# Exclusive Retro Sneaker Reboots The New Air Jordan 11 Retro Utilizes Premium Suede for Its Upper By Riley von Niessen | Published 2016-10-24 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-air-jordan-11-retro References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2016/10/air-jordan-11-retro-prm-grey-suede) & [nike](http://www.nike.com/us/en_us/c/jordan) Looking to reignite excitement for its collectors, [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rare-air) is gearing up to release a new Air Jordan 11 Retro, this time with a much more elegant look and availability as a limited-edition only. The upper is completely [monochrome, with a sleek gray suede](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/irregular-shadow) making up its entirety. Even the laces are made from the high-end material, helping to complement the minimalist aesthetic. These laces are held in artfully, with bits of the material coming up from the rest of the upper to create a simplistic design that adds just the right amount of variance. The [Jumpman](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phantom-colorway-1) logo that's iconic to the brand and seen on former versions of the model is shown on the new Air Jordan 11 Retros in a slight manner -- with just an imprint of it decorating the upper near the heel. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Retro Sneaker Reboots:** Opportunity for brands to reintroduce classic sneaker styles with a modern twist. - **Premium Suede Materials:** Innovative use of high-end materials like suede in sneaker design presents a luxury upgrade for shoe enthusiasts. - **Limited-edition Releases:** Creating exclusivity through limited-edition sneaker drops can generate anticipation and demand among collectors. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Footwear:** Footwear companies can tap into the nostalgia trend by reimagining and relaunching retro sneaker styles. - **Fashion:** The use of premium suede and limited-edition releases opens up opportunities for fashion brands to collaborate with sneaker companies and create unique, high-end products. - **Collectibles:** Limited-edition retro sneaker reboots can fuel the collectibles market, attracting avid collectors looking for exclusive and rare items. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxe Creamy Retro Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phantom-colorway-1.md) - [Expanded Simplistic Mid Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rare-air.md) - [Richly Green-Toned Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jordan-retro-1-high.md) - [Red Velvet-Inspired Tonal Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bred-velvet.md) - [Brutalist Monochromatic Retro Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-jordan-4.md) - [Monochromatic Relaunched Basketball Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reverse-metallic.md) - [Stealthy Tonal Basketball Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gamma-blue.md) - [Crimson Tonal Retro Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-dune-red.md) - [Greyscale Leather Speckled Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fear-colorway-1.md)