Virgil Abloh Explains The Design Of The Off-White x Air Jordan 5

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Virgil Abloh
Virgil always comes through with interesting concepts.

Virgil Abloh's signature brand Off-White is currently doing big things in the fashion industry. The imprint continues to be one of the most popular fashion labels in the entire world and fans are continuously blown away by his new designs. Over the past few years, Abloh has received a ton of recognition and this has turned into some dope collaborations. In 2017, Abloh came through with the "The Ten" collection with Nike and in 2020, he is continuing his efforts with the Beaverton brand.

One of those efforts is the Off-White x Air Jordan 5 which is slated to release on Saturday, February 15th. This sneaker has customizable qualities to it, including a translucent hole on the side that can be cut out. In the video below, Abloh explains what he hopes sneakerheads do with this shoe as he had some ambitious ideas in mind.

"The original design intention was inspired by the fact these shoes via Michael Jordan himself were originally energized with a touch of “unrealness," Abloh said. "In order to live up to my own expectations my take on them needed some surrealism embedded within the transaction of owning a pair just the same. This video does the rest of the long talking. Proceed with caution."

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About The Author
Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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