The controversial rap icon, Kanye West, is delving into the fashion and sneakers world again. How? It all has to do with his latest Yeezy creation: the “Yeezy Pods.” Picture this: knee-high black socks, but make them sneakers. These brand-new foot-huggers aren’t your regular walk-around-the-house socks. Actually, they come with a slim sole for that extra oomph and a sleek and foldable design.
The “N*ggas in Paris” rapper took to his Instagram to give fans a sneak peek of these Pods through a snazzy animation. You can see them transform from a compact bundle into wearable art. But hold up, because not everyone’s feeling the love for Ye’s new babies. Fans are raising eyebrows at the price of the sneakers, which can be purchased for 200 dollars. As of now, they’re questioning if these Yeezy Pods are worth so much money for such a simple type of shoe.
Now, let’s backtrack a bit: Kanye, who’s received backlash and made headlines, recently tried to apologize to the Jewish community, after making some anti-Semitic remarks a while ago. He stated that he would “Death Con 3 on Jewish People,” ultimately causing his split with Adidas, putting a temporary end to his sneaker collection.
Fortunately for the rapper, his apology worked (at least for the shoe brand) and now we’re getting his new $200 Yeezy Pods. In addition, he’s set to drop “Vultures,” a collaboration album with rapper and singer Ty Dolla $ing on January 14th. Despite all the controversies, when Ye talks, everyone still listens!
Kanye West introduces new shoe called Yeezy Pod for $200.
— Pop Base (@PopBase) December 29, 2023