The Nike Air Yeezy 2 “Silver/White” Sample also referred to as, “Heavy Metal/Anaconda” has surfaced and, of course, more mystery is added to Kanye’s brief, iconic run with Nike. Yes, sneakerheads and fans are familiar with the 2012 “Solar Red” and “Pure Platinum” colorways, but that only highlights just how rare and special this unreleased colorway is.
Featuring a metallic silver forefoot, the prototype has Summit White leather panels on the upper with an embossed anaconda design. The traditional midfoot strap, perforated toe box and sculpted ridged heel remain the same as the Air Yeezy 2. Additional features include hieroglyph-like graphics down the strap, glow-in-the-dark outsoles and “Heavy Metal/Anaconda” labeling. These details are a testament to just how experimental Nike were with this silhouette.
The glow of the outsole directly references the heritage of the original Yeezy 2. You can still spot them down the street. For me, this sample may have even trumped “Pure Platinum” when it comes to instant aesthetic. That metallic, sci-fi finish is so far ahead of its time. That’s what the sneakerheads will be zooming in on first.
This colorway never actually reached stores, but the sample itself proves just how much creative energy went into the Yeezy line. It shows how Kanye’s Nike era was a marriage of high fashion and sports, paving the way for modern lifestyle sneakers. For collectors, it’s like finding a piece of lost history when you spot this unreleased sample.
The Nike Air Yeezy 2 “Silver/White” Sample will most likely never be re-released and stay in the hands of a few collectors. However, its release provides another interesting “what if” chapter to the most legendary collaborations in sneaker culture.
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