# Unique Sports Shoes Jordan Announced the Release of the Desert Elephant 3s By Bryce Mason | Published 2022-04-21 | Updated 2022-04-29 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jordans-elephant-animal-shoe References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2022/3/air-jordan-3-desert-elephant-ct8532-008-release-info) Air Jordan is set to release a new dessert and elephant-themed sneaker to its line of Jordan 3s. The unique-looking Desert Elephant 3s made its first appearance in ads in February and is finally set to hit the online market. This model is a different look from the rest of the line. Unlike most [Air Jordan 3](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rare-air) shoes that feature a single color scheme and the usual elephant print and texture, this reinvention went a step further in making these shoes distinct. The shoe is composed of black/sail and fossil stone colors. Owner Michael Jordan is said to have chosen this unusual design scheme to give sneakerheads a more "[luxurious](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-jordan-mule-loafer)" look and feel to the shoe. This shoe is set to release on April 30 and is expected to draw attention. Image Credit: Jordan Brand ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Luxury Athletic Footwear:** Incorporating luxurious design elements into athletic footwear to appeal to fashion-conscious consumers. - **Animal-inspired Sneakers:** Creating sneakers inspired by animals to create unique and eye-catching designs. - **Reinvented Classic Sneakers:** Reimagining classic sneaker models by incorporating unconventional colors and textures to appeal to a more daring consumer base. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Athletic Footwear:** Major athletic footwear brands can differentiate their products by appealing to fashion-conscious consumers through luxurious design elements. - **Fashion & Accessories:** Fashion companies can expand into athletic footwear by creating animal-inspired and unique sneakers to draw attention to their brand and products. - **Online Retail:** Online retailers can cater to consumers looking for unique and reinvented classic sneakers by offering a wider selection of unconventional sneakers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Expanded Simplistic Mid Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rare-air.md) - [Subtle Dual-Tonal Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-and-navy.md) - [Merged Hybrid Basketball Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-jordan-23.md) - [Sporty Greyscale Textural Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-jordan-3-sneaker.md) - [Minimal Sleek Basketball Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pure-money.md) - [Sleek Contrasting Sneaker Colorways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-jordan-23-2.md) - [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) - [Brutalist Monochromatic Retro Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-jordan-4.md)