Featuring a design that is inspired by '3D topography and human expeditions to Mars,' the updated version of the brand's signature slide looks similar to that of the Yeezy Slide from Ye's own Adidas line.
- Jun 14, 2022
AceShowbiz - Kanye West returns to Instagram and he has a lot to say. The "Donda" artist made use of his page to put Adidas on blast following the release of the Three Stripes' new Adilette 22 Slides, which Ye called "fake Yeezy."
Featuring a design that is inspired by "3D topography and human expeditions to Mars," the updated version of the brand's signature slide looks similar to that of the Yeezy Slide from Ye's own Adidas line. The slide, which was released earlier this month, has a warped, 3D-print-esque mold and has been previewed in a variety of earth tones. That prompted the rapper to call out Adidas CEO Kasper Rorsted over the new release.
Accusing the brand of "blatant copying," Ye wrote, "THIS IS YE driving down the same street Kobe passed on Maybe I feel that Mamba spirit right now To Kasper I'm not standing for this blatant copying no more." He went on to say, "To all sneaker culture To every ball player rapper or even if you work at the store This is for everyone who wants to express themselves but feel they can't cause they'll loose their contract or be called crazy."
The former husband of Kim Kardashian later noted, "Bravery is not not being afraid Bravery is overcoming your fear for your truth This Ye with the blue paint on my face These shoes represent the disrespect that people in power have to the talent This shoe is a fake Yeezy made by adidas themselves."
Concluding his rant, Ye clarified that he was "not talking to DC about this either Kasper come talk to me." He's seemingly referring to Daniel Cherry III, who joined Adidas as senior vice president and general manager in January.
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The new Adilette 22 Slides retailed for $55. It has since sold out on Adidas' official website, though it is scheduled to have another release on July 8. Meanwhile, the Yeezy Slide from Ye's Adidas line originally retailed for $60 after having a price increase from its original price $55.
Adidas has yet to respond to Ye's accusations.
