In the past few years, Yeezy has taken the leap from a newfound creative partnership between adidas and Kanye West to become one of the best-selling footwear brands of the 21st century. The brand has attracted legendary sneaker designers like Christian Tresser and Steven Smith to pioneer new design narratives, cementing the brand as a disruptor in the industry. Through hyper-innovation and the expansion of product lines, Yeezy has become one of the hottest in the streets, and on StockX. Even with all of the new colorways and silhouette variations, there are no signs the hype is slowing down.
It seems like every weekend a new Yeezy release is fed to a hungry fan base, ensuring that each silhouette sells out like clockwork. With the first quarter of 2020 coming to a close, a number of Yeezy releases have already caught our eye. Some have already sold out and are reselling in huge numbers on our platform. Others are sitting on the horizon, awaiting a demand that has yet to diminish.
These are the best new Yeezys to look out for in 2020:
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adidas Yeezy Boost 700 MNVN Triple Black
Retail: $220 USD
Average Resale: $378 USD
Over the past two years, the 700 silhouette has continuously evolved and it now boasts a total of four distinct variations. The Wave Runner was the first to capture mass attention and since then, every variation of the 700 has created a new design narrative building off of the unique 700 cushioned Boost sole.
The adidas Yeezy Boost 700 MNVN is the perfect balance of tech and style. Its muted black upper with 3M detailing offers a blank canvas to build any outfit on. This release is geared for late nights on the town or early mornings in the gym (if you can do both consecutively, more power to you). Its cushioned Boost midsole keeps your feet fresh for days and ready to take on any new challenge thrown your way.
adidas Yeezy Boost 380 Mist Reflective
Retail: $250 USD
Average Resale: $366 USD
The 350 silhouettes have been the lifeblood of Yeezy since the first version arrived in 2015 as the second-ever Yeezy design from Kanye and adidas. Since then, Yeezy has delivered a continuously growing list of second variations of the 350 design, eventually hinting at a third variation late last year. This new silhouette featured a familiar Primeknit upper, only this time the sole appeared curved and an otherworldly design was woven in the upper. Once the 350 V3 was officially announced on Yeezy’s release calendar, it was revealed that this 350 was not a 350 at all. Yeezy decided to give this silhouette a new name – the Yeezy Boost 380.
The first colorway released in late 2019 and like its name, the Yeezy Boost 380 Alien was received like a UFO sighting, garnering the full attention of Yeezy fans across the world, all eagerly anticipating the new silhouette. The adidas Yeezy Boost 380 Mist Reflective is an effortless transition preceding the original Alien release and leads us to expect many more 380 releases in the future. This colorway sticks to the Yeezy design aesthetic, embracing earthy tones in a dystopian fashion.
adidas YZY QNTM (Lifestyle Model)
Retail: $250 USD
Average Resale: $717 USD
Last summer, DJ Khaled’s unique sneaker exchange with Ye on a private jet runway revealed one of the most anticipated Yeezy releases of 2020 – the adidas YZY QNTM. Release info on the brand’s lifestyle adaptation of the Yeezy BSKTBL was non-existent for the most part, leaving many Yeezy fans trapped in a never-ending loop of constantly refreshing the Yeezy Supply homepage.
The adidas YZY QNTM made its debut during All-Star Weekend 2020 in a truly novel and original release method. Kanye sent a fleet of Russian Sherp ATVs to the Windy City to hand-deliver the first pairs of Yeezy QNTM’s. The price? Nothing. All YZY QNTM’s delivered in person were free of charge. With such a limited and lucrative release, these YZY QNTM’s are reselling for sky-high premiums – averaging a resale value of $717. This release has become one of the most coveted releases this year, and one of the best new Yeezys of 2020.
adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 Cinder
Retail: $220 USD
Average Resale: $306 USD
Yeezy has continued to release new 350 V2 colorways since the Beluga 350 V2 arrived in late 2016. Regardless of the growing quantities and colorways, the 350 V2 remains the highest-selling Yeezy silhouette on StockX.
The adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 Cinder is everything we ask for in a 350. Its Cinder Primeknit upper is subtle, sleek, and perfect for any outfit you want to throw its way. With all of these earth and neon-toned releases, we tend to forget how clean a pair of 350 V2s can look. The Cinder is a reminder that Yeezy still has the ability to release a spectacular 350 colorway, making it one of the best new Yeezys of 2020.
Confirmed 2020 Releases
adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 Oreo
Retail: $220 USD
This release is reminiscent of the Yecheil 350 V2 that has become a fan favorite since its release. The Yeezy Boost 350 V2 Oreo features a black and grey Primeknit upper and muted soles, priming itself for everyday wear and to become one of the best new Yeezys of 2020.
adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 Linen
Retail: $220 USD
Just because the Flax 350 V2 was an Asia Pacific and Africa exclusive doesn’t mean all opportunity is lost to get your hands a pair of yellow-toned Yeezys. The Yeezy Boost 350 V2 Linen acts as the second coming of its Flax predecessor, only this time ditching the traditional heel tab and adding a gum rubber outsole.
adidas Yeezy Boost 700 V3 Alvah
Retail: $200 USD
After the Yeezy Boost 700 V3 Azael took StockX by storm and acquired a massive resale average of $419, it is safe to argue it was one of the best new Yeezys of 2019. Let’s run it back again in 2020 with the Yeezy 700 V3 Alvah. We expect this 700 V3 to turn heads, just like its predecessor.
adidas Yeezy QNTM BSKTBL (Performance Basketball Model)
Retail: $250 USD
Yeezy entering the performance footwear game is a huge step toward the brand becoming a multi-level powerhouse. All-Star Weekend 2020 introduced a lifestyle version of the Yeezy QNTM silhouette and now its performance variation is set to take the market by storm. Although the NBA has prevented this release from hitting the hardwood (shout out to 3M detailing), that shouldn’t stop you from flexing the Yeezy QNTM BSKTBL when they release later this year.
Rumored 2020 Releases
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adidas Yeezy 451
We’ve been seeing this silhouette on Kanye as of late and all we need to know is where, when, and how! The adidas Yeezy 451 looks like something that belongs on a Rick Owens runway. Its mesh upper, unique lacing system, and shoe-gripping claw-like white sole sets this release up to be one of the best new Yeezys. If Kanye is taking a more avant-garde turn with his sneaker design, then we are all for it.
adidas Yeezy Foam Runner
What started as a meme has transformed into every Yeezy fan’s obsession. The adidas Yeezy Foam Runner are Crocs for people who would never actually wear Crocs (Crocs are awesome by the way). This silhouette is entirely constructed out of foam with ventilation holes throughout the upper. At what’s projected to be a relatively low retail price point, we expect this Yeezy Foam Runner to be a go-to cozy flex whether that’s in your home or in the street.
