Nike and Kanye West started their collaboration off with the rapper wearing various Air Jordan and Air Max styles before unveiling the Nike Air Yeezy 1 at the 2008 Grammy Awards. Like the original, the later-released Air Yeezy 2 showcased a high-top build with a visible Nike Air unit and mid-foot strap, and was met with fanfare leading up to the surprise release of the Red October colorway.
