We all know what he’s doing, or maybe we don’t. Ye channels Frankenstein with his extra-chunky boots, and you can thank Balenciaga for the next big step in his booted agenda.
While attending Balenciaga’s Spring 2023 show supporting his friend and colleague Demna, Kanye West opted for a full layered Balenciaga ‘fit (mind you, it was an 80-degree day in NYC today) including what might be his chunkiest boots to date.
“Cartoon feet,” “Not Ye looking like those 00’s Mattel Rescue Heroes action figures in ’em boots,” and “them boots can’t be real” are among the many universal reactions to Ye’s new ensemble.
The Frankenstein boots, as well as an adidas collaboration and other chunky Triple S kicks, were seen stomping down the runway during Balenciaga’s latest runway presentation.
The Balenciaga Spring ’23 boots feature a boxy rubber structure with a swollen toe box and laces that sit atop a chunky lug sole.
In all honesty, the shoes appear to be very animated and almost unbelievable, demonstrating Demna’s unconventional unfashionable aesthetic in action (or he is just trolling us at this point).
The Incredible Hulk-like Balenciaga’s Spring ’23 boots are not the brand’s first foray into the world of big boots. With its Excavator and Crocs boots, the brand has previously favored thick-bodied footwear (also a Ye fave).
It is no secret that Ye’s beefy stompers have become an essential part of his wardrobe. Mr. West has been riding the Red Wing boot wave, which saw a huge resurgence thanks to him and Pharrell Williams, though Balenciaga’s Crocs started Ye’s bulky boot spree.
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