Another hotly anticipated Yeezy silhouette comes in the form of the Yeezy 700 V3 Alvah. With its triple blend of black materials, these brutalist shoes are not for the faint of heart.
While the V2 designs before it had a great start and a not-so-great finish, this new line of Yeezys is proving to be quite the hit, sometimes reselling at rates that beat out the 350s. Because of this, you might want to get a pair when you see it around the $200 range.
Let’s talk about the name for a bit. Alvah is a Hebrew word meaning ‘exalted one’, which we're sure is just good 'ole Kanye referring to himself. Alvah can also mean ‘sublime’, which we can agree on, as the design does appear sublime in every sense of the word.
This Yeezy features a black and grey upper, which was made more structurally sound with its monofilament engineered mesh component. This design choice has made the Yeezy 700 V3 Alvah a durable shoe that's great for daily wear. People report that it's very comfortable to wear as well, which has usually been the hallmark of Yeezy shoes and is always a plus. The RPU cage glows in the dark, and the toe is also detailed with reflective 3M.
An EVA foam midsole ‘caged’ in the Three Stripes-marked PU shell with a rubber outsole completes the look. This contrasting mix of neutral colors gives it a stealthy-but-not-too-stealthy vibe, which is great if you don’t want to stand out but do welcome the attention once they notice the kicks.