Complex – Yeezy Does It: Kanye West’s Greatest Footwear Moments

Even for a feature about sneakers, compiling this one was no easy task. Complex has taken on some serious challenges in past “Greatest Footwear” features, but perhaps none required so much care as Ye’s footwear retrospective. One of the best things about this feature is that it dates back to the early 2000’s, providing a good perspective on how many, well, trends Kanye has cycled through. You can’t overlook the fact, however, that Kanye’s style – and he obviously has it for life – is a bit of a barometer for all of us; where he went, we followed. Maybe not you personally, but we as a culture did. But anyway – the shoes: nothing is missing. Ye shows the hip hop standard Air Max, Bapesta and Jordan, along with casual Vans and Chucks. And no surprise, we see the label-fiend with Lanvins, Dior Hommes, Margielas, and Ato Matsumotos. Rounded out with multiple versions of the Air Yeezy, and his own LV Dons, Jaspers and Mr Hudsons, plus a few obscure gems, like the United Arrows x New Balance 997.5.

United Arrows x New Balance 997.5

Louis Vuitton x Kanye West Don's

Air Jordan Retro V

Air Jordan Retro VIII “Aqua”

Ato Matsumoto Cowhide Boot

Nike Air Max One

Nike Air Max 1 "Animal Pack"

Dior Homme Highs

Nike Air Yeezy "Prototype"

Nike Air Yeezy “Prototype”

Bape Bapesta 88

Air Jordan Retro III