Kanye West fans notice the similarity between Yeezy shoes and the new collection from Crocs footwear on X and call the company out for it.

&#8220;Kanye is the blueprint&#8221; &#8211; $5.2 Billion Worth Crocs&#8217; Brand New Shoes Leaves Fans Doubting the True Inspirations for It

As a creative innovator, Kanye West
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is known to oscillate between the realm of music and the fashion industry.
Through his deal with Adidas, he cemented his position as a notable fashion
designer. With inventive and trend-defining designs, his Yeezy label once
attracted considerable acclaim. Although he has parted ways with Adidas, his
legacy still lives on through his designs and his collections that have
previously been showcased at prestigious events like the Paris Fashion Week.

It seems like the 46-year-old’s influence has once again extended beyond the
music industry. Recently, a post on X (formerly known as Twitter) showcased a
new line of Crocs footwear that bears a great deal of resemblance to Yeezy shoes
as noted by many users on X. From the snug fit and clean lines to the chunky
soles and the absence of laces, Crocs’ new shoes are rather similar to the Yeezy
Foam Runners collection by West. 

> Crocs just launched its new Echo Storm sneaker and it's kinda fire 👀
> pic.twitter.com/ExWX1ZfpvA [https://t.co/ExWX1ZfpvA]
> 
> — Complex Sneakers (@ComplexSneakers) September 14, 2023
> [https://twitter.com/ComplexSneakers/status/1702416332560441823?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



In his partnership with Adidas, the ‘Graduation’ rapper helped the company rake
in huge profits
[https://www.netflixjunkie.com/music-news-with-a-substantial-eighty-five-percent-kanye-west-owned-yeezys-helped-adidas-have-a-highly-profitable-q-two/].
By pushing the limits of urban fashion, West was also able to form partnerships
with major fashion houses in the past. According to his fans, footwear companies
that take inspiration from his earlier works should credit the rapper for the
success of their collections that are based on Yeezy shoes. 

ALSO READ: $2.64 Billion Worth Sportswear Brand Will not be Restocking Kanye
West’s Yeezys
[https://www.netflixjunkie.com/music-news-two-sixty-four-billion-worth-sportswear-brand-will-not-be-restocking-kanye-west-yeezys/]

So, it was a given that his supporters would point out the sneaky move by Crocs.
Many took to the comments section of the X post to defend West’s creative rights
which may be being used by companies without his permission. 


TWITTERATI RALLIES BEHIND KANYE WEST IN OPPOSITION TO CROCS

Earlier this month, another company by an NBA star was accused of copying the
‘Donda’ rapper’s designs as well. Back then, X was flooded with despairing
comments by Ye’s fans
[https://www.netflixjunkie.com/music-news-everybody-copying-yeezy-fans-call-out-one-hundred-seventy-million-nba-stars-shoes-as-a-rip-off-of-kanye-west/]
over the scandal. With the new collection of Crocs, his fans took a similar
approach. One user even went as far as to say that “Kanye is the blueprint” that
has inspired Crocs to create their new line of foam footwear. 

> Kanye is the blueprint.. er thing he is doing now, that y’all say is madness..
> will eventually be the trend .. give it time ..
> 
> — 👨🏾‍🍳 NASH – Pk (@CNashSummer) September 16, 2023
> [https://twitter.com/CNashSummer/status/1702977683032801646?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



> Design inspired by kanye😊
> 
> — First Born ✘🖤 (@richsibling) September 16, 2023
> [https://twitter.com/richsibling/status/1702984252353327285?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



Meanwhile, a fan of West’s designs pointed out his contributions to the
industry. Another claimed that Ye was the pioneer behind such designs.

> Kanye really revolutionized an industry
> 
> — Shotti💔 (@xShotti) September 15, 2023
> [https://twitter.com/xShotti/status/1702745625333223931?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



> Man Kanye really pushed footwear forward.
> 
> — tahj (@yajhat_) September 15, 2023
> [https://twitter.com/yajhat_/status/1702528678494978143?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



However, some people detested the design regardless of who “inspired” it.

> They look like cartoon shoes whether inspired by Kanye or not. I wonder
> @N1ckB1shop [https://twitter.com/N1ckB1shop?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw] would you?
> 
> — Katerina (@Katerina_Mtaus) September 16, 2023
> [https://twitter.com/Katerina_Mtaus/status/1703161585957753179?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



> ATROCIOUS.
> 
> — WordSm7th (@WordSm7th) September 15, 2023
> [https://twitter.com/WordSm7th/status/1702555223561293935?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



Well, it is clear from the comments that West’s fans were quick to gather in his
corner. After all, his voyage as a fashion designer is as captivating as his
musical journey. 

ALSO READ: Kanye West Raps a Brand New Verse at London Fashion Show, Further
Hyping Up Upcoming Album
[https://www.netflixjunkie.com/music-news-kanye-west-raps-a-brand-new-verse-at-london-fashion-show-further-hyping-up-upcoming-album/]

Do you think Kanye West’s Yeezy label was the inspiration behind Crocs’ new
footwear? Share your thoughts in the comments.

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As a creative innovator, <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/tag/kanye-west/?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=internal_links&amp;utm_campaign=hashtags">Kanye West</a> is known to oscillate between the realm of music and the fashion industry. Through his deal with Adidas, he cemented his position as a notable fashion designer. With inventive and trend-defining designs, his Yeezy label once attracted considerable acclaim. Although he has parted ways with Adidas, his legacy still lives on through his designs and his collections that have previously been showcased at prestigious events like the Paris Fashion Week.
It seems like the 46-year-old’s influence has once again extended beyond the music industry. Recently, a post on X (formerly known as Twitter) showcased a new line of Crocs footwear that bears a great deal of resemblance to Yeezy shoes as noted by many users on X. From the snug fit and clean lines to the chunky soles and the absence of laces, Crocs&#8217; new shoes are rather similar to the Yeezy Foam Runners collection by West. 
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">
Crocs just launched its new Echo Storm sneaker and it&#39;s kinda fire 👀 <a href="https://t.co/ExWX1ZfpvA">pic.twitter.com/ExWX1ZfpvA</a>
&mdash; Complex Sneakers (@ComplexSneakers) <a href="https://twitter.com/ComplexSneakers/status/1702416332560441823?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 14, 2023</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
In his partnership with Adidas, <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/music-news-with-a-substantial-eighty-five-percent-kanye-west-owned-yeezys-helped-adidas-have-a-highly-profitable-q-two/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the ‘Graduation’ rapper helped the company rake in huge profits</a>. By pushing the limits of urban fashion, West was also able to form partnerships with major fashion houses in the past. According to his fans, footwear companies that take inspiration from his earlier works should credit the rapper for the success of their collections that are based on Yeezy shoes. 
ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/music-news-two-sixty-four-billion-worth-sportswear-brand-will-not-be-restocking-kanye-west-yeezys/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">$2.64 Billion Worth Sportswear Brand Will not be Restocking Kanye West’s Yeezys</a>
So, it was a given that his supporters would point out the sneaky move by Crocs. Many took to the comments section of the X post to defend West’s creative rights which may be being used by companies without his permission. 
<h2>Twitterati rallies behind Kanye West in opposition to Crocs</h2>
Earlier this month, another company by an NBA star was accused of copying the ‘Donda’ rapper’s designs as well. Back then, <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/music-news-everybody-copying-yeezy-fans-call-out-one-hundred-seventy-million-nba-stars-shoes-as-a-rip-off-of-kanye-west/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">X was flooded with despairing comments by Ye’s fans</a> over the scandal. With the new collection of Crocs, his fans took a similar approach. One user even went as far as to say that “Kanye is the blueprint” that has inspired Crocs to create their new line of foam footwear. 
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">
Kanye is the blueprint.. er thing he is doing now, that y’all say is madness.. will eventually be the trend .. give it time ..
&mdash; 👨🏾‍🍳 NASH &#8211; Pk (@CNashSummer) <a href="https://twitter.com/CNashSummer/status/1702977683032801646?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 16, 2023</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">
Design inspired by kanye😊
&mdash; First Born ✘🖤 (@richsibling) <a href="https://twitter.com/richsibling/status/1702984252353327285?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 16, 2023</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Meanwhile, a fan of West&#8217;s designs pointed out his contributions to the industry. Another claimed that Ye was the pioneer behind such designs.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">
Kanye really revolutionized an industry
&mdash; Shotti💔 (@xShotti) <a href="https://twitter.com/xShotti/status/1702745625333223931?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 15, 2023</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">
Man Kanye really pushed footwear forward.
&mdash; tahj (@yajhat_) <a href="https://twitter.com/yajhat_/status/1702528678494978143?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 15, 2023</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
However, some people detested the design regardless of who &#8220;inspired&#8221; it.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">
They look like cartoon shoes whether inspired by Kanye or not. I wonder <a href="https://twitter.com/N1ckB1shop?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@N1ckB1shop</a> would you?
&mdash; Katerina (@Katerina_Mtaus) <a href="https://twitter.com/Katerina_Mtaus/status/1703161585957753179?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 16, 2023</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">
ATROCIOUS.
&mdash; WordSm7th (@WordSm7th) <a href="https://twitter.com/WordSm7th/status/1702555223561293935?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 15, 2023</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Well, it is clear from the comments that West&#8217;s fans were quick to gather in his corner. After all, his voyage as a fashion designer is as captivating as his musical journey. 
ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/music-news-kanye-west-raps-a-brand-new-verse-at-london-fashion-show-further-hyping-up-upcoming-album/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kanye West Raps a Brand New Verse at London Fashion Show, Further Hyping Up Upcoming Album</a>
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