The sock shoe in question has been titled the YZY POD and looks like a pair of big tube socks, yet features a certain robustness that enables people to wear it outdoors.
The shoes have been characterized as being “foldable” and “travel-friendly” and are available in a black colorway.
Kanye West is set to release a pair of black sock shoes for a whopping $200, a price tag that many people considered outrageous
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Kenneth Anand, who works for Kanye’s brand, Yeezy, defended the high price tag, saying that Ye “could have raised his price”
The product was reportedly crafted from a stretchy knit material, the shoes appear to reach the wearer’s mid-shin and boast a thin, rubber sole for a tiny ounce of protection.
An official statement announced: “YEEZY debuts the foldable future of footwear, YZY POD.” They can be pre-ordered for a whopping $200.
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Many people were stunned to learn about the odd-looking shoe’s price, as a person wrote on social media: “Who is paying [$200] for a pair of socks lol.”
Another individual commented: “Is it $200 per sock, or do you get a pair?”
A separate person chimed in: “YE $200 for a sock is crazy.”
The post seemingly took a jab at Ye, as Guram reportedly believes his design has been copied.
Luxury brand Vetements indirectly accused the rapper and Balenciaga of copying its sock shoes
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As perUnilad, Kenneth Anand, who works for Kanye’s brand, Yeezy, defended the high price tag as, according to him, it is reflective of the high quality of the materials used in manufacturing the garments.
Kenneth explained: “People who are criticizing the price of the Yeezy sock shoes may not understand the high cost of making quality products, especially for independent brands.”
The end of their nearly decade-long partnership was said to be worth close to $100 million annually to Ye, theNew York Timesreported.
Balenciaga released a similar model as part of the brand’s Fall 2024 collection
Ye further made antisemitic remarks on social media and in interviews shortly after, including a post on Twitter (now X) that said he would go “death con 3 ON JEWISH PEOPLE.”
Last month, the designerignited antisemitism accusationsafter dropping a new lyric featured onhis track Vultures about “f***ing” a Jewish woman.
Videos shared online captured the Grammy-award-winning artist rapping out the lyrics: “How can I be antisemitic? I just fed a Jewish b*.”
People had mixed reactions regarding the pricey sock shoes
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