Jordan 1 Retro High Off-White Chicago
The Jordan 1 Retro High “Off-White Chicago” is one of the most influential and disruptive sneakers in modern history—a reimagined version of the iconic Chicago colorway created by Virgil Abloh in collaboration with Nike and Off-White.
Released in 2017 as part of “The Ten” collection, this sneaker deconstructs the classic Air Jordan 1 silhouette and rebuilds it with a raw, unfinished aesthetic. The upper features a premium white leather base with Chicago-inspired varsity red and black overlays, exposing foam padding and visible stitching to highlight the design’s reconstructed nature.
Signature Off-White elements define the shoe, including the zip-tie tag, Helvetica-style text branding, and quotation marks around familiar terms like “AIR” and “VIRGIL.” The medial side showcases industrial-style labeling, reinforcing the concept of turning a classic sneaker into an art piece rather than just footwear.
The design pays homage to the original 1985 Chicago colorway worn by Michael Jordan with the Chicago Bulls, while simultaneously challenging traditional sneaker construction norms. The result is a bold contrast between heritage and deconstruction—past and future colliding in one silhouette.
Extremely limited and highly sought after, the Off-White Jordan 1 “Chicago” quickly became one of the most valuable and culturally significant sneakers ever released. It represents not only a turning point in sneaker design but also a defining moment in Virgil Abloh’s legacy.
