Dress Like Kanye West

Buy the Nike Air Flight ’89 Sneakers Worn by Kanye West

John — Thu, 17 May 2012 19:57:19 +0000

Even though Kanye West’s second collaboration sneaker with Nike is set to drop next month, we haven’t recently seen ‘Ye himself wearing the shoes. Instead, we’ve seen some of Kanye’s friends like Jay-Z, LeBron James, Don C, and Sean Pecas rocking their early pair of Yeezys in the past weeks. In fact, the last time we saw Kanye in the Air Yeezy 2s was on April 9 when he made a surprise visit to BET’s 106 & Park. But even though we haven’t seen him in his Yeezys in over a month doesn’t mean that he isn’t wearing heat. One of the sneakers he’s been rocking lately is the Nike Air Flight ’89. Kanye wore the white/royal blue colorway courtside at a Heat-Knicks basketball game earlier this month and was even spotted wearing the Air Flight ’89s as recently as yesterday in London. Nike currently has a full-size run available on their online store in the exact colorway that Kanye has worn.

Buy the Nike Air Flight ’89 Sneakers

Nike online store ($95.00)

Sneaker photo from Nike
Kanye West photo from UpscaleHype

New Image of the Black/Solar Red Air Yeezy 2

John — Wed, 16 May 2012 21:22:10 +0000

After Jay-Z started the work week rocking a pair of the Wolf Grey/Pure Platinum Air Yeezy 2s in Philadelphia, here’s a new image that recently surfaced of another individual—presumably Kanye West or one of his friends— in the Black/Solar Red colorway of the Air Yeezy 2. In the photo, you can see details of the sneaker’s solar red lining, mesh toebox, Horus logo on the tongue, and the textured side panels. With only weeks left to go until the rumored release of the Air Yeezy 2s, expect more photos of ‘Ye’s highly-anticipated sneaker to surface.

Photo from Complex

Global Air Yeezy 2 Release Date

John — Tue, 15 May 2012 15:29:49 +0000

After over a year since we first saw Kanye West rocking the Air Yeezy 2s in The Black Mamba short film, we finally have a release date. Australia’s Laced announced that the official global release date for both Air Yeezy 2 colorways—Wolf Grey/Pure Platinum and Black/Solar Red—will be Saturday, June 9. Laced is one of only three retail stores in Australia that will receive the Air Yeezy 2s and they plan on holding a raffle on the day of the release due to the limited number of pairs on hand. Although Nike has not officially made an announcement regarding a U.S. or global release date, this June 9 release is consistent with the information that Complex received from a Nike spokesperson back in March. Visit Laced to find out more details about their Air Yeezy 2 release and expect more retail stores that plan on selling these sneakers to make similar announcements in the next few weeks.

Photo from Laced

Jay-Z Wears Wolf Grey/Pure Platinum Air Yeezy 2

John — Tue, 15 May 2012 04:40:28 +0000

Jay-Z was in Philadelphia this morning to announce that a new two-day music festival will be coming to the City of Brotherly Love. The “Budweiser Made in America” music festival will be curated by Jay-Z and takes place during Labor Day weekend in September. While making the announcements, Hov was rocking a pair of the Wolf Grey/Pure Platinum Nike Air Yeezy 2 sneakers. This is actually the first time we’ve seen him wearing this specific colorway, as we’ve only seen him in the Black/Solar Red Air Yeezy 2s in the past months. As the rumored release date for Kanye West’s sneakers near, check back with us for additional Air Yeezy 2 release information.

Photos from Complex and itstherealjeff

LeBron James Wears Air Yeezy 2 Sneakers

John — Mon, 07 May 2012 16:09:58 +0000

LeBron James was seen wearing Nike Air Yeezy 2 sneakers during the post-game press conference following Game 4 of the NBA Playoffs. Considering that LeBron has become the face of Nike, it should come as no surprise that LeBron was able to receive a pair of Kanye West’s Air Yeezy 2s early. It also doesn’t hurt that he’s developed a relationship with ‘Ye himself over the years. With the likes of Jay-Z, Sean Pecas, Kanye’s inner circle, and now LeBron spotted wearing Air Yeezy 2s, are we getting closer and closer to official news from Nike or Kanye? The release date rumor still stands at June, but we’ll keep you posted with additional information.

Photos from Complex, Jim Ice

Air Yeezy 2 Sneakercube Covers Sneaker Freaker Issue 24

John — Thu, 03 May 2012 21:53:07 +0000

Graphic designer Pawel Nolbert‘s cube design of Kanye West’s Nike Air Yeezy 2 graces the cover of the latest issue of Sneaker Freaker magazine. Nolbert’s personal design project Sneakercube features a wide variety of his favorite sneakers that he renders into a cube design. His latest is the Wolf Grey/Pure Platinum colorway of the Air Yeezy 2 sneaker. From the ridges that run along the back of the sneaker to the texture on the tongue and the metal aglets on the laces, Nolbert’s interpretation of the Air Yeezy 2 is flawless, as all of the sneaker’s unique aesthetics are captured. For more of Nolbert’s sneakercube designs and a preview of the Air Yeezy 2, check out Sneaker Freaker Issue 24, which is available for purchase online for $7.99 USD.

Photos from Sneakercube, Sneaker Freaker, and Nice Kicks