Travis Scott: the most coveted music-sneaker collab in the world since 2017

Step into the world of Travis Scott, the Houston rapper whose partnership with Nike and Jordan Brand since 2017 has redefined the sneaker collab market. From the legendary Air Jordan 1 High Mocha to the Air Jordan 1 Low Reverse Mocha, through the SB Dunk Low Cactus Jack, the Air Jordan 4 Cactus Jack, the Air Force 1 Cactus Jack Sail and the Cactus Jack apparel capsules, MTHOR brings together more than 180 authenticated Travis Scott references. Every piece passes through our authentication experts before shipping with the MTHOR seal worldwide — reinforced protocol for these ultra-counterfeited sneaker game collabs.

The story of an icon: Houston, Cactus Jack, and the Nike-Jordan Brand partnership since 2017

The Travis Scott adventure begins in Houston, Texas, where Jacques Bermon Webster II — aka Travis Scott — is born in 1991 and grows up in hip-hop culture, from local chopped & screwed to modern trap. After starting as a producer (notably for Kanye West on Yeezus 2013), he releases his first album Rodeo in 2015 laying the foundations of his Cactus Jack aesthetic — reference to the Texas desert landscapes. His eponymous label Cactus Jack Records launches in 2017, followed by the Cactus Jack Foundation funding philanthropic actions in Houston.

The Travis Scott x Nike / Jordan Brand partnership officially starts in 2017 with an exclusive contract. The first bombshell: Air Jordan 4 "Cactus Jack" Olive in June 2018 — the first basketball sneaker where the rapper's visual signature establishes itself: lateral reverse Swoosh (on AJ4 and future collabs), earthy palette inspired by the Texan desert (mocha, sail, olive, parchment), Cactus Jack logo embroidered on tongues, and aged finishings giving an immediate vintage effect.

Then come the cult drops that defined the sneaker decade. May 2019: Air Jordan 1 High "Mocha" with its brown suede and removable reverse Swoosh — immediate resale at 2,000€+ on StockX, instantly becoming the most coveted sneaker in the world. 2020: SB Dunk Low Cactus Jack with multiple interchangeable panels. 2020-2024: the complete galaxy of AJ1 Low colourways — Mocha (July 2019), Reverse Mocha (2022), Black Phantom (2022), Olive (2023), Canary (2024), Velvet Brown (2024). Then come the Air Force 1 Cactus Jack Sail, the Air Trainer 1, the Air Jordan 6 Cactus Jack British Khaki, the Air Jordan 13 Cactus Jack. Plus the apparel capsules: Cactus Jack hoodies, tees, accessories which are among the most coveted drops in contemporary premium streetwear.

The Cactus Jack DNA: reverse Swoosh, earthy palettes, signature logo

At the core of the Travis Scott aesthetic sit four visual markers now signature absolute of the sneaker game. First, the reverse Swoosh — on most Travis Scott AJ1 and some AF1, the lateral Swoosh is positioned in reverse of the Nike standard, sometimes a removable panel revealing a hidden Swoosh underneath. Second, the signature earthy palette inspired by the American West landscapes: brown mocha, off-white sail, military olive, beige parchment, yellow canary. Third, the Cactus Jack logo — western typography embroidered on tongues, sometimes with a stylised cactus. Fourth, the aged finishing giving an "already worn" effect before the first wear — off-white tinted midsoles, patinated leathers.

Beyond the visual, every drop benefits from premium Nike constructions: high-end nubuck leather, precise multi-layer embroidery, double laces in different colours, and special Cactus Jack packagings with signed hangtags, collector stickers, sometimes mini-cactus keychains. Travis Scott collabs are collector items as much as wearable sneakers — which explains their lasting value on the secondary market (the AJ1 Mocha has maintained its 1,800-2,500 € resale for 6 years).

The standout pieces of the Travis Scott collection

The Travis Scott collection at MTHOR covers the entire Nike / Jordan Brand partnership. On the Air Jordan 1 Travis Scott side, you'll find the fundamental drops: AJ1 High Mocha (May 2019, the Holy Grail), AJ1 Low Mocha (July 2019), AJ1 Low Reverse Mocha (2022), AJ1 Low Black Phantom (2022), AJ1 Low Olive (2023), AJ1 Low Canary (2024), AJ1 Low Velvet Brown (2024), AJ1 Low Fragment x Travis Scott (the triple collab with Hiroshi Fujiwara). On the Mid side: AJ1 Mid Travis Scott in several colourways.

On the Air Jordan 4 Cactus Jack side: AJ4 Olive (the founding 2018 drop), AJ4 Cactus Jack "Sail", AJ4 Cactus Jack Black. On the SB Dunk Low Cactus Jack side: the iconic 2020 drop with multiple interchangeable panels (resale 1,200-1,800 €). On the Air Force 1 Travis Scott side: AF1 Low Cactus Jack Sail (2018), AF1 Cactus Jack Black, CACT.US AF1 Mid.

On the Air Trainer 1 Travis Scott side, the 80s model revival with signature earthy colourways. On the Air Jordan 6 Cactus Jack side: AJ6 Cactus Jack British Khaki, AJ6 Cactus Jack Olive Medium. On the Air Jordan 13 and recent collabs side: AJ13 Cactus Jack, Travis Scott CJ x Audemars Piguet Vintage Tee, Travis Scott x FC Barcelona Retro Skeleton Jersey (the cult football collab 2024). An exhaustive coverage that makes MTHOR the authenticated Travis Scott reference in France.

Why buy your Travis Scott at MTHOR

MTHOR Shop specialises in the sale of authenticated sneakers. Every pair in our Travis Scott collection goes through a rigorous quality control led by our team of experts: we check the Nike / Jordan Brand box and size label consistency, the premium nubuck quality (density, grain, characteristic smell), the reverse Swoosh precision (embroidery, position, removability on the relevant models), the Cactus Jack logo embroidered on the tongue (alignment, finesse, multi-layer), the characteristic aged finishings (off-white tinted midsoles, intentional patina), and the multicoloured double laces. Travis Scott being one of the most counterfeited collabs in the world (the AJ1 High Mocha is among the most copied sneakers in history), we apply a reinforced protocol on all drops: UV lamp and microscope to verify reverse Swoosh precision, Cactus Jack logo weaving, removable panel alignment, and nubuck leather quality. Every order ships with an MTHOR seal, a tangible guarantee that quality control was performed and authenticity validated. Learn more about our authentication process.

We offer worldwide signed-for home delivery in 2 to 8 days, with real-time tracking via email and WhatsApp, 4x interest-free payment via Klarna or Scalapay, and a France-based customer service available Monday to Friday from 9am to 6pm. No customs fees on your end: MTHOR covers all customs duties and taxes.

FAQ — Travis Scott at MTHOR

How can I verify the authenticity of a Travis Scott?

Every pair sold on MTHOR has been authenticated by our team of experts before shipment. We systematically control: (1) the Nike / Jordan Brand box with the exact side sticker (SKU, size, colourway, manufacturing date, barcode), (2) the inner label with barcode matching the official SKU, (3) the nubuck quality (real Travis Scott have premium dense nubuck with a characteristic smell), (4) the reverse Swoosh (position, dimensions, embroidery quality, removability on relevant models — the panel that detaches reveals a hidden Swoosh), (5) the Cactus Jack logo embroidered multi-layer in precise relief, (6) the characteristic aged finishings (tinted midsoles, intentional patina), and (7) the multicoloured double laces (3 different pairs for AJ1 Mocha). We systematically use UV lamp and microscope for these collabs. The pair is then sealed before shipment. Full details here.

What size should I pick for Travis Scott?

The AJ1 Travis Scott (High and Low) fit true to your usual Nike size — stick to the same size as your standard AJ1. The AF1 Travis Scott fit slightly large (like standard AF1) — take half a size smaller if thin feet. The SB Dunk Low Cactus Jack fit like classic SB Dunks — true. The AJ4 Cactus Jack and AJ6 Cactus Jack fit true to standard AJ4/AJ6. For the Air Trainer 1, take half a size larger than your usual size.

Which Travis Scott is the most coveted?

The Air Jordan 1 High "Mocha" (May 2019) remains the absolute Holy Grail — resale 1,800-2,500 € for 6 years. The SB Dunk Low Cactus Jack follows (resale 1,200-1,800 €). The AJ1 Low Mocha, the AJ4 Olive Cactus Jack and the AF1 Cactus Jack Sail are the other most collector collabs. Recent drops AJ1 Low Reverse Mocha, Black Phantom, Olive, Canary, Velvet Brown trade between 600 and 900 €.

Why is the Swoosh reversed on Travis Scott?

The reverse Swoosh is the visual signature Travis Scott imposed on Nike for most of his AJ1 collabs. On the original AJ1 High Mocha, the lateral Swoosh is glued in reverse of the Nike standard and is removable — when you peel it off, you discover a hidden Swoosh underneath. It became an immediate recognition marker for authentic Travis Scott, and a challenge for counterfeiters (a fake AJ1 Mocha often has a misplaced Swoosh, badly glued, or non-removable).

What box does my Travis Scott pair ship with?

You receive the original Nike / Jordan Brand box specific to the colourway (classic red box for AJ1, white or cream box for AF1 Cactus Jack Sail). For major collaborations (AJ1 High Mocha, SB Dunk Low Cactus Jack), the special Cactus Jack packaging ships with: Cactus Jack hangtag (engraved leather), 3 different lace pairs (on AJ1 Mocha), Cactus Jack collector sticker, and sometimes a mini-cactus keychain. Everything ships in an MTHOR overpack to protect the box during transport.

What's the delivery time?

We ship worldwide, with signed-for home delivery in 2 to 8 days. Real-time tracking via email and WhatsApp.

Will I have to pay customs fees?

No, you won't pay any customs fees. MTHOR covers all customs duties and taxes.

Can I return my pair if it doesn't fit?

Yes. You have 14 days from receipt in original condition (never worn, intact box, seal not removed, spare laces and Cactus Jack hangtags present).

Going further

Discover also our Nike x Travis Scott, Air Jordan 1, Nike Dunk and Streetwear collections. To learn everything about the quality of our sneakers, check out our detailed authentication process or our guide How to recognize a real pair of sneakers.