Adidas offloaded its last pair of Yeezys just before the new year.
The sportswear company announced during a press conference on Wednesday, March 5, that the final pair of sneakers designed by Kanye West were sold in December 2024.
“There is not one Yeezy shoe left, it has all been sold and that episode is behind us,” Adidas Chief Financial Officer, Harm Ohlmeyer, said on Wednesday, according to multiple outlets. However, the company stated that sales in North America were down two percent in 2024 “solely due to significantly lower Yeezy sales.”
West, 47, partnered with Adidas in 2013 to create and sell items from his Yeezy line. The footwear company cut ties with the rapper in 2022 after West made a series of antisemitic remarks. (West initially apologized for the hateful speech but later took back the apology. He has since continued to make various public antisemitic remarks.)
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Adidas was quick to address their partnership with West in October 2022. The brand noted that their values included “creativity, innovation and supporting athletes and artists to achieve their vision,” calling the Yeezy partnership “one of the most successful” in Adidas history.
“We are proud of our team that has worked tirelessly throughout our collaboration with Ye and the iconic products that were born from it. We also recognize that all successful partnerships are rooted in mutual respect and shared values,” the statement continued. “After repeated efforts to privately resolve the situation, we have taken the decision to place the partnership under review. We will continue to co-manage the current product during this period.”
West responded with ‘f— Adidas” in an Instagram post at the time. “ADIDAS RAPED AND STOLE MY DESIGNS,” the musician alleged.
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Later that month, Adidas announced that they had officially cut ties with West.
“Adidas does not tolerate antisemitism and any other sort of hate speech. Ye’s recent comments and actions have been unacceptable, hateful and dangerous, and they violate the company’s values of diversity and inclusion, mutual respect and fairness,” Adidas’ statement read at the time. “After a thorough review, the company has taken the decision to terminate the partnership with Ye immediately, end production of Yeezy branded products and stop all payments to Ye and his companies. Adidas will stop the Adidas Yeezy business with immediate effect.”
Adidas started selling its remaining Yeezy stock in May 2023, donating a portion of the profits to organizations aimed at combating antisemitism.
