Air Force 1 Low ‘Off-white – Mca’ BLUE/BABY-BLUE

The tried-and-true design language associated with Abloh’s ventures with the Swoosh brand return in clear form. University Blue provides the main color inspiration for the sneaker, swathing from the midsole to the leather upper.

Painted all over in a rich blue hue, a shimmering silver Swoosh shoots down the lateral and medial sides for a look that’s both bold and beautiful. An orange tag is present for that deconstructed look that we all know and love, and this is further emphasised by Abloh’s signature red cable tie that adorns the laces, introducing a pop of contrast.

Down below, the Off-White AF1 sits atop an Air infused midsole, making these some of the comfiest creps in the game. This is rounded off with technical “AIR” text around the heel, completing the simple yet sophisticated design.

Abloh’s collaboration with the brand began in 2017 with “The Ten” collection, a partnership that produced some of the most coveted sneakers of all time. In that release, Abloh deconstructed 10 Nike sneaker models, quite literally. His hands-on creative process includes using Sharpies, zip ties, and X-Acto knives. He described the end result to Nike News by saying “what we’re talking about here is larger than sneakers, it’s larger than design culture. It’s nothing short of state-of-the-art design. These 10 shoes have broken barriers in performance and style. To me, they are on the same level as a sculpture of David or the Mona Lisa. You can debate it all you want, but they mean something. And, that’s what’s important.”