Nike x Off-White: History of the Sneaker Collaboration - FARFETCH

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Nike x Off-White: History of the Sneaker Collaboration - FARFETCH
Nike x Off-White: History of the Sneaker Collaboration - FARFETCH

Nike x Off-White: History of the Sneaker Collaboration - FARFETCH

This monochromatic take on the Air Presto is the second time Virgil Abloh and Nike collaborated on this iconic silhouette. The July 2018 iteration came a few mere months after it’s two-tone predecessor made it’s debut as part of Abloh and Nike’s ‘The Ten’ Collection.

Nike x Off-White: History of the Sneaker Collaboration - FARFETCH

Nike Off-White x Air Presto 'Black

Product DetailsInspired by Michael Jordan's alma mater, the Off-White x Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG 'UNC' carries a classic two-tone composition, filtered through Virgil Abloh's unique design prism. The process involves taking a white leather base with dark powder blue overlays and adding embellishments that convey an expressive, handmade quality.

Nike x Off-White: History of the Sneaker Collaboration - FARFETCH

Off White x Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG UNC AQ0818-148

The final pair of Virgil Abloh's 'The Ten' collection, the Off-White x Chuck Taylor All-Star 70 was released in May 2017 as part of the 'GHOSTING' pack. Featuring a translucent white upper and an ice-blue gradient on the sole, the shoe features bold lettering along its silhouette: LEFT and RIGHT on the toecaps, “VULCANIZED” over the midsole, “SHOELACES” on each lace, with Off-White's stamp on each side-panel. A red zip-tie hooked through the laces completes the look.

Nike x Off-White: History of the Sneaker Collaboration - FARFETCH

Converse Chuck 70 Hi 'Off White' Shoes - Size 13

Nike x Off-White: History of the Sneaker Collaboration - FARFETCH

Nike x Off-White: History of the Sneaker Collaboration - FARFETCH

Virgil Abloh presents a relatively straightforward take on Bruce Kilgore’s design with this Off-White x Air Force 1 Low. That isn’t to suggest there aren’t unique details on the reconstructed build: in addition to a mix of ripstop and suede, the upper features taped seams and a white Swoosh attached via zigzag stitching. Exposed foam and misplaced tags appear on the tongue, while ‘LOGO’ inscribed on the heel tab delivers a final meta flourish.

Nike x Off-White: History of the Sneaker Collaboration - FARFETCH

Nike Air Force 1 Low Off-White Black

The Off-White x Zoom Fly SP ‘Black’ features a deconstructed take on the performance runner. Highlighted by an unlined translucent upper with Virgil Abloh’s signature text on the shoe’s medial side, the shoe also sports exposed stitch detailing, most noticeably on the white Swoosh. A black Lunarlon midsole, embedded with a carbon-infused nylon plate, features ‘FOAM’ printed on the lateral side.

Nike x Off-White: History of the Sneaker Collaboration - FARFETCH

Nike Off-White x Zoom Fly SP 'Tulip Pink

Nike x Off-White: History of the Sneaker Collaboration - FARFETCH

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Nike x Off-White: History of the Sneaker Collaboration - FARFETCH

Nike x Off-White: History of the Sneaker Collaboration - FARFETCH