Kanye West's Yeezy 750 Prototype Looks A Lot Like The Nike Air Yeezy 2

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It's clear where Kanye was drawing his inspiration from when he moved to Adidas.

Kanye West has always been one of the most creative men in the world when it comes to music, and the same can be said for his output as a sneaker designer. Since his days with Nike. Kanye has been putting out offerings that have impressed his fanbase, as well as sneakerheads who were otherwise skeptical of what West was going to be able to accomplish. 

In 2015, Kanye went to Adidas and his very first shoe was the Adidas Yeezy Boost 750. Thanks to Yeezy Mafia, we now have a resurfaced look at one of his prototypes for the shoe, which was very clearly inspired by the Nike Air Yeezy 2, which was his last sneaker with the Beaverton brand.

As you can see in the post above, the 750 silhouette resembles the Air Yeezy 2, down to the foot strap. Of course, the 750 that eventually came out in 2015 looked much different as it has a suede upper as opposed to the mesh you see in this prototype. Regardless, it's clear that Ye was coming into his own as a sneaker designer at the time, and it's cool to see what he was up to five years ago, compared to where he is now.

Let us know what you thought of the 750, in the comments below.

Kanye West's Yeezy 750 Prototype Looks A Lot Like The Nike Air Yeezy 2
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About The Author
Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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