Kim Kardashian has offered a candid look into her sneaker habits, admitting that even she occasionally relies on personal connections to secure the most sought-after releases. During her first appearance on Complex’s Sneaker Shopping, the Skims founder revealed that Travis Scott’s Nike collaborations dominate her extensive sneaker collection.
Speaking on the popular series, Kardashian described herself as a selective sneaker collector, calling herself a sneaker “snob” who favors only certain silhouettes. Despite that narrow taste, she said Travis Scott’s designs consistently break through her personal rules.
According to Kardashian, she owns every colorway the rapper has released in partnership with Nike, making his collaborations the backbone of her rotation.
That loyalty recently led her to bend another long-standing rule: avoiding family or personal favors to obtain limited releases. Kardashian admitted she made an exception for Scott’s upcoming pink Air Jordan 1 Low, part of the highly anticipated “Pink Pack.”
“I’m not that girl to call in family favors, I just don’t,” Kardashian said during the episode. “But I had to call to get the Travis pinks, and then they showed up.”
The pink Travis Scott Air Jordan 1 Low sneakers are part of a two-pair set scheduled to drop in May 2026 and are already expected to rank among the year’s most coveted sneaker releases. Kardashian’s admission highlights how difficult hyped launches can be to secure, even for celebrities with global influence.
Beyond collecting, Kardashian also used the episode to discuss her own growing role in sneaker culture. She recently partnered with Nike on the Skims x Nike Rift Mesh, which launched on February 5 to strong reviews. The ballerina-inspired shoe marks her first major footwear collaboration with the brand.
Kardashian revealed that BLACKPINK’s Lisa fronted the campaign, describing her as a dream collaborator for the project. The partnership reflects Kardashian’s broader expansion into performance and lifestyle fashion beyond shapewear.
The full Sneaker Shopping episode offers fans a rare glimpse into Kardashian’s sneaker philosophy, blending personal taste, cultural influence, and the realities of today’s limited-release market.
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