Kanye West’s online antics continue to stir controversy, but that hasn’t stopped him from rolling out new products under his YZY brand. In the midst of ongoing backlash over his behavior on X (formerly Twitter), West has released two new footwear models—the YZY SL-02, a low-top sneaker priced at $30, and the SL-3, a $30 high-top boot, which he notably wore on the Grammys red carpet.
The YZY SL-02 follows the minimalist approach that has defined West’s recent footwear designs, featuring an all-black, low-top silhouette with a stripped-down aesthetic. Meanwhile, the SL-3 boot delivers a chunkier high-top profile, aligning more with the industrial, oversized footwear styles that West has embraced in recent years. Both shoes continue the trend of affordable pricing, reinforcing West’s commitment to offering footwear at a fixed $30 price point, a strategy he has applied across his latest YZY apparel and footwear drops.
Despite the growing backlash surrounding his social media presence, Kanye West remains focused on pushing his YZY line forward. Whether the YZY SL-02 and SL-3 will resonate with consumers remains to be seen, but for now, West’s footwear rollout shows no signs of slowing down.
