# Neon Sneaker Maekovers The Air Jordan 10s Venom Green Gives a Bold New Look to a Classic Style By Allen Taylor | Published 2014-03-17 | Updated 2014-03-19 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/venom-green References: [stupiddope](http://stupiddope.com/2014/03/17/air-jordan-10-retro-venom-green-first-look/) & [nike](http://www.nike.com/us/en_us/c/jordan/nike-jordan) The Jordan brand is always trying to be on the cutting edge of sneaker design; the new Venom Green release of the Air Jordan 10s are just that -- an iconic model with a bold new twist. The 10s were released as a tribute to Michael Jordan's accomplishments, so it's only right that a list of his achievements are engraved into the soles of these sneakers. The [all-black leather upper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flu-game-colorway) is detailed with a checkered black and green insole. Contrasting the black upper portion is the icy-blue outsoles and [vibrant stripes of green](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turbo-green) on the soles. The updated, eye-catching design of these [retro basketball sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reverse-metallic) are a stunning addition to the J's collection and are sure to sell out as quickly as select stores get stocked. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Neon Sneaker Makeovers:** Sneakers with bold neon designs are becoming a popular trend in the sneaker industry, leading to opportunities for designers to experiment with bold and unique designs. - **Retro Sneaker Revival:** Retro basketball sneakers are making a comeback with updated, modern designs that appeal to both sneaker collectors and fashion enthusiasts. - **Personalized Sneaker Design:** Consumers are looking for ways to personalize their sneakers with unique designs and customizations, creating a new market for sneaker customization services. ### Where This Applies - **Sneaker Industry:** Sneaker brands can capitalize on the trend of neon and retro designs to create new sneaker lines or updated versions of classic sneakers. - **Fashion Industry:** Fashion designers can collaborate with sneaker brands to create fashion-forward designs and create a new category of high-fashion sneakers. - **Customization Services:** Entrepreneurs can start businesses specializing in sneaker customizations, providing consumers the opportunity to create their own personalized designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Greyscale Leather Speckled Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fear-colorway-1.md) - [Minimal Contrasting Basketball Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-toe-version.md) - [Neon-Tinged Performance Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-foamposite-one-1.md) - [Stealthy Colorblocked Basketball Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flu-game-colorway.md) - [Pale Green-Tonal Basketball Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abundance-colorway.md) - [Monochromatic Relaunched Basketball Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reverse-metallic.md) - [Refreshing Hybrid Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oxidized-green.md) - [Stealthy Tonal Basketball Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gamma-blue.md) - [Red-Accented Basketball Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/true-red-colorway.md)