# Legendary Tennis Shoes The NIKECOURT Zoom Vapor AJ3 Will Be Rocked By Roger Federer By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-11-13 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nikecourt-zoom-vapor-aj3 References: [ballerstatus](http://www.ballerstatus.com/2014/11/10/federer-says-nikecourt-zoom-vapor-aj3-limited/) & [news.nike](http://news.nike.com/news/back-in-black-nike-court-presents-latest-zoom-vapor-aj3-by-jordan) The new version of the NIKECOURT Zoom Vapor AJ3 is a truly special shoe, in that it will be worn by the all-time greatest [tennis player Roger Federer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tennis-20-sneakers) but bears the branding and legend of the all-time [greatest basketball player Michael Jordan](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-jordan-23-1). Both Federer and Jordan played a role in the creative process of designing the shoe, a process led by legendary [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-jordan-23) designer Tinker Hatfield. The NIKECOURT Zoom Vapor AJ3 is equipped with Dynamic Fit technology that allows the sneaker to adapt to the wearer's foot, as well as a Nike Zoom unit stored in cushioned Phylon. The shoe features the signature RF graphic associated with the Roger Federer brand, elephant-print panels and classic Nike Air logo on the heel. This limited-edition shoe is available at NikeLab locations, Niketown London, select global retailers and Nike's official website. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Celebrity Collaboration:** Opportunity to leverage influential celebrities from different fields to create unique and highly sought-after products. - **Customized Fit Technology:** Incorporating adaptable technology to create personalized and comfortable products that mold to the wearer's foot. - **Limited Edition Releases:** Creating scarcity and exclusivity through limited-edition releases to drive high-demand for unique products. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Athletic Footwear:** Innovating the athletic footwear industry by merging different sports and celebrity icons to create distinctive and collectible shoe designs. - **Sportswear:** Exploring innovative designs and materials in the sportswear industry that enhance athlete performance and style through collaborations with influential figures. - **Retail:** Capitalizing on limited-edition releases and celebrity collaborations to drive foot traffic and online sales for retail stores and e-commerce platforms. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimal Stylish Tennis Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roger-pro-2.md) - [Minimal Collaborative Tennis Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roger-clubhouse-pro.md) - [Tennis Pro-Approved Gear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wilson-rf-collection.md) - [Merged Hybrid Basketball Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-jordan-23.md) - [Tennis-Inspired Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gt-63-s-e-performance.md) - [Interchangable Sporty Golf Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-zoom-victory-tour.md) - [Performance-Boosting Sports Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roger-federer-1.md) - [Performance-Focused Basketball Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gt-cut-3.md) - [Expanded Simplistic Mid Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rare-air.md)