# Revived Suede Retro Runners The Jordan 13 Squadron Blue Sneakers Return 16 Years Later By Jonathon Brown | Published 2013-02-06 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jordan-13-squadron-blue References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2013/2/air-jordan-retro-13-squadron-blue) & [nike](http://www.nike.com) The new Air Jordan 13 Squadron Blue sneakers are old shoes that have returned with a bang. Sixteen years after their original release, they are back with a fresh design. This release marks another in a long line of [retro sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reverse-metallic) brought back by [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-dune-red) in the last few months. The Jordan 13 Squadron Blue sneakers are exactly what they sound like: aggressive, powerful and blue. They also feature a sleek yellow accent along the sole that creeps into view most of the time and offsets the otherwise all-blue shoe. The yellow, which is described as "electric" also accents the tongue trim and logo. Fabric wise, it features blue mesh panelling on the sides with a [blue suede](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-suede) and blue leather finishing off the shoe's body. Making old styles new again seems to be Nike's main focus at the moment and these sneakers successfully achieve that. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Retro Sneaker Revival:** Companies are bringing back old sneaker designs with fresh updates, capitalizing on nostalgia towards vintage styles. - **Bold Color Accents:** Sneakers are featuring bold and bright color accents to add a pop of personality to classic designs. - **Combining Mesh and Suede:** Sneakers are mixing materials such as mesh and suede for a unique and textured look. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Retail:** Fashion retailers can capitalize on the trend of retro sneakers by bringing back old styles with a new twist. - **Footwear Manufacturing:** Footwear manufacturers can experiment with combining materials such as mesh and suede to create unique designs. - **Sporting Goods Retail:** Sporting goods retailers can market retro sneakers as both functional and fashionable for athletic and casual wear. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Crimson Tonal Retro Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-dune-red.md) - [Muted Blue Hi-Cut Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diffused-blue.md) - [Stealthy Tonal Basketball Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gamma-blue.md) - [Red-Accented Basketball Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/true-red-colorway.md) - [Retro Blue Tonal Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/signal-blue.md) - [Monochromatic Relaunched Basketball Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reverse-metallic.md) - [Deep Navy Tonal Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/midnight-navy-colorway-1.md) - [Luxe Creamy Retro Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phantom-colorway-1.md) - [Light-Tonal Low Basketball Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-jordan-1-low-3.md)