the 450 has been widely lauded for pushing the envelope of what a mainstream sneaker looks like. Primeknit uppers are coupled with a one-piece, claw-like sole unit that’s also appeared on a pair of slides once endorsed by Kim Kardashion. The upcoming “Stone Flax” Yeezy don’t innovate on the color front, but their impending drop further demonstrates the being formerly known as “Kanye West” knows product like very few other people do.