It’s hard to believe, but nearly a decade has passed since the legendary Virgil Abloh’s deconstruction of the classic Air Jordan 1s broke onto the scene. Now, Nike is once again partnering up with the Virgil Abloh Archive for a rerelease of Abloh’s Air Jordan 1 High OG ‘Alaska’.
The ‘Alaska’ was originally a European region-exclusive pair released in 2018. This reissue preserves all the key details that made the original pair iconic, featuring an almost all-white leather upper, with deconstructed leather panels that resemble a prototype or sketch of a shoe. The upper also features exposed stitching and foam, adding to the purposefully unfinished look.
Remember, this is not an Off-White collab. This release falls under the Virgil Abloh Archive, founded by Shannon Abloh, paying tribute to the late Virgil’s works and legacy. This important detail is conveyed with updated Helvetica text on the medial side of the upper. Speaking of Helvetica, the classic “AIR” label on the midsole is still right where it should be. Of course, no Virgil pair would be complete without his signature zip-tie tag.
The Air Jordan x Virgil Abloh Archive 1 High OG ‘Alaska’ is rumoured to arrive on 28 March, 2026. Don’t forget to add your size to your wishlist and check out all the previous Off-White collabs on KLEKT.
