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KANYE WEST
Kanye West is a hip-hop and pop culture superstar best known for his music, taste in fashion, and sneakers. He is noted as one of the most well-versed sneakerheads in the celebrity community and is consistently seen wearing select sneakers in his music videos, live shows, and in public. He is also the first non-athlete to his his own Nike signature shoe called the Air Yeezy, which debuted in 2009. The Air Yeezy 2 is scheduled for a release in June 2012.
December 26th, 2011 by John K.
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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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December 18th, 2011 by John K.
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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.
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December 14th, 2011 by Aaron Kr.
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By now, we’ve had a ton of good looks at a few upcoming colorways of the eagerly anticipated Nike Air Yeezy 2, but actual info on their release has been pretty hard to come by. Originally expected to hit retail towards the end of 2011, Kanye’s second Nike shoe saw some delays, pushing it back to sometime next year. Rumors have been swirling for a while that a March drop was scheduled for the first release, and now we get some unofficial confirmation by @AirMag on Twitter. While not affiliated with Nike, the source has posted a countdown graphic for the Yeezy 2, indicating that it will finally hit stores 100 days from now, making the tentative due date March 23, 2012. No word on which colorway will hit first, but you know Sneaker News will keep you up to date with all the latest info.
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December 8th, 2011 by Aaron Hope
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Mr. West is once again in the building, and you absolutely have to have your swagger on a hundred-thousand trillion to be able to pull off a black leather pants and kilt combo. Then again, at the bottom of those pants is the raging inferno also known as the Nike Air Yeezy 2, so Kanye could wear pretty much anything he wanted alongside their unmistakable black and pink lines and perhaps the wackier the better. We’ve come to expect nothing but outlandishness from Kanye, and this latest sighting in Dallas reminds us that we’ll still have to carefully Watch the Throne until an Air Yeezy 2 release date is announced. Click through for a bunch of additional photos of the American Airlines Center show on Tuesday night and stick with Sneaker News for all your Air Yeezy 2 upates. via wizarte
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November 16th, 2011 by John K.
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Just last night Sneaker News gave you a look at a jaw-dropping ‘Watch The Throne’ colorway of the Nike LeBron 9, but guess who was wearing them at the show in Miami? None other than Jay-Z’s NBA superstar pal LeBron James. LBJ has been throwing up the ROC diamond for years due to that close friendship – one that had a few experts and analysts selecting the New Jersey Nets as the ‘Decision’ for LeBron. Again, the Nike LeBron 9 features a Black/Gold colorway with a luxurious graphic print on the inner lining and laces, inspired by the signature works of Givenchy Creative Director Riccardo Tisci. And additional shot awaits you below so take a look and let us know what you think.
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November 15th, 2011 by John K.
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If you’re an executive of the label that helped make Kanye West the international hip-hop/urban culture/fashion icon he is today, expect some great gifts. Shawn ‘Pecas’ Costner, an executive of Def Jam, just showed off his Grey/Red pair of the Nike Air Yeezy 2, given to him by Kanye West. Thus far, we haven’t seen the Air Yeezy 2 on the feet of anyone else, but Pecas’ fruitful relationship with Kanye deserves him so nice hook-ups! The upper of this new colorway features numerous tones of grey with a red inner lining and a mint green outsole – similar to that of the Black/Pink Air Yeezy 2 that we’ve seen quite a lot of. We also have a closer look at the tongue, which uses an enlarged diamond-mesh material, and the mid-foot strap harness on the medial side, which is decorated by triangular details. The toe-box also appears to have a ribbed stitching pattern, which spans most of the forefoot. Is this the best Air Yeezy 2 colorway you’ve seen thus far? Let us know after the jump.
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November 15th, 2011 by Sneaker News
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Unless you’ve been living under a cool and damp rock, you already know that ‘Watch The Throne’ Tour by Jay-Z and Kanye West has taken the hip-hop world by storm, thanks to the Jay-Z x Kanye West collaborative album, which was followed by the magnanimous concert tour that has garnered millions of viewers in just a short amount of time. The ‘Watch The Throne’ album and tour will forever be recognized as one of the greatest hip-hop efforts of all-time, and Jay-Z’s NBA Superstar pal LeBron James is getting in the mix. How? Check out the Nike LeBron 9 “Watch The Throne”; set off by a crispy-clean Black/Gold colorway and a translucent outsole, this special edition LeBron 9 is elevated to the level of kingship with an ornately designed inner lining and shoelace combo resembling the Watch The Tour album artwork, which was done by Givenchy Creative Director Riccardo Tisci. Continue reading for detailed shots of the Nike LeBron 9 ‘Watch The Tour’ and stick with Sneaker News for more updates, and let us know if you attended the latest Watch The Throne tour stop, which is currently in Miami! via randomactsofcool.
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November 15th, 2011 by Aaron Hope
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Slack-jawed downward gaze? Check. Form-fitting black leather pants? Check. Nike Air Yeezy 2 in black and pink? Check. We’ve come to expect this kind of look from Kanye West of late, the latest Mr. West spotting bringing together his aloof-looking daytime swag with a lower half that’s been with him on stage at the Watch the Throne Tour shows these past couple weeks. In fact, this appears to be an item-for-item match except for the Versace x H&M jacket, of the outfit he wore at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show last week; which combo works best? Click through to see some more images and be sure to check back with Sneaker News for the Nike Air Yeezy 2 release date. via Zimbio
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