What is the Yeezy Foam Runner made of?

Molded foam made in one piece, with adidas and Kanye West announcing that they would incorporate algae-based material grown in ponds. Its exact proportion was never specified, but the announcement started a conversation about bio-based foam in the sneaker world.

Why does it have holes?

They provide ventilation and make the shoe lighter, while also serving as the design’s defining feature: the pattern gets larger toward the back and runs from the toe into the sides. Because the model is made in one piece, the holes are also the only structural lines.

Does the Foam Runner run large or small?

The model is available in whole sizes and generally runs large, with plenty of room for the toes. If you are between sizes, you will usually want the smaller one. The foam gives very little, so a pair that is too roomy will stay roomy: getting the right fit matters more with this model than with a lace-up shoe.

Can you wear the Foam Runner in water?

The foam does not absorb water and dries quickly, making the model suitable for the pool or beach. However, the smooth surface becomes slippery when wet, and the material is sensitive to prolonged heat, so do not leave a pair in the car in the sun.

Which shoes has it influenced?

Since the Foam Runner, almost every major brand has added a one-piece foam model to its lineup. The trend overlapped with the return of Crocs clogs and led to minimalist foam models from Nike, among others. Within that movement, the Foam Runner is considered the starting point.

Yeezy Foam Runner – compare prices & all colorways

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Yeezy Foam Runner “MX Granite” “MX Granite” (IE4931)

Yeezy Foam Runner Vermilion (GW3355)

Yeezy Foam Runner MX Carbon (IG9562)

Yeezy Foam Runner Mist (GV6774)

Yeezy Foam Runner Infants “Onyx” (HP5346)

Yeezy Foam Runner MX Cream Clay (2021) (GX8774)

Yeezy Foam Runner Stone Sage (GX4472)

Yeezy Foam Runner MX Sand Grey (GY3969)

Yeezy Foam Runner Mineral Blue (2021) (GV7903)

Yeezy Foam Runner Toddler “Stone Salt” (HP5336)

Yeezy Foam Runner MX Cream Clay (Kids) (2021) (GX8802)

GX8802

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Which Yeezy Foam Runner gives off the strongest hype signal?

The Hypescore reads the signal strength of every Yeezy Foam Runner colorway. Community votes, resale movement, search demand and scarcity together decide how much hype a sneaker gives off, expressed in GSv. On the left the strongest hype signals, on the right the colorways just being picked up and rising fast.

Strongest hype signal

1Yeezy Foam Runner “MX Granite” “MX Granite” (IE4931)RADIATINGYeezy Foam Runner · from €38 · 17 shops68GSv
2Yeezy Foam Runner Stone Sage (GX4472)RADIATINGYeezy Foam Runner · from €84 · 8 shops65GSv
3Yeezy Foam Runner MX Cream Clay (2021) (GX8774)RADIATINGYeezy Foam Runner · from €183 · 8 shops62GSv
4Yeezy Foam Runner Vermilion (GW3355)RADIATINGYeezy Foam Runner · from €89 · 9 shops62GSv
5Yeezy Foam Runner Mist (GV6774)RADIATINGYeezy Foam Runner · from €61 · 8 shops60GSv

Just in, rising

1Yeezy Foam Runner Infants “Onyx” (HP5346)SEISMICYeezy Foam Runner · from €67 · 8 shops54GSv
2Yeezy Foam Runner “MX Granite” “MX Granite” (IE4931)RADIATINGYeezy Foam Runner · from €38 · 17 shops68GSv
3Yeezy Foam Runner MX Carbon (IG9562)RADIATINGYeezy Foam Runner · from €88 · 8 shops56GSv
4Yeezy Foam Runner Mist (GV6774)RADIATINGYeezy Foam Runner · from €61 · 8 shops60GSv
5Yeezy Foam Runner Stone Sage (GX4472)RADIATINGYeezy Foam Runner · from €84 · 8 shops65GSv