How to Get Yeezys

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Last Updated: October 14, 2021

Yeezy, Kanye West's clothing brand, has become popular. In particular, the sneakers are in limited supply and sell out instantly. Having a chance at purchasing them requires you to pay attention to the Adidas application, social media, and other websites that announce releases. Show up at stores and visit online retailers to purchase a pair. Finding Yeezys may seem impossible, but with a little bit of planning and luck, you'll find a pair and wear them in style.

Method 1

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Tracking Release Dates

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Visit the Yeezy Supply website. Yeezy Supply is the official website for Yeezy products, so make it your first stop. Products ranging from clothing to jewelry are available for order. While there are some footwear products on display, you most likely won't find the limited release sneakers here.^{[1]
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Sign up for release updates on Adidas' site. Adidas is the manufacturer of Yeezy gear. Go to http://www.adidas.com/yeezy and click the “Get Updates” header near the bottom of the page. After putting in your email, Adidas will notify you when and where new Yeezy gear will be released, which you'll need when tracking down the popular shoes on release day.

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Download the Adidas Confirmed application. This mobile app was made for Yeezy sneaker releases. A couple days before the official release, the app starts taking reservations, so check back frequently. The app also connects to some sneaker retailers, so you'll be able to see which ones you can skip visiting.^{[2]
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Look on social media for release dates. Adidas or stores that sell the shoes may notify customers of upcoming releases. In addition, people unaffiliated with the Yeezy brand or retailers have been able to predict release dates before the official announcement. These post are commonly made on Twitter, although you may also find them elsewhere.^{[3]
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- Although some of the information will be inaccurate, social media will help you plan for the very competitive search.

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Visiting Retail Stores

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Call retailers about their release plans. Once you know who's stocking Yeezys, ask them about their release day plans. All stores have different strategies. Some may hold a first come, first serve policy. Others may implement a raffle system that you'll need to sign up for before the release.^{[4]
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- Some informative questions to ask include “When can I line up at the doors?” and “When do you open your doors?”
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Set up a release day schedule and strategy. Getting Yeezys is a challenge, so you'll need to be prepared. Figure out when each store and website will open for business and release the shoes for sale. Before release day, take the time to plan out your approach. Decide on what order you'll visit the stores so you can get to as many of them as possible.^{[5]
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Enter as many raffles as possible. Raffles prevent people from lining up at the doors. Although it makes the shoe release less of a hassle, it also means they're sold by luck. Many times you can visit raffling stores in advance to sign up, which leaves you with more time on release day to go to other locations or websites.^{[6]
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- Read the rules carefully. Most stores won't force you to be present during the release, but make sure you understand what requirements you need to follow.
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Line up early on release day. When you've picked a non-raffle retail store to visit, get there early to reserve your place in line. Stores receive a small shipment of Yeezys, anywhere from 12 to 120 pairs of shoes. There's a lot of other people who also want them, so you'll need to arrive as early as possible in order to beat the rush.
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Visit department and clothing stores on the supplier list. Everyone expects the shoes to be available at specialty sneaker stores and footwear chains. That's why crowds flock there. You may have some luck going to high end department stores in your area. Sometimes general clothing retailers like Pac-Sun or Barneys stock the shoes too.

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Shopping Online

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Find out when the shoes will be available for purchase. Take the time to visit all the sites you can find that will release shoes. You'll learn a lot about their plans for release day and can come up with a schedule to give yourself the best chance possible of getting a pair. Release times vary between stores and time zones.
- Expect many releases to be set for midnight or early morning.
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Sign up for giveaways online. Visit the social media accounts of any retailers carrying Yeezys. Some will give away a pair or two of the shoes. In exchange for an entry, you'll be asked to do a low-effort task such as liking the page, reposting the contest information, or commenting on a post. Some sites covering the release may also hold giveaways too.^{[7]
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Register an account in advance at online shops. Once you know which sites are selling the shoes, visit the site and familiarize yourself with the checkout process. Many sites require you to register an account before you can complete a transaction. Some sites also save your personal information so you don't have to input it later.^{[8]
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Have your payment method ready to go. Nothing's worse than missing out on a pair of Yeezys because you were fumbling with a bank card. If you don't input this information quickly, someone else will buy shoes you've claimed. Consider writing down your bank card information on paper and sticking it to your computer.
- If the site allows you to store your payment information in advance, take advantage of that instead.
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Buy shoes from trustworthy resellers. Naturally, a lot of people buy the shoes to sell online. Because they're so popular, resale prices are high and can cost you $1,000 or more. Still, sites like Flight Club, Grailed, or eBay may be your only option. Make sure any website or individual reseller has positive ratings and offers a good return policy.^{[9]
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- Look for seller reviews from other customers. On eBay, for instance, the most trustworthy resellers have a high star rating with lots of documented shoe sales.
- Sites that accept electronic services through sites like PayPal are also a good idea. If you receive fake product, you can file a dispute to reverse the payment.