The What, When & Where of adidas YEEZY's August 2023 Drops
On July 28, adidas finally confirmed the news that sneakerheads have craved since that first drop in May: another YEEZY sale is officially coming. We're listing out everything you need to know before adidas drops unreleased YEEZY BOOST sneakers and YEEZY SLIDE sandals all through August.
Announced via a press release, adidas' YEEZY sale was teased for weeks in advance by sneaker leakers, who correctly anticipated that the release would mostly mirror May's sale.
But only in late summer did adidas reveal that not only would the second official sale of leftover YEEZY stock begin on August 2 and 3, but that the YEEZY releases will continue throughout the entire month of August as part of a "phased release" calendar.
YEEZY sneakers, shoes, and slide sandals will drop individually on different days "to help manage demand whilst ensuring a fair and premium experience for consumers," according to adidas itself.
So, to prepare, we've broken down all the important info necessary to cop some new YEEZYs from adidas for perhaps the last time (or at least try).
When is adidas releasing YEEZYs?
adidas' second official YEEZY drop of 2023 began on August 2 at 10 AM EST, with a handful of sneakers dropping in a raffle that ended on August 7. The YEEZY shoes were sold to winners on August 8. A new selection hit adidas' CONFIRMED app on August 9.
adidas will continue dropping YEEZY footwear online throughout the entire month of August. Staggered drop dates will see stores dropping different shoes at different times.
Several sneaker leakers were quick to suggest that they had a complete droplist for the month's releases, suggesting that some shoes would be dropping even when there's no evidence thereof.
However, they were sometimes proven correct by later drops. Late July leaks hinted that the YEEZY 950 Boot would restock, for instance, but it wasn't until the August 16 drop that the shoe returned in the droplist.
Where is adidas dropping YEEZYs?
adidas will sell YEEZY sneakers on adidas' YEEZY website and the adidas CONFIRMED app.
"Selected adidas wholesale partners" will also sell some YEEZY shoes, including sneaker boutiques like Sneakersnstuff, A Ma Maniere, Bodega, Extra Butter, and END.
This appears to be the case solely for the first adidas YEEZY drop, though, as adidas' outlets were the only place to purchase subsequent YEEZY releases.
Foot Locker was rumored to also sell adidas YEEZY shoes in August but the retailer appears to have backed out of the deal, as there's no YEEZY mention on any of its social media pages or website.
You can see that certain stores have different release dates right off the bat: in official messages posted to END. and Bodega's Instagram pages prior to the August 2 drop, the retailers confirmed that they would release YEEZYs on August 2 and 3, respectively, indicating the different release dates for identical YEEZY shoes.
adidas will not be selling YEEZYs on the YEEZY SUPPLY site either, as the page was shut down earlier this year.
What YEEZY sneakers is adidas dropping?
In its late July press release, adidas confirmed that the adidas YEEZY BOOST 350 V2, adidas YEEZY BOOST 500, and adidas YEEZY BOOST 700 V3 will all be dropping in August 2023 alongside new colorways of the YEEZY SLIDE and FOAM RUNNER.
adidas revealed in an accompanying image that additional YEEZY sneakers will also drop in August, including the adidas YEEZY BOOST 450, adidas YEEZY 350 V2 CMPCT, and adidas YEEZY QNTM basketball sneaker.
The first YEEZY release of August 2023 comprised the adidas YEEZY BOOST 350 V2 in "Bone," adidas YZY FOAM RNR in "Carbon," adidas YEEZY 500 in "Bone White," and an adidas YEEZY 450 SLIDE sandal, which all went up for raffle on August 2.
Several other YEEZY shoes released on August 4, including an adidas YEEZY QNTM in a new monochrome colorway and the adidas 700 V3 in "Copper Fade."
On August 9, adidas released a new selection of YEEZYs, including new colorways of the SLIDE sandal and KNIT RUNNER alongside the never-before-seen adidas YEEZY 500 BOOT.
adidas' follow-up drop on August 16 included the YEEZY QNTM sneaker in High-Res Orange, YEEZY 950 Boots in Pirate Black, YEEZY SLIDES in Onyx, and the long-awaited return of the YEEZY BOOST 700 "Wave Runner" in its OG colorway, plus a Utility Black version.
On August 23, adidas continued to drop sought-after YEEZY sneakers, including the YEEZY BOOST 350 "Zebra," all-white YZY QNTM, matching YEEZY 700, and the YEEZY SLIDE in "Granite."
What's the price for YEEZY shoes?
adidas will sell YEEZY shoes for the same prices as usual. YEEZY SLIDES are $60 at retail, for instance, YZY FOAM RNR shoes are $90, and YEEZY BOOST 350 V2 sneakers are $230.
Given that resale prices for YEEZY sneakers has dipped in recent years, anyone who misses out on adidas' official drops will likely be able to buy their preferred shoes at a more reasonable price down the road, aside from any especially desirable silhouettes.
Does adidas still have Kanye?
adidas and YEEZY founder Kanye "Ye" West are no longer working together, having cut ties over the indefensible antisemitism that Ye espoused and platformed in October 2022.
These adidas sales represent perhaps the final partnership between adidas and Ye's YEEZY brand, as profits are split between the two. adidas has pledged to donate "a significant amount" of proceeds from its YEEZY sale to non-profit anti-hate organizations like the Anti-Defamation League, the Philonise & Keeta Floyd Institute for Social Change, and Robert Kraft’s Foundation to Combat Antisemitism.
Ye, meanwhile, is currently working on developing YEEZY into a standalone company, complete with fashion shows, in-house footwear, and even a flagship store located just a few doors down from adidas' own Los Angeles flagship space.
This article was posted on July 31, 2023 and updated on August 22.
