Teal Tonal Low-Cut Sneakers

The Nike Air Jordan 1 Low Gets a Light Teal Colorway Design

The iconic Air Jordan 1 Low sneaker model recently launched the Dark Teal colorway and following in its steps is the brand new Light Teal palette. The low-cut silhouette gets a playful set of tones with a lighter base, with smooth white leather making up the upper's base foundation.

It is then overlaid with a light teal hue informed by patent leather materials for a slight contrast with the shine. The insole lining is colorful and showcases mismatching mosaic patterns in a triangular shape. The classic Jordan Wing emblem is stitched into the heel counter in white on the teal base and has red auxiliary laces as an option. The foundation sees a white midsole foundation on top of a gum outsole.

Image Credit: Nike

Low-cut Sneaker Trend
The rise of the low-cut sneaker has disruptive innovation opportunities, including exploring new materials for the upper base and experimenting with unique colorways and patterns.
Patent Leather Material Trend
The use of patent leather for sneaker overlays is a disruptive innovation opportunity, as it creates a contrasting shine and texture on the upper that can be combined with various colors.
Mosaic Pattern Trend
The use of mismatching mosaic patterns on insole lining is a disruptive innovation opportunity that adds an unexpected element of fun and customization to the sneaker design.

Where This Applies

Sportswear
Sportswear companies can take advantage of the low-cut sneaker trend and experiment with new materials, colors, and patterns for their footwear designs.
Fashion Retail
Fashion retailers can benefit from the patent leather trend by incorporating patent leather into their shoe collections, creating a bold statement and fashionable ensemble for customers.
Custom Sneaker Design
Custom sneaker designers can incorporate the mosaic pattern trend into their creations, offering customers a unique and personalized sneaker design option.
SCORE
1.2 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe, Asia
GENERATION
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen Z (primary audience)
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 22%
Activity 4%
Freshness 11%

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