Basically, the deal is this: yellowing soles are, like, a sneaker owner’s worst nightmare. It’s all about oxidation, that sneaky little jerk. See, when those soles are exposed to air (that’s oxygen, kids!) they just *start* to yellow. It’s inevitable, like taxes or forgetting to charge your phone.
Now, here’s where it gets a little… tricky. You see a lot of talk about how real Yeezys use “better quality rubber” and, therefore, don’t yellow as much. And tbh, that’s probably true… to a point. Better materials *can* slow the process. BUT! And this is a big but, even the real deal is gonna get yellow eventually. It’s just the nature of the beast.
So, do fake icy shoes yellow? Dude, of *course* they do! Probably even *faster* than the real ones! Think about it. If the real ones use fancy-schmancy rubber, what do you think the fakes are using? Probably some cheap stuff that’s gonna turn yellow the second it sees the sun, lol. It’s kinda like, you get what you pay for, ya know?
Personally, I’m kinda sus of anyone claiming their real Yeezys *never* yellow. Like, come on. Unless you keep them locked in a vacuum-sealed vault, they’re gonna yellow. It’s just a matter of *how much* and *how fast*.
And here’s a little, uh, “pro tip” I guess? Keeping your shoes clean can actually help slow down the yellowing. Dirt and gunk can, like, accelerate the process, so wipe ’em down every now and then. I’ve even heard of people using Salon Care 40 (hair developer, whaaaat?) to try and reverse the yellowing. It’s kinda risky, I ain’t gonna lie, and you could totally mess up your shoes, but hey, some people swear by it. Do your research first, okay? Don’t blame me if you ruin your grails!