# Basketball Slipper Kicks Wear the 'Jordan Retro 3 Slide' off the Court By Matt Ho | Published 2011-01-12 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jordan-retro-3-slide References: [f5torefresh](http://f5torefresh.com/2011/01/11/jordan-retro-3-slide-white-cement-grey/) & [eastbay](http://www.eastbay.com/product/model:154074/sku:28789101/jordan) If you're a fan of Air Jordans, check out the 'Jordan Retro 3 Slide' slippers. The classic [Air Jordan III](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-jordan-23-2) (aka 'White Cement') has been reincarnated as the Jordan Retro 3 Slide slippers which most basketball fans will likely set their eyes on. The slippers sticks with the same [red, white, and grey elephant pattern](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/true-red-colorway) the original shoe has. The Air Jordan Retro 3 Slide slippers are available for sale at Eastbay. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Basketball-inspired Slippers:** There is an opportunity to disrupt the footwear market by creating more basketball-inspired slippers. - **Reincarnation of Classic Sneakers:** Reviving classic sneakers as more functional and comfortable footwear options presents an opportunity for innovation and growth. - **Athletic Footwear as Leisurewear:** Creating comfortable and stylish athletic footwear that can be worn outside of sports activities can disrupt the leisurewear market. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Footwear:** Innovation in functional and stylish basketball-inspired slippers can provide a competitive edge in the footwear market. - **Sports Apparel:** The integration of athletic footwear as leisurewear can lead to a disruption in the sports apparel market. - **Retail:** Retailers can take advantage of the popularity of retro sneakers by offering more functional and comfortable options to consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Slip-On Basketball Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-jordan-mule.md) - [Merged Hybrid Basketball Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-jordan-23.md) - [Hybrid Sneaker-Inspired Slides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-jordan-roam.md) - [Minimal Sleek Basketball Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pure-money.md) - [Sneaker-Inspired Slip-On Loafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-jordan-mule-dark-team-red.md) - [Basketball-Inspired Dynamic Slides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nba-echo.md) - [Monochromatic Hybrid Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-jordan-23-1.md) - [Sporty Perforated Slip-On Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foam-clogs.md) - [Black Stealthy Tonal Slides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/offcourt-slides.md)