Nike AIR YEEZY VS Adidas YEEZY BOOST

COMPARISON

Nike AIR YEEZY

What’s The Difference Between The Cult-Status Kicks?
Some sneaker fans are all about the Nike Yeezy, while for others the Adidas Yeezy boost line wins, hands down. Both Kanye’s sneaker collaborations have produced cult-status shoes. And you can see Kanye’s art all over these shoes. The Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 was 2015’s ‘Shoe of the Year’ at the New York Footwear News Achievement Awards. And Nike Air Yeezy II ‘Red October’ is one of the most sought after sneakers in history. In this post, we explore the aesthetic differences between Nike Air Yeezy and Adidas Yeezy Boost and the costs associated with the iconic kicks.

Kanye first revealed the Nike Air Yeezys in all black suede at the 2008 Grammy Awards. After a long sampling process involving several features and colorways. Finally, a trio of colors – Zen Grey, Blink and Net – released in April, May, and June of 2009. Each colorway of the high-top basketball-inspired shoe had the same structure. Perforated uppers and mid-strap with different detailing such as glow-in-the-dark soles and printing on the strap. The first generation Nike Air Yeezy retailed at $215 USD and flew off the shelves instantly.

Adidas YEEZY BOOST 350

After leaving Nike due to a dispute over royalties, Kanye’s next collaboration delivered the adidas Yeezy Boost 750 in February 2015. A limited number were released in flagship stores and a week later the 750 was made available through a wider range of retailers. The shoe was a departure from the Nike Air Yeezy, with the high-top featuring a zipper and mid-foot strap on top of an off-white Boost sole. Colors included black, brown and lavender; the upper a luxurious suede. Though adidas won’t release production figures, according to solecollector.com rumours put the number of black adidas Yeezy 750 Boosts at around 5,000. The shoe, retailing at $350, sold out within 10 minutes.

Adidas YEEZY BOOST 750

First released in Turtledove in June 2015, the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 was very different again – far more traditional and minimalistic. A low-rise lightweight everyday sneaker, the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 was similar to Nike Roshe Run. The uppers were, in fact, a one-piece primeknit. The shoe featured one visible line of stitching on the front, canvas detailing on the heel, black YZY detailing on the isoles and Adidas boost technology in the rubber sole. The retail price of 350s was $200 and Adidas Yeezy sneakers had a bit of a higher stock. So the $200 sneakers released at a range of stores including Finishline, footlocker, Jimmy Jazz, City Gear, and End Clothing. The Pirate Black colorway followed Turtle Dove in August 2015, with Moonrock released three months later.

Nike Air Yeezy VS. Adidas Yeezys– The Story So Far

As with all Kanye’s Nike and Adidas Yeezy releases, runs have been minimal with far more disappointed sneakerheads than happy ones. Though Kanye tweeted that Adidas would make a million Yeezy’s in 2015, Sneakerheads are always desperate to get their hands on a pair. (It’s clear the only surefire way to cop a pair is using a sneaker bot that does the hard work for you). So what do you think about Nike Air Yeezy vs Adidas Yeezy? We’d love to hear your thoughts.