
808's era Kanye West was all about breaking boundaries and expanding artistic expression. Such was seen by his 2008 appearance on The Ellen Show. Not
Nike's first ever collaboration with a non-athlete was a gangbuster. The Nike Air Yeezy was designed by and for Kanye West and released in early 2009. Priced at $225 retail, this shoe saw resale prices soar to over $1000, thanks in part to the limited 3000 total pairs. The sole most known for its usage on the Air Jordan 3 was implemented and colorways included Zen Grey/Light Charcoal, Net/Net and Black/Black.
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