Peculiar Yeezy Basketball Prototype Surfaces Online

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Kanye West's prototype for the Yeezy Basketball shoe is certainly...different.

Kanye West has been an innovator in the sneaker world for many years now, even if some people think his Adidas Yeezy sneakers are hideous. At this point, the Yeezy brand has become one of the most recognizable entities in sneaker culture and the brand has turned Kanye West into a billionaire which is no small task. Perhaps one of his more interesting creations is the Adidas Yeezy Basketball QNTM which debuted earlier this year. New colorways continue to drop and fans seem to be loving them so far.

Thanks to Yeezy Mafia, we now have a look at what the Yeezy Basketball shoe almost looked like. In the post below, we can find a prototype that was apparently created in 2017. As you can see, there are a multitude of materials on the shoe, including a Yeezy 350 outsole for good measure. Based on this design, it probably wouldn't have been the most supportive basketball shoe, which means it makes sense that Kanye ended up switching up the design.

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Over the next few months, Kanye is promising to release a whole plethora of new Yeezys, so stay tuned for any updates as we will be sure to bring you all of the latest information.


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.