Mos Def Flaunts His New “Boogie Man” Kicks

If you’re anything like me, you spend a fair amount of time online perusing “exclusive” sneakers with garrish color ways that lack class and edge. But every once in a while you find something dope and inspired. Such is the case with Mos Def’s new “Boogie Man” kicks. These sick red, black and green paisley steps are inspired by Dead Prez’s RBG album cover and come courtesy of Mos Def’s recent collaboration with UNDRCRWN and Adidas.

The first portion of Mos’s UNDRCRWN line, designed with Dustin Canalin, just dropped, and a full cut and sew range is coming in late spring. Though the rare “Boogie Man” sneakers have so far only blessed the feet of Black Dante himself, Mos and Canalin continue to work with Adidas.

Speaking of new shit, apparently the designer known as Mos Def also raps! Check out “Flowers,” an acapella teaser for his forthcoming album The Ecstatic.

-Lukas Brekke-Miesner