# Regally Decorated Sneakers These New Air Jordan 4s are Finished Off with a Number of Gold Accents By Riley von Niessen | Published 2016-10-24 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-air-jordan-4s References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2016/10/air-jordan-4-royalty) & [modern-notoriety](http://www.modern-notoriety.com/air-jordan-4-royalty-release-date/) As HYPEBEAST reports, Nike's upcoming lineup of retro updates will feature a pair of new Air Jordan 4s in the mix. Dubbed 'Royalty,' the sneakers have a statement silhouette that's especially enhanced by its chunky sole. While this component is colored a crisp white, the majority of the rest is a deep charcoal. Suede takes over most parts of the upper, however it's complemented by some synthetic accents that help to elegantly diversify it. What makes the new Air Jordan 4s stand out the most however are its gold inclusions, which decorate the uppers near the laces and makes up the branding -- with lavish Jumpman logos shown both on the heel and the tongue. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Retro Updates:** Opportunity for disrupting the sneaker industry by modernizing classic designs with updated features. - **Chunky Silhouette:** Opportunity for disrupting the fashion industry by creating bold and exaggerated shoe designs. - **Luxury Accents:** Opportunity for disrupting the luxury goods industry by incorporating gold accents into everyday products. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Sneaker:** Opportunity for introducing unique and eye-catching designs into the sneaker market. - **Fashion:** Opportunity for exploring unconventional and exaggerated silhouettes to capture the attention of fashion-conscious consumers. - **Luxury Goods:** Opportunity to add a touch of luxury to everyday products, attracting affluent consumers seeking exclusive and opulent designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Greyscale Leather Speckled Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fear-colorway-1.md) - [Chunky Monochromatic Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jordan-4-3.md) - [Richly Green-Toned Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jordan-retro-1-high.md) - [Brutalist Monochromatic Retro Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-jordan-4.md) - [Adaptable Modern Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/legend-light-brown.md) - [Monochromatic Speckled Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-cement-colorway.md) - [Luxe Creamy Retro Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phantom-colorway-1.md) - [Monochromatic Timeless Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-thunder.md) - [Monochromatic Relaunched Basketball Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reverse-metallic.md)