The Travis Scott × Air Jordan 1 Low "Tropical Pink" has been the most rumored, most delayed, and most photographed unreleased Travis Scott sneaker of the last 18 months. It finally drops May 29, 2026 at $155 retail, style code IQ7604-101. Our Intel Score puts this at 21 out of 23 — the highest score on the May calendar.
Here's the path from tease to drop, and what to expect when it actually hits SNKRS.
The Drop
Colorway: Sail / Tropical Pink / Shy Pink / Muslin. Where: SNKRS, Travis Scott's website, and select retailers. This is the second piece of a "Pink Pack" — the sibling Shy Pink colorway (IQ7604-100) is also tied to this cycle.
The 18-Month Timeline
This shoe has been on the verge of dropping for nearly two years. Here's the actual sequence:
| When | Event |
|---|---|
| Late 2024 | Sample pairs leak from Travis's camp. Spring 2025 release rumored. |
| Q1 2025 | Drop quietly pulled from the calendar. No official reason given. |
| Jul 2025 | Travis photographed wearing the pair in Saint-Tropez. Resale speculation resets. |
| Apr 2026 | Official images surface. Style code IQ7604-101 confirmed. |
| May 29, 2026 | Release. |
The 18-month delay is unusual for a Travis Scott collab. His drops typically move from announcement to release in 4–8 weeks. The pulled Spring 2025 release suggests there was a product or contract issue that got resolved.
The Design
The Tropical Pink is the boldest colorway in Travis Scott's Jordan 1 Low catalog. A Sail leather upper base, with the brightest pink suede Travis has used yet — leaning more neon than dusty. The reversed Cactus Jack Swoosh stays consistent with the rest of his AJ1 Low line, but here it's executed in a deeper Tropical Pink that contrasts sharply with the Sail base.
This is Travis's first pink AJ1 Low to land at retail. Previously he's only done browns, olives, mochas. The pink completes the spectrum.
Co-branding hits the tongue, insoles, and back tab. The Shy Pink lining is the subtle move — a softer pink that frames the brighter exterior without overwhelming it. Muslin midsole stays neutral.
Why It Scores 21/23
The breakdown:
- Silhouette Prestige (6/6): AJ1 is the most important sneaker ever made. Full points.
- Colorway History (4/5): Travis's AJ1 Low line is now its own colorway history. Not strictly OG, but earning legacy points.
- Collab Factor (5/5): Travis Scott — every Jordan collab he's done holds value. Maximum.
- Resale Premium (4/4): 190% pre-release premium ($155 → $450). Top of the scale.
- Release Type (2/2): Travis Scott site + SNKRS exclusive — minimum doors.
- Community Hype (0/1): Counterintuitively low. The 18-month delay drained hype cycles. Reddit mentions are below typical Travis collab levels.
Total: 21/23. The lost hype point is the only thing keeping this from a perfect 22.
Resale Math
Pre-release StockX is sitting at $450 — a 190% markup. For context:
| Travis × AJ1 Low | Year | Retail | Day-1 Resale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Mocha (Original) | 2019 | $130 | $450 |
| Reverse Mocha | 2022 | $150 | $390 |
| Velvet Brown | Dec 2024 | $155 | $295 |
| Tropical Pink (est) | May 2026 | $155 | $450+ |
The 18-month delay actually raised resale expectations rather than killing them. Pent-up demand combined with the boldest colorway = strongest Travis AJ1 Low debut since the original Dark Mocha.
Drop Day Strategy
- Travis Scott's website at drop time. Travis.com gets a small allocation that sells out in under 60 seconds. Have an account pre-made.
- SNKRS at the same window. Standard draw. Higher entry volume than usual because of the 18-month buildup.
- Don't pay day-one resale. Resale typically softens 20–30% in the first 3 weeks as resellers panic-sell.
Final Take
The Tropical Pink is the most colorful Travis AJ1 Low ever produced. The 18-month delay created leverage rather than fatigue. If you've collected Travis's brown/olive AJ1 Lows, this is the polar-opposite endpiece. Set an alert for SNKRS and Travis's site.