Okay, let’s talk about this “Off White Jordan 1 All White” thing I worked on. It wasn’t something you could just buy, you know? It started as this idea I had. I really liked the Off-White look, but wanted something super clean, like pure white.
Getting Started
First thing, I needed a base shoe. I hunted around and finally grabbed a pair of plain white Jordan 1 Mids. Yeah, Mids, not Highs, because they were easier to find and I wasn’t trying to perfectly replicate, just get that vibe. Got ’em pretty clean, made sure they were ready.
Then came the materials hunt. This was kinda fun, kinda annoying. I needed:
- Angelus white leather paint (and some preparer/deglazer stuff).
- Stencils for the “AIR” text on the midsole and the medial text. Found some decent ones online after some digging.
- Those characteristic laces with “SHOELACES” printed on them. Ordered a few sets in white.
- A light blue zip tie. Couldn’t find the exact Off-White one easily, so I got something close enough in color.
- Fine brushes and masking tape. Lots of tape.
The Actual Work
Alright, prep time. I used the deglazer stuff to strip the factory finish off the parts I planned to paint or add text to. Gotta make sure the paint sticks, right? Masked off everything meticulously. This part takes patience, let me tell you. Rushing it just makes a mess later.
Painting the “AIR” was tricky. Lined up the stencil on the midsole, taped it down tight. Applied thin coats of white paint. Let it dry between coats. Peeled the stencil off carefully while the last coat was still a little tacky, helps get cleaner lines I find. Had to touch up a tiny bit with a super fine brush where it bled just a touch.
The medial text… okay, this was the hardest part. Getting that block of text aligned properly on the uneven surface of the shoe? Took a few tries. Again, thin coats with the stencil. It didn’t come out perfectly perfect like a factory job, but it looked legit enough for me. It’s got that DIY feel, which is kind of the point sometimes.
I decided against deconstructing the Swoosh too much like the original Off-Whites. Wanted to keep it simpler, more focused on the all-white theme with just those key text elements and the zip tie. So, I left the Swoosh as it was on the Mid.
Finishing Touches
Once all the paint was fully cured, I laced ’em up with the “SHOELACES” laces. That instantly added to the look. Then, looped the light blue zip tie onto one of the shoes. Stood back and looked at them.
They weren’t an official Off-White release, obviously. But they were my take on it. An all-white concept brought to life from a standard pair of Jordans. It felt good, you know? Taking an idea and actually making it happen with your own hands. They look super clean on feet. It was a fun little project, learned a few things about shoe customizing along the way. Definitely a unique pair in the collection now.
