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| 👟 Sneaker Release Info | |
|---|---|
| Brand | adidas |
| Model | adidas Yeezy Boost |
| Colorway | White, Grey, Red, Yellow |
| Release Date | December 14, 2018 |
| Retail Price | $220 |
| Available At | adidas Confirmed, StockX |
Almost a year after they first hit shelves and sold out in minutes, the adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 “Semi Frozen Yellow” is coming back. adidas confirmed the restock for December 14, 2018, and honestly, I think this was one of the most underrated Yeezy colorways of the entire 350 V2 run.
Let me get into why these deserve your attention. The Semi Frozen Yellow colorway (style code B37572) is loud. There is no subtle way to wear these things. The Primeknit upper comes in a highlighter-yellow base with dark steel grey zebra stripes woven through it. That contrast is what people either love or hate. I am firmly in the love camp. The zebra pattern across the toe box and midfoot gives the shoe texture and depth that a solid color 350 V2 just cannot match.
The red SPLY-350 text runs across the lateral side in that reversed lettering Kanye been using since the Zebra colorway. Some people hated the backwards text. I never cared. It is a branding choice that makes the shoe instantly recognizable from across the room, and at the end of the day that is kind of the point.
Underneath, you get the full Boost midsole in a translucent yellow-tinted wrap. The gum rubber outsole grounds the whole thing and keeps it from feeling too neon. That gum sole is the secret weapon here. Without it, the shoe would be overwhelmingly bright. With it, the Semi Frozen Yellow actually works as a wearable sneaker instead of just a display piece.
The original drop happened on November 18, 2017, at $220. The restock kept the same price point, which is rare for Yeezy restocks. Usually when a shoe comes back around the price creeps up. Not here. adidas held the line at $220 and made these available through a wider network of retailers including their own Originals stores in Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, and New York, plus a global rollout hitting Australia, Canada, Europe, and Brazil.
What gets me about the Semi Frozen Yellow is how it split the community. You had people calling it the “Yebra” because of those zebra stripes. You had others saying it was too much, too loud, too close to a running shoe. But that is exactly what made it great. The 350 V2 line had so many muted, safe colorways. Beluga, Cream White, Butter. All solid shoes, but none of them turn heads like the Semi Frozen Yellow does.
The restock gave everyone who missed the first run a second chance. The thing about Yeezy restocks though is that they do not last any longer than the original drop. The Semi Frozen Yellow sold through again on December 14, and resale prices climbed steadily after that. On StockX the last sale sits around $227, which is actually right near retail. That tells me supply caught up enough to keep resale reasonable, at least for now. If you want a pair today, StockX is your best bet.
If you slept on both the original and the restock, the aftermarket is where you are living now. The Semi Frozen Yellow remains one of the most distinctive Yeezy colorways ever produced. It is not for everyone. But for the people who get it, there is nothing else quite like it in the 350 V2 catalog.
