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Off-White x Nike Air Force 1 Low “Black” – AO4606-001
The Off-White x Nike Air Force 1 Low “Black” is the darker, more understated counterpart to Virgil Abloh’s original white Air Force 1 from “The Ten.” Released on December 19, 2018, this edition swaps the original’s leather construction for a synthetic and mesh build with suede overlays, applying Abloh’s deconstructed design language to a tonal black canvas 。
Key Features
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Silhouette: Nike Air Force 1 Low (Bruce Kilgore’s original 1982 design)
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Collaboration:Â Off-White x Nike
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Colorway:Â Black / White / Cone
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Upper:Â Synthetic mesh base with suede overlays on the eyestay and heel tab; taped seams throughout; the white Swoosh is attached via zigzag stitching
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Signature Details: Exposed foam on the tongue and collar; off-center tongue tag; Helvetica text on the medial side; “LOGO” inscribed on the heel tab; small orange tab on the lateral heel
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Zip Tie:Â Light blue Off-White zip tie included
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Cushioning:Â Nike Air cushioning in the midsole
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Outsole:Â Black rubber outsole
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Fit: Men’s sizing; Off-White x Nike models typically run small
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Style Code:Â AO4606-001
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Release Date:Â December 19, 2018
Size Note: Multiple sources indicate Off-White x Nike sneakers tend to run small. For wider feet or those who prefer a roomier fit, going up half a size is recommended 。
Why the Air Force 1 Low “Black”
The “Black” Air Force 1 arrived in December 2018, closing out a prolific year of Off-White x Nike releases. It followed the MoMA-exclusive black AF1 from earlier that year, but where the MoMA pair used leather, this version switched to a synthetic and mesh build with suede detailing, giving it a more technical, textured feel 。
What sets this release apart within Abloh’s catalog is its restraint. The all-black upper makes the deconstructed details—the zigzag-stitched Swoosh, the exposed foam, the taped seams—the primary source of visual interest, rather than color contrast. The white Swoosh and light blue zip tie provide the only real breaks in the darkness, making them feel deliberate and impactful. The orange tab and “LOGO” heel inscription add the kind of meta, self-referential touches that defined Abloh’s approach to design 。
For collectors, the AO4606-001 represents a distinct chapter in the Off-White x Nike timeline—a darker, more wearable take on the Air Force 1 formula, released as the collaboration moved beyond its initial “The Ten” phase. For wearers, it’s an Air Force 1 that pairs with everything, with just enough hidden detail to reward a closer look.
