Travis Scott Air Force 1 Low Sail: 2018 Specs, AF100 Comparison & Resale
The Travis Scott Air Force 1 Low Sail (style code AQ4211-101) is a canvas lifestyle sneaker from August 10, 2018. Priced at $150 retail, it dropped less than nine months after the December 2017 AF100 White debut. Nike paired warm Sail canvas with Velcro metallic Swooshes and gum bottoms. Below we examine its specs, lineage, and resale math.
- Release date and MSRP: Launched on August 10, 2018, at a $150 retail price under style code AQ4211-101 to coincide with the Astroworld album rollout.
- Modular upper hardware: Includes three Velcro Swoosh sets (chrome, holographic, and flame), chenille tongue patches, and metallic grill dubraes.
- 2017 vs 2018 comparison: Followed the December 5, 2017 AF100 White release ($150 retail), which averaged $600 in 2018 before climbing past $1,200.
- Aftermarket price band: Early 2018 Sail asks opened at $800 on StockX, with deadstock pairs trading between $800 and $1,350 across sizes.
When Did the Travis Scott Air Force 1 Low Sail Release and What Was Retail Price?
The Sail/Sail-Gum Light Brown colorway launched on August 10, 2018, at $150 retail under style code AQ4211-101.
Originally teased in May 2018 at $150 retail, the release arrived one week after Houston artist Jacques Webster II dropped Astroworld. Standard leather editions in our essential Air Force 1 colorway guide retailed between $90 and $110 in 2018. By contrast, the $150 retail tag covered heavy-duty canvas and interchangeable hardware.
According to the Nike global manufacturing disclosure map, specialized partner factories produce multi-component lifestyle collaborations. Those workshops handle custom Velcro backing and 3M reflective seam piping. Pairs dropped via SNKRS, TravisScott.com, and select tier-zero boutiques across North America and Europe. Demand immediately overwhelmed online checkout queues during the August 2018 launch morning.
What Velcro Swooshes, Lace Grills, and 3M Piping Define the Sail Build?
Warm Sail cotton canvas wraps the upper, accented by 3M reflective seam piping and removable Velcro Swooshes.
Under normal daylight, the off-white canvas upper looks clean and monochromatic. When hit with a camera flash or direct streetlight, the bound canvas seams glow in rainbow 3M reflective colors. On the rear heel tab, the embroidered Nike Air logo is stitched upside down. Underfoot sits a classic gum rubber outsole.
Each box includes a comparted plastic tray holding three pairs of Velcro Swooshes. Options include molded metallic chrome, faceted diamond-plate silver, and lenticular flame-print. Wearers can also attach removable chenille Cactus Jack patches over the laces. Silver metallic grill dubraes nod directly to Houston hip-hop dental jewelry.
How Does the August 2018 Sail Compare to the December 2017 AF100 White?
Both the December 2017 AF100 (AQ4211-100) and the August 2018 Sail (AQ4211-101) share identical $150 retail tooling and Velcro packs.
Al Baik and the Beaverton design team debuted the original White/White canvas edition at ComplexCon in November 2017. Its wider retail launch followed on December 5, 2017. By May 2018, deadstock pairs of the December 2017 release averaged $600 on the StockX AF100 White marketplace page. Over time, both the 2017 White and 2018 Sail pairs climbed into the $800 to $1,500 range.
From a distance, the two releases look nearly identical. Up close, the August 2018 sequel swaps the stark optic white canvas of the 2017 pair for a warmer creamy beige Sail shade. That off-white canvas blends seamlessly with the gum rubber bottom.
| Cactus Jack AF1 Edition | Release Date | Retail MSRP | Aftermarket Price Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| AF100 White Canvas (AQ4211-100) | December 5, 2017 | $150 retail | $600 in 2018 / $1,100 to $1,650 |
| Sail Canvas (AQ4211-101) | August 10, 2018 | $150 retail | $800 to $1,350 aftermarket |
| Cactus Jack Patchwork (CN2405-900) | November 16, 2019 | $160 retail | $450 to $680 aftermarket |
| Utopia White Leather (FZ3597-100) | July 28, 2023 | $150 retail | $140 to $210 aftermarket |
How Did the 2018 Release Fit Into the Cactus Jack Jordan 4 and Fossil Timeline?
Summer 2018 marked the turning point where the Houston artist expanded from $150 canvas low-tops into signature Jordan retros.
Just two months before the August 2018 Sail launch, he released the University Blue suede Air Jordan 4 Cactus Jack Oilers. It dropped on June 9, 2018, for $225 retail. During that same May 2018 window, friends-and-family Olive and Purple suede Air Jordan 4 samples surfaced courtside in Houston.
In November 2019, he revisited Bruce Kilgore’s 1982 low-top a third time with the multi-material Cactus Jack Fossil patchwork edition ($160 retail). That 2019 pair added removable corduroy lace shrouds and brass heel snaps. Collectors tracking the full Cactus Jack sneaker collaboration archive regard the 2017 White and 2018 Sail pairs as foundational grails.
What Are the Aftermarket Prices and Seller Fees on $800 to $1,200 Pairs?
Deadstock Sail pairs open around $800 in smaller sizes and average $1,000 to $1,350 across men’s sizes 9 through 12.
When selling an $800 or $1,000 archival canvas pair, platform fee tiers heavily impact net returns. Per the GOAT seller commission schedule, sellers in good standing pay a 9.5% base commission plus $5. GOAT also deducts a 2.9% cash-out fee. On an $800 sale, GOAT deducts $103.57 ($696.43 net). On a $1,000 sale, GOAT deducts $129.01 ($870.99 net).
By comparison, eBay’s 8% authenticity tier deducts $64.00 on an $800 sale ($736.00 net). On a $1,000 sale, eBay deducts $80.00 ($920.00 net). StockX Level 1 deducts 9% plus 3% processing and $4 shipping ($100.00 on $800, netting $700.00).
On a $1,000 Sail sale, an 8% fee tier retains $920.00 net, saving $44.00 to $49.01 compared to 12% exchange tiers.
| Sale Scenario & Platform | Gross Sale Price | Total Fee Deduction | Net Seller Payout |
|---|---|---|---|
| $800 Sale on eBay 8% Tier | $800.00 sale | 8.0% flat ($64.00 fee) | $736.00 net payout |
| $800 Sale on GOAT Standard | $800.00 sale | 9.5% + $5 + 2.9% ($103.57) | $696.43 net payout |
| $1,000 Sale on eBay 8% Tier | $1,000.00 sale | 8.0% flat ($80.00 fee) | $920.00 net payout |
| $1,000 Sale on GOAT Standard | $1,000.00 sale | 9.5% + $5 + 2.9% ($129.01) | $870.99 net payout |
How Does the Canvas Upper Fit and How Do SNKRS Draws Work?
Built on the roomy 1982 cupsole last, the canvas low-top runs 0.5 size large, so most wearers size down 0.5.
Ordering 0.5 size down from your standard Jordan 1 size reduces heel slip and forefoot creasing. According to the official Nike SNKRS Draw guide, limited Cactus Jack releases use randomized selection windows. Winners receive email confirmation within minutes of the draw closing. Our guide on how to buy Travis Scott sneakers covers both SNKRS draws and TravisScott.com password drops.
- Sizing rule: Go down 0.5 size from your true measurement for a snug midfoot fit, or stay true to size for wide feet.
- Velcro accessory check: Verify that all 6 removable Swooshes, 2 chenille tongue patches, and 2 lace grills are included before buying resale.
- Automated checkout software: Multi-site tools such as Valor AIO, Cybersole, Stellar AIO, and NikeShoeBot support Shopify and SNKRS release tasks.
- Canvas cleaning tip: Spot-clean the Sail cotton panels with a soft brush and cold mild soap while keeping moisture off the 3M piping.
How can you tell the 2017 White AF100 apart from the 2018 Sail edition?
Check the inner size tag style code and canvas tone: the December 2017 pair is optic white (AQ4211-100), whereas the August 2018 pair is warm Sail (AQ4211-101).
Do the Velcro panels wear out if you swap the metallic Swooshes frequently?
The hook-and-loop backing holds up to dozens of swaps, though peeling the Swoosh slowly from the tail end prevents fraying along the 3M piping.
