increased interest in sneakers with unique and elevated themes, allowing brands to differentiate themselves in the competitive footwear market with creative designs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Footwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunities for footwear brands to create modernized versions of classic sneakers, capturing the attention of fashion-conscious consumers. - **Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion brands to collaborate with sneaker companies, creating high-top sneakers that align with current fashion trends and offer versatile styling options. - **Sportswear:** Potential for sportswear brands to incorporate revamped high-top sneakers into their product lines, catering to the demand for fashionable and functional footwear in athletic settings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Textural Logo High-Top Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chenille-design.md) - [Greyscale Leather Speckled Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fear-colorway-1.md) - [Subtle Dual-Tonal Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-and-navy.md) - [Brutalist Monochromatic Retro Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-jordan-4.md) - [Metallic Silver-Tinged Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1-low-method-of-make-v3.md) - [Sporty Greyscale Textural Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-jordan-3-sneaker.md) - [Taupe-Tinged Basketball Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/irregular-shadow-colorway.md) - [Richly Green-Toned Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jordan-retro-1-high.md) - [Expanded Simplistic Mid Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rare-air.md)