It's funny cause all it takes is a little interest that extends beyond the surface level but most people in my age group or close to it are as you described. Ignorant and only see Jordan's as a trend, or status symbol. The way these shoes should look is not something they care to learn about nor appreciate. I've been on NT since I was 11 but didn't make an account until 2015. Outside of doing my own due diligence, being here has helped me learn so much about the culture and history behind these shoes. It's all helped me further solidify the already growing appreciation I had for the shoes and all that they entail.
However, it also makes me feel alienated from """sneakerheads""" my age because there's so much rich history that goes into this hobby that many people my age either refuse or don't care to see, learn, and understand. I'm not expecting everyone to become a sneaker historian or something because I'm certainly not, and I do understand that personal preference is a thing, but a lot of people in my age group love being loud and wrong when it comes to talking about sneakers online, especially Jordan's.