Erling Haaland keeps proving he's as locked in off the pitch as on it. The Manchester City striker was recently spotted holding a trophy and rocking a pair of heat. On his feet were the Off-White x Air Jordan 1 High "Chicago."
The Off-White x Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG was one of the most anticipated footwear collaborations of 2017. It marked the first time Virgil Abloh and Jordan Brand worked together. The release was part of a landmark collection known as "The Ten."
The Off-White x Air Jordan 1 "Chicago" stands as the start of Virgil Abloh's long-standing partnership with Nike and Jordan Brand. Since Abloh's passing in 2021, the shoe has only grown in cultural significance. Getting a pair at retail today is nearly impossible.
Haaland has been a known sneaker collector for years. He has been spotted in everything from Travis Scott collabs to friends-and-family exclusives. The "Chicago" Off-White is one of the most grail-level pickups he has shown off yet.
After Abloh's passing, resale prices for the Off-White x Air Jordan 1 "Chicago" reportedly climbed from $5,300 to $10,000. Haaland wearing a pair publicly shows just how deep his sneaker connection runs. For a footballer, his taste is on another level.
Erling Haaland's Off-White x Air Jordan 1
The Off-White x Air Jordan 1 "Chicago" features a deconstructed white, red, and black leather upper. The other side is also branded with "Off-White for Nike Air Jordan 1, Beaverton, Oregon, USA c 1985."
Other details include floppy ankle collars, an oversized off-centered Swoosh, "Air" written on the midsole, and "Shoelaces" printed on the laces. Further the zip-tie hanging from the collar became one of the most iconic details in modern sneaker history.
The shoe changed how the world thought about footwear design. Overall it turned a basketball sneaker into a full-on art object. Few releases since have matched its cultural impact.
