
Nike
Nike Air Force 1 Mid SP Off-White Varsity Maize
Off-White Varsity Maize
- Release date
- 9 November 2023
- Retail price
- $205
- Material
- Leather/Rubber/Foam
- SKU
- DR0500-101
The Nike Air Force 1 Mid SP has long stood as a bridge between basketball roots and street‑wear ubiquity, its mid‑cut silhouette offering a slightly lower profile than the classic high‑top while retaining the model’s unmistakable silhouette. In this Off‑White Varsity Maize edition, the shoe juxtaposes a crisp tumbled‑white leather base with bold maize‑coloured overlays and an ankle strap, while the contrasting side‑panel swoosh and perforated toe box add subtle depth to the palette. Virgil Abloh’s Off‑White treatment is evident in the deconstructed details: industrial‑type text on the medial side, a white grim‑reaper embroidery on the heel, and the dual‑lace system that threads an extra pair of white laces through exposed fly‑cable loops. The construction retains the Air Force 1’s hallmark 90 mm foam midsole with visible Air cushioning, finished with a maize rubber outsole whose classic tread is punctuated by track‑inspired spikes for added grip. This collaboration resonates both culturally and aesthetically, marrying heritage sport‑wear with contemporary art‑direction, making it a compelling addition for collectors and enthusiasts alike.