YEEZY Day is officially underway, with rare releases expected to drop.
The Turtle Dove, Wave Runner, and Ararat Foam Runner are all expected to return today as part of the sneaker holiday.
Other shoes confirmed for Yeezy Day include the Yeezy 450, Yeezy 500, Yeezy 700, Yeezy Knit Runner, and the Yeezy Slide.
To buy the sneakers, you should monitor Yeezy Supply, the Adidas app, and Adidas Confirmed.
Adidas Yeezy is a collaboration between German sportswear company Adidas and American rapper Kanye West.
Read our Yeezy Day live blog for the latest news and updates…
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The Yeezy 350 dazzling blue sneakers
Pictures show that the new Yeezy has a black knitted upper to it with a blue stripe on the side.
Shoe retailers Sole say: “A black snug Adidas Primeknit upper serves as the base, while the signature “SPLY-350” stripe branding across the side panels take on a royal blue hue.
“Elsewhere, the laces and lining blend in the background which makes the icy accent pop even more.
“A full-length comfortable Boost cushioning housed in a translucent black midsole completes the pair.”
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Fans celebrate Yeezys
In celebration of the annual shoe day, some fans are sharing pictures of their favorite Yeezy sneakers.
One fan posted on Twitter: “Their futuristic designs are amazing.”
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Saint Pablo theories
It is widely speculated that the “SPLY” print stands for ‘Saint Pablo Loves You’.
Saint Pablo is another name that Kanye West has adopted, it alludes to his 2016 album The Life of Pablo, which features a track titled, Saint Pablo.
This also holds significance for West as his eldest son is called Saint.
While the meaning of SPLY hasn’t been confirmed, it’s clear that Saint Pablo holds serious significance for West.
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The ‘SPLY’ on Yeezy shoes
The meaning of ‘SPLY’, which is printed on Yeezy shoes is unknown, but there is a lot of speculation about what it may mean.
Many believe that it simply stands for Supply 350.
But others think that there is a more complex meaning behind the mysterious print on the shoes.
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Wait times explained
Since website visitors are randomly assigned positions in no particular waiting order, wait times vary.
Nevertheless, since the Yeezy Supply waiting room tends to go live within the hour before the official release time of a sneaker, wait times are estimated to be under one hour.
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Yeezy Supply waiting room
Since Yeezy Supply is prone to crash on release dates of new Yeezy sneakers, the site features a waiting room for virtual website visitors to wait temporarily.
This allows customers to checkout without website glitches.
Thus, the Yeezy Supply waiting room is meant to reduce traffic to the website.
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The meaning of ‘Yeezy’
Yeezy is derived from Jesus, and West began using the nickname to position himself as a ‘God’ of rap.
The nickname was inspired by his mentor, Jay Z, who gave himself the name J-Hov or Hov, derived from Jehovah which is the Hebrew name for God.
West has often stated that he believes he is a God and has at times compared himself to Jesus.
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Fans complain about kids shoes
With Yeezy Day now underway, some fans are not happy about only having access to kids shoes.
“I got up this early for yeezy day and all y’all got right now is kids shoes,” one fan posted on Twitter.
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The first Yeezy Day
Adidas Yeezy Day is a full day of releases and restocks of the Adidas Yeezy collection.
The first Yeezy Day event took place in August 2019 and has become a staple event in any sneakerhead’s calendar.
Avid fans have been looking forward to Yeezy day 2022, as the brand’s shoes have become notoriously difficult to get hold of.
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Server issues reported
As fans battle for the Yeezy sneakers, some are already posting about server issues.
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How to buy the sneakers on Yeezy Day
To take part in the special sneaker sale, you should monitor Yeezy Supply, the Adidas app, and Adidas Confirmed.
Sneakers are expected to release throughout the day.
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Yeezy Day starts TODAY
Yeezy Day 2022 is now underway.
New releases and restocks began at 9am ET on August 2, 2022.
The US will be given access to Yeezy Day on August 2 and 3 along with North America, Europe, and China.
Sneakers can be purchased on Yeezy Day at Adidas Confirmed and Yeezy Supply.
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What are Yeezys?
Adidas Yeezy is a collaboration between German sportswear company Adidas and American rapper Kanye West.
The name comes from West’s nickname Ye.
The sought-after sneakers and clothing pieces have become incredibly famous and are often sported by celebrities such as the Kardashians and Justin Bieber.
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Yeezy Day explained
Adidas Yeezy Day is a day of releases and restocks of the Adidas Yeezy collection.
The first Yeezy Day event took place in August 2019 and has become a staple event in any sneakerhead’s calendar.
Avid fans have been looking forward to Yeezy Day 2022, as the brand’s trainers have become notoriously difficult to get hold of.