Prof. Jessica Penner | D304 | Spring 2022

Atta Tariq, Meet my Yeezys

When I was in highschool, I used to look at other kids wearing Yeezys. Whenever I opened social media, I would see everyone posting them. I remember seeing the actual commercials too. I remember looking up all the different styles and colors for hours and not getting tired of them. Even though there were so many other sneakers, Yeezys were the ones I was the most fascinated and attracted by. Yeezys just looked and felt different. A few years back,  I used to think when I finally get a job, the first thing I’ll absolutely do is get is my first pair of Yeezys and that’s exactly what I did. I started my job in retail and saved up money and bought a pair. The first ones I bought were the white Yeezys. They are not only stylish, but also very comfortable to walk in and work in. I have nine to ten hour shifts during which I have to stand for majority of the time. Wearing my Yeezys to work, makes the standing part feel like a breeze. Everytime I wear my Yeezys, I feel good in them. I feel confident. Whenever I walk past someone, I look at their shoes. If I notice, they are wearing Yeezys, I’m kind of impressed by that person’s taste in shoes. Often times when I’m wearing my yellow Yeezys, they stand out in public with their vibrant colors. Sometimes people tend to compliment them and some even ask where I got them from. I feel special when people like my style. The white Yeezys I have, are special to me because these are my first ever pair of sneakers and I saved up my own money to get them. I always see my younger self in them, the little kid who wanted nothing but a special pair of sneakers.  It doesn’t matter if it’s snowing or raining, I’ll always wear them, because unlike other people I’m not worried about getting them dirty. They are shoes at the end of day, meant to be worn outside, under different weather circumstances. They are not just a pair of shoes, they are my confidence shoes. I feel good, I feel comfortable and confident when wearing them. 

3 Comments

  1. Rabbi

    I can connect with you about saving up the money to buy something you actually like and want. It is always special when we buy something for the first time with our own money. So, you have the white Yeezys still?

  2. Christopher Mizhquiri

    I got a couple pairs myself, and i like how you still manage to have them and rock them as they should be.

  3. Aninda Das

    I really like the story and topic of yeezys i really love them and i am planning to buy them pretty soon

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