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Kanye’s love for Nike shines with his Yeezy ‘Red October’ Foam Runner shoe

Travis Scott had his collaboration with McDonald’s, but have you ever wondered what a partnership between the fast food chain and Kanye would look like? Yeezy is giving us all a taste with a new hue of its Foam Runner clog, now set to arrive in a bright red. If Ronald McDonald was a hypebeast, you could 100 percent catch him in these kicks.

West’s newest design for his Adidas label strays from his usual look, though. While the Foam Runner fits in with its unusual design, its hot red color stands out from a slew of neutral tan and black silhouettes, most of which have just been announced for release. 2021 is shaping up to be a big year for Yeezy, with the brand already flaunting promotion from NBA player Derrick Rose and even ex-wife Kim Kardashian. Perhaps we’ll see this new model on-foot at our local drive-thru.

RED ALERT — As summer releases approach, Yeezy’s drops are becoming more frequent — and bizarre-looking. Ye’s previous Foam Runners, released in March, boast tan and gray shading much more muted than the upcoming model. With the $80 pairs now reselling for $520, though, plenty of hypebeasts will be looking to score the newest color scheme, no matter how bright.

Taking on the same design as its predecessors, the bright red Foam Runner features signature oval perforations on the heel and midfoot, with smaller holes near the tip of the shoe. The breathable build allows the shoe to be worn whenever and wherever, making it a great versatile option for spring and summer.

Each Foam Runner is also made of a sustainable algae-based foam, hence the silhouette’s name. This particular model is rumored to be dubbed “Vermillion,” though many are referring to the all-red look as the “Red October” color scheme after West’s 2014 Air Yeezy 2, a result of his short-lived stunt with Nike. And while this seems like an homage to the sneaker, Ye can’t officially call it one — back in 2018, when he tried to file the rights to the “Red October” name, his request was denied.

THE “MX CREAM CLAY” FOAM RUNNER GETS A RELEASE DATE

Following mock-ups and leaks, we now get our official look at imagery of the adidas YEEZY Foam Runner “MX Cream Clay” colorway. The divisive design sees a muted, beige base colorway get covered partly in brown and gray.

The colors are applied in a random, brush stroke-esque pattern across the sole, heel, and quarter panels of the shoe. The adidas YEEZY Foam Runner has become one of the most popular YEEZYs, reselling for several times its retail price on platforms such as StockX and dominating Instagram feeds shortly after its release. This, although the sneaker was clowned when it was first unveiled due to its unorthodox design. The one-piece construction — using environmentally-conscious material derived from algae — reminds strongly of Crocs Clogs and has spawned a number of luxury fashion imitations.

According to adidas, the “MX Cream Clay” Foam Runner is set to drop on August 2 where they will be available online and on the adidas app. A countdown to the same date is also set on YEEZY SUPPLY.

adidas + YEEZY announce the YZY FOAM RUNNER MX Sand Grey. It will be available globally on December 11, 2021, with a recommended retail price of €/$80 adults, €/$60 kids, €/$40 infant.

The YZY FOAM RUNNER features injected EVA foam to provide lightweight durability. This model is made using algae harvesting technology that helps to keep lakes clean. The soft top layer in the footbed offers immediate step in comfort. The strategically mapped vents around the foot provide air flow and breathability. Additionally, the YZY FOAM RUNNER will usher in a new box construction that does not require an additional shipping box when shipped, which leads to less cardboard material waste.