Why are Yeezy Red October so expensive?

Why are Yeezy Red October so expensive?

How much do Red October’s cost? The shoe sold out globally in less than an half an hour originally priced at $245 (approx £146) direct from nike.com. With the demand being so high for the limited edition Air Yeezy sneaker, resale values are through the roof.

Do Red Octobers glow?

The outsole, in the classic Yeezy fashion, will glow in the dark, only this time with a red radiance as opposed to the traditional green. The upper consists of mesh, a reptilian material, as well as suede wrapping around the toe box.

How many Yeezy Red Octobers were made?

A sneakerhead posted images on Instagram of what appeared to be packaging for the sneaker. The packaging hinted at only 1,000 pairs and a June 18, 2013 release date.

How much did the Yeezy Red October retail for?

$245
Retail is set at, $245.

How can you tell if Red October yeezys are fake?

As you can see the authentic model has a very generic red color to it while the fake model failed to replicate the same color, as this red is more on the orange side. Besides the color there is a difference in measurements too. The original model is smaller in height but has more of a curve when it comes to the width.

Why is it called Red October Yeezy?

The other sample that was met with much discussion among fans of the shoe was the “Fire Red” Nike Air Yeezy, which was named for the bright red color on the midsole. This colorway was first worn by Kanye during his “Glow in the Dark” Tour and has been worn by the rapper several times since.

How can you tell if Yeezy Red Octobers are fake?

When did Red Octobers drop?

February 9, 2014
The Air Yeezy II featured two premier color ways, Solar Red, Pure Platinum, and a third color way of the Air Yeezy II shoes, dubbed the “Red Octobers”, which underwent a surprise release on February 9, 2014. The “Red Octobers” released exclusively on Nike’s website, and sold out within seconds.

Why is it called Red Octobers?

Red October is another name for the October Revolution of 1917 in Russia. Red October may also refer to: Red October (submarine), a fictional submarine in Tom Clancy’s novel The Hunt for Red October (1984) and the 1990 film adaptation.

What is special about the Red October shoes?

Nike Air Yeezy 2 Red October A lot of its value stemmed from the contract between Kanye West and Nike ending, but the Red October sneakers are made even rarer by their release being exclusively online. They sold out within seconds, and there is no prospect of a re-release.

How fast did Red Octobers sell out?

However, Nike finally released the Red Octobers on Sunday, sending out this tweet in what was a surprise release. While the release caught many off guard, that didn’t keep a large number of people from buying them. Just about 10 minutes later, Nike tweeted that the shoe had already sold out.

How do you know if Air Yeezy 2 are legit?

The quickest way on how to spot the fake Nike Air Yeezy 2 sneakers is to look at the pyramids on the side of the sneakers, right where the Nike Swoosh logo is placed. Most of the time, the fake sneakers will have their pyramids looking either too sharp or less sharp than they have to be.