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Kim and Kanye Wear Matching His & Her Air Yeezy IIs

06/12/2012 at 06:00 PM ET

Kim Kardashian Kanye West Air Yeezy II'sCourtesy Kim Kardashian. Inset: Startraks

Kim Kardashian didn’t have to wait for a pair of the highly coveted Nike Air Yeezy II sneakers — she just snagged a pair from her boyfriend (and the man who designed the shoe), Kanye West. Kardashian Tweeted a picture of the couple rocking the kicks on Tuesday with the caption, “His & Hers! #AirYeezys.”

For those of you who just said, “What’s an Air Yeezy?,” here’s a quick backstory on the hyped shoe: The Kanye West for Nike kicks are to sneakerheads as Christian Louboutins are to fashionable girls. Everyone wants them, but few actually get them. The “sole” difference? These sneakers are limited edition (it’s estimated that Nike released just 3,000 to 5,000 pairs worldwide), unlike designer heels, which you can easily purchase if you have the money to burn.

This past Saturday, the Air Yeezy IIs went on sale and sold out immediately; grown men camped out for a week outside stores (really, they did!) while others tested their luck via raffles and online contests. The retail price was $245, but the shoes are available on eBay for thousands of dollars, with one pair listed at $90,000.

So after all that commotion, the reality star who is barely ever not spotted in sky-high platforms got a pair — and all she had to do was date the designer.

–Jennifer Cress 

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Melody on June 13th, 2012

Oh My..I Just Threw Up In My Mouth…Which Tastes Better Than Seeing This BullSh….

Melody on June 13th, 2012

I just threw up in my mouth…it tastes much better than seeing this bullsh….

Shannon on June 13th, 2012

UGH.. didn’t we learn anything from Bennifer?!?!

PCM Blog Roundup on June 13th, 2012

[...] had open container of booze in her car No Doubt is back Watch Usher’s 90-minute Amex concert Kim and Kanye are at it again Jennifer Williams and Evelyn Lozada kiss and make up on “Basketball Wives” reunion How [...]

whatever on June 13th, 2012

sooo cute – when you’re 13…these two need to shoot themselves into space

Yeezy 2 | Rad Shoe | Painting | ARI LANKIN on June 13th, 2012

[...] I painted a shoe. I can’t think of a better way to get back to my sneaker roots than the Kanye’s Yeezy II. This painting is hot off the press. Sorry for the iphone picture. The color is a little washed [...]

kat1129 on June 13th, 2012

anything for attention and self promotion!

Guest on June 13th, 2012

Why’s everyone so repulsed?
It’s PEOPLE MAGAZINE!
It’s not like it’s the front page of the New York Times, or wall Street Journal, for that matter.
Were it not for these publications(and their websites)how would you know that you were normal?
Just asking.

A First Look at Matthew McConaughey’s Wedding Photo | Allez Y on June 13th, 2012

[...] Kim and Kanye step out in matching sneakers [...]

billyboy on June 13th, 2012

This is one of the most read stories. When are people going to stop giving these losers so much air time!

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