- Kanye West introduced his latest shoe, YZY POD, marking the first release since parting ways with Adidas
- The new shoe, which has a comfy sock-like design, is foldable and retails for $200(KSh 30,760)
- Netizens are excited about this release. However, many are criticising the rapper because of the price
United States rapper Kanye West has announced his latest shoe. This is the entrepreneur’s first release since his deal with Adidas fell flat.
Kanye West to release a new foldable shoe
Musician Kanye West took to X to introduce his latest shoe invention, the YZY POD.
In a short statement, Kanye West said this marks the first release since parting with Adidas.
The new shoe, which has a comfy sock-like design, is foldable and retails for $200 (KSh 30,760).
“Yeezy debuts the foldable future of footwear, YZY Pod. Our first product since liberation from Adidas goes on presale today for $200. Accept no limitations.”
Netizens weigh in on the new shoe
Commenting under Ye’s tweet are excited fans who did not hesitate to click on his provided link.
However, many criticised the rapper because of the shoe’s price and make.
@gmcfalcuity2051 said:
“I’m about to order me a pair.”
@zaqrider
“I am in bro.”
@TheMusicBinger added:
“Hope “Liberation from adidas” brings more billions.”
@nuur970 lauded:
“Ye is breaking all rules of designing eCommerce store.”
@wishabhhh said:
“$200 for socks ?? These better massage my feet.”
@1Deewizz shared:
“All jokes aside this guy is a genius. people were screaming he was moving mad, I always knew he’s a tactical one.”
@ManLikeAkoh reacted:
“Okay- we are back to wearing yeezy.”
Adidas cut ties with Kanye West
Previously, Kanye had a shoe production deal with Adidas.
However, in 2022, the multimillion-dollar company ended its partnership with the rapper following his anti-semitic comments.
The global retailer said they thoroughly reviewed their Yeezy partnership and expect to lose KSh 30 billion in net income this year by ending their deal.
“Ye’s recent comments and actions have been unacceptable, hateful and dangerous, and they violate the company’s values of diversity and inclusion, mutual respect and fairness.”
As a result, Adidas said it would terminate the partnership with Ye, end production of Yeezy-branded products, and stop all payments to Ye and his companies
