Nike Air Force 1 Low ‘MoMa’ Friends & Family | US 11

Initially released exclusively at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City, the Nike Air Force 1 Low Off-White MoMA is one the most highly coveted works by Virgil Abloh. Prior to the release, friends and family of the brand were seen with early bespoke samples - regular Black Nike Air Forces customised in what would release months after. 

While the colourway is simple, the eye-catching design is signature to the designer’s aesthetic. Featuring a chrome Swoosh, exposed foam lining, zip tie, and Abloh’s signature quotation marks, the MoMA AF1 can be considered somewhat of a blueprint for other Off-White x Nike museum exclusives. This sample is very elusive and highly sought after by collectors of Abloh’s work.

The Air Force 1, arguably Nike’s most iconic sneaker, is in many regards, the first of its kind. Previously realised in running shoes, the introduction of Nike’s ‘Air’ technology in the midsole was a revolutionary concept for basketball sneakers. Tasked with bringing the concept to life, designer Bruce Kilgore and an Aerospace engineer brought the project to fruition with a hiking boot inspired, ankle strapped, high top. Kilgore’s first basketball sneaker, the Air Force 1 was brought to market in 1982.