Walmart Faces Lawsuit from Kanye West for Allegedly Copying Yeezy Foam Runner Shoes, Riding on His Popularity

Walmart is facing a lawsuit from popular American rapper, Kanye West for allegedly copying the famous sneaker line called "Yeezy," particularly with the Foam Runner Shoes. The copycat sneakers were being sold off the massive retail company but have argued that they did not design or produce the sneakers copied from West's brand.

Yeezys are one of the most iconic sneakers of the current generation. Kanye West has popularized it as well as his lavish lifestyle, partnering with Adidas for its production and distribution.

Walmart Faces Lawsuit from Kanye West

Walmart was recently faced with a pending lawsuit against the American rapper known for "The Life of Pablo" and other controversies which put his name into stardom, Kanye West. According to Daily Mail UK, the lawsuit was for the copyrights of the shoes' production, made into a cheaper version, with looks of the original ones.

Yeezys are known for their iconic designs, which do not conform to societal standards of sneaker designs, particularly with the 2019-released Yeezy Foam Runners, which resemble Crocs' clogs. Unlike the initial designs of the Yeezy Boost, which have been the most successful sneaker line of West with Adidas before it got followed up by the current ones.

Walmart Defends Production of Copycat Sneakers

However, according to TMZ, Walmart has reached out for comments regarding the case, and the massive retail company has defended itself in the claims that West and his legal team made. Walmart regarded that they neither produced nor designed the copycat sneakers sold on their platform but were only distributors.

The retail company has also failed to remove the sneakers from their website, despite the petition made by West and his legal team that was addressed to the massive retail company. Currently, as of Thursday, June 25 (around 8 PM PST), the alleged counterfeit sneakers can still be seen on Walmart's online listing.

The sneakers from Daeful have striking similarities and designs to Kanye West's Yeezy Foam Runner but are sold for a third of the original price. West's Foam Runners are sold at $75, while the Daeful ones are only sold for less than $25 for the almost exact look in the color beige.

Yeezys, Are They Sold on Walmart?

In terms of the counterfeit Yeezys from Daeful, yes, they are sold on Walmart and searched on their website (as found above). Daeful also has the same "Foam Runner" designation for their copycat sneakers, hence easily found on Walmart and other retail stores.

However, for other Yeezy sneakers like the Boost 350, Yeezy 700, and the Yeezy Slides, there can be found on Walmart, but the legitimacy on some are questionable, and all have differing price tags. An Adidas official store does not sell it on the website, and popular retail stores are trusted in distributing premium sneakers.

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Written by Isaiah Richard