# Pebble-Leathered Kicks Air Jordan x Auto Clave Adds a Sophisticated Look to the Iconic Sneaker By Matt Ho | Published 2011-11-25 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-jordan-x-auto-clave References: [hypemaniac](http://www.hypemaniac.com/2011/11/23/air-jordan-x-auto-clave/) & [nike](http://www.nike.com/jumpman23/index.html) The Air Jordan x Auto Clave sneaker is perhaps one of the best releases that has come from the former in terms of their casual sneaker models. With the release of the Air Jordan x Auto Clave, both brands have hit a home run with the design. Both sneakers take on a more refined look that’s chic in its own right. The first colorway with the black upper and the hints of red beautifully complement one another. The [monotonic red](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bred-velvet) is just as impressive and certainly proves that less is more. Other featured highlights include the [Jumpman](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phantom-colorway-1) logo on the side, the wings logo on the sole and the use of pebbled leather which gives the sneaker a wonderful textured look. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## 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 - **Refined Sneaker Designs:** The Air Jordan x Auto Clave showcases a more sophisticated aesthetic, opening opportunities for other sneaker brands to explore higher-end designs. - **Monotone Colorways:** The success of the black and red colorway in the Air Jordan x Auto Clave suggests that minimalistic, single-color designs can be a disruptive innovation in the sneaker industry. - **Pebbled Leather Textures:** The use of pebbled leather in the Air Jordan x Auto Clave presents an opportunity for other brands to experiment with unique textured materials for their sneakers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Sports Apparel:** The refined design and textured materials in the Air Jordan x Auto Clave open opportunities for sports apparel companies to incorporate higher fashion elements into their products. - **Luxury Sneakers:** The success of the Air Jordan x Auto Clave indicates a market for luxury sneakers, encouraging other brands to explore this niche and create elevated sneaker options for consumers. - **Fashion Accessories:** The pebbled leather trend in the Air Jordan x Auto Clave can inspire fashion accessory brands to incorporate this texture into handbags, wallets, and other leather goods. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Brutalist Monochromatic Retro Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-jordan-4.md) - [Sporty Greyscale Textural Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-jordan-3-sneaker.md) - [Distressed Crackled Leather Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-toe-colorway.md) - [Expanded Simplistic Mid Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rare-air.md) - [Hybrid Slip-On Sleek Loafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mule-loafer.md) - [Sneaker-Inspired Slip-On Loafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-jordan-mule-dark-team-red.md) - [Aged Vintage High-Top Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnabar-colorway.md) - [Monochromatic Hybrid Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-jordan-23-1.md) - [Richly Green-Toned Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jordan-retro-1-high.md)