The Nike Dunk High Yeezy 2 “Solar Red” Sample has surfaced, revealing a rarely seen glimpse at Nike’s Kanye West era. Just revealed by collector @clamskicks, this never before seen pair is an ode to the Kanye West classic Air Yeezy 2 “Solar Red” from 2012.
The Dunk High has a black construction of suede, mesh, and croc-style textured leather on the heel panels. Bright Solar Red lining and a glow in the dark green outsole finalize the unmistakable Yeezy silhouette. It’s that juxtaposition of loud contrast and texture that made the Yeezy 2 one of the most celebrated sneakers ever released.
Word goes that Nike did in fact do Dunk High editions of all three Yeezy 2 colorways, yet the only one to ever see the light of day was the “Red October” variation. Other crossovers like this popped up on the Foamposite and Air Force 1 when Kanye was teaming up with Nike in the 2010s.
While this Solar Red-themed Dunk never made it to retail, it’s an interesting “what if” scenario for the silhouette. In the same way, this new sample from a Yeezy 2 “Solar Red” continues Kanye’s Nike dialog. So long as the hype around his output is alive, new leaks and samples will be thrown in as fuel.
The Nike Dunk High Yeezy 2 “Solar Red” Sample will most likely never be released, but fans now know what they were missing.
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