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Kanye West’s First adidas Sneaker Design From 2006

Kanye West’s First adidas Sneaker Design From 2006
author avatarBrendan Dunne June 30th, 2014 (updated)

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Kanye West Adidas Zx 850

Kanye West and adidas have been working together longer than you think. According to Kanye associate Ibn Jasper, Mr. West was the design mind behind the adidas ZX 850. The story goes that Kanye designed the sneakers for Reebok and they were later repurposed for the adidas David Beckham line when the Three Stripes acquired Reebok. Also interesting is that Jasper claims that West whipped them up back in 2006 – which is rather strange considering the 850 didn’t debut till last year. Continue reading to see the adidas ZX 850 by Kanye West and let us know if you’re anticipating the general public to be a little bit more appreciative of the sneaker given the new Kan-text.

Source: Ibn Jasper

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