The Travis Scott x Jordan 1 Mid “Palomino” (DQ8426-007) might be the most talked-about shoe in this lineup: a brown-toned palomino base with black and university red accents, plus the reversed swoosh that became Cactus Jack’s trademark. Mid-top, Travis signature, hype machine at full throttle. In the Netherlands, prices start at [sz_price_from stylecode=”DQ8426-007″].
Why the Jordan 1 is the foundation of collabs
The Jordan 1 is the most reworked silhouette in the game, which is exactly why Travis Scott put his name on it. His first Jordans with the reverse swoosh broke records and turned that upside-down check into a symbol in its own right. The Mid is generally the less-loved sibling of the High and Low, but with the Travis treatment and that palomino hue, it takes on a completely different meaning.
Is the hype justified?
I have to be honest here: the Travis Scott hype is largely self-perpetuating. The shoe is brown, the detailing is decent, and the reverse swoosh is instantly recognizable, but most of the desire comes from the name, not the silhouette. A Jordan 1 Mid, no matter how you dress it up, is still structurally inferior to the High. The fact that people are paying hundreds of euros above retail says more about the Cactus Jack brand than the shoe itself.
What you’re actually getting
A Jordan 1 Mid with premium palomino suede, contrasting black overlays and university red accents, plus that signature backwards swoosh. The materials are better than those on a standard Mid, to be fair. But you’re buying a cultural membership as much as a pair of shoes here. Wearing it means wearing the Cactus Jack logo, and that’s what the entire proposition revolves around.
What does it cost in the Netherlands?
Prices start at around [sz_price_from stylecode=”DQ8426-007″], and that’s the crux of my objection: this is considerably more than a Jordan 1 Mid normally costs. The Travis premium is real, and the resale market keeps it high. That’s precisely why comparing prices pays off twice over: in the overview on the right, you can see which shop comes closest to a reasonable price instead of blindly accepting the first asking price.
The verdict
There was a fight in the editorial office over who got to review this one: Kaiju wanted to praise it to the skies, but I came out on top. The Travis Scott Jordan 1 Mid “Palomino” is a cultural heavyweight and a visually successful pair, but the price bears no relation to what the silhouette actually offers. A Cactus Jack fan? Then I get it. Looking for value? Then this is an expensive lesson. At the very least, compare prices carefully here before you give in.