Critically acclaimed Compton rapper Kendrick Lamar announced he was tying up with Reebok a while back. His first drop was a pretty loud take on the classic Reebok Ventilator running shoe. This time around, the shoe choice stays the same, but instead of a day-glo colorway, a subtle off-white serves as the base for the collaboration. Gum soles and contrast laces add a touch of class, while both the rapper's name and his label's branding take a prominent spot on the tongue of each shoe. However, the clincher of all details can be found at the heel, where the words "BLUE" and "RED" can be found. It's an symbolism for the gang culture prevalent in the rapper's native city, while the tonal colorway serves as an interpretation of trying to be neutral to it all. Quite a banger, yet pretty deep. Much like many a Kendrick Lamar song. Pick up a pair at Sole Academy.
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