In 2018, Kanye West’s unique perspective and inspiration for design and culture is complete with a casual shoe, the Yeezy 500 Utility Black, a joint collaboration with Adidas.
Inspired by a fusion of running shoes and military boots, the Yeezy 500 Utility Black shoe features a high-quality cowhide and suede body and Adidas’ adiPRENE+ foam sole for excellent cushioning and durability. The design of the shoe pays attention to details, such as the laminated design on the side and the contoured line of the midsole, adding more layers and texture to the shoe.

The Yeezy 500 Utility Black offers excellent comfort and support, and the cushioning effect of the sole is also very good. But the shoes are thicker and heavier, and the feeling of wearing them is different from running shoes and sneakers, more suitable for casual and daily wear.”
Kanye West has said that he wanted to create a fashionable and durable casual shoe when he designed the shoe, hoping that people could wear it in their daily lives. He also said that the design and color scheme of the shoe was inspired by the designs and culture he saw during his travels in Japan.