# Tropical Leaf-Patterned Sneakers Jordan Brand Puts a Tropical Spin on the 'Tiki Leaf' AJ1 Mid By Kanesa D | Published 2022-08-19 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiki-leaf References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2022/8/air-jordan-1-mid-tiki-leaf-release-info) & [nike](https://www.nike.com/gb/) Jordan Brand has just unveiled its newest ‘Air Jordan 1 Mid 'Tiki Leaf' silhouette ahead of autumn. The sneaker giant has been exceptionally busy these past few months with a series of back-to-back sneaker reveals and launches. Now, the iconic basketball silhouette has returned in a new tropical design. ‘The ‘Tiki Leaf’ Air Jordan 1 Mid incorporates a ‘Team Red’ shade across the overlays, while the collars and heels are decorated with a tropical red palm leaf pattern that contrasts with the solid red on the other parts of the shoe. The panels are covered in a sandy gray shade, while the Wings logo and medial Swooshes add Jordan Brand’s signature touch to the design. The Air Jordan 1 Mid 'Tiki Leaf' will release during the 2022 Holiday season, according to Jordan Brand. Image Credit: Yankeekicks ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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's Driving This Trend - **Tropical Footwear Designs:** Opportunity for brands to experiment with tropical patterns and colors in their footwear designs. - **Limited Edition Sneaker Releases:** Opportunity for brands to generate hype and demand through limited edition sneaker releases. - **Signature Branding in Sneaker Design:** Opportunity for brands to add their signature touch to sneaker designs to differentiate and appeal to consumers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Footwear Industry:** Opportunity for footwear brands to leverage tropical patterns and colors and create limited edition releases to boost sales and attract consumers. - **Streetwear Industry:** Opportunity for streetwear brands to incorporate limited edition tropical footwear releases into their apparel collections for a cohesive look and increased sales. - **Sports Industry:** Opportunity for sports brands to collaborate with sneaker brands and leverage limited edition tropical sneaker releases as a marketing tool to engage with fans and increase revenue. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Textured Seasonal Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leaf-camo.md) - [Richly Green-Toned Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jordan-retro-1-high.md) - [Tropical-Inspired Sneaker Colorways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peach-and-teal.md) - [Taupe-Tinged Basketball Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/irregular-shadow-colorway.md) - [Basketball Team-Tonal Mid-Cut Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hornetscolored.md) - [Summer Sneaker Colorways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/igloo-air-jordans.md) - [Red-Accented Basketball Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/true-red-colorway.md) - [Floral Adorned Blue Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forget-me-not.md) - [Aged Vintage High-Top Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnabar-colorway.md)