Nike SB Off‑White “Syracuse”

One of the most exclusive sneakers ever produced, born from the collaboration of three icons: Nike SB, Off‑White™ / Virgil Abloh, and Futura, the legendary New York writer. The design pays homage to the historic “Syracuse” colorway from the Be True to Your School pack (1985) while reinterpreting NYC skate and street aesthetics in a contemporary key. Produced in ultra-limited quantities, this colorway was released exclusively via Sotheby’s auction and never made available to the public.

The sneaker merges art, skate culture, and fashion design: translucent panels with Futura-style overspray, reinterpreted Syracuse color blocking, and technical construction optimized for the SB scene. Each detail reflects Virgil Abloh’s visual legacy and Futura’s impact on urban culture. The FL logo references Futura Laboratories, the artist’s creative lab blending experimental art, graffiti, and conceptual design, making each project a piece of cultural and visual research.

• Only eight pairs sold at auction (Sotheby’s, April 2023)

• No retail release or public distribution

• Average auction price: ~$70,644 USD

• Record sale: $107,950 USD for US size 10

• Project benefited Virgil Abloh Foundation, Art for Justice Fund, Innocence Project

The average value of this sneaker has increased over 1,600% compared to initial auction estimates, making it one of the rarest and most expensive Dunk Low SBs ever sold.