yeezy pass.

as you may or may not know (if you don't know then you may also not know what a computer is.), the most anticipated shoe in a while has finally dropped: The Air Yeezy. Kanye West X Nike? sounds like one of the best collaborations ever right? the first ever non-athlete signature shoe? why are the reviews so mixed, then?



the Yeezys are certainly eye-catching. the extremely high-top silhouette + glow-in-the-dark sole are the highlights that'll make anyone do a double-take. just the fact that they're Kanye shoes, ultra-limited, and expensive ($215 retail? imagine the resell value!), make them a smart buy for the stylish socialite in all of us, right? this is a "Dream" shoe (love-hate lolz). there's no in-between w/ a shoe like this. nonetheless, hypebeasts, collectors, and just plain Kanye West fans were standing in line for days awaiting this release.



my opinion? i'm an extreme Kanye West fan + an extreme sneakerhead, i'm supposed to love this shoe right? i also like simplicity in my fits, + this shoe doesn't fit into my style. you wouldn't be far off if you defined Kanye as a hypebeast, which is something i try not to be (even though i frequent the forums. smh.). this is an easy pass kick for me, though. Martin Louis the King Jr. is a rapper/producer extraordinaire first, artist second. i'd rather go buy 808s than this shoe. now if i were rich......... :0/