Kid Cudi Teases the "OOO OFF Patch," the Official Sneaker of the Rebel Ragers Tour
The artist-designed Off-White™ silhouette pays direct homage to the bold aesthetics of Virgil Abloh and Cactus Plant Flea Market.
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Kid Cudi (Scott Mescudi) has officially previewed his upcoming collaboration with Off-White™, introducing the “OOO OFF Patch” sneaker
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Serving as the official shoe of his highly anticipated Rebel Ragers Tour, the bold silhouette features oversized modular patches and classic Off-White™ detailing
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Cudi cited his late friend Virgil Abloh and the brand Cactus Plant Flea Market (CPFM) as major inspirations behind the oversized, culturally impactful design
Kid Cudi is ready to leave his mark on the footwear world once again. The multi-hyphenate artist recently took to social media to pull the curtain back on the “OOO OFF Patch,” a brand new, highly customized sneaker designed in direct collaboration with Off-White™ (OFF WHITE c/o Scott Mescudi). Acting as the official shoe for his upcoming Rebel Ragers Tour, the loud and heavily branded silhouette serves as a touching, high-energy homage to the late, great Virgil Abloh.
A striking twist on the popular Off-White™ Out Of Office (OOO) silhouette, Cudi’s design is anything but subtle. The sneaker boasts oversized, modular “OFF” patches that dominate the upper, alongside the signature “FOR LACING” text printed on the shoelaces—a detail that instantly evokes the disruptive DNA of Abloh’s legendary “The Ten” collection.
When discussing the creative process, Cudi was transparent about his influences. “When I came up with the idea for the shoe, I was heavily inspired by Virgil and Cactus Plant [Flea Market], and how they create these special moments in the culture through designing in a big, bold way,” he stated. By letting Abloh’s closest friends and collaborators take the creative wheel, Off-White™ continues to successfully keep Virgil’s famous “3% approach” to design alive and thriving.
While fans are already clamoring for the release, Cudi noted that this is just the beginning of his partnership with the luxury streetwear label. “This is one of a few designs I did, so get ready, there’s more,” he teased, promising that the tour-ready sneaker is merely the first piece of a much larger puzzle.
While an official retail price and exact launch date have yet to be announced, the OFF WHITE c/o Scott Mescudi “OOO OFF Patch” is expected to drop later this year to coincide with the Rebel Ragers Tour. Fans should keep a close eye on both Kid Cudi’s and Off-White’s social channels for upcoming release information and future silhouette reveals.
