TOP 5 TRAVIS SCOTT X NIKE SNEAKERS SO FAR

Since the end of 2017, Travis Scott and Nike have been a creative superteam. The rapper and sneaker giant have since gone hand in hand, releasing one hyped sneaker after another.

In this blog post, you'll get a bit of the story behind the collaboration.

And you won't escape a top 5 of our favorite Cactus Jack sneakers.

Read on here.

Travis Scott Sneakers before Nike

Back in 2013, at the start of Travis' career, he entered a collaboration with Reebok. However, this is not much to talk about, and already in 2016, Travis appeared on Nike posters as a model for their brand.

In January 2017, he released, together with Helmut Lang, a capsule collection. The collection included sneakers, jackets, t-shirts, and more, perfectly matching the rapper's style, with some of his signature traits in his design — the cowboy style.

Two months later, Travis was seen in Nike's iconic Vapormax shoes as part of a campaign.

First collab with Jordan

Travis Scott has a unique approach to designing shoes. You have to give him that.

His first shoe with Jordan clearly bears the mark of his quirky style.

In July 2017, the Jordan Trunne PE was released. The rapper's first real sneaker collab with Nike.

The shoe never made it to stores.

It was only at ComplexCon in 2017 that one of the rapper's own shoes could be purchased.

A pair of white Air Force 1s, with a selection of swooshes and details that look like a face on the front of the sneaker. Since then e

Characteristics of Nike x Travis Scott Cactus Jack sneakers

Travis Scott's design style has evolved from being simple and classic, with the first white Air Max, to being bold, crazy, and very clear in its concept with the newer models.

One of the features that seems here to stay is the reversed swoosh.

On many of the newer models, the swoosh has been flipped. Additionally, the newer shoes draw inspiration from the American desert, cowboys, and the Western American nature.

Hence the name Cactus Jack, which is the alias for the collaboration.

The shoes' influence on the market

The super hyped sneakers shape the sneaker market in several ways.

1. When a major sneaker producer like Nike gives free rein to be creative, groundbreaking, and wild with designs, it pushes what is possible and "allowed" in sneaker designs. Just like we've seen Kanye West do with Adidas.
2. Super hyped and rare sneakers drive resale prices up. The more hype, the higher the price. The fewer shoes available, the higher the price.

In this way, the Cactus Jack sneakers help push the entire culture and sneaker market with their daring designs.

Top 5 Travis Scott Cactus Jack sneakers

As promised, we have gathered a top 5 of our favorite Travis Scott sneakers here.

#1 Air Jordan 1 Retro Low OG SP x Travis Scott Olive

These sneakers are classic, sleek, and with a cool twist, with the reversed swoosh and a colorway clearly chosen by the rapper.

The shoe's mix of classic colors and olive creates a clear contrast, and the red Jordan logo pops in just the right way on the back.

A cool detail is the olive-colored sole.

I love a colored sole, and this one is just done right.

A perfect alternative to the classic Dunk Low.

Depending on size and availability, this new Travis Scott shoe has a resale value between 4,400kr and about 11,000kr.

If you want to see more pictures of the shoe — follow the link here.

#2 Air Force 1 x Travis Scott Fossil

This shoe is a huge shift from number 1 on this list.

Here you see a shoe that mixes patterns, text, colors, and textures to create a completely unique and eye-catching shoe.

I love a classic Air Force 1, but this one is far from classic… And I love that even more.

The first thing that catches the eye is undoubtedly the zipper detail on the shoe's upper. It's different, it's bold, and it gives a functional look to the shoe.

The colorway is a mix of purple shades and copper brown.

Again, we have a colored sole — class.

A perfect Travis sneaker in my opinion. The only thing that would have made it even more exciting was the reversed swoosh.

The resale value is between about 4,500kr and 7,000kr.

See the shoe here.

#3 Air Max 1 x Travis Scott Saturn Gold

Air Max 1 was the first Air Max model ever to hit the market. Therefore, it's always exciting to see the big designers and collaborators try their hand at the silhouette.

And this Air Max 1 does not disappoint. It has a clear aesthetic that bears the mark of the rapper's cowboy style. It has faded yellow shades and looks like something that could have been in a cowboy movie from space.

I'm crazy about this design.

The resale value is between about 2,000kr and 4,000kr.

See the shoe here.

#4 Air Jordan 1 Retro Low OG Travis Scott Black Phantom

Another Air Jordan 1 model, but this time in a completely different package.

With this model, the Nike x Travis Scott collaboration shows that they can create both super wild designs and sneakers that just work.

In fact, this shoe is exactly the same as the Olive model, but this time the Air Jordan 1 model is served in an all-black package with white contrast stitching and logo details.

Additionally, you also get the reversed swoosh, a clear signature on the shoe.

There isn't much else to say except that this shoe works.

The resale value of this shoe is between about 5,000kr and 7,000kr.

See the shoe here.

#5 Air Max 1 x Travis Scott Baroque Brown

Here at Sneakerzone, we love Air Max.
Air Max 1 is clearly a favorite, both among us and the customers, and this model hits the mark perfectly.

The rapper's choice of colors reminiscent of the nature of the western America shines clearly through on this shoe, mixed with different materials and patterns.

A playful, yet still classic and seriously nice sneaker.

The brown colors complement each other insanely well, and with the faded white color on both the swoosh and sole, we have a completely unique and tasteful colorway, with a clear mark of the rapper's aesthetic.

The resale value of this shoe is between about 3,000kr and 4,500kr.

See the shoe here.

Conclusion

Travis Scott's collaboration with Nike is one that draws eyes to those wearing the Cactus Jack shoes.

They stand out with quirky details, a clear signature, and a confident and tasteful aesthetic.

At Sneakerzone, we love the shoes.

Hop on Sneakerzone and buy your pair before it's too late.

FAQ

What is Cactus Jack?

The name Cactus Jack is often seen in connection with Travis Scott's collaboration with Nike.

Cactus Jack is the name of the rapper's record label. The record label's logo and childlike drawings have been found on several models, including the first Air Force 1s that Travis released.

Where can you buy Travis Scott sneakers?

You can buy them directly from Nike if you're lucky enough to get them. Otherwise, you can buy them directly from Sneakerzone.

Why do the shoes cost so much?

The short answer is that they are hard to get.

The shoes we sell are sought after, hyped, and hard to get.

This means, due to supply and demand, that the price is higher than usual and can vary depending on sizes and availability.