Kanye West has established himself as innovator and influencer in the footwear industry, but his latest offering might just test the loyalty of even his most ardent fashion followers.
On Thursday, the embattled mogul officially unveiled the Yeezy Pods, a $200 sneaker that more closely resembles a long-sleeve sock than an actual shoe.
Available in three sizes, the black kicks feature an all-black, one-piece design that goes all the way up to the calf. There’s also what looks like a traditional rubber sole that offers some level of protection and grip.
The Yeezy Pods are available to pre-order now on the Yeezy website, although it’s unclear when they’ll be shipped.
Kanye himself has been spotted wearing the unorthodox shoes in recent months, drawing both ridicule on social media and apparent shots from his rap rivals.
The Yeezy Pods also mark West’s first sneaker release since the termination of his lucrative adidas partnership in October 2022 following the rapper’s string of antisemitic comments.
