Kanye West announcing his longterm partnership with Adidas in 2016. Image via Adidas
So much has happened since the first ever Yeezy drop nine years ago. As times have changed, so have the prices of each subsequent Kanye sneaker. There’s good news in store for everyone who shelled out the dough for Yeezys when they first hit the market—here’s how much your Yeezys are worth now.
Release Date: 04/04/09
Original Price: $250
Average Resell Value: $2,558
Kanye West started out his retail sneaker career with this pair, a seismic release that was an early indicator of just how much noise he could make in the industry. This first design from his Nike days still goes for big money.
Release Date: 05/02/09
Original Price: $250
Average Resell Value: $3,525
West followed up his first Nike release with this pair, which is still the most coveted colorway of the original Air Yeezy silhouette. The 'Blink' nickname is a portemanteau referencing the black and pink color combo, which would return on the Air Yeezy 2.
Release Date: 06/01/09
Original Price: $250
Average Resell Value: $2,453
The last colorway of the first Air Yeezy was the 'Net' pair, which stood out for its smooth strap. Probably the least celebrated of the original trio of Yeezys, this one still goes for several thousand dollars on the resell market.
Nike Air Yeezy 2 'Pure Platinum'
Release Date: 06/09/12
Original Price: $250
Average Resell Value: $3,372
Kanye West's second silhouette with Nike was more futuristic than the first, and lined up with the rapper's tastes at the time. The bright 'Pure Platinum' pair has risen in value considerably since its release, but isn't the most expensive Yeezy 2.
Nike Air Yeezy 2 'Solar Red'
Release Date: 06/09/12
Original Price: $250
Average Resell Value: $4,204
Remember when every rapper and entertainer was wearing a pair of these? The Yeezy 2's most memorable release, this pair is currently selling for over $4,000 on the secondary market.
Nike Air Yeezy 2 'Red October'
Release Date: 02/09/14
Original Price: $250
Average Resell Value: $5,593
The Yeezy sneaker that nobody saw coming but everybody remembers. This shoe released out of nowhere on a random Sunday (not in October), and spawned plenty of imitators.
Adidas Yeezy Boost 750 'Light Brown'
Release Date: 02/14/15
Original Price: $350
Average Resell Value: $2,560
Kanye's first outing with Adidas proved that resell prices on his sneakers weren't slowing down. This pair immediately shot up to the $1,000 mark on the resell market, and has since crept well up.
Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 'Turtledove'
Release Date: 06/27/15
Original Price: $200
Average Resell Value: $2,160
The Yeezy Boost 350 has since become more readily available in its V2 iteration, but don't forget that the first style was pretty limited. This one arrived in June 2015 as the more easily wearable of West's first couple of Adidas.
Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 'Pirate Black'
Release Date: 08/22/15
Original Price: $200
Average Resell Value: $1,072
The 'Pirate Black' Yeezys are kind of complicated, as the shoes came back the year after their first release. That hurt resell prices a bit, but pairs still go for over $1,000.
Release Date: 11/14/15
Original Price: $200
Average Resell Value: $1,434
West took things to outer space with this pair of 'Moonrock'-colored Yeezy Boosts, which arrived during a busy stretch of releases that closed 2015. This pair ranks behind the 'Turtledove' as the second-most expensive 350 on the resell market.
Adidas Yeezy Boost 750 'Core Black'
Release Date: 12/19/15
Original Price: $350
Average Resell Value: $1,040
The only true 'Triple Black' Yeezy Boost out there, this 750 released at the end of 2015. While it was a very hyped sneaker at the time of its debut, resell prices are relatively low considering how much people pay for this silhouette.
Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 'Oxford Tan'
Release Date: 12/29/15
Original Price: $200
Average Resell Value: $1,387
Remember when Kanye West wore this pair at the VMAs? It hit retail not long after, and is still one of the most expensive Yeezy Boost 350s in terms of resell prices.
Adidas Yeezy Boost 750 "Glow in the Dark"
Release Date: 06/11/16
Original Price: $350
Average Resell Value: $1,103
Kanye mostly abandoned the glowing sole thing on his Adidas Yeezy line, but this pair is a rare exception. The 2016 model resells for over $1,000, like most 750s.
Adidas Yeezy 350 Cleat
Release Date: 09/15/16
Original Price: $250
Average Resell Value: $204
Yes, Kanye West made cleats. His foray into this sort of footwear was brief, and not very profitable for resellers.
Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 "Beluga"
Release Date: 09/24/16
Original Price: $220
Average Resell Value: $938
The first of the 350 V2s, this shoe extended the life of Kanye's second Yeezy shoe. Don't forget about the flipped colorway that released a year later.
Adidas Yeezy Boost 750 "Chocolate"
Release Date: 10/15/16
Original Price: $350
Average Resell Value: $756
This is one of the more unique 750s, featuring a stripped-down construction. It's at the bottom in terms of 750 resell prices.
Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 "Black/Green"
Release Date: 11/23/16
Original Price: $220
Average Resell Value: $733
From a memorable trio of Black Friday launches, this pair didn't go for much at first. Now, it's creeping slowly toward the $1,000 mark.
Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 "Black/Red"
Release Date: 11/23/16
Original Price: $220
Average Resell Value: $1,018
Also released on Black Friday, this Yeezy took a while to go up in value. People who let these go for $400 are kicking themselves.
Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 "Black/Copper"
Release Date: 11/23/16
Original Price: $220
Average Resell Value: $731
Another from the Black Friday trio, the "Copper" isn't exactly a juggernaut on the resell market. Still, it was worth the investment for anyone who got in at retail.
Release Date: 12/17/16
Original Price: $220
Average Resell Value: $764
The Yeezy Boost 350 V2 was a busy sneaker at the end of 2016. The last pair to arrive then was this black and white one.
Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 "Black/Red"
Release Date: 02/11/17
Original Price: $220
Average Resell Value: $832
"Bred" isn't just for Air Jordans anymore. This Yeezy shoe almost blacked out, saving some bright red for the upper's lettering.
Adidas Yeezy Powerphase "Calabasas"
Release Date: 03/28/17
Retail Price: $120
Average Resell Value: $230
Yeezy does dad shoes. While this model resold for around $1,000 originally, prices crashed upon a wider release.
Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 "Zebra"
Release Date: 06/24/17
Original Price: $220
Average Resell Value: $621
This is another one of those models that started out high and crashed. Still, Zebras go for decent money.
Adidas Yeezy Wave Runner 700
Release Date: 11/01/17
Retail Price: $300
Average Resell Value: $519
The 'Wave Runner' Yeezys keep dipping in price on the secondary market. They're not exactly affordable right now, but they're easier to get than ever before. Plus, the rumored wave of stock coming this summer should lower things even more.
Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 "Semi Frozen Yellow"
Release Date: 11/18/17
Original Price: $220
Average Resell Value: $707
Perhaps the ugliest Yeezy colorway out there, this one still fetches big bucks thanks to its limited launch. Also known as the "McChicken" Yeezys.
Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 "Beluga 2.0"
Release Date: 11/25/17
Original Price: $220
Average Resell Value: $394
Beluga back. The much-delayed pair here didn't make a serious splash in the resell scene.
Adidas Yeezy 500 "Super Moon Yellow"
Release Date: 12/05/17
Retail Price: $200
Average Resell Value: $926
Why are prices so high for this sneaker? It's only released so far as part of an expensive bundle from Yeezy Supply.
Adidas Yeezy Powerphase "Grey"
Release Date: 12/09/17
Retail Price: $120
Average Resell Value: $159
Expect the Powerphase prices to stay low, as on this grey pair, which is generally available for just a bit over retail.
Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 "Blue Tint"
Release Date: 12/16/17
Original Price: $220
Average Resell Value: $376
The more Yeezys that release, the more prices seem to dip. Nowhere is that more apparent than on this most recent 350 V2 style.
Adidas Yeezy 500 "Blush"
Release Date: 02/16/18
Retail Price: $200
Average Resell Value: $369
While prices on these Yeezy 500s started out relatively high, they went crashing when Adidas flooded the market in April. Some resell shops are barely listing the sneakers over retail, although the overall average is still high due to earlier pairs going for big money.
Adidas Yeezy Powerphase 'Black'
Release Date: 13/17/18
Retail Price: $120
Average Resell Value: $136
No Yeezy has been as easy to buy as the black colorway of his 'Calabasas' Powerphase. Due to the number produced, and the low retail price, this is the most affordable Kanye West shoe out there in therms of resell price.
