There’s no doubt about it that Travis Scott (real name Jacques Webster) is one of the biggest Nike collaborators of all-time. The superstar rapper has worked on his fair share of legendary silhouettes and has single-handedly created some of the most in-demand sneakers of the last ten years. Whether it’s high-heat Air Jordan’s or wild-looking Air Force 1 ’s, sneakerheads across the world are always highly-anticipating the latest Cactus-Jack collaborative pair.
Here at The Sole Supplier we’re huge fans of the Houston-based rapper, and we’ve spent some time delving back through the archives to rank every one of his Nike collaborations from worst to best!
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10. Travis Scott x Nike Air Jordan 33 NRG "Army Olive" Year of Release: 2019
Average Resell Price: £274
We’ll start from the bottom by unveiling that 10th place on our list goes to the Travis Scott x Nike Air Jordan 33 NRG . While many of you may not know this model even existed, Jordan Brand enlisted the help of Travis to debut the new silhouette back in 2019 by offering his creative talents.
Dressed in a militaristic colourway, the pair is crafted to a utilitarian design from ballistic nylon and showcases typical Travis stylings. A toggle strap featured as part of the lacing system is embroidered with the message “designed and engineered to the exact specifications of Travis”, which is a play on a classic Nike slogan that references athletes instead of Mr Scott himself.
9. Travis Scott x Nike Air Jordan 6 Retro Year of Release: 2019
Average Resell Price: £759
Next up comes another olive-green take on an Air Jordan silhouette, however this time around Travis keeps things OG by working on the legendary AJ6 Retro . Originally launched in 1991 and worn by MJ as he won his first ever NBA title, the model is an absolute classic, and it’s safe to say that Travis has done an excellent job here!
He debuted the collaboration during a half-time appearance at the LIII Super Bowl, and sent fans into an instant frenzy. The military-green coloured pair showcase red details, Cactus Jack branding and a hidden stash pocket at the tongue. Finished off with a glow-in-the-dark sole, these are a must-have for any Travis fan.
8. Travis Scott x Nike Air Max 270 React "Cactus Trails" Year of Release: 2020
Average Resell Price: £424
After months of speculation, Travis Scott’s collaborative take on the Air Max 270 React , (aptly titled the “Cactus Trails) finally launched in May 2020. Inspired by the vast deserts of Texas, where Scott was born, the pair take on a dusty-hued colourway that is actually designed to change over time.
Specially-designed paint is applied to the midsole to create an effect that will transcend into a cleaner colour after prolonged wear. It’s the details like this that really set Travis apart from the competition in our books! A whole apparel collection launched alongside these, with an inventive marketing campaign featuring American comedian Brad Hall.
7. Travis Scott x Nike Air Force 1 Low "Cactus Jack" Year of Release: 2019
Average Resell Price: £535
The Air Force 1 is a tried and tested classic that’s known and loved by many, so any collaborative effort that uses this silhouette is under a lot of pressure from critics. Travis Scott absolutely nailed his efforts with the Air Force 1 Low “Cactus Jack” that are said to be inspired by Texas, that state in which the rapper was born.
A mash-up of materials creates a DIY-esque look, with a removable lace cover switching up the familiar feel of the pair entirely. Cryllic letters adorn the uppers of the model, which translate to “Cactus Jack”, referring to Travis’ self-founded record label.
6. Travis Scott x Nike Air Force 1 Low "Sail" Year of Release: 2018
Average Resell Price: £784
As we delved further back into our archives, the Travis Scott x Nike Air Force 1 Low “Sail” appeared, and it’s certainly worth a mention on this list! While the rapper keeps things relatively OG (compared to some of his other efforts) with this pair, the inclusion of interchangeable Swoosh options was game-changing!
Without a doubt, these inspired future releases for Nike and several other brands, while other additions such as removable lace deubré that depicted Travis himself made this pair a must-cop for both sneakerheads and fans of the Astroworld star!
5. Travis Scott x Nike Air Jordan 1 Retro Low Year of Release: 2019
Average Resell Price: £752
After tackling the Air Jordan 1 High (we’ll get to that one soon), Travis Scott didn’t hang around when it came to leaving his mark on another Michael Jordan classic silhouette. This time around he opted for the lesser-seen low-top rendition of the 1985 sneaker, showcasing his signature reversed Swoosh motif.
Dressed in a clean dark-mocha and sail colourway, these were an instant hit and arguably sparked a brand-new level of hype surrounding Jordan 1 Low’s. Red embroidery finished off the look, with Jordan’s wings logo and Scott’s famous Cactus Jack imagery conveniently placed across the medial side.
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4. Travis Scott x Nike Air Jordan 4 Retro Year of Release: 2018
Average Resell Price: £712
For his first ever Air Jordan collaboration way back in 2018, Travis chose to work on the all-time classic Air Jordan 4 silhouette. Designed by none other than Tinker Hatfield and first launched in 1989, Travis Scott decked out the high-heat model in a head-turning electric blue colourway that instantly caught the eyes of sneakerheads across the world.
Pops of red detailing and a speckle-effect across the upper added a further level of complexity to this high-heat pair, while several friends and family exclusive colourways have also been spotted on the feet of those close to Travis!
3. Nike x Travis Scott Air Force 1 Low "AF100" Year of Release: 2017
Average Resell Price: £928
2017 saw Nike celebrate the Air Force 1 ’s 35th anniversary by launching the AF100 capsule, a collection of AF1’s worked on by five different collaborators (Travis Scott, Errolson Hugh, Don C, Virgil Abloh and Kareem “Biggs” Burke). Travis added his signature quirky flair by including interchangeable Swoosh patches that could actually be attached simultaneously.
These flew off the shelves and are now one of the hardest Travis Scott collaborations to source on the resell market. If you do manage to find a pair in your size, you best be ready to pay a pretty penny for them!
2. Nike SB x Travis Scott Dunk Low Year of Release: 2020
Average Resell Price: £934
There’s no doubt about it that 2020 has been the year of the Nike Dunk , and it’s only fair to say that a large amount of this hype has been due to Travis Scott’s highly in-demand Dunk Low collaboration. Released exclusively at skate shops, the paisley-patterned pair are crafted from a blend of durable canvas and denim, and showcase the rapper’s signature DIY stylings.
The pair are designed to slowly wear and tear over time (or due to skateboarding) to reveal a second layer beneath that displays an entirely different pattern. These highly-limited Dunk’s are a strong contender for the best Travis Scott collaboration of all-time, however it seems that they’ve been pipped to the post!
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1. Travis Scott x Nike Air Jordan 1 High OG Year of Release: 2019
Average Resell Price: £1380
There’s not a doubt in sight that the Travis Scott x Nike Air Jordan 1 High OG is the best collaborative sneaker that Travis has ever created! The Houston-based rapper totally changed the game when he reversed the Swoosh on one of the most legendary sneakers of all time, and the sneaker world went absolutely crazy for it.
Premium construction materials throughout made the dark mocha and sail colourway absolutely pop, and small details such as the stash pocket at the tongue and Cactus Jack logo at the heel rounded off the pair neatly. These really are the best of the best - nice work, Travis!
