The 20 Best OFF-WHITE x Nike Sneakers Ever Made

There have been few collaborations in footwear that have had a bigger impact than the OFF-WHITE x Nike partnership.

Rivaled only by Michael Jordan and Nike, and Kanye West and adidas connections, Virgil Abloh’s debut OFF-WHITE x Nike “The Ten” Collection in 2017 was the most audacious first offering we’ve ever seen from a footwear collaboration — and it has never been replicated since.

Not only did Nike allow Abolish to apply such drastic changes to their iconic silhouettes, but they also did it in a colossal 10-pair pack; a feat that only one with grand vision can achieve.

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The initial collection of redesigned sneakers included classic models such as the Air Jordan 1, Nike Blazer, Nike Air Presto, and more, each overhauled in the now-signature deconstructed design. Featuring unique design elements such as exposed foam, contrasting stitching, and Helvetica text detailing, the series went on to inspire an entire industry shift, with copy-cats coming in all forms, from Nike’s own in-line releases to adidas Superstars, from luxury brands to Payless knock-offs.

With such success, Nike inked Abloh to a continued deal, working through obscure silhouettes like the Zoom Fly Mercurial to more mainstream models like the Air Force 1 and Air Jordan 4 — and a 50-pair Nike Dunk pack too, mind you — building a sizeable portfolio of samples along the way.

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After his death in late 2021, the Virgil Abloh Estate has continued the partnership with the Swoosh, dropping select releases pre-planned by Virgil, as well as a selection of samples and gallery-exclusive Air Force 1s.

With the sheer size and popularity of the OFF-WHITE x Nike catalog, it’s hard to define their best, but in this article, we aim to achieve just that; We originally started with a goal of the ten best, but couldn’t cut things down from a shortlist of 20; each deserving of consideration for Abloh’s best.