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Mark, if you can find a video on kanye's rant from tonight......ill buy you some yeezys myself.
Official Nike Air Yeezy II "Red" Thread NO BOT TALK--NO FAKE/GM TALK-NO BUY/SELL/TRADE TALK-- Ye to
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I just typed so much and then purposely deleted it :x I always do that because I really need to remain objective here.
I could go on and on trying to make a point but all I really want to say is neither Nike nor Kanye wins if this deal falls apart.
However, I believe Nike is hurt more by the deal going sour than Kanye West is.
That has nothing to do with the fact that I am a fan of Kanye's... Because I am also a fan of Nike's. I think a lot of people could see my angle in making that above statement (or at least I hope).
I could go on and on trying to make a point but all I really want to say is neither Nike nor Kanye wins if this deal falls apart.
However, I believe Nike is hurt more by the deal going sour than Kanye West is.
That has nothing to do with the fact that I am a fan of Kanye's... Because I am also a fan of Nike's. I think a lot of people could see my angle in making that above statement (or at least I hope).
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Mark woudlnt give in so easy...it has to be a pair of solars...then he will do whatever you want
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So we moving this thread to AdidasTalk now?
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Bay 
I'm looking for it now
I'm looking for it now
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don't tell me them KTT n****s got video of everything but this
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Not mad at Kanye, gotta do what you gotta do.
But still...addidas
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But still...addidas
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Why?
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If rumors are true he already signed to adidas. Nike just lost one of the most fashion influential celebrities on top of that
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Nike doesn't want what kanye has to offer. it is what it is. Nike certainly won't be hurt by it tho, all of you gonna keep buying Jordan's and lebrons like you been doing
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What is Kanye talking about? Seriously. All u heard was "Balenciaga sneakers" and "diminishing returns".
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It's a layered answer. But anything with Kanye's name attached to it will sell (i.e. George Condo scarfs, Cruel Summer inspired Guiseppe Zanottis, APC x Kanye $300 plain hoodies.. Etc)
Nike may not profit much directly from Yeezys but they are considered to be the nicest sneakers designed by many collectors. Yeezy are used to generate hype for Nike. Hype helps sell much cheaper quality / wider released products. There is truly only one rapper capable of doing what Kanye has done. That's partly do to his desire to work in the fashion industry, partly due to consistently putting out the best hip hop music year after year, partly as a result of gaining the reputation of a perfectionist, partly his reputation, etc etc.
He's not an athlete telling Nike what feels comfortable to them in a sneaker or telling nike their favorite snack so Nike can release their signature shoe to resemble that snack ( a la Lebron / watermelon, KD / pbj)
He is a designer who is hands on. He chooses material, he decides on cut, he picks colors. If I could use this without getting ripped on.... He does what Tinker did behind the scenes and then does what MJ did on the court.
That's a very quick answer though to a very complex topic
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Nike can do quite well without Kanye.
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nobody is saying they won't continue being a multi billion dollar company. What's being said is that Kanye comes out of this far less hurt than Nike does at the end of the day if their partnership is indeed overNike can do quite well without Kanye.
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My friend just got back to me. 15 minute rant. He ripped on a lot of people. Not just Nike/ Mark Parker.
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Adidas Yeezys #NoLaces
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They act like the artist series never existed, which was >Yeezys.Nike can do quite well without Kanye.
Nike can sit down with any artist and have them design a shoe at any point, hype it and bank.
Pharrels, Espos, even the Halle Berry Rifts were sick.
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Then go visit those Nike artist threads 
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ADIEEZYS - "solar red" are now available size 7-12, 13, 14
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it's all reputation. he built his up by consistently putting out quality product, same thing Ronnie Fieg did
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He signed on November 11th.
He will bring adidas the cool factor that MJ brought Nike.
Obviously he will never level the playing field financially, but it will do a ton to bolster adidas as a valid competitor.
Nike really botched this, because his line, both clothing and sneakers is going to be a huge success.
He will bring adidas the cool factor that MJ brought Nike.
Obviously he will never level the playing field financially, but it will do a ton to bolster adidas as a valid competitor.
Nike really botched this, because his line, both clothing and sneakers is going to be a huge success.
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Where is it confirmed he signed w/ Adidas on the 11th?
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i just hope ADIDAS doesnt F**** THIS UP WITH THOSE 3 STRIPES MAN.
I HOPE KANYE CAN BUILD SOMETHING MASTERFUL WITHOUT USING THOSE 3 STRIPES ON THE SIDE OF THE SHOE
I HOPE KANYE CAN BUILD SOMETHING MASTERFUL WITHOUT USING THOSE 3 STRIPES ON THE SIDE OF THE SHOE
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Would be crazy to see what Adidas and Ye cook up.
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