Off White X Nike Blazer Mid All Hallows Eve

Okay, let’s talk Off-White. Let’s talk Nike. And let's DEFINITELY talk about the Blazer Mid "All Hallows Eve."

It's that sneaker that drops every Halloween, right? The one sneakerheads go absolutely bonkers over. But...am I the only one who thinks they're kinda…meh?

The Hype Is Real...But Is It Deserved?

Don’t get me wrong. I appreciate Virgil Abloh’s genius. I really do. But some of these collabs? I'm not so sure.

People queue up for days. They enter countless raffles. All for the chance to own a pair of these pumpkin-spice-latte-colored kicks. Is this all for the clout? Or are they really that good?

That Cheese Grater Midsole

Let's start with the midsole. It’s jagged. It's supposed to be deconstructed. But honestly, it looks like my cat got to it first.

Every time I see it, I picture myself tripping. Or shredding my socks. Maybe it's just me?

I understand the "deconstructed" aesthetic, it's a signature of Off-White. But on this particular shoe, it just doesn’t land for me. It looks unfinished, like someone forgot to sand it down.

The Color Scheme

Orange and cream. Sure, it screams autumn. But it also screams generic Halloween decoration from Target.

I’m not saying it's ugly. It’s just…safe. Where's the boldness? Where's the edge I expect from Virgil Abloh?

Maybe I'm just not a big fan of orange? I prefer sneakers with a little more pop, something that truly stands out. Something a little less... pumpkin spice?

The "Shoelaces" Text

Okay, the iconic Off-White text. "SHOELACES." We get it. They are shoelaces.

It was cool the first few times. Now? It feels a bit played out. Like a running joke that's lost its punchline.

Honestly, it's starting to feel more like a branding exercise than an actual design element. It feels a bit forced, if you ask me.

Don't Hate Me, Sneakerheads!

Look, I know this is probably sneaker blasphemy. I understand. I’m not trying to offend anyone's prized possession.

I just think there are other Off-White x Nike collabs that are way more interesting. And frankly, more wearable.

The Air Max 90s? The Prestos? Those, I can get behind. The Blazers? I think I’ll pass.

Maybe my taste is just…different. Or maybe I'm just trying to be contrarian. But the Blazer Mid "All Hallows Eve"? It's a no from me, dawg.

Of course, to each their own! If you love them, rock them. Wear them with pride. Who am I to judge?

But for me, the hype surrounding this shoe just doesn't match the reality. It's a perfectly fine sneaker, I suppose. It's just not mind-blowing.

Maybe it’s the pumpkin spice latte of sneakers. Popular, but ultimately, a little bit overrated. Let the hate mail commence!