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We've been watching the throne for a little over a decade now and, finally, its sonic manifestation is upon us. In the time its taken for one of the most epic albums to date to come to fruition, we've seen Hov and 'Ye in some pretty dope footwear – better yet, we've seen them together in some really dope footwear. Clearly, if you're going to be of hip-hop royalty, your kick game's gotta be proper. So, while you listen to Watch The Throne for the very first time, check the technique of two kings in 10 Classic Jay-Z and Kanye Footwear Moments...
Nike Air Max 1
Nike Air Max 1
When: November 2003
Where: The Black Album Studio Session – NYC.
Air Jordan VIII "Aqua"
Air Jordan VIII "Aqua"
When: January 2008
Where: New Jersey Nets Game – IZOD Center.
Sperry Boat Shoe
Sperry Authentic Original Canvas Boat Shoe
When: September 2008
Where: New York Fashion Week – NYC.
Nom de Guerre x Converse Skidgrip CVO
Nom de Guerre x Converse Skidgrip CVO
When: February 2009
Where: "Run This Town" Video Shoot – NYC.
Kanye West x Louis Vuitton Don
Kanye West x Louis Vuitton Don
When: September 2010
Where: Jay-Z/Eminem "Home & Home" Tour – Yankee Stadium, NYC.
Air Jordan VI "Infrared"
Air Jordan VI "Infrared"
When: March 2011
Where: SXSW G.O.O.D. Music Concert – Austin, Texas.
Nike Air Yeezy II
Nike Air Yeezy II
When: April 2011
Where: En Route To Watch The Throne Studio Session – Paris, France.
Air Jordan III Black/Cement
Air Jordan III Black/Cement
When: July 2011
Where: Watch The Throne Studio Session With Frank Ocean – Mercer Hotel, NYC.
Air Jordan III White/Cement
Air Jordan III White/Cement
When: July 2011
Where: Watch The Throne Studio Session – Sydney, Australia.
Timberland Classic 6-Inch Premium Boot
Timberland Classic 6-Inch Premium Boot
When: August 2011
Where: Watch The Throne Listening Party – Hayden Planetarium, NYC.