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| 👟 Sneaker Release Info | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Jordan Brand |
| Model | Air Jordan 1 OG |
| Colorway | Reverse Mocha |
| Style Code | CD4487-100 |
| Release Date | May 11, 2019 |
| Retail Price | $150 |
| Available At | SNKRS App |
When images of the Travis Scott x Air Jordan 1 OG High first leaked in late 2018, people legitimately didn’t know what they were looking at. The Swoosh was backwards. Like, actually backwards. Not a factory error, not a joke. Travis Scott had convinced Jordan Brand to flip the Nike Swoosh so it pointed toe-to-heel instead of the traditional heel-to-toe. That single design choice turned this into one of the most talked about sneakers of 2019.
The colorway is officially listed as Sail/Dark Mocha/University Red/Black. SKU CD4487-100. Retail was $150. The upper mixes tumbled white leather with dark mocha suede panels on the toe cap, eyestays, and heel. The reversed Swoosh is done in black leather. There’s a hidden pocket on the ankle collar, which is one of those details that you don’t notice until someone points it out. The tongue tag features the Cactus Jack smiley face logo.
These dropped on May 11, 2019 through Nike SNKRS and select retailers. They sold out instantly. Obviously. The resale prices went nuclear within hours. This was peak Travis Scott hype. He had just released Astroworld a few months prior and his cultural momentum was unstoppable. Everything he touched was selling out. But the reversed Swoosh AJ1 was different. It wasn’t just hype. The shoe was genuinely well-designed.
The insoles are where things get really interesting. Left shoe says “CACTUS JACK” in red. Right shoe has the classic “NIKE AIR” branding. That mismatched detail is such a nice touch. It’s the kind of thing that shows Travis actually cared about the design, not just slapping his name on a shoe. The shoe also comes with a set of extra laces and the packaging has custom Cactus Jack detailing.
What I think makes this shoe special is the material combo. The mocha suede against the white tumbled leather gives it this premium feel that a lot of collaborations miss. The suede isn’t just for looks either. It adds texture and depth that you don’t get from an all-leather upper. The University Red accent on the tongue tag and heel stitching is subtle but it ties the whole colorway together. It’s not loud. It’s confident.
Looking back at it now, the reversed Swoosh AJ1 is probably the defining Travis Scott sneaker. He’s done tons of collaborations since, but this is the one that started it all. The one that made people realize he wasn’t just another celebrity getting a shoe deal. He was actually reshaping how these shoes look. The backward Swoosh is now iconic. It’s been copied, memed, and referenced endlessly. But there’s only one original.
If you’re trying to get a pair now, good luck. Resale is still brutal years later. The shoe has only gotten more desirable over time. It’s one of those grails that people put on their want list and never take off. Honestly, I think it earned that status. Not every hyped shoe deserves the legacy it gets. This one does.
