The Off‑White × Nike Air Force 1 Low “ICA University Gold” is a striking sneaker released in 2021 to celebrate Virgil Abloh’s Figures of Speech exhibition at the ICA Boston. It features a bold University Gold leather upper, which extends through the midsole and outsole for a clean, monochromatic look. The design is accented by a metallic silver Swoosh stitched with exposed black zigzag threading, along with a small orange tab underneath. Off‑White’s signature details are present, including exposed foam on the tongue and collar, Helvetica‑style text on the medial side, printed “SHOELACES” on the laces, and a University Gold zip tie. The midsole showcases the familiar quoted “AIR” branding that ties into Abloh’s deconstructed design language. Additional black laces were included with the release, offering a versatile styling option. Highly limited and visually bold, this AF1 quickly became one of the most collectible Off‑White collaborations outside The Ten series.
