Alright, let’s talk about getting my hands on the Yeezy 700 V3 Black. It wasn’t exactly smooth sailing, you know how these drops go.
Trying to Cop Them
So, the day came. Had the app ready, fingers crossed. I remember sitting there, just staring at the screen, waiting for the draw to open. Hit the button the second it went live. Then came the waiting game, that little spinning circle thing. Felt like forever. Honestly thought I’d missed out again, like usual.
Then, bam! Got the notification. Success! Couldn’t quite believe it at first. Had to check the app again just to be sure. Felt pretty good, not gonna lie. After striking out on a few other pairs, finally snagging these felt like a win.
Unboxing and First Look
Few days later, the box arrived. Standard Yeezy box, nothing fancy there. Opened it up. Man, these things looked different in person. Pictures don’t quite capture that cage thing they got going on. It’s pretty wild.
Picked them up. They felt… structured. Definitely not soft like some other sneakers. The material felt sturdy, almost kinda plasticky with the cage, but in a cool, futuristic way. The black colorway, they called it ‘Alvah’ I think, was slick. Very dark, very stealthy looking.
- The cage structure is the main event.
- No Boost in these, remember. Different feel.
- Overall shape is bulky but sharp.
Wearing Them Out
Getting them on was a bit snug first time. They don’t have that usual stretchy knit feel. More rigid. Once my foot was in, though, it felt secure. Locked in, you could say.
Took them for a walk around the block. Okay, first impression on foot: firm. Very firm. If you’re expecting that squishy Boost feel, forget it. This is a totally different beast. It’s not uncomfortable, just… solid. Took a little getting used to.
They definitely turn heads. The design is out there. Got a couple of looks, people trying to figure out what was on my feet. They look kind of like alien space shoes or something. But the all-black keeps it from being too loud.
Final Thoughts After Some Wear
Worn them a bunch since then. They broke in a little, but they still have that firm, supportive feel. Not my go-to for all-day walking marathons, but for a few hours out? They’re fine. And the look is just killer. It grew on me, big time.
Bottom line: They’re unique. Different from the other 700s, different from most sneakers out there. Glad I went through the hassle to get them. They stand out, feel built like a tank, and that black color just works. Solid addition to the collection, even without the usual Boost comfort I was used to from other Yeezys. It’s more about the statement look with these, and they nail that.
