# Durable Hi-Top Neutral Sneakers The Air Jordan 1 Elements Gets a GORE-TEX Black Grey Design By Amy Duong | Published 2021-10-11 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-grey References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2021/10/air-jordan-1-element-gore-tex-db2889-001-release-info) Jordan Brand introduces a new iteration of the Air Jordan 1 Element [GORE-TEX](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goretex-nike-air-max-90) sneaker model with the updated [weatherized looks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goretex-protection-pack) and a Black Grey colorway palette. The new shoes kick off with a deep green base foundation of Gore-Tex materials around the toe box and the quarter sections. Soft black hues continue at the leather overlays finished around the mudguards and the eye stays. The heel and ankle collars are finished in the Particle Grey hue stitched on top for a layered look. The branded Swooshes on the lateral sides of the shoe are reflective, made possible due to the 3M materials. The lateral side of the shoe is detailed with Chili Red continuing at the tongue section. Image Credit: Nike ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 10% - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Weatherized Sneakers:** Opportunity for shoe companies to introduce sustainable and weather-resistant materials for sneakers. - **Reflective Sneakers:** Opportunity for shoe companies to incorporate reflective materials into sneakers for safety purposes. - **Layered Design Sneakers:** Opportunity for shoe companies to create unique designs with layered materials for sneakers. ### Where This Applies - **Athletic Footwear:** Trend of weatherized, reflective, and layered design sneakers can disrupt the athletic footwear industry. - **Outdoor Gear:** Trend of weatherized sneakers can disrupt the outdoor gear industry by introducing more sustainable and weather-resistant materials. - **Fashion Industry:** Trend of layered design and reflective sneakers can disrupt the fashion industry by incorporating unique designs and safety features into footwear. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Layered Weatherized Breathable Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goretex-nike-air-max-90.md) - [Distressed Crackled Leather Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-toe-colorway.md) - [Richly Green-Toned Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jordan-retro-1-high.md) - [Greyscale Leather Speckled Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fear-colorway-1.md) - [Weatherproof Lightweight Zipped Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-sndr.md) - [Stealthy Durable Collaborative Sneaker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goretex-2002r.md) - [Taupe-Tinged Basketball Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/irregular-shadow-colorway.md) - [Brutalist Monochromatic Retro Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-jordan-4.md) - [Weather-Ready Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goretex-protection-pack.md)