
With whirlwinds of Yeezy 2 talk circling around this year’s SXSW, and even last year’s, we rewind to the week that started it all. In 2009, the

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.