Nike debuted the Reps Louis Vuitton Air Force 1 in 1982, introducingย cushioning toย basketballย sneakers for the first time. The style transitioned from on-court performance to off-court style as hip-hop artists pushed the silhouette to the forefront of culture through lyrics and videos.ย Virgil Abloh presents a relatively straightforward take on Bruce Kilgoreโs design with this Off-White x Air Force 1 Low. That isnโt to suggest there arenโt 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 โLOGOโ inscribed on the heel tab delivers a final meta flourish.
