# Snakeskin High-Top Sneakers The Shoe Surgeon's Lux Union Pack Customizes a Jordan Brand Classic By Amy Duong | Published 2019-01-07 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lux-union References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/shoe-surgeon-lux-union-air-jordan-1-pack-release-date-price/) & [theshoesurgeon](https://theshoesurgeon.com/collections/2019-releases/products/lux-union-air-jordan-1-pack) Luxe sneaker designer The Shoe Surgeon unveils the new 'Lux Union' pack, which takes a classic [Jordan Brand](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/irregular-shadow) silhouette as the foundation. He uses the 'Air Jordan 1' sneakers and adorns the piece in rich hues of black, blue, cream, and red. Notably, the construction highlights a [snakeskin makeup](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snakeskin-colorway-3), featuring scale-like elements all throughout the uppers. The sneakers also come with a golden "split-backed python" to follow the textile theme and [rough collars made from leather materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-tie-20). Additional accents include the zig-zag details and careful hand-crafted construction. The special Lux Union pack is comprised of a 'Storm Blue Air Jordan 1' and a 'Black Toe Air.' The premium selection is now available for purchase online at The Shoe Surgeon for $5,000 USD a pair. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## 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 Custom Sneakers:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create personalized, high-end sneakers with unique materials and designs. - **Snakeskin Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate snakeskin patterns and textures into various fashion items beyond sneakers. - **Handcrafted Footwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Emphasize meticulous craftsmanship and bespoke details in the production of footwear. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a platform for selling customized fashion items online, catering to luxury clientele. - **Luxury Goods:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the potential of using unique and exotic materials in the production of high-end products. - **Artisanal Shoemaking:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine traditional, handcrafted techniques with modern design sensibilities to create premium footwear. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxury Slip-On Hybrids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-jordan-mule-loafer.md) - [Snake-Honoring Whimsical Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-jordan-11-low.md) - [Dynamic Pointed Luxe Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reptile-sneaker-1.md) - [Distressed Crackled Leather Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-toe-colorway.md) - [Animal-Inspired Patterned Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snakeskin-colorway-2.md) - [Monochromatic Smokey Hi-Cut Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/irregular-shadow.md) - [Richly Green-Toned Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jordan-retro-1-high.md) - [Luxury Leather Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-tie-20.md) - [Crystal-Encrusted Stealthy Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-plus-moonlight.md)