In light of the recent tragic and sudden loss of Virgil Abloh, we would like to commemorate him. And, what better way to remember a man like Virgil than to recall some of his greatest sneaker work? We’re talking about the best Virgil Abloh shoes to ever release to the public!
Virgil Abloh is truly a man of many talents who has worked tirelessly to accomplish all that he has. He earned and proved his worth in a savage and competitive industry! When it comes to sneakers, Virgil gave us EVERYTHING. He brought in the touch of luxury to sneakers, kickstarted a seismic collaboration with Nike, and left his mark everywhere! He made sneaker postmodern in a way no one else could. So, without further ado, let’s remember the best of all the Virgil Abloh shoes!
THE 10 BEST VIRGIL ABLOH SHOES
#1 OFF-WHITE X AIR JORDAN 1 ‘THE TEN’
Release Date: September 11th, 2017
Retail Price: $190
Avg. Resale: $5,986
Total Sold: 309 pairs
Air Jordans 1s, on their own, have a kind of charm that is unmatched! Add to that, the magic that comes with Virgil Abloh shoes. The Off white x Air Jordan 1 is the epitome of Virgil’s work with the Swoosh. It was part of “The Ten” collection and came in the original Chicago-themed white, black, and varsity red colorway! As if that wasn’t enough, the release was SUPER limited even A-list celebrities wanted a pair! From Drake to Spike Lee, from Queen B to Jay-Z, and even the GOAT Micheal Jordan – everyone had them!
#2 OFF-WHITE X NIKE AIR PRESTO ‘THE TEN’
Release Date: September 9th, 2017
Retail Price: $160
Avg. Resale: $2,492
Total Sold: 203 pairs
The Nike Air Presto sneakers are the perfect kicks for casual, everyday comfort! Of all the Virgil Abloh shoes out there, the Off-White Nike Air Presto could only be described as a masterpiece! These kicks have an effortless kind of “I got my shit together” type of vibe with functionality and comfort.
#3 OFF-WHITE X MOMA X NIKE AIR FORCE 1
Release Date: January 27th, 2017
Retail Price: $175
Avg. Resale: $5,385
Total Sold: 6 pairs
Super super limited. Like, way too limited than your average hyped release! The Off-White x MoMa x Nike Air Force 1 is one of our favorite Virgil Abloh shoes. It puts a spin on a classic, timeless model in a three-part series of museum Air Force 1s. To get a pair, all you had to do was get a ticket just to get to these kicks!
#4 OFF-WHITE X AIR JORDAN V BLACK
Release Date: February 15th, 2020
Retail Price: $225
Avg. Resale: $902
Total Sold: 3,103 pairs
Next, we’ve got another one of the coolest Virgil Abloh shoes is the Off-White x Air Jordan 5. The Jordan Brand always comes out with the best colorways – especially with Virgil in the mix. He added an all-new touch to it with see-through panels that took the 5s to a grail-level.
#5 OFF-WHITE X AIR JORDAN IV SAIL
Release Date: July 25th, 2020
Retail Price: $200
Avg. Resale: $1,398
Total Sold: 4,798 pairs
Also, on the list of epic Virgil Abloh shoes, is the Air Jordan 4. Virgil designed and marketed this Jordan for women. And, it truly does feel like a total bad-ass kick any sneakerhead would rock! Virgil teased samples of the women’s Jordan 4 Retro Off-White Sail in his MCA exhibit. He also presented them in his Off-White FW20 Women’s show!
#6 OFF-WHITE X NIKE AIR MAX 97 ‘THE TEN’
Release Date: November 1st, 2017
Retail Price: $190
Avg. Resale: $1,300
Total Sold: 140 pairs
When we tell you that the Air Max sneakers are on their way to complete stardom, you should trust us! The Air Max 97s are one of the best Virgil Abloh shoes with the best character to them. He put a unique twist in every sneaker of “The Ten” collection – even the Air Max 97. They have a reconstructed translucent upper with semi-revealing material. If you intend on copping a pair, make sure you check out this Air Max size guide!
#7 OFF-WHITE X NIKE BLAZER ‘THE TEN’
Release Date: September 9th, 2017
Retail Price: $130
Avg. Resale: $1,708
Total Sold: 137
Another epic part of “The Ten” is the Off-White x Nike Blazer – one of our personal favorites! They’re the only Virgil Abloh shoes that some people made into beaters! People actually wore them so much and beat-up Blazers was the trend. Eric Koston even skated with them! THAT’S how cool these kicks are!
#8 OFF-WHITE X AIR JORDAN 1 WHITE
Release Date: March 3rd, 2018
Retail Price: $190
Avg. Resale: $4,538
Total Sold: 129
Next, another Jordan! We can never get enough of the Off-White x Jordan collaboration. We love our Swoosh, but the Jumpman hits different. But, nothing comes without a price. The epic “off-white” Off-White Air Jordan 1 was a Europe-exclusive release. Ouch!
#9 OFF-WHITE X NIKE AIR MAX 97 ‘SERENA’
Release Date: August 25th, 2018
Retail Price: $190
Avg. Resale: $1,376
Total Sold: 42
Again, another Air Max 97! You know, the best quality of the Virgil Abloh shoes has to be their out of the box thinking. The gradient pink to purple color has an undeniable charm. The Off-White Nike Air Max 97 SERENA are a part of Serena William’s “Queen” collection. It celebrates the 50th U.S. Open tournament taking place in Flushing Meadows.
#10 OFF-WHITE X AIR JORDAN 1 ‘UNC’
Release Date: June 23rd, 2018
Retail Price: $190
Avg. Resale: $2,144
Total Sold: 1,651 pairs
Finally, the last on our list of Virgil Abloh shoes in the Off-White x Air Jordan 1 UNC. The Carolina Blue Air Jordan 1 did not gain as much traction before Virgil came along. Of course, it’s pretty uncommon that a non-Chicago Jordan gains THIS much popularity. But, they did! They’re one of the sneakers that truly rep the Off-White x Nike collab and a definite must-have!
On a final note, if you missed out on these releases, then you should probably do some research. You see, the entire industry is shifting, and if you aren’t already on the train; you’re gonna lose. There are changes happening all around the world, but the one we care about the most is the Nike D2C offense! If you’re a Virgil fan, a Jumpman fanatic, or a self-proclaimed Swoosh connoisseur; then you need to know more. Learn about Nike’s D2C plan before it’s too late. Click on the button below to find out more!
