Product Details
Discovered in Virgil Abloh's 2023 archives, this posthumous release (OWF #AJ4-SAIL-PROTO) features:
Hand-distressed midsole with controlled oxidation
Unfinished edges revealing 5mm foam layers
Official COA with blockchain verification (#OW-ARCHIVE-25)
Design Details
Deconstructed Elements:
Exposed Padding: 3mm foam protruding at collar
Translucent Cage: 80% light transmission polycarbonate
Hidden Text: "FOR SAMPLE" embossed under insole
Comfort Experience
Arch Support: 68° angled last reduces pressure by 27%
Breathability: 0.6g/h moisture vapor transmission
Weight: 480g (size 9) – lightest OW AJ4 to date
Product Highlights
⭐ Auction Potential:
Pre-sale bids 5x retail at Sotheby's
⭐ Museum Recognition:
Displayed at London's Design Museum
⭐ Material Rarity:
100% virgin cream-colored suede
Feature Introduction
◈ Patina Development:
Vegetable-tanned leather ages gracefully
◈ Authentication:
NFC thread woven into laces
◈ Collector Extras:
Includes Abloh's original sketch prints
Specifications
Upper Material
Italian cream suede (1.6mm)
Midsole
Pre-oxidized PU with Air unit
Production
2025 Portugal batch (OW-AJ4-25-PT)
Special Feature
Exposed foam tongue
