Nobody has influenced the sneaker market as much as Kanye West in the past few years, and the latest yeezy 500 shows he has no intention of slowing down soon. Undeniably an innovator, Kanye instigated a shift in the sneaker industry, with his game changing sneaker line being the first to show how performers can influence and dictate the market more than athletes, opening the door for many to follow. This iteration, in its lighter colour palette, is one of the easier pairs to wear, with neutral bone white covering the entirety of the sneaker and flying under-the-radar in a sea of throwback neons. Letting Kanye’s creative vision shine through, the tonal colourway teams with a multi-material upper – overlaying breathable mesh with luxe suede and leather – to highlight the 500’s unique panelled construction. Sitting atop an oversized sole, taken straight from an archived adidas 1999 KB8 3 – a signature model from Kobe Bryant back when he was with the Three-Stripes – the underfoot is finished with comfortable ADIPRENE® cushioning and comes exaggerated to conform to Kanye’s future-forward vision.
- Suede & Mesh Uppers
- ADIPRENE® cushioning
- Rubber Outsole