# Patent Leather Hi-Top Shoes Jordan Brand's Iconic Air Jordan 1 Comes in Black and Metallic Gold By Amy Duong | Published 2020-11-18 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-and-metallic-gold References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2020/11/air-jordan-1-black-metallic-gold-555088-032-release-date-info) & [stadiumgoods](https://www.stadiumgoods.com/air-jordan-1-retro-high-og-black-metallic-gold-555088-032) Jordan Brand unveils some of the latest offerings to join the Holiday 2020 pack including the captivating black and [metallic gold colorway](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metallic-gold-1) of the signature [Air Jordan 1](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1-low-method-of-make-v3) sneaker. The shoe is made with a shining [patent leather material](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/field-general-82-2) throughout the upper and this references a colorway that dropped back in 2003. It was a mid silhouette worn by Cassie during the Me & U music video for nostalgic energy. This time around, the upper is entirely made with glossy material and the rest of the shoe is done in a black hue through the heel, forefoot, and midfoot. It is then detailed with some gold accents at the collar, the Swoosh, and the ball-and-wing logo on the collar flap. Image Credit: Stadium Goods ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 9% - 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 - **Patent Leather Sneakers:** There is a growing trend of using patent leather materials in sneaker design, offering a unique and eye-catching aesthetic for footwear brands. - **Nostalgic Colorways:** The re-release of colorways from past decades is becoming a popular trend in sneaker culture, appealing to collectors and fans of retro styles. - **Metallic Accents:** The use of metallic accents, such as gold detailing, is an emerging trend in sneaker design, adding a luxurious and premium touch to footwear. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Footwear Manufacturing:** Footwear manufacturers have an opportunity to incorporate patent leather materials into their sneaker designs, capitalizing on the growing trend in the market. - **Streetwear Fashion:** Streetwear brands can tap into the nostalgia trend by re-releasing iconic colorways, attracting collectors and fashion enthusiasts. - **Luxury Sneaker Market:** Luxury sneaker brands can leverage the use of metallic accents, such as gold detailing, to create high-end and premium sneaker offerings for affluent consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Metallic Silver-Tinged Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1-low-method-of-make-v3.md) - [Chunky Metallic-Tinged Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sail-and-metallic-gold.md) - [Minimal Metallic-Detailed Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metallic-navy.md) - [Richly Green-Toned Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jordan-retro-1-high.md) - [Distressed Crackled Leather Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-toe-colorway.md) - [Aged Vintage High-Top Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnabar-colorway.md) - [Luxe Creamy Retro Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phantom-colorway-1.md) - [Textural Logo High-Top Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chenille-design.md) - [Monochromatic Relaunched Basketball Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reverse-metallic.md)