When Kanye West dropped the AdidasYeezy Boost 350 V2 back in 2016, very few knew where he was going to take the silhouette. It started out as an exceptionally limited sneaker but eventually, it got a massive uptick in colorways and now, it is one of the most recognizable shoes in all of sneaker culture. Over the past few years, there has been speculation about a 350 V3 and in 2019, many thought the 380 was going to be the V3. Of course, this turned out to not be the case.

According to Yeezy Mafia, it seems like the 350 V3 was actually on tap for this Fall, but is now being moved which means sneakerheads are going to have to be a bit more patient. However, the Yeezy insiders revealed that the first colorway is going to be called “Covellite” which is the name of a purple, blue, and yellow mineral. As you can see from the posts below, the colorway is supposed to mimic the mineral and the Boost midsole will be taking on a similar, yet different shape than the 350 V2.

A lot is still unknown about the 350 V3 although this is the biggest update we have seen in a long time. With this in mind, stay tuned for updates as we will be sure to bring them to you.

Kanye West has proven himself to be much more than a musical artist over the last decade. Thanks to his work with Nike, and more recently, Adidas, Kanye has proven himself to be one of the most important names when it comes to sneaker culture. Perhaps Kanye’s most popular creation is the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 which has sold millions of pairs all around the world. Sneakerheads still fawn over this silhouette and as a result, Kanye continues to pump out brand new colorways.

According to Yeezy Mafia, there is yet another 350 V2 colorway coming out this Fall. As you can see from the Instagram post below, the shoe has a brown upper with a blue stripe on the side. It is one of the more unique Yeezy 350 V2 colorways in a while although it remains to be seen whether or not it will resonate with fans. 

As we mentioned earlier, this shoe is being slated for the Fall but an official release date has not yet been determined. Stay tuned for updates as we will be sure to bring you all of the latest information.

Also, let us know in the comments below how you feel about these.

Kanye West‘s AdidasYeezy Boost 350 V2 has dominated sneaker culture over the last few years and as we dive deeper into 2020, this continues to be the case. Kanye always has new colorways on the horizon and one of the ones that have been teased quite a bit over the last few weeks is the “Zyon” offering.

Thanks to @regod888, we now have some official images of the shoe that will certainly leave you satisfied with what is to come in the next few months. As you can see from the on-foot images below, the sneaker has a white base while brown stitching is overlayed on top. From there, a black stripe is placed on the side for some added contrast. Aside from the Bred and Triple-Black models, this is the first 350 V2 to have a black stripe. There is also a gum bottom which further adds to the unique aesthetic of the shoe. 

Overall, this model is a lot different from what we have seen in the past when it comes to the 350 V2. Over the course of the next few months, we will be seeing even more peculiar offerings and we can’t wait to show them to you. In the meantime, you can expect these to drop sometime in the Summer.

Kanye West has never been shy to dete from the norm when it comes to his sneaker designs. Ever since his days with Nike, Kanye has been redefining what it means to create new silhouettes. With the Nike Air Yeezy 1 and 2, Kanye was able to create something new yet awfully familiar. Of course, both of these silhouettes came with immediate success which Ye was able to carry over to his partnership with Adidas. Back in 2015, Kanye made his Adidas debut with the Yeezy Boost 750 which became an instant hit amongst OG sneakerheads and hypebeasts alike. From there, Kanye would go on to give his take on the Roshe Run with the Yeezy Boost 350 V1. A few months later, the V2 came out in what would become a dominant three-year run that is still ongoing. 

In 2017, West was beginning to drop numerous colorways of the 350 V2 and fans were excited to see what his next silhouette would be. West ended up shocking fans by dropping a brand new model on his website for pre-order. This shoe just so happened to be the Adidas Yeezy Boost 700 “Wave Runner.” At first, fans were incredibly confused. As someone who spends a lot of time on sneakerhead Facebook groups, I know how polarizing this sneaker was to people. Various people claimed it looked like something their dad would wear to mow the lawn with. Others felt as though the design was akin to a bargain bin Walmart shoe. In hindsight, these reactions were quite overblown but at the time, they seemed pretty fair. The chunky midsole and wavy tooling on the upper were unlike anything we had ever seen before. Not to mention, the grey upper, teal details, and orange midsole highlights were seen as a little bit too ambitious. If you were to ask someone in August of 2017 what they thought about these, they would tell you they’re awful. Ask anyone now and they would say this might be the best Yeezy of all-time.

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Despite the initial criticism, the pre-sale sold out instantly and pairs were reselling for upwards of $1000 USD. Over the past few years, the price on the “Wave Runner” has come down significantly thanks to numerous restocks. The reason for these restocks is quite simple: people still go nuts for these. Not to mention, the shoe is responsible for ushering in the “dad shoe” trend. For those who don’t know, dad shoes are any type of sneaker that is chunky and bulky. It’s the type of shoe you would see your dad wear to the grocery store or even a marginally fancy restaurant. Perhaps the most infamous dad shoe is the Nike Air Monarch. Back in 2015, the Monarch was for dads and dads only. But once the Yeezy 700 “Wave Runner” came around, it became acceptable for people under the age of 40 to wear massive shoes. In fact, it led to the birth of various other chunky runners that are now considered staples of late 2010s sneaker culture.

2017 and 2018 were filled to the brim with various brands trying to capitalize on the chunky aesthetic. High fashion brands were especially guilty of this, particularly Balenciaga who rolled through with the Triple S. Much like the Yeezy 700, the Triple S has multi-material tooling on the upper as well as a bulky midsole. Sneakerheads still roll their eyes whenever they see these in the streets but there is no denying they are a product of the trend Kanye started. 

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But how did Kanye’s shoe start this trend to begin with? Well, it’s simple. When Kanye does something, other brands pay attention. No sneaker brand has been able to drum up as much hype over the last few years as Yeezy. When Kanye first went to Adidas, his shoes were limited and hard to come by. Resale prices were massive which forced sneakerheads to look elsewhere. Other brands paid attention to the hype around the 750 and 350 and tried to give their own takes on that design. When the 700 came around, the same thing happened. The “Wave Runner” was so limited that all of a sudden, there was a demand for chunky shoes. Eventually, awkward, dad-like shoes were seen almost everywhere. Outside of the sneakerhead community, general consumers began to take notice as these funny-looking runners increasingly started dominating store shelves.  

Some of the other big silhouettes that were spawned from this movement were the Puma Thunder Spectra, Gucci Appollo, Adidas Ozweego (2019), Adidas Yung-1, and even the Fila Disruptor, to name a few. Be honest? How many women have you seen wearing the all-white Fila Disruptor over the years? It’s a shoe that is almost as common as breathing. Even the Nike Monarch has seen a resurgence with high schoolers wearing the shoe as a means to fit in with the times. Now, you don’t even need to have a kid to look like a dad. All you need is some chunky runners and you’re good to go.

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All of the aforementioned silhouettes have seen a ton of success over the last few years. Because of this, sneaker brands continue to come through with chunkier shoes that tend to push the boundaries of what the general public considers to be acceptable footwear. Kanye himself has been trying to push the limits as well. His Yeezy 700 line continues to grow with the V2 being his chunkiest and most massive shoe yet. Thanks to the 700 V3, West is now trying to make futuristic dad shoes and as you can imagine, sneakerheads are eating it up.

It remains to be seen where this trend will go in the future. For now, it seems like chunky runners are here to stay. Meanwhile, the Yeezy 700 “Wave Runner” remains one of the best sneakers in Kanye’s Yeezy library. With a new decade upon us, we are certainly in for an interesting era. With this in mind, what kinds of shoes are you hoping for during the 2020s?

Despite coming out nearly four years ago, the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 hasn’t lost any of its momentum. Sure, it may not be the ultra-rare sneaker it once was but that doesn’t take away from just how dope it is. Throughout the course of this year, various 350 V2 colorways are expected to hit the market and we can’t wait to see what these drops entail. 

According to Yeezy Mafia, one of the sneakers that’s on the way for 2020 is the 350 V2 in the “Cinder” colorway. As you can see from the images below, the “Cinder” model is exactly like the “Black Static” model except with one little difference. This particular has a gum bottom which is a trope Kanye West has been experimenting with on some of his newer Yeezy models. The gum bottom is a nice contrast to the black upper and will certainly make for another big hit amongst sneakerheads.

For now, these are slated to drop in the Spring of 2020 for $220 USD. Let us know in the comments below what you think of these and whether or not you plan on copping. Stay tuned for updates as we will be sure to provide any new information.

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Kanye West had a huge 2019 when it came to his Yeezy brand. There were various new silhouettes that came out all while new colorways graced the uppers of models we had already fallen in love with. 2020 is going to be another huge year for the Yeezy brand and there has already been some teasers to back that up. If you're a sneakerhead, 2020 is about to be a fruitful year, especially if you're a fan of Ye's signature brand.

According to @pyleaks, there will be plenty of new Yeezy models dropping throughout the year. If you like the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2, you're in luck because eight new colorways are rumored to be on the way. We haven't seen what any of these colorways will look like yet so be sure to stay tuned for teaser images as we will be sure to bring them to you. Meanwhile, a new Adidas Yeezy 500 colorway called "Tyrian" is on the way. Not to mention, a "BLOARF" colorway of the Adidas Yeezy Boost 380 is also rumored to be coming out soon.

Be sure to stay tuned for updates on all of these models as we will bring you the latest information. Let us know in the comments below which colorways you're excited to see.