adidas Yeezy Basketball “Quantum”

The adidas Yeezy BSKTBLL “Quantum” appears to be an amalgamation of previous Yeezy sneakers. While the influence from the 700 is still present in the toe box shape and paneling, there is clear inspiration from the 350 V2’s wavy pattern across the rest of the upper, which appears to feature Primeknit with bold zigzag 3M stripes underneath. The collar extends high above the wearer’s ankle and is likely padded for extra support on the court. The heel section of the shoe is particularly interesting, as the material blocking and shape is reminiscent of the Jordan 15, however, a large piece of it is made from 3M reflective coating which stands out in Kanye’s shared image. Because of the loud 3M accents, the NBA has announced plans to ban the Yeezy Basketball silhouette from the league, as the light reflecting panels are too distracting during games. However, Kanye and the adidas team are likely to switch up these materials to make the Quantum more game appropriate, though only time will tell.