Why is Yeezy Red October with Nike?

They liked them like they liked the Jordans because I was in fourth grade getting kicked out for drawing Jordans, for being connected to that emotion as a creative.” explained Kanye during the New York leg of his tour, taking shots at Nike’s then-CEO. That wasn’t all that he said though.

When did the Yeezy 2 Red October?

The “Red October” Yeezys were a surprise release when they first dropped in 2014, arriving on a random Sunday in February of that year. They came well after the Yeezy 2’s original run, which added to their mystique.

How can you tell if Red Octobers are fake?

As you can see the authentic model has a very generic red color to it while the fake model failed to replicate the same color, as this red is more on the orange side. Besides the color there is a difference in measurements too. The original model is smaller in height but has more of a curve when it comes to the width.

Who made Yeezy Red October?

An iconic Yeezy colorway makes its Adidas debut. As far as Kanye West-designed footwear goes, the Air Yeezy 2 “Red October” is, at least from a collectability standpoint, easily the most covetable.

How expensive are red Octobers?

$245
Retail is set at, $245.

Did Yeezy collab with Nike?

The Nike Air Yeezy is an official sneakers collaboration project between Nike and Kanye West, launched in 2009. Notable as the shoe brand’s first non-athlete full collaboration, the project has released two editions: the “Air Yeezy” (2009) and the “Air Yeezy II” (2012 and 2014).

Are Red October yeezys real?

All Nike Yeezy’s feature a suede toe box, a unique part of the shoe. As you can see on the authentic Red Octobers, this suede is a very dark and rich red. The quality of this suede is very good, something to do with the premium nature of the sneaker.

Is the Red October Nike Air Yeezy 2 finally releasing?

The infamous “Red October” Nike Air Yeezy 2 is officially set to release. After over a year’s worth of rumors, a mishap over at Foot Locker and Kanye West leaving Nike for adidas, many feared this all red colorway would never be released to the public.

What happened to Kanye West’s relationship with Nike?

This marked the end of Kanye West’s relationship with Nike, while creating the all-red movement within the sneaker world. Ye debuted the “Red October” colorway of the Nike Air Yeezy 2 during a live performance on “Saturday Night Live” almost a year before the shoe originally become available.

Are Kanye West’s “Red October” Yeezy 2s the Red Octobers?

Essentially putting the red light to the “Red Octobers,” Kanye West sat down for an interview with Angie Martinez on Hot 97 in November of 2013, discussing the state of the “Red October” Yeezy 2s and announcing that he would be partnering with adidas.

How many pairs of Air Yeezy 2 were made?

It was said that there were 5000 pairs made of each colourway made for the Air Yeezy 2 globally. Whether this was also the case for the Red October’s we can’t confirm as only a Nike executive would be able to confirm that. Why did Kanye leave Nike?