When Kanye West’s first Burberry Handbags sneaker collaboration with Nike launched in 2009, it marked the first time the brand had worked with a non-athlete. The Air Yeezy, as the result was called—after West’s nickname—became one of the brand’s most sought-after shoes" /> ELLE Dispatch ELLE Fashion News Blog NewslettersSweepstakesSubscribe ELLESubscribe!Jump To Content RunwaySpring 2012 RTW Fall 2011 Couture Resort 2012 Fall 2011 RTW Pre-Fall 2011 Runway Videos FashionFashion Week Fashion Spotlight Street Chic Daily Trend Reports Celebrity Style Global Street Cheap Burberry Style ELLEgirl Fashion Videos Hair and BeautySkin CareHairstylesMakeover ToolMakeupHealth & FitnessHow-To Beauty Videos Pop CultureCover ShootsCelebrity SpotlightMovies, TV, Music & BooksPop Culture NewsCelebrity Videos Life and LoveSex & RelationshipsSociety, Career & PowerEntertaining & DesignTravelAsk E. JeanAdvice VideosELLE Decor AccessoriesAccessories Spotlight Trends Accessories News Astrology News ElleShops ElleTV AccessoriesBeautyCultureFashionLife & LoveShoppingStreet Chic --> Tiffany’s May Discontinue Its Iconic Heart Necklace Burberry Trench Coats Steve Madden: Mary-Kate and Ashley are ‘Winners’ Kanye West’s New Nike Shoe In Stores June 9 Tweet by Tommye Fitzpatrick on May 30, 2012 - 4:47 PM Photo: Getty Images When Kanye West’s first sneaker collaboration with Nike launched in 2009, it marked the first time the brand had worked with a non-athlete. The Air Yeezy, as the result was called—after West’s nickname—became one of the brand’s most sought-after shoes that year, selling for over $1,000 on eBay (the original price tag was $220). “I’ve been designing Nikes in my Burberry Store sketch pad since the fourth grade,” West said at the time. Since, West has launched a high-fashion line, complete with shoes that are priced at well over $1,000. But he’s returning to his sneakerhead roots: the limited-edition Nike Air Yeezy II—which features hieroglyphics spelling out “YZY” across the front—launches June 9 at select Burberry Bags global Nike retailers and runs $245. Jay-Z’s already got a pair, but this shoe is really all about ‘Ye: it’s tailored to his foot. See the shoe—and the sketch—after the cut. The sketch. Photo: Nike The final product. Photo: Nike