Ending one of the biggest collaborations in sneaker history and taking nearly a half billion dollar loss, adidas cutting ties with Ye and the Yeezy label led to speculation on what was to come in regards to already produced Yeezy sneakers and planned launches in the future. Considering the patents for nearly every single adidas Yeezy silhouette are owned by The Three Stripes, it only makes sense to continue to release them without branding them as a “Yeezy” release and adidas itself announced they would start launching pairs of non-Yeezy Yeezys come 2023. Well, we now have our first official images of the adidas 350 V2 in the previously seen “Granite” colorway.
Keeping the same exact design we’re all used to on the 350 V2, this “Granite” colorway hasn’t changed at all on the Primeknit upper or the Boost-cushioned sole unit with tonal greys taking over the iconic “SPLY-350” knit pattern. Running across the lateral side, a dark black stripe reaches the toe and begins to break apart while also hosting the aforementioned “SPLY-350” text in a contrasting grey hue. Tonal laces weave in and out of the Primeknit and partially cover the Frankenstein stitching on the spine of the tongue. Although we don’t have pictures of the insole, we shouldn’t expect to see the usual co-branded Yeezy and adidas text and the same can be said for the packaging this pair will come in. Underfoot, a semi-translucent grey rubber midsole and outsole encase the full-length Boost cushioning system, completing the design.
The adidas 350 V2 Granite is set to release in January 2023 through adidas Confirmed and select adidas retailers online and in-store. Coming in full-family sizing, the retail price will remain the same as before - $230 for men, $160 for kids, and $140 for infant sizes. Keep it locked to our Twitter and the Sole Retriever mobile app to stay updated on the latest releases, raffles, news, and more in the sneaker and streetwear world.
adidas 350 V2 “Granite”
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