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Complex Details the The Best Sneaker Moments in SXSW History

Complex Details the The Best Sneaker Moments in SXSW History

Complex Sxsw Sneaker Moments

Where there are celebrities (especially rappers), there are likely to be some pretty cool kicks. Or, in the very least, some fairly hyped up sneakers. SXSW is one of those events that brings out interesting sneaker moments every year, and Complex has compiled a list of some of the most recent celebrity sneaker sightings. The list includes everything from 50 Cent wearing the “Galaxy” Foamposite One shortly after they released, to Kanye wearing a promo sample pair of the “Zen Grey” Nike Air Yeezy right as the excitement surrounding that shoe was at its highest. Check out some of the highlights below and head over to Complex for the entire piece.

Source: Complex/LA Times

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Kanye West wears Nike Air Yeezy “Zen” in 2009.

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50 Cent wears Nike Air Foamposite One “Galaxy” in 2012.

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Bun B wears Air Jordan 13 “Bred” in 2013.

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Schoolboy Q wears Reebok Answer 1 in 2012.

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