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

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

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 Men's Zoom Fly SP Sneakers

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

Air Jordan 1 Retro High Off-White University Blue

Product DetailsCreated by designer Virgil Abloh, the Air Jordan 1 x Off-White comes in the classic Chicago colorway. Some of the sneakers' half-finished features include a Swoosh connected to the shoe with visible blue stitching, 'Air' printed on the midsole, and an Off-White zip tie on the collar.

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

Air Jordan 1 Retro High Off-White Chicago

The Off-White x VaporMax was released as part of “The Ten” — a collaborative capsule from Virgil Abloh and Nike exploring ten classic silhouettes through two distinct themes: “Revealing,” featuring hand-cut and reconstructed builds, and “Ghosting,” characterized by translucent uppers. The Vapormax features an “inside out” appearance with a stitched-on tonal Swoosh on the mesh upper and signature red zip-tie.

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

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

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Releasing alongside an accompanying ‘All Hallow’s Eve’ colorway in orange, the Off-White x Blazer Mid ‘Grim Reapers’ completes Virgil Abloh’s Halloween-themed sneaker pack. The black and grey upper sports contrast orange stitching in celebration of the October holiday, along with an oversized white Swoosh, blue zip tie and Off-White lettering on the quarter panel of the shoe’s medial side.

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

Nike Blazer Mid Off-White Grim Reaper

Product DetailsCreated by designer Virgil Abloh, the Air Jordan 1 x Off-White comes in the classic Chicago colorway. Some of the sneakers' half-finished features include a Swoosh connected to the shoe with visible blue stitching, 'Air' printed on the midsole, and an Off-White zip tie on the collar.

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

Air Jordan 1 Retro High Off-White Chicago

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

Off-White™ Nike Air Force 1 Brooklyn DX1419-300 Release

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

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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 Men's Air Force 1 Low Off-White Sneakers

The Off-White x Air Max 90 ‘Desert Ore’ represents yet another of Virgil Abloh’s fanciful takes on the retro silhouette. Unlike its stark black and white counterparts, this pair features a mixed-material upper dressed in a warm tan shade. A stitched-on in Swoosh in Bright Mango is joined by the usual Virgil flourishes, including a blue zip tie and lines of printed text on the medial side.

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

Nike Off-White Air Max 90 Desert Ore

The Off-White x Air Max 90 ‘Black’ offers a unique blend of materials on the upper, which combines a ripstop base with nubuck overlays and a suede mudguard. The all-black finish is contrasted by a white Swoosh with zigzag stitching, a small orange tab on the quarter panel and orange stitching on the exposed-foam tongue. Virgil Abloh’s signature text block makes an appearance on the shoe’s medial side.

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

Nike Off-White Air Max 90 Black

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

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