TOP 5 TRAVIS SCOTT X NIKE SNEAKERS SO FAR

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

In this blog post you will get a bit of the story behind the collaboration.

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

Read along here.

Travis Scott Sneakers before Nike

Back in 2013, at the beginning of Travis' career, he entered into a collaboration with Reebok. This is not something to be ashamed of, however, and already in 2016 Travis appeared on Nike posters, modeling for their brand.

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

2 months later, Travis is seen wearing 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 Jordan shoe clearly bears the mark of his quirky style.

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

The shoe never made it to stores.

It wasn't until ComplexCon in 2017 that one of the rapper's own shoes became available for purchase.

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

Characteristics of the Nike x Travis Scott Cactus Jack sneakers

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

One of the hallmarks that seems to be here to stay is the inverted swoosh.

On many of the newer models, the swoosh has been reversed. In addition, the newer shoes draw inspiration from the American desert, cowboys and the American West.

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

The influence of shoes on the market

The super hyped sneakers are shaping the sneaker market in several ways.

1. When a major sneaker manufacturer like Nike gives free rein to be creative, groundbreaking, and crazy with designs, it pushes what can and "must" be done with sneaker designs. Just like we've seen Kanye West do, together with Adidas.
2. Super-hyped and rare sneakers drive up resale prices. The more hype, the higher the price. The fewer shoes available, the higher the price.

In this way, 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 compiled a top 5 of our favorite Travis Scott sneakers here.

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

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

The shoe's mix of classic colors and the olive color 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 just right.

a perfect alternative to the classic Dunk Low.

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

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 change from number 1 on this list.

Here you see a shoe that mixes patterns, lettering, 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 your eye is undoubtedly the zipper detail on the upper of the shoe. It's different, it's bold, and it gives the shoe a functional look.

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 inverted swoosh.

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

See the shoe here.

#3 Air Max 1 x Travis Scott Saturn Gold

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

And this Air Max 1 doesn't disappoint. It has a distinct aesthetic that reflects the rapper's cowboy style. It features faded yellow hues and looks like something that could have been in a space cowboy movie.

I love this design.

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

See the shoe here.

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

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

On this model, the Nike x Travis Scott collaboration shows that they can both create super wild designs, but also 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.

In addition, you also get the inverted swoosh, as a clear signature on the shoe.

There's not much else to say other than that this shoe works.

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

See the shoe here.

#5 Air Max 1 x Travis Scott Baroque Brown

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

The rapper's choice of colors reminiscent of the nature of the American West shines through clearly on this shoe, mixing with different materials and patterns.

A playful, but still classic and seriously cool sneaker.

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

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

See the shoe here.

Rounding

Travis Scott's collaboration with Nike is one that makes eyes point towards 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 shoes.

Hop on over to 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 label's logo and childish drawings have been featured 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 there. Otherwise, you can buy them directly from Sneakerzone.

Why do shoes cost so much?

The short answer is that they are hard to come by.

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

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