Air Jordan 1 Retro High x Off-White “Chicago” (The Ten)

Released on November 9, 2017 as part of Virgil Abloh’s landmark “The Ten” project, the Air Jordan 1 x Off-White “Chicago” stands as a defining artifact of modern sneaker culture—where Michael Jordan’s original Bulls-era iconography meets Abloh’s museum-grade deconstruction. Built on the storied Chicago palette of red, white, and black—synonymous with Jordan’s NBA debut—the pair reframes a foundational silhouette through exposed-foam tongue construction, visible stitching, and the now-signature medial text “Off-White for NIKE,” balancing archival reverence with contemporary design language.

Key Off-White codes—“AIR” typography on the midsole, “SHOELACES” print, and the red zip-tie—make the model instantly recognizable and historically tied to Abloh’s most influential period, a factor that continues to shape long-term collector demand. Originally retailed at $190, it quickly established itself as a top-tier secondary-market benchmark, with price performance sustained by cultural relevance, limited availability, and enduring crossover appeal between sport, streetwear, and contemporary fashion. At €4,600 versus €6,274 on StockX for the same size/model, this offering positions itself as a disciplined acquisition within an established blue-chip segment of the resale market, particularly sought-after in highly liquid sizes such as EU 44.