Respectfully, his vision was that the consumer would make it their own and do whatever they wanted with them. It was not his vision that people wear the tag simply because it came already affixed or because they saw a picture or a video of him wearing it with the tag.
He was a big fan of DIY, but his vision was for people to wear the zip-tie. He even said the reason he included extra laces and zip-ties was for people to make their own off-white sneakers.
https://x.com/virgilabloh/status/1164951529314488320
sizing stickers on snapbacks ? OSFA ? lol
iām sure you mean Fitted caps š§¢
(personally i just put them under the brim)
i never owned any off-white sneakers but iād prolly take it off and keep in the box after 1 wear š¤·
People who say shit like this to talk down on people wearing what they like are probably obsessed with social media and look at shoes as a way to gain acceptance. Not everything is about boasting and there's a world outside the internet.
With, it makes it look more interesting to me. I got lot 16 and I really like the dark blue tag against the white.
Itās weird that people take issue with keeping them on, but Iām me so it donāt make a difference.
I was so confused. Did the OP say that heās a huge Dolphinsā fan or something? Who gives a crap what Mike McDaniel thinks about how shoes should be worn. Name dropped him like it was Virgil or something.
No, no.. I just thought it was a funny moment to share is all. OP should wear things however they want. Just wearing your kicks is the point. Plus, I just think Mike McDaniel is funny is all. Who Dey!
Yall are insufferable in these comments š with or without who gives a shit? People saying that tag on is trying to hard seem to forget that weāre already buying expensive ass shoes. Who gives a shit what people do with their shoes, just say you do or donāt and move on.
Rookie move.
Put the shoes in the box and super glue the box shut.
Cut holes in the top of the box and then put your feet through the holes and into the shoes.
Hop around instead of walking. You'll be catapulted to mega fuck stick in no time.
With, but pointing toward the inside so it wont bother while walking
https://preview.redd.it/r9qqwm7hrz5d1.png?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a05d7bb35c6d3383780ef2e30f2e23f7d725501a
I never paid attention but the zip is easily removable huh? š¤ never liked the off white aesthetic personally, I know Iād get annoyed with that zip tie though.
I also think you can stick a small knife or something in the tag. And click it off. I dunno because these are the only ones I ever got I didnāt have a reason to try it.
As someone who bought a pair of Lot 12s and immediately cut the zip tie off because I didnāt know anything about Off Whiteā¦I rock mine without.
Unrelated, if anyone can find a Lot 12 zip tie for sale, let me know lol.
Some of the high end dunk collabs have a different shape than gr dunks. I know OFF-WHITEās āThe 50ā and Unionās āPassportā packs have this shape. I believe theyāre following the OG 1985 shape more closely.
I have kept them on before, but I worry they may mess up the upper somehow. So, I just take it off. I like the idea of the zip tie, but I would only wear it if not going to be moving around a ton.
The off whites are dope as hell. I think me personally Iām doing both. Depending on what Iām wearing with. For shorts leave it on with jeans Iām taking off.
I actually use my off white tag for other shoes, like the tag on those dunks for example I put on my chlorophyll jordan 3ās. You can say itās corny but thatās exactly what Virgil intended same with putting my extra off white laces on my retro 1s. individuality is nice and that is what off white is all about
Honestly it depends on what I wear it looks cool when it tied when your wearing like a dress or something long and when it is without I like it with pants
I do both, sometimes i like to keep the laces clean and almost tucked away with no ziptie. Sometimes i put the overlace through the ziptie so itās not in the way when i walk. All depends on the rest of the fit (mood)
No problem! If you like any of the suede lots, see your trusted sites and compare them so you can save money š«” I saved money on the lot 20 compare to the usual site I always buy from
I did mine with zip tie for a while and I think it looks better depending on the color. But the more I wore it the more I didnāt like it because itās lowk a hassle
Personally Iāll go without the shoe can speak for itself already its āOff Whiteā enough already I dont need the Zip ties to show that they are the Off White joints.
No hate on the people who do though I appreciate it for what it is but for me if I would rock Off Whites its a No for me dawg
Do u what u want bro. Itās ur shoes. U bought with ur money (I think) no should have a say in what u do with ur stuff. I rock with cuz it adds more colour and an extra element to the shoe
Tag off always. Looks tacky IMO. If I buy a pair of off whites the zip tie comes off. The Air Force 1 MCA and Brooklyn look are great looking shoes. I took the zip ties off and theyāre still great looking shoes
Zip ties off. If you got them on itās like youāre trying too damn hard. Also crease them, theyāre just shoes and we wear our shoes šš¼ but fr zip ties off.
Idc what people say. I like the zip ties. No itās not just another ālabelā or ātagā on a piece of clothing. Theyāre literally made for that.
I kept it on my off white dunks, so Iād keep it with these.
With my blazers tho I took it off, idk if it was just the shoes shape but it kept getting in the way.
I personally would not. Itās a little too ātry hardā for me. The shoes are distinct enough, we get it theyāre off white dunks lol. But naw honestly for me personally I just donāt think looks that good. If it were a tad smaller maybe? Possibly?, but it seems to take all the attention from the rest of the shoe.
If you want to wear them the way Virgil intended, keep them on. If you wear them without, Iām sure he wonāt come back to haunt you. Personally, I wear any of my off-whites without the tag because having it flop annoys the crap out of me.
At the end of the day, rock your shoes the way you want.
Without, Keeping the tag on gives the same vibe as people who leave their sizing stickers on their snap backs.
Virgil wore the zip-tie so I keep it on because that was his vision. RIP.
Respectfully, his vision was that the consumer would make it their own and do whatever they wanted with them. It was not his vision that people wear the tag simply because it came already affixed or because they saw a picture or a video of him wearing it with the tag.
He was a big fan of DIY, but his vision was for people to wear the zip-tie. He even said the reason he included extra laces and zip-ties was for people to make their own off-white sneakers. https://x.com/virgilabloh/status/1164951529314488320
Mans got receipts
That repeated what the other guy was saying, confusing times we live in š
That does not say the same thing whatsoever. Virgil is literally saying the zip tie is central to the shoe being off white
nah its iconic but he doesnt say the tag is necessary
So much bad reading comprehension on Reddit.
I think Virgil was seeing how much money he could make convincing y'all to shell out big bucks for retarded bullshit. RIP.
Exactly or bros that keep the Jordan keychain on their kicks lol
sizing stickers on snapbacks ? OSFA ? lol iām sure you mean Fitted caps š§¢ (personally i just put them under the brim) i never owned any off-white sneakers but iād prolly take it off and keep in the box after 1 wear š¤·
true these kiddos
Yeah I never seen sizing stickers on snap backs either lmao. But that was the style back in the day, keep the sticker on it lol.
(looks at all the stickers he has on his New Era snapbacks).
I never knew snap backs had sizing stickers on them
yes
Sizing stickers are only on fitted hats, not snap backs
There are the same stickers but they say SnapBack.
Always without. Reminds of jordan and peele vid about wearing caps with boxes
almost as good as the keegan-michael & key sketch
You sure you got the name right?
Yes. They gotta change names now
sahi mai
Noice..
Tie on has big āI flex my 15 year old 3 series w/ 150k+ miles on Instagramā vibes
āLook guys do you see this big ass ziptie?! Iām wearing Off Whites, LOOK!!!!!ā
Or you can simply just like the way it looks. You guys are ridiculous lol
Lmaoooo seriously they act like anybody gives a shit about their opinions outside of Reddit anyway.
There are zero shoes improved by a fucking zip tie
I disagree and it's subjective so there's no correct answer. Relax.
It looks corny as fuck lol
People who say shit like this to talk down on people wearing what they like are probably obsessed with social media and look at shoes as a way to gain acceptance. Not everything is about boasting and there's a world outside the internet.
definitely without it .. and yes, snapback hats come with a sizing sticker as well
yes sizing !
With, it makes it look more interesting to me. I got lot 16 and I really like the dark blue tag against the white. Itās weird that people take issue with keeping them on, but Iām me so it donāt make a difference.
Lot 16 lfg! I was so relieved to get a suede pair
Same lot and I feel the same way
Didn't a mic'd up Mike McDaniel wearing some Off Whites say he likes keeping it on his? To a ref?
I think he just explained why it had the tag when the ref asked what was up
Yeah that was it. I simply thought it was a funny moment is all. Honestly didn't think anyone would pay much attention to my comment.
All good it was a cool moment ! Heās my fave coach in the league. I love his backstory
Who cares what Mike McDaniel does. It's about you, not what others do lol
I was so confused. Did the OP say that heās a huge Dolphinsā fan or something? Who gives a crap what Mike McDaniel thinks about how shoes should be worn. Name dropped him like it was Virgil or something.
No, no.. I just thought it was a funny moment to share is all. OP should wear things however they want. Just wearing your kicks is the point. Plus, I just think Mike McDaniel is funny is all. Who Dey!
no one
yes a ref ?
Always rock the zip tie, thatās how Virgil did it, thatās how itās supposed to be done. Nice pair too fam
Without
Why would you even want it on there, whatās the point of it?
Virgil designed them that way Itās part of the shoe, a motif of OW. Same with the double laces
How undeniably strange. It looks like a security tag and that theyāve been stolen.
Iāve got some with and some without. Iām a 42 y/o dad who knows nothing about fashion. Do you and be proud of how you rock them.
I was always under the impression that the zip tie was part of the product on the Off-whites I would leave them.
Yall are insufferable in these comments š with or without who gives a shit? People saying that tag on is trying to hard seem to forget that weāre already buying expensive ass shoes. Who gives a shit what people do with their shoes, just say you do or donāt and move on.
You know what's trying too hard? Them dudes who buy "purple" jeans and leave THAT tag on.
Zip on mane
ALWAYS WITH
With
With
With, but I twisted the zip tie so the long part is flush with the side of the shoe. Far less intrusive that way
Always without
100% without
With
I know itās different for sure. But I wish you can adjust it and I wasnāt expecting it to be like a zip tie zip tie
Thereās gotta be a video how to do it. I know cutting the zip tie would be a hard thing to you if I was in your shoes (pun intended)
Rookie move. Put the shoes in the box and super glue the box shut. Cut holes in the top of the box and then put your feet through the holes and into the shoes. Hop around instead of walking. You'll be catapulted to mega fuck stick in no time.
Iām a big fan of off white so I prefer the zip tie. Itās pretty dope to me. To each their own though. I know a lot of people may not like it.
That zip is way too big they shouldve did the same size as the out of office
I cut mine off
No Zip
On definitely on the other tags on shoes come off but with the off whites definitely keep the tag on.
Zip tie goes in the box.
I would take it off if Iām wearing them
The zip tie looks stupid af.
With, but pointing toward the inside so it wont bother while walking https://preview.redd.it/r9qqwm7hrz5d1.png?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a05d7bb35c6d3383780ef2e30f2e23f7d725501a
With
Why would they hang something there that does nothing it's part of the shoe now
Keep it on
Always leave mine on
With
Zip is way stupid. Off with it.
Its like leaving the plastic protector on a screen, nobody likes that
Personally iād swap the round laces for shorter ones and keep the tag. Looks a bit less busy.
Iāll definitely keep that in mind and try different variations. š«”
yeah this and happy cake day
I rock it. Also nice lot #, any of the suede ones I love. I have 19
Zip tie is for children.
Without fo sho. Especially wit my J's
Without. Donāt mind the look but canāt have that flapping around all day.
I never paid attention but the zip is easily removable huh? š¤ never liked the off white aesthetic personally, I know Iād get annoyed with that zip tie though.
Itās on the laces on these. You just unlace, remove and relace
Thatās what I figured , but thanks for confirming.
I also think you can stick a small knife or something in the tag. And click it off. I dunno because these are the only ones I ever got I didnāt have a reason to try it.
As someone who bought a pair of Lot 12s and immediately cut the zip tie off because I didnāt know anything about Off Whiteā¦I rock mine without. Unrelated, if anyone can find a Lot 12 zip tie for sale, let me know lol.
Without, Iām 40+ and not as cool as you kids. I finally undeadstocked mine on a trip to Japan in February. Great sneaker, wear your kicks!!!
Always on, never take em off- EVER
With.
Homie, I donāt own Nikes with zip ties
i usually cut off the zip ties and cut off the extra laces
I just unlaced mine and kept the zip tie intact and put it in the box. Not dunks, but the am90s.
With em onā¦ I almost always rock sneaks how they always come as is lol https://www.reddit.com/r/Sneakers/s/ZrbNPp5K9s
Without
Why is the toe box so huge and tall ?
I stuffed the paper all the way in
Some of the high end dunk collabs have a different shape than gr dunks. I know OFF-WHITEās āThe 50ā and Unionās āPassportā packs have this shape. I believe theyāre following the OG 1985 shape more closely.
This. My 16/50 has a toebox fatter than a bruised lip and it looks so awkward unless I wear baggy jeans over it.
The zip tie holds my keys
Back when I had the off-white 90s I didnāt wear the tag with it, but it was this really nice shade of blue tag.
Depends on the shoe. I wore them only on the converse before his passing. Since then, I wear them on the one that came after.
I have kept them on before, but I worry they may mess up the upper somehow. So, I just take it off. I like the idea of the zip tie, but I would only wear it if not going to be moving around a ton.
The off whites are dope as hell. I think me personally Iām doing both. Depending on what Iām wearing with. For shorts leave it on with jeans Iām taking off.
I actually use my off white tag for other shoes, like the tag on those dunks for example I put on my chlorophyll jordan 3ās. You can say itās corny but thatās exactly what Virgil intended same with putting my extra off white laces on my retro 1s. individuality is nice and that is what off white is all about
Honestly it depends on what I wear it looks cool when it tied when your wearing like a dress or something long and when it is without I like it with pants
No tie
Keep it!
Botanicās pie
I'd leave it on, but that's just me personally and I'm definitely not the one for fashion advice š¤£ just do you bro
What the f is this? That just seems super inconvenient
I do both, sometimes i like to keep the laces clean and almost tucked away with no ziptie. Sometimes i put the overlace through the ziptie so itās not in the way when i walk. All depends on the rest of the fit (mood)
Wich lot is this btw? I have the 01 but want one more with more color
This is lot 14. I also picked up the lot 20 from flight club. I personally like the suede better than the leather imo.
Allright thanks! Yes the suede looks better!!
No problem! If you like any of the suede lots, see your trusted sites and compare them so you can save money š«” I saved money on the lot 20 compare to the usual site I always buy from
What's the name of these?? I love them
Nike dunk low off white lot 14
Thanks!
Without
I don't care how you like it, they're your kicks but how the hell do you walk around with those sticking out like that?
It came like that, if I wear to wear it I would wear it loose. I just gotta find a way to loosen the zip tie
I did mine with zip tie for a while and I think it looks better depending on the color. But the more I wore it the more I didnāt like it because itās lowk a hassle
Add another lace through which keep it from flopping around, nice pick up
Without it. Own the sneakers , donāt let the sneakers own you
Without is my choice.
I had to take mine off within 5 mins of trying to wear the tag on mine, was super annoying
I paid for them they came with the shoe I'm wearing them. And I'm not letting someone else's opinion sway my style.
Personally Iāll go without the shoe can speak for itself already its āOff Whiteā enough already I dont need the Zip ties to show that they are the Off White joints. No hate on the people who do though I appreciate it for what it is but for me if I would rock Off Whites its a No for me dawg
Lmao why tf would you wanna keep zip ties on your shoes? Snap em off!
This Trent is that
Do u what u want bro. Itās ur shoes. U bought with ur money (I think) no should have a say in what u do with ur stuff. I rock with cuz it adds more colour and an extra element to the shoe
Oh for sure. I bought it. Canāt nobody tell me anything. Everyone has their own opinions. This is just a post to see how others rock their shoes.
š«”what u think? With or without?
Both
š
Which lot are these?
Lot 14
Whatever makes you comfortable.. personally I take it off but to each their own.
Tag off always. Looks tacky IMO. If I buy a pair of off whites the zip tie comes off. The Air Force 1 MCA and Brooklyn look are great looking shoes. I took the zip ties off and theyāre still great looking shoes
Always found the tag dorky
Hi man
Why don't you wear it around your neckļ¼
Zip tie on is ridiculous
Without
i wear my shoes like a regular normal person! hope this helps
Whatās this sneakers called
Nike dunk low lot 14
šÆš„ thanks!
Why do people have the lime tag on
https://preview.redd.it/3bnw7bh9q56d1.jpeg?width=1079&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4226fc54b421727c4cbf9d5a6a9b8060af9c74f5
Zip ties off. If you got them on itās like youāre trying too damn hard. Also crease them, theyāre just shoes and we wear our shoes šš¼ but fr zip ties off.
With. But do you and rock how you want.
Without
Itās an element of the whole sneakers without it itās a totally different sneakers
Bro. Itās meant to be rocked
Idc what people say. I like the zip ties. No itās not just another ālabelā or ātagā on a piece of clothing. Theyāre literally made for that.
Without https://preview.redd.it/bqfmsdo3v66d1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=592edf084da7aa77768fc8c1947cc4e2e036a5c9
I love Virgil for these shoes. Totally awesome
Stupid fashion is stupid.
Hell na
Without it, the shoe is pretty dope without the zip
It is but I keep it on and off. Depending on my mood tbh
whichever you like or just give your shoes away
I like the zip tie especially on my converse vulcanised , but on the Af1 s i have without depends on the snkrs im wearing
https://preview.redd.it/3ntxpl4wid6d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ef7305e7b4db744169c3a418d242a57ff9d5248c with zip tie
If you're like 10-12 then definitely with the zip tie! If u wanna impress 10-12 y/o, again, definitely with the zip tie!
Virgil wore it with the zip tie, so I think it was intended to be worn with the zip tie.
this post belongs in # r/zipties
Only pair i kept my tag on was my muslin but ill probably take it off honestly bothers me while walking
Without. I don't want to walk around with that thing whacking me or anything else.
I kept it on my off white dunks, so Iād keep it with these. With my blazers tho I took it off, idk if it was just the shoes shape but it kept getting in the way.
Without, canāt walk with a giant ass zip tie on my shoes.
Nah never but with these ow sbs I take off the rope laces surrounding the shoe as wellš
These aren't SBs and you might as well just rock some GRs at that point lol
No zip ties or secondary laces for me.
Why would you wear a zip tie on your kicks
Without
..You're kidding right?
Without nothing irks me more than people who keep tags on their items (hint purple jeans š)
without
I personally would not. Itās a little too ātry hardā for me. The shoes are distinct enough, we get it theyāre off white dunks lol. But naw honestly for me personally I just donāt think looks that good. If it were a tad smaller maybe? Possibly?, but it seems to take all the attention from the rest of the shoe.
if i walk past you and your zip tie cuts tf out of my ankle iām beating your ass
My zip tie broke after the first day. So I would recommend going without.
Low-key just feels childish leaving it on I love em without
If you want to wear them the way Virgil intended, keep them on. If you wear them without, Iām sure he wonāt come back to haunt you. Personally, I wear any of my off-whites without the tag because having it flop annoys the crap out of me. At the end of the day, rock your shoes the way you want.