adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 Sneakers

Versatility has played a prominent role throughout the release schedule of the Boost 350 V2, mixing design tweaks over the four-year run of the silhouette. And yet, the running shoe's main structure hasn't wavered. Like its predecessor, the Boost 350 V2 features adidas Boost cushioning in the midsole encased in a rubber outsole and a sock-like Primeknit upper with the noticeable pull tab on the heel (until the V2 dropped the heel tab in later models). The significant change was in the V2's size. The new outsole was larger, and the Primeknit's collar height stretched taller.

While the structural differences in the V2 model still fit with the soul of the originals, the most striking change in the V2 design came during the Beluga launch. This model featured a pronounced stripe across the side of the upper adorned with "SPLY 350," a likely nod to Kanye's interest in the Yeezy Supply moniker. Over the years, various colourways have toyed with the verbiage on the side of the shoe, sometimes reversing the words or dropping them altogether. The stripe itself has been through multiple colour changes, even going translucent at times. In 2019, Yeezy debuted reflective models, a fresh approach to the Yeezy Boost 350 V2 that excited avid running shoe enthusiasts.

From Beluga to Black Static (with its translucent stripe) and food-themed Butter and Sesame to reflective options aplenty, the range of colourway releases from September 2016 to the present has kept the variety going for the Yeezy Boost 350 V2. Early colourway versions highlighted the SPLY 350 stripe, often in a striking orange. That dominant colour didn't last forever, and while versions with red wording, such as multiple black-backed versions, were popular, the words eventually dropped from the V2. Reflective models gave a jolt to the Yeezy line, and more abstract colours, such as Desert Sage and Yeezreel, offered up a new direction.

With so many options to choose from, the range spanned a variety of fashion tastes:

The range of colours and tweaks in the striping show just how far-reaching the adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 has come.

Every Yeezy Boost 350 V2 release has sold out at retail–every single one. That means resale prices for the line still fetch more than the $AUD286^2* retail price. However, with over 40 colourways available, from the popular Black models to prominent Red striping and accents to eye-popping Boost Glow, resale ranges vary.

It's not uncommon to find a wide selection of V2 models hovering just above or below the $AUD390^3* mark. If you're looking for an entry into the Boost 350 V2, you'll find plenty of options. There are also a number of colourway releases that move the needle upwards of $AUD1,300^4* or more. Here are some of the pricier V2s out there:

• The first reflective models from 2019: Black Reflective, Antlia Reflective, Lundmark Reflective and Synth Reflective.

• Early releases: the original Beluga and early black models such as Core Black Red, Bred and Static Black can fetch over $AUD650^5*.

There are also hard-to-find Yeezy Boost 350 V2 fan favourites such as:

• Zebra: this model has released multiple times, so it still has a prominent place on resale charts, but the price point is more affordable
• The limited Black Copper: this style may not have the same fandom as the Zebra, but its scarcity can command a higher price.

²Australian Price indication converted from US$220.

³Australian Price indication converted from US$300.

⁴Australian Price indication converted from US$1,000.

⁵Australian Price indication converted from US$500.

*All prices are based on historical eBay data. Actual selling price of items not guaranteed and may vary.