The Red Octobers came and went like a thief in the night. And all they stole was the happiness and satisfaction of both sneaker purists and hypebeasts alike. On the eve of the 10th Anniversary of College Dropout, the surprise release that took place strictly online resulted in a massive outcry, but may have avoided actual hysteria that would have been associated with a release of this magnitude had it took place in physical locations. We've got a couple of Complex's resident footwear aficionados, Gerald Flores and Joe La Puma, to weigh in on the now infamous release that is better known as "Red February."
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