When the world thinks of the most controversial people around today, many fingers will point to the rapper and fashion icon Kanye West. He most recently stirred up the public with his infamous Sunday Services, which was publicized both throughout Coachella and by the attendance of some top name celebrities, including Brad Pitt and Justin Bieber. Now it seems like West is back at it again. This time, however, he is focusing on his footwear line Yeezy as a catalyst for controversy and attention.
The Yeezy Mafia, an unofficial website that tracks the latest announcements and releases of Yeezys, posted two pictures of a new footwear line on September 12th via Twitter. The photos appear to be a part of some sort of emerging fashion campaign. The first photo, posted on their Instagram account, shows a young man and woman in light clothing, riding a gray motorcycle, and wearing white foam clogs. Another picture shows a different angle of the same man, the same motorcycle, and the same shoes.
The footwear depicted are none other than the upcoming Yeezy Foam Runners, as they are officially titled. These slip on foam molded sandals look like something out of a science fiction movie. They are closed toed, rubbery looking, and have dotted holes for ventilation running up the foot. Offered in both high top and low top fashion, it appears the only color option being sold is a “spacey” white.
This new shoe line most closely resembles the popular Croc shoe line, and have been even nicknamed Yeezy Crocs. Crocs are a brand of foam clog shoes popularized in 2006, made of rubber and with medical properties that make them safe and comfortable to wear. Many celebrities have been seen wearing the brand, including Zac Efron, George W. Bush, and even members of the Royal Family. The shoes have recently been making waves in the streetwear space as well. And it appears Kanye West’s line will capture the essence of these Crocs.
The shoes were first introduced to the world when the paparazzi caught a glimpse of West’s daughter North West wearing a pair while out with her mother Kim Kardashian West. The British magazine The Face also publicized the footwear by featuring it in one of their articles.
Although anything Yeezy puts out in terms of fashion usually becomes popular to consumers, social media responded hilariously to the shoes, primarily on Twitter. The shoe has been getting some good reviews, but most of them are negative and vicious towards the design and creator. Even reputable magazines have been criticizing the style of the shoes. However, it is worth noting that news magazine have typically been negative towards Kanye as a fashion icon to begin with.
It is rumored that the shoes will be sold at a very affordable price for fans and regular consumers looking for comfortable footwear. Like most other Yeezy releases, it is also likely to sell out fairly quickly. Given the publicity from social media and news articles, the negative vibe could definitely turn positive, with a chance of becoming one of Yeezy’s biggest hits when they release in spring 2020 (rumored). Like other releases, the company will also most likely sell the shoes in small batches, and keep supply scarce and prices high on resale market.
Before the Yeezy Crocs will be released, there are also many other styles to look out for, including Yeezy Desert Boot Salt, Yeezy Desert Boot Rock, Yeezy Desert Boot Oil, and Yeezy Boost 350 V2. However, keep your eyes out for the Yeezy Crocs, as they are determined to take the world by storm.
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