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Last year, Sneaker News compiled all the best Air Jordan VI Customs for a week-long battle to determine the best Air Jordan VI Custom. There’s no question that these ‘Air Yeezy Net‘ customs would’ve cracked that exclusive list, because this pair of custom sneakers, completed by Mike Nameus, cuts no corners and seamlessly welds two completely different shoes into one unique pair of neckbreakers. Starting with the Air Jordan VI ‘Oreo’ as the base, Mike repainted the entire upper to match the ‘Net’ colorway, using a woodburning tool to carve in the ‘Y’ detailing at the toe-box. What sets this customs on a higher level is the glow-in-the-dark treatment given to the translucent outsoles for the complete Air Yeezy appeal. Check out the gallery of images below, and if you think this is better than the winner of the Air Jordan VI: Battle Of The Customs (which was the South Beach), let us know in the comments section below! via ISS.
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Kanye West took globetrotting for exotic fashions to new heights during his meteoric rise to fame in the middle of last decade, and Yeezy was once again spotted going gorillas in Paris yesterday, where the black Mercedes he was seen riding within matched every item of clothing he wore. That includes the Nike Air Yeezy 2 in black and pink, a colorway that carried over from the first Air Yeezy and perhaps represents the Kanye x Nike collaboration better than any other. ’Ye was seen with a notebook in hand as he headed down the sidewalk; could he have been crafting the early sketches of the Air Yeezy 3? We haven’t even gotten much more than a peep at any of the other upcoming Air Yeezy 2 colorways yet, so let’s slow down for a moment, and take the opportunity to see it in the City of Lights after the jump, and be sure to stick with Sneaker News for updates. via Bauer-Griffin.
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Lil’ Wayne sure attends a lot of Heat games for someone who isn’t a Heat fan. The hip-hop artist made some headlines last season for making some comments regarding LeBron and Wade’s “refusal” to acknowledge Lil’ Wayne during a regular season game, who sat courtside. Tunechi was spotted once again sitting in the front row during last night’s Hawks/Heat match-up wearing the Nike Air Yeezy ‘Net’, matching it with an Earl Sweatshirt sweatshirt. Other figments of Weezy fashion included the patented fitted hat above the hoodie and spotted shorts. Check out Lil’ Wayne and the Yeezys after the jump and let us know what you think. via ESPN.
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Jay-Z has built a reputation of giving special attention to the sneakers he loves, which is why he’s been spotted in Black/Cement IIIs and Air Jordan 1s rather frequently (that’s a solid and concise rotation, is it not?). It seems like the Air Yeezy 2 cracked his exclusive list, because he’s been spotted again with the Yeezys while sitting courtside at the Kentucky vs. Louisville game on Friday. Sports fans may remember that he was under a bit of heat by the NBA for being in the Wildcats’ locker-room after their Final Four clinching back in March, but this time around, he played nice by remaining in the stands and probably won’t be fined by the NBA. He does grab Sneaker News’ attention with his Air Yeezy 2, so check out HOV in the Yeezy 2 after the jump and let us know what you think. via zimbio.
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Just last night Sneaker News broke the news of a possible Nike Air Yeezy 3 in its beginning stages, as Kanye West mysteriously tweeted his desire to ‘sketch’ the Nike Air Yeezy 3. While this news is rather exciting, we still don’t know much about the Nike Air Yeezy 2, except that the tentative release date is currently set at March 23, 2012, and that the group of people who are known to have the Yeezy 2s in their possession is rather exclusive. You can add Kanye’s ‘big brother’ to that list, as Jay-Z was spotted sitting courtside at last night’s Nets/Hawks game wearing the Air Yeezy 2 in the Black/Pink colorway. The Yeezy 2 is apparently a hot courtside-Feet item for the Watch The Throne stars as Kanye West was also seen wearing the Yeezy 2 during the Christmas Day game between the Lakers and Heat. Check out Jay-Z and the Nike Air Yeezy 2 below and stick with Sneaker News for more Yeezy 2 info and updates.
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Most of the sneaker world is anxiously awaiting the release of Kanye West’s second signature shoe with Nike, and while that’s not expected to happen until this spring, Mr. West just threw some interesting info our way via his Twitter. Apparently, Kanye is wasting no time going back to the drawing board (literally), as he has reportedly passed on tonight’s dinner so he can focus on sketching concepts for the Nike Air Yeezy 3. With the top-secret Yeezy 2 still pretty well under wraps, don’t expect to hear much on the Air Yeezy 3 anytime soon, but at least we now know that there looks to be a third Yeezy shoe in progress and the thought of working on it is alluring enough to make Kanye miss meals for it. That’s good enough to get us excited. How about you?
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The Nike Air Yeezy remains as one of the most compelling year-round sneaker topics in the game, and with the upcoming release of the Nike Air Yeezy 2, it’ll reach higher heights. Until we do get more solid information regarding the release (tentatively set at 3/23/12), here’s a look at some more Air Yeezy goodness – a 1-of-1 ‘Laser’ sample. It features a similar colorway to the ‘Grammy’ edition that was auctioned off over two years ago, but this particular pair features lasering of the ‘YEEZY’ graphic on the midfoot strap that was seen on heel-tabs of other Air Yeezy samples. Check out the video below to get a look at the sample and let us know what you think.
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The Jay-Z x Kanye West collaborative tour known as ‘Watch The Throne’ has taken the world by storm, redefining live hip-hop music with game-changing performances on the world’s biggest stages. Kanye West has kept us emphatically interested with his Nike Air Yeezy 2 wardrobe selection, and here we have yet another great detailed look at what may be the most highly anticipated sneaker sequel of all-time. Utilizing a ‘lux’ motif with croc-skin and a dazzling ‘glow-in-the-dark’ treatment on the outsoles, the Nike Air Yeezy 2 provides a visual treat that only increases the hype of the Air Yeezy 2 release, which is tentatively set at March 23rd. Check out the new images of the Air Yeezy 2 below and be sure to stick with Sneaker News for more info as it develops. via jakandjil.
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Still have a few sneakers left unmarked in your Holiday 2011 gift wishlist? Complex magazine will be conducting a massive 10-pair sneaker Giveaway tomorrow (12/23), featuring some of the biggest releases of the year and of all-time. In this video below, Complex’s Joe La Puma reviews three of the top 10 sneakers, which are the Nike Air Yeezy ‘Net’, Air Jordan V ‘Quai 54′, and Nike LeBron 8 Low ‘Solar Red’. What could round out the entire list? You’re going to have to find out tomorrow by checking out Complex, but in the meantime, take a quick look at the video below. Want to find out more information about these sneakers or any of your Holiday gifts? Search to your hearts desire on Bing.com and be sure to participate in tomorrow’s 10-pair Giveaway by Complex.
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One of the biggest stories this past week was the rumored release date of the Nike Air Yeezy 2, which is tentatively set to touch down on March 23rd, 2012. However, we still haven’t seen detailed shots of the Air Yeezy 2 until now, and the luxurious materials and design should make these as successful (or maybe more than) the original Nike Air Yeezy. The Black/Pink/Mint colorway features a premium croc-skin material on the upper with a molded heel (possibly Foamposite?) with a rugged nylon material with suede material foxing. On the medial side is a suede midfoot strap housing as well. The midsole features a combination of black and mint green with a translucent mint green outsole (with the construction borrowed from the Air Tech Challenge II). The idiom ‘if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it’ certainly applies to the Air Yeezy 2 design, as it utilizes similar design formula used in the original. We’ve got a detailed set of images for you below, so take a good look and let us know what you think. via deadstockdon.
Nike Air Yeezy 2
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