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NIKE AIR YEEZY
The Nike Air Yeezy is the first signature shoe for Kanye West. It released in 2009 in three colorways – Black/Pink, ‘Zen’, and ‘Net’. There are many unreleased sample colorways of the Nike Air Yeezy as well.
January 3rd, 2012 by John K.
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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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December 27th, 2011 by Aaron Kr.
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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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December 27th, 2011 by John K.
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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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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.
Nike Air Yeezy 2
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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 9th, 2011 by John K.
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Behind this latest Bespoke creation is Shea White, who described the Bespoke experience perfectly by stating “…custom making a pair of sneakers with the materials and colors of your choosing is a dream…” and subsequently went ahead and created this jaw-dropping design. Using the Nike Air Yeezy ‘Net’ and the Hawaiian sunset as the inspiration, White infused tropical with the Yeezy perfectly, using the ‘Net’ colorway on the upper with safari print and a Total Orange heel-stripe on the rear for a unique two-part design concept. There’s no doubt he could’ve gone full Yeezy with his design by adding light-beige patent leather and making the outsole the light green instead of Vivid Pink, but Bespokes shine the brightest when done with a personal twist. Check out Shea White’s Bespoke below and let us know what you think!
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November 4th, 2011 by John K.
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The Nike Air Yeezy 2 has been one of the burning topics of conversation on Sneaker News. When will we see detailed angles? What materials are being used? Will the shoe even release? With the excitement surrounding the Air Yeezy 2 growing day by day, those who decided to pass on the original Air Yeezy are kicking themselves for not making the effort to cop a pair. Just know this: If and when the Air Yeezy 2 releases, the original Air Yeezy release will be like a casual walk in the park. Since the Air Yeezy released in 2009, the value has seen no ceiling, and the crop of deadstock pairs has been dwindling by day. Luckily, one eBay seller is getting rid of his entire Air Yeezy set (all three colorways – the Black/Pink, the Zen Grey, and the Net), so if you’re willing to throw down the necessary cash to get yourself all three, check out the auction from mjmurphy923 on eBay.
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September 12th, 2011 by John K.
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No disrespect to the Nike Air Yeezy 2, but it looks like it won’t take the crown as the Number 1 sneaker of 2011. That honor will go to the Nike Mag 2011, but the Air Yeezy 2 was certainly a strong frontrunner to capture the annual crown. Here’s another closer look at the Nike Air Yeezy 2 that Kanye West wore during the 2011 MTV VMAs; these clearer shots give you a better idea of the overall construction of the shoe, which features a slightly lower cut, completely different tooling, and a stylized panel on the medial midfoot strap. Check out the extra shots from Kanye West’s MTV VMA performance and be sure to stick with Sneaker News for more information on this upcoming release. via MTV/NT.
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