The Travis Scott x Air Jordan 6 Cactus Jack.

The Travis Scott x Air Jordan 6 Cactus Jack is a special-edition shoe. It is the result of a collaboration between rapper Travis Scott and Nike. The sneaker was released on October 11, 2019.

The shoe is inspired by the Air Jordan 6 and features a number of design elements from the original model, including a perforated leather upper, an Air sole, and a visible Air unit in the heel. The shoe also includes some unique details, such as a reversed Swoosh on the right shoe, Nike branding on the tongue tag, and a Travis Scott logo on the left heel tab.

History of the Air Jordan 6

The Air Jordan 6 was released in 1990 and was designed by Tinker Hatfield. It was the first Air Jordan model to feature an internal bootie construction, which provided enhanced comfort and support. The Air Jordan 6 also featured visible Air units in both the heel and forefoot, as well as a durable rubber outsole with a herringbone traction pattern. The shoe was originally released in four colorways: White/Infrared, Black/Infrared, Sport Blue, and Off White/Maroon. It would later be retroed in 1994, 2000, 2002, 2010, 2014, and 2018.

Design

While adding some unique touches of its own, the Travis Scott x Air Jordan 6 Cactus Jack retains many of the same design elements as the original model. The perforated leather upper is replaced with premium nubuck, and small side pockets are added. Other notable changes include Nike branding on the tongue tag (a first for an Air Jordan sneaker), a reversed Swoosh on the right shoe, and a Travis Scott logo on the left heel tab.

The Travis Scott 6's colorway is inspired by the Houston Oilers, featuring an olive green nubuck upper with black detailing throughout. Orange accents are present on the lace toggles, branding hints, and midsole stitching. A sail midsole and gum rubber outsole complete the design of the shoe.

Performance

In terms of performance, no major changes have been made to the Travis Scott x Air Jordan 6 compared to the original model. The shoe still features a full-length Air sole unit for cushioning and visible Air units in both the heel and forefoot. The shoe also has a durable rubber outsole for added grip both on and off the court. Overall, this is still a popular shoe that offers good cushioning and support for all sorts of activities.

Styling Tips

In addition to his preference for vintage finds over designer labels, Travis Scott's style is characterized by his passion for streetwear. As such, his sneaker designs reflect his personal tastes. The busy designs often feature bold colors and patterns that set them apart from more traditional sneaker designs. When styling your outfits around Travis Scott 6s, keep things simple to avoid clashing colors. Complementing Cactus Jack shoes with black accessories would still allow the Travis Scott Jordan 6 sneakers to take center stage.