Round Two for the Yeezy's!
In case you’ve been living under a rock, or without access to the Internet, you’ve probably heard everything about the Yeezy Boost. This was ‘Ye’s first sneaker after quitting (being fired) from a partnership with Nike. While his original Nike collaboration spawned two versions of the Air Yeezy, these two sneakers had that element of ridiculous that Kanye’s been leaning on for the past couple years.
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Then after his breakup with Nike went down and the controversial partnership with German footwear juggernaut Adidas, things went in another direction.
There were the Yeezy 750’s, yes. I’m sure everyone saw the memes about them and their unfortunate likeness to a pair of Australian surf boots that sorority girls really like to wear to Starbucks. But they alright, I guess? Your call.
But after that was the Yeezy 350 Boost, which we talked about before on here. The Grey Yeezy’s dropped last month, and they sold out in like minutes. They were a low profile sneaker, made from a one piece primeknit material, that while super styley, were far more muted than Kanye's earlier ventures into fashion and sneakers.
Essentially, people lined up, the 350’s sold out, some were flipped on ebay, money was made, and probably 75% of the people who wanted them didn’t get a chance.That’s how it is though, right?
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But earlier this week, it was announced that Adidas would release the “other pair,” black Boost 350’s that were seen on the runway when ‘Ye did his fashion thing earlier in the year. Like the grey Boosts, these are constructed from Adidas’ trademark primeknit material and the icon Boost soles, and that sweet selvedge strip on the heel, don’t forget that.
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Now the question is, what laces would you put in yours if you came up on a pair? Like the grey Boosts, the black Boosts appear to come with the now iconic rope laces. But unlike the grey’s, the rope laces don’t really have that pop of contrast when laced across the primeknit.
So we’re going to go ahead and be controversial here and suggest that if you’re one of the lucky ones to snag a pair, change up the laces. We think doing Grey/White Rope Laces would look great. Not too obvious, but a nice contrast. Or you could take it a step further and be bold with a pair of Red/Black Rope Laces. What do you think of that? Too much? Never.
Of course, we have a full arsenal of 3M Rope Laces that would do the trick too. Let’s be real, if you had a pair of Yeezy Boosts, in black or grey, people would automatically be staring at your feet. So why not get them to look a little harder with a pair of premium laces form Lace Lab?
Build Your Own Breds.
The Bred colorway is iconic: black and red, little bit of white simple as that. You could probably argue that the sneakers that originally came in this colorway, the Jordan 1’s, started the sneaker craze. While most models of the Air Jordan and Jordan Retros have come in some version or another, making custom Breds has long since been a favorite.
You don’t want to do this classic colorway a disservice by doing it boring, right? There are many different ways to paint a pair of sneakers using three different colors, but unless you think outside the box, they’re not going to pop.
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So we recommend finishing your custom sneakers or restoration projects off with a clean pair of laces. But not just clean laces, rope laces, 3M’s, XI ropes, etc.
If you’re specifically doing a class Bred colorway, think about our Black and Red Rope Laces. These things are technical without being too obnoxious. Plus you still keep the general theme of your colorway.
The Jordan 11’s in the Bred colorway are one of those models that get relaunched every couple years, and they always sell out. If you do happen to get a pair, we have your replacement laces. No seriously, we make the best XI Rope laces on the market that are the best fit, maybe the perfect fit for you J 11’s.
Try out these Red XI Rope Laces on your Bred’s. They’re real bright and crisp! So if you’re black ones get boring, or you just need a fresh pair, give us a holler.
When we say we have a set of laces for any Jordan 1-inspired custom, we’re not kidding. So if you’re getting a pair ready to match that 23 jersey, think about switching it up with a pair of our laces!
But Wait, What Exactly is 3M?
You’ve seen the name 3M before, mainly just on our site right? No? Okay, so you’ve seen the phrase 3M before somewhere else, maybe in reference to some wild reflective gear for hiking in the dark or safety wear for firefighters or whatever. But if you happened to be on our site, you saw those 3M laces on our site and were like, “sick, those are going to kill on my Air Max 95’s.”
You Probably Need Roshe Laces
Do you ever look down at your new Roshe’s and think, “man, I want to change things up on these?” The Roshe’s Run (One as it now goes by) is one of the most iconic sneakers to come out in recent years. It’s simple, yet clean design seems to go with any outfit in any situation.
But if you’re like us, so times you might look down at your Roshe’s (like these blue and obsidian Suede joints from 2014) and think, “I could use some different laces on these.”
Wear Your Fourth of July Sneakers Because America!
July 4th is right around the corner, so while everyone is figuring out what they’re going to do, you’re figuring out what you’re going to wear.
That brings us to the importance of a crisp pair of “wear once” sneaks to look good while you’re eating barbecue ribs, drinking Budweiser (or literally any other American beer), watching fireworks displays, and celebrating Freedom. What are you going to break out for the 4th of July party?
Nike Basketball released their “4th of July Basketball” pack online and in-store Saturday, June 27. The pack offers not one, but four different sneakers to choose from, so if you feel like taking homing strictly basketball, you’re covered.
The LeBron 12, the Kobe X, the KD 8, and the Kyrie 1 are each done up with a patriotic theme in mind, featuring a heavy Stars and Stripes motif. If you do grab one of these, try one of our 3M reflective laces, available in red, white, and blue and be sure to pop when the sun sets.
Yeezy Boost 350: Most Hyped Shoe This Year?
Let’s talk about the Yeezy Boost 350. We’ve all heard about this shoe by now, and if you haven’t, well do you know who Kanye is? Anyways, Kanye made the jump to Adidas last year and has been pushing his new joints before they hit the market.
The big story behind Kanye’s jump to Adidas was the drama that went down over the original Nike Air Yeezy’s and Nike’s drop of the coveted Air Yeezy 2 ‘Red Octobers.’ Mind you, these are the second drop of the Adidas x Yeezy line.
The Boost 350’s area slated to drop at select retailers in New York, Los Angeles, and ‘Ye’s hometown of Chicago on June 27. So put that in your calendar: June 27, they’re running for $200, so you can cop this shoe. Don’t sleep.
