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AIR YEEZY 2
The Air Yeezy 2 is the second signature Nike shoe for Kanye West. The two known colorways are the Pure Platinum/Wolf Grey and Black/Solar Red both of which arrived to much excitement and fervor in June of 2012.
June 5th, 2012 by John K.
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Nike’s new “Twitter RSVP” system came into play not long after the events of the Galaxy Foamposite release. Though not official, it could be said that this new release procedure was to better prepare for high-profile releases like the Air Yeezy 2, and with the release of this much-anticipated sequel officially hitting stores this Saturday, many have been wondering just how Nike will handle its in-store release. First off, 21 Mercer is just one of two stores that will release both the Black/Solar Red and the Wolf Grey/Pure Platinum colorway. Secondly, the only way to get one of the Air Yeezy 2s is through the aforementioned Twitter RSVP, which 21 Mercer will open up on Thursday, June 7th at an undisclosed time. If Yeezy taught you anything, it’s to keep your eyes glued to 21 Mercer’s Twitter account, and once you’ve received your confirmation, you will be able to purchase your Air Yeezy 2 this Saturday on June 9th.
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June 5th, 2012 by John K.
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The annual hip-hop extravaganza known as the HOT 97 Summer Jam has become an yearly highlight in the hip-hop game, marking the unofficial start of a season filled with relaxation and of course, your favorite hip-hop tunes. The HOT 97 Summer Jam 2012 was held this past Sunday at the customary location in East Rutherford, NJ, where a countless arsenal of today’s most relevant artists came through for a live showcase of the best music of the year. With the hip-hop scene comes the most up-to-date selection of sneakers, and with fellas like Wale, Joe Budden, J. Cole, and a slew of other hip-hop celebs known to rock sick sneakers on their feat, ‘HOT’ in HOT 97 might just be an egregious understatement. Who rocked the Miami Vice LeBron 9s? Who was graced with a pair of Air Yeezy 2s? Did Wale wow us with some new Foamposites? We’ve got one of the sickest Celebrity Feet compilations right ahead so take a look and let us know who stands out from the rest! Photos: everydaylavan
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May 30th, 2012 by John K.
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In case you were uncertain of the release date, the unveiling of the Nike Air Yeezy 2 earlier today should now confirm that June 9th will be the one and only known date to cop either the ‘Pure Platinum’ colorway of the Black/Solar Red. While the Black pair was left out in Nike’s official photo shoot, we do have a crisp viewing of what some might call the ‘flagship’ Air Yeezy colorway, complete with glowing soles. One of the emphasized points of the Air Yeezy 2 is the animal shell upper – most notably the anaconda-skin molded leather upper. There’s a close-up macro-style shot of that just below, but check out the rest of the images below and mark your calendars for June 9th because that’s when it’s all going down! Photos: streething
Nike Air Yeezy 2
Black/Solar Red
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06/09/12
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May 30th, 2012 by John K.
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It’s here.
Possibly the most anticipated sequel to any sneaker in the history of the game is Kanye West’s second project with Nike Sportswear. The first Yeezy was introduced in 2009 (hope you remembered that proceeds went to a charity of Kanye’s choice) and has since created an indomitable legend in such a short period of time, causing an increased excitement about the the second Air Yeezy. Built on the Air Tech Challenge II outsole with design inspiration gathered from other classic Cross Training silhouettes, the Air Yeezy 2 draws upon the animalistic appeal with the anaconda-textured leather and reptilian-inspired spikes along the heel, but also serves true function as unnecessary padding was removed and the tongue and collar are both comfortable and breathable. Clearly, the shoe is slimmer and a bit lowered compared to the original Air Yeezy, as it was tailored to fit Kanye’s foot and designed for comfort and movement.
One of the highlight details of the Air Yeezy 2 is the selection of materials; a luxurious combination of rich leather, rugged ballistic nylon, and soft nubuck complete an awe-inspiring package of high-end feel. The added details refer ancient civilizations, like the emblem of Horus on the tongue, the hieroglyphics that spell out ‘YZY’, and ‘lace-lock’ holes that spell out the Roman numeral ‘II’. The Nike Air Yeezy 2 will release globally on June 9th at select retailers and will be very limited in number, so continue reading for these official detailed images and stay tuned for more updates regarding the release of what is surely one of the best sneaker releases of 2012.
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May 29th, 2012 by John K.
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Recently Sneaker News reported some Air Yeezy 2 release information coming from select sneaker boutiques in Australia, but given the shaky and sensitive nature of the sneaker, the June 9th release date was, to some, ‘tentative’. If you needed some additional signs that the June 9th release is still a ‘go’, perhaps this latest development is a sign that that the Air Yeezy 2 is scheduled to drop on time; a number of celebrities like Fat Joe, Big Tigger, Reg Yates, and DJ Clark Kent received their special VIP pairs in the mail, showing them off for the world to see. It might be rubbing it in our faces, but at least we do know that these are beginning to be seeded out in a timely manner. In addition, Nike Stadium in Paris reported that they will receive both colorways as well. Will you do what it takes to cop the Air Yeezy 2 next Saturday? We’ll keep you up to date regarding a firm list of release locations and guidelines, so feast your eyes on the collection of Air Yeezy 2s below and let us know which of the two colorways you’ll be on the hunt for.
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May 16th, 2012 by John K.
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Updates regarding the Air Yeezy 2 release always seem to report a change, but just yesterday, Sneaker News provided you with a simple reminder that Air Yeezy 2 launch is still on schedule for June 9th in Australia. Production numbers are very limited (the entire continent of Australia is getting just 60 pairs total) so you can guess just how crazy the release will be (Nike’s nixing of camp-outs and midnight releases should definitely soothe the tension). While we’ve yet to see detailed images of the Black/Solar Red colorway straight from Nike, these continue to be spotted on the feet of some of Kanye’s and Nike’s VVIP (the extra V is intended); here we get a close-up On-Feet look at the Black/Solar Red joints from Jerry Lorenzo and you can clearly see the amount of detail that was packed into this sensitive project. More shots below, so take a look and stay tuned for more updates on the Air Yeezy 2.
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May 15th, 2012 by John K.
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Up until now, the Air Yeezy 2 has strictly been a ‘VIP’ only affair, with fellas by the names of Jay-Z, Shawn Pecas (one of Def Jam’s top dogs), and LeBron James being the very select group of people with the shoes on feet. The release of the Air Yeezy 2 has been subject to change possibly in response to the advanced camp-outs that were reported months before the rumored April 2012 release date, but confirmed data of a June drop later quieted the rumors of a complete cancellation of the much-hyped sneaker release. Since we provided you the info on a June release, not much more has been said regarding the shoe, but this latest update from Australian retailer Laced confirms that the Air Yeezy 2 ETA is right on schedule – June 9th, both colorways.
To get an idea of how limited they will be, the entire continent of Australia will receive sixty total pairs, and Laced will hold their own raffle to ensure a fair shot to those who attend their release party on the night of the release. We’ll keep you updated with more information regarding stateside release details, but keep in mind that June 9th is the target date for this summer blockbuster.
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May 14th, 2012 by John K.
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Jay-Z is all about the ‘power moves’ these days, displaying one earlier today as he announced the Made In America Music Festival that will be held in Philadelphia during Labor Day Weekend. There will be twenty-seven musical acts covering a wide range of genres, with HOV acting as the headlining act of the occasion. During the announcement, where he was joined by Mayor of Philadelphia Michael Nutter, Jay-Z wore the Nike Air Yeezy 2 in the ‘Pure Platinum’ colorway, which followed his recent sighting with the Black/Pink counterpart. We’ve got more of Jay-Z in these apparent VIP-only sneakers after the jump so take a look and stay tuned for more updates regarding the most enigmatic sneaker release of 2012! Photos: yahoo
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