# Elephant-Inspired Kicks The Ultra-Premium and Highly Detailed V3Lab5 'Elephant' By Thomas Wade-West | Published 2013-09-06 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jordan-elephant-kicks References: [sneakernews](http://sneakernews.com/tag/air-jordan-v-elephant-print/) The fine folks over at [Jordan Brand](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1-low-method-of-make-v3) are set to release yet another off-the-chain pair of kicks to basketball heads and street wear fanatics: the Jordan V 3Lab5 'Elephant.' Borrowing from the iconic Jordan III, this pair of V's features an all-over elephant print that will break necks on and off the basketball court. The sneaker is yet another addition to Jordan's 'Lab' series, which essentially takes the Jordan kicks everyone knows and loves, and spices them up a bit -- well, a lot. Besides elephant print, the sneaker features an icy-blue outsole and aqua hints to the Jumpman, lacelock and sharktooth midsole. Even with an MSRP of $225, this release will not deter any hardcore collectors from doing whatever it takes to obtain a pair. The kicks drop September 29th in ridiculously limited quantities, and will surely be one of the most memorable releases of 2013. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Premium Sneaker Releases:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create limited edition, highly detailed sneakers that cater to collectors and streetwear enthusiasts. - **Elephant Print Design Trend:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate elephant print design into various fashion and lifestyle products to appeal to consumers looking for unique and eye-catching aesthetics. - **Limited Edition Collectibles:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create limited edition collectibles across different industries to appeal to the growing market of collectors and fans. ### Where This Applies - **Footwear Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative footwear technologies and designs that combine style, limited availability, and premium quality materials. - **Fashion Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with designers to create unique and limited edition products that incorporate popular trends like elephant print. - **Collectibles Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create limited edition collectibles in various categories such as toys, art, and memorabilia to cater to the growing demand from collectors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Earthy Tonal Statement Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earth-colorway.md) - [Monochromatic Hybrid Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-jordan-23-1.md) - [Expanded Simplistic Mid Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rare-air.md) - [Greyscale Leather Speckled Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fear-colorway-1.md) - [Luxury Slip-On Hybrids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-jordan-mule-loafer.md) - [Merged Hybrid Basketball Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-jordan-23.md) - [Stealthy Tonal Basketball Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gamma-blue.md) - [Minimal Sleek Basketball Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pure-money.md) - [Monochromatic Relaunched Basketball Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reverse-metallic.md)