Are Travis Scott's Air Jordan 1s Still Good? | The Complex Sneakers Show

Travis Scott is finally switching up his retro Air Jordans with a new colorway of his Cactus Jack Air Jordan 1 Lows inspired by his high school colors. Does the new palette make the “Elkins” Air Jordan 1 Low his best in a while? In this episode, cohosts Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty break down the merits of those, LaMelo Ball’s Lanvin Curb/Osiris D3-looking Puma lifestyle shoe, and the 2025 flip on the “Black Cat” Air Jordan 4. They also reveal the hidden layer underneath the A-Cold-Wall x Nike Air Max Plus by breaking down the black pair with a bit of sandpaper. In this no-guest episode, they also catch up on big sneaker news topics like Nike and Bape settling their lawsuit, Adidas’ CEO reflecting on losing the German football team, and Riccardo Tisci’s next collab.
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - 1:14: Intro
1:15 - 2:14: Episode Topics
2:15 - 12:48: Sneaker Cam
12:49 - 17:23: Travis Scott x Air Jordan 1 Low “Elkins”
17:24 25:54: Nike’s Cult Classic Collection
25:55 30:09: Air Jordan 4 Net ‘Black’ Rumored Release
30:10 - 31:13: Air Jordan 4 “Reimagined”
31:14 - 37:22: The Hidden Layer Underneath the A-Cold-Wall* x Nike Air Max Plus Black
37:23 - 44:49: Nike Settles Bape Lawsuit
45:00 - 51:59: LaMelo Ball's Puma Lifestyle Shoe
52:00 - 55:23: Riccardo Tisci x Nike Air Force 1
55:24 59:45: Dylan Raasch is Leaving Nike After 14 Years
59:46 - 1:02:11: Ronnie Fieg x Clarks x Adidas AS350
1:02:12 - 1:10:38: Adidas’ CEO on Yeezy, Samba, and UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak
1:10:38 - 1:11:44: Welty’s Sneaker Moments of the Year (So Far)
1:12:45 1:13:19: Outro
Subscribe to Complex on KZbin: / complex
Check out more of Complex here:
www.complex.com
/ complex
/ complex
/ complex
COMPLEX is a community of creators and curators, armed with the Internet, committed to surfacing and sharing the voices and conversations that define our new America. Our videos exemplify convergence culture, exploring topics that include music, sneakers, style, sports, and pop culture through original shows and Complex News segments. Featuring your favorite celebrities, authoritative commentary, and a unique voice, our videos make culture pop.

[@Complex]

What's Travis Scott's best sneaker ever?

[@prestonjenkins7089]

Most will disagree, but I personally think the Cactus Jack 4's are the best.

[@BookerT69]

Who cares the Jordan 17 lightning is coming out

[@csn2213]

Jordan 1 High Mocha

[@Twilson4156]

Bring out tim Duncan

[@qu3nt]

noone hes a sellout industry plant when i win any TS shoes they go straight to stockx

[@Checkz_over_Stripez]

This show needs no guest. Dam good show this week fellas!

[@gfeast4518]

Of course not but it’s awesome to get some stories from legends we all know, or learn something new, I definitely do!

[@F4GRAPHICS]

I think tbh the guests keep the podcast afloat in all likelihood so in a way they probably have to have guests on, but I can't lie I do prefer the episodes with just the three of them bantering. I personally don't reeeeally understand the fascination with watching rich famous celebrities buying shoes, but I sorta get why they do it. I just feel like this podcast is way more interesting than the much more popular sneaker shopping series.

[@amirimranz]

Exactly

[@timmytri2111]

Watching Joe sand his shoes and being so proud of his work was the wholesome content we needed. They look 🔥🔥🔥

[@brendandunnecomplex]

Now I just need him to do my pair.

[@MrBlown517]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY WELTY MY TAURUS BROTHER GOD BLESS MORE LIFE 🙏🏽

[@adamneustaedter4820]

The sadness when Joe says the summer from 'endless summer' feels like it's over

[@simonmucchiut1469]

Happy Birthday Matt Welty! JLP: the main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing is by Stephen Covey. and for Brendan Dunne for upcoming Events: Beancounting in German is: Erbsenzähler. What about the Deion Sanders rerelease? The SLB also will be releasing in Brown. The D3 2001 was a big shot for skateshops back then. Loved and hated. As a Shopkeeper from 1997 till 2003 the D3 2001 was not a Skateshoe for the HC Guys (they were more into Lynx, Kalis, Stevie Williams and maybe the Muskas from Circa) it was more a poserravertrendfashion Shoe. And it was one of the easiest selling Shoe and pay the bills easily. Cuz all of that kooks who came. It was also a big Avril Lavigne Shoe. Peace from Austria!

[@cisthej]

we miss FSR

[@F4GRAPHICS]

I mean this basically is FSR in all but name and a lack of Trinidad, who was tbf always kinda hot and cold with the series and was often absent from strings of episodes which I think probably didn't help because Welty and Dunne need a middle ground to even them out haha

[@MetaMan09]

@@F4GRAPHICSit was only at the end I could say that is true because you could tell the show was coming to a end but other than that he was amazing 💯💯💯

[@JawnNawva]

My little brother is in Highschool and he really likes the adidas campuses, that also caught me by surprise because he had a huge Jordan phase.

[@brendandunnecomplex]

Whatever sneakers he likes I'm investing in next.

[@charlielee7665]

“Not tinkering” eyebrow raise immediately from JLP and dunne 😆 love it

[@brendandunnecomplex]

Still got it.

[@ManCave1972]

Welty’s Palace 2002R pair in blue are 🔥

[@Twilson4156]

Yea Welty!! With the rich boy reference

[@brendandunnecomplex]

Boy.

[@qu3nt]

weekend has begun !!

[@drewvan19]

One of my favorite episodes of the year, love the ones with no guest! Keep it up!

[@Brian-cv8us]

Take a shot every time Welty says 'hey'.

[@joesw22n]

Those NBs 1000s are looking clean, can’t wait for the ALD pink joints to drop

[@F4GRAPHICS]

Welty is James May, Joe is Jeremy Clarkson, and Brendan is Richard Hammond

[@benmann3720]

This is spot on

[@teeznuhtz]

Who is the stig?

[@F4GRAPHICS]

@@teeznuhtz Idk but he wears Kith 2160s, feel like they'd go with the outfit

[@meechiehendrix]

those Campus 00s are def moving in the south at high schools rn, those and that puffy van low

[@Nightdrives713]

Great episode as always! I’m glad you brought knowledge about the aging on the ACW TN. I wear my black pair religiously and I have the wear and tear on my left shoe and I’ve noticed the blue layer underneath. I had no clue that was part of Samuel Ross’s plan with the shoes. Here I was about to double up on them but I appreciate my pair even more 🙏🏾

[@brendandunnecomplex]

Are you gonna sand them down more or let them age naturally?

[@allenclaudius]

This was a really engaging episode!!!

[@mjtoyhistorian3559]

2 out of the 3 guys on this show saw my Michael Jordan toy story........pretty dope to think this happened!! Appreciate you guys 🏀🐐💯

[@HERBALSDUDE]

Beautiful episode absolutely loved the energy great topics & Welty as always w the ultra fire New Balance 🫡

[@WilliamQuilesJr]

Another great Friday fellas!! Btw just copped the NB MiU 993 Purple and Happy Birthday Welty!

[@AadamZafar]

shoutout brendan for the lawsuit stuff. always hella interesting

[@js6527]

I like the guestless episodes a lot. Great one lads.

[@anthonydixon69]

Them black cat fits are legendary

[@ohiorichkidbeats]

Excellent energy guys 💯

[@NorthridgeOG]

I love how excited Joe was to scrub his shoes 😂

[@2Real_Tune]

Great ep

[@TripleEhEnt]

More skate shoe talk! I grabbed the flu game inspired DC Williams OG this week, been rocking the Lynx OG for a minute and am stoked for the Sal23 coming. 2000's are back

[@brandonhuffman213]

In for more skate shoe talk .......... just not none of the ones u mentioned. Enjoy em tho bro.

[@roly510]

I'm wearing the Williams OGs rn, such a great shoe!

[@brandonhuffman213]

Actually those pairs not that bad. Just not my first picks

[@SouthJerseyBaitReviews]

those Williams OG Chicago's sold out pretty quick on few skate shops was pretty surprised people really was rocking wit em. They didn't look bad tho. The lakers lynx model was fire to just didn't like the big DC brands on the heel of the midsole.

[@toneriggz]

RIP Uncle Sneaker bka Dallas Penn

[@stephanieduhamel5354]

Happy Birthday, Welty! 👟🥳👟

[@PiriakaTrackwrecker]

Can't wait for black/gum suede Sal 23s. They're pretty much the perfect skate shoe and we're beyond ubiquitous in mid 90s skate video. Just a good medium puff with a good sole. I bought some ds from 97 a few years back and skated them for a while, they still rocked, even at 20 years old. Totally held up. The picture was some of the reissues/remixes, which were all hideous.

[@AyyRios]

just dropping a comment to show some support to the best sneaker podcast on the internet.

[@MetaMan09]

FSR family in the building 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥😤😤😤😤😤

[@dwhelan2809]

The adidas campus blew up because influencers recommended them as an alternative to the samba and those puffy ones are like an adidas panda dunk (size wise)

[@pmisch9]

Y’all just got me to by A Cold Wall Air max plus, the black pair worn exposing the blue is awesome, would have bought sooner if I knew about that

[@yeshuarc]

I'm gonna need those ACW Airmaxes they look so tuff aged 🔥🔥🔥

[@fabioacosta8067]

Im kinda digging the Max Balance 1000 deluxe

[@Marek122able]

here we goooo

[@peterrossini6345]

Pumped for the 180’!!!!

[@aryanchokshi7908]

Y’all rlly got me to buy the Tn before the ep was over😢

[@Jackhumphrey93]

Where do you pick up the vintage tees Matt?!

[@user-tb3np2il6j]

For vintage all you need is to know your measurements. Like a shoe size. I’m a 22x30. Just measure your pit to pit and length (side of top collar to bottom of shirt) of your favorite shirt in inches.

[@roly510]

I don't know how we can go about talking about the D3 and not call it iconic. Given its lasting popularity among so many subcultures and influence on sneakers as a whole.

[@markoi.83]

3:50 they were talking about Shawn "The Matrix" Marion. Not Drake. Not Odell....and not Nikola Tesla if were just dropping random names we're familiar with...

[@iMoha46]

I had such a crush on Jillian a few years ago. Great seeing her succeeding💫

[@306sisco]

The NB 1000 also evokes a lot of the deign language from the AM 95 which is a big JLP shoe

[@SouthJerseyBaitReviews]

it was made to compete with the airmax 96 and 97 at the time it came out, so that makes sense.

[@FRUT111]

"lafrancé" is as gibberish french as the look of those shoes

[@tobiast2609]

The Campus 00’s are most def the biggest shoe out there here in The Netherlands. Next to all the Air Max 1’s that are of course popular over here

[@tobiast2609]

That and the Puma Suede XL and the Vans Knu Skool are going hard here in Europe

[@1way448]

Missed opportunity to talk about the nike sb darwin lows!

[@Lumani]

That debate at 10:41 cannot be serious

[@TheAxis1275]

I see Air Tuned Max Celery all day with those NB1000

[@oliverg6643]

Those 4s are going to restock at least 4-5 times I'm not panicking yet.

[@mrmossvideoart]

yo joe, the janet interview was big sir...

[@EManny86]

Love the show and the guys, but how many times will Welty say "Hey"?. Over/under 26

[@sowrdee]

@welty @stascheman Nike Air Max 360 is what i feel the nb 1000’s share a shape similar to eachother. Black pair… big jp shoe. Got both. Longtime jfg guy, always will be

[@qu3nt]

how about Airwalks 46:57 ?

[@nym5qu17]

Supra mentioned

[@rubenzumaya8416]

Endless summer forever

[@justsayin7865]

JONES! CAPO STATUS

[@wdgray]

Always hating on people wearing fake/rep kicks, but wearing fake vintage shirts … cmon. Either way… anyone wear what ya want

[@MrRwithanitch]

I love watching y'all's podcast, but I cannot help but feel all three of you guys aren't just sneaker fans but sneaker Snob's!? I cant shake that feeling, why is that I wonder!?!?!?🤔🤧

[@JawnNawva]

Vintage is the way to go. Plenty of clothes that need to be reused and worn with plenty of sizes. Just look at landfills or beaches full of unused/worn once clothes. Just don’t buy the hype stuff, and reputable/trustworthy resellers will price good vintage at a fair price. Would love to see the guys talk about the sustainability of sneakers and what the industry should do for the sake of the waste crisis

[@eossoon]

I think brandon is right on the money. If a man is responsible for the design of two IPs that generated so much money and maybe even more importantly propelled the brand into popular consciousness on TWO different occasions, then you should never lay that guy off. He deserves a ceremonial title and a paycheck for the rest of his life with a "horizontal transfer" into a different role if you truly would like to get rid of him. However, maybe he really did leave by himself? Or he was offered a ceremonial role and declined for a severance instead? In the end, it's speculation, and I could see a wealthy designer taking his talents to another brand instead of essentially retiring early when given the option.

[@deandremontez8390]

🔥

[@icysolez23]

LeBron X ext’s were FIRE

[@mattbne7403]

Cult Classic wishlist : ACG Terra Sertig / Mark Smith Laser AF1's / Nike Air Jet Flight /

[@cameronclark8052]

It was my tweet to Welty about the balance. I wasn’t referring to the style of shoe I was referring to the colour blocking.

[@doodlebug4339]

No hate but a little irony that Matt is wearing a rep vintage shirt due to price but look down on rep sneakers that people may buy because of price.

[@jlmunny]

8:30 so cute

[@anderalexson]

Locked in

[@TheHorace27]

If you could collaborate two big brands on a silhouette or fusion, what would the brands be and shoe look like? @fellas

[@jahicoleman8874]

Bruh tinker in the clear winner

[@branch2325]

“Keep the main thing the main thing” -Jalen Hurts

[@MoeFokah]

Makes for a boring life no? But I get it; Focus!

[@nindokwan]

Of course joe don't care cuz he got plenty of money 😂

[@willlabuffalo6679]

Still got bad taste🤷🏻‍♀️😂🧱

[@Dinastro417]

How much money do you think he makes a year

[@nindokwan]

@@Dinastro417 lol I haven't the slightest idea

[@cmn225]

@@Dinastro417stop pocket watching that's weird

[@agr9432]

@@Dinastro417too much

[@SilentSlider]

new segment...Welty's Well Actually

[@dyrellehart7887]

That lamelo is a D3 Osiris

[@bbrp1450]

What is the point?

[@user-pv6if6qt6r]

Black hat 4s werent even hot until way later.

[@mazdef2001]

Despite being an obvious interpretation, 20 years ago Bathing Ape had the clout that ultimately benefited the Af1.

[@rexkicks_270]

Thinker it’s way more important than TS for miles 😉

[@Dj_byzz]

jordan 1s is the best

[@apenasmarcosfelipe]

"gallivanting" 😅

[@Bumbling.blithering.buffoons]

Personally, I find the imminent futura dunks pretty underwhelming

[@bmorefocusraver]

By any chance did anyone catch the GQ article talking about Bradley Coopers rare Jordan 4's ? And they were referencing the Jordan 4 taupe haze. Rare? Really? GQ strikes again with that insider information. 😂

[@Frank7G]

Those Travis lows remind me of the Homer Simpson

[@garrett.dollar]

Can y’all talk about sneaker brands or silhouettes that you think need a little more attention.

[@D4GGERZ]

1, 2, 3, 4, 5..... 5 beans

[@qu3nt]

am guilty i acetoned my NY to Paris swoosh

[@Elsfitsnkickz]

I bought both the black and the white ACW I wore the white pair maximum 10 times and front bumper separated from the leather upper material, great materials poor assembly and my most disappointing shoe of 2023

[@mattkaminski1832]

I’ve had the acw tns since last year you guys were sleeping

[@Benny_From_NY]

GR colors are better on the NB1000 then JFG stop d riding

[@Jacove]

No issue rocking fake vintage, why draw line at the shoes? 🤔lol

[@F4GRAPHICS]

I fkn knew Joe would be in the JF 1000s! Kinda mad to see him wearing New Balances

[@terrencet202]

Of course tinker > travis!... travis only impacted the jordan 1s whereas the 3s-14s likely wouldnt have existed without tinker

[@Papertryl]

Out the gate with the tongue freak.

[@floda4835]

i dont like the black cats no matter what people say and yet if people see me they know i got the cool fit and the popularity where what i wear is turning heads but its not a j ever or even a nike , you go to other countries the js are not even popular or necessary to fit in bc its like the kids wear them to impress not even liking them, just like certain sneakers we all saw growing up that were bought to impress not really nice sneakers if we go back now and see them,, what about more diverse guests bc i dont identify with the majority of guests here yet i like sneakers,,, how about laura pausini, jay wheeler, chili parker, bzrp, michael chang, jackie chang, zac rolloff, ydanis rodriguez, renoli santiago from hackers, marc anthony from hackers, johny depp, emma coronel, mac mcclung, el general, don omar, enrique iglesias, eros ramazzotti

[@gabemarquez4634]

Keep an eye on the whispering bushes at the park. They might be whispering to you, "you got the sauce."

[@kaneda4102]

Brendan’s hair like he dressing up as an old lady

[@Jordyce]

these mfers just sold me on a pair of the ACW Air Maxs phew