adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 Core Black Red BY9612

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adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 “Core Black Red” (Red Stripe) – BY9612

The adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 “Core Black Red” is one of the three original “Black Friday” colorways that launched the V2 era. Released on November 23, 2016, alongside the “Copper” and “Green” versions, this colorway is instantly recognizable for its vivid red stripe cutting through a jet-black Primeknit upper.

Key Features

Silhouette: adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2

Colorway: Core Black / Core Red / Core Black

Upper: Black Primeknit construction with a vibrant red stripe running from heel to toe; the stripe breaks apart at the toe box and heel, forming the signature zebra pattern along the medial side

Signature Detail: “SPLY-350” branding embedded within the red stripe, rendered in reverse lettering; red speckles appear throughout the upper

Heel: Pull tab at the heel — a detail that returned to the 350 V2 for the 2016 Black Friday releases

Cushioning: Full-length adidas Boost midsole encased in a semi-translucent black rubber outsole

Laces: Thick black rope laces woven into the Primeknit upper

Fit: Runs small — adidas recommends sizing up half a size

Style Code: BY9612

Why the Yeezy 350 V2 “Core Black Red”

The “Core Black Red” — commonly referred to as the “Red Stripe” — holds a foundational place in Yeezy history. It was part of the very first trio of 350 V2 colorways, arriving just before Black Friday 2016 in highly limited quantities. The black Primeknit and bold red stripe became an instant visual shorthand for the V2 silhouette, and the colorway has remained one of the most enduringly popular Yeezy designs ever since.

Following its original release, the “Core Black Red” was restocked multiple times as adidas and Kanye West worked toward making Yeezy more accessible. Major restocks occurred in 2022, 2023, and again in 2024, each time selling out immediately. The repeated availability gradually brought resale prices down from their early peaks, making the shoe more attainable for those who missed the original drop — yet the colorway‘s cultural weight remains undiminished.

What sets the “Red Stripe” apart is its simplicity. There are no superfluous design flourishes — just black Primeknit, a single red stripe, and the SPLY-350 lettering that defined the V2 era. The red speckling across the upper adds a subtle layer of texture that rewards close inspection, while the black Boost sole keeps the silhouette grounded and cohesive. For collectors, it represents one of the three pillars of the original 350 V2 launch. For everyday wearers, it’s a Yeezy that pairs effortlessly with almost anything — a true classic in the purest sense.