Lifestyle Highlight
Is Kool Kiys The New Retros For Today Hustlers?
Lifestyle Highlight -
Who Owns Kool Kiy, And Is It The New Retro For Today's Hustlers?
Key Takeaway –
Kool Kiys or as many in the streets will call them Air Kiys has become a noticeable brand, in urban fashion and streetwear culture. The Air Kiys brand can be seen on the likes of Alicia Keys, Scottie Pippin, The Lox just to say the least. David Weeks and Nickwon Arvinger have come a long way from waiting in line, to buy their favorite pair of Air Jordans, to now building off what they admired the most. This is a brief highlight, and just a glimpse, into the empire that is back by the streets we call Kool Kiys.
Who Owns Kool Kiy?
Kool Kiy is a joint venture between David Week and his long-time friend from the neighborhood, Nickwon Arvinger. With the love of the sneaker culture, they both work together to build a solid feel to an already familiar look. As 50/50 partners the real owner, are the supporters who go out of their way to line up for hours to make their purchases.
Where Is Kool Kiys Made?
There has been a lot of controversy about where Kool Kiys are made. We can confirm that they arent made in the US and reports have stated that they are made in china. Certain claims stated that they were made by a factory that was once licensed by Nike to create the Air Jordans. But those rumors have been debunked when YouTuber Omi In A Hellcat started making his own knock-offs of Kool Kiys from the same factory and stated it was just an average manufacturer in China.
Where To Buy Kool Kiys?
The best way to get your hands on a pair of Kool Kiys, is to follow their IG account and pay attention to when, and how, they schedule their pop-up shops. Kool Kiys goes all around the US and allows its supporters, to meet their favorite rap superstars, and also the creators of the brand.
As a disclaimer, one must pay attention to the fake accounts online that poses to steal your money. The official kool kiys Instagram account warns of these types of fake accounts weekly. So make sure you are on the right account to get a chance to get a pair.
Why Are Kool Kiys So Popular?
Kool Kiys carries a vintage feel to them, that touches the streets in a way that feels familiar. Yes, they replicated the Jordan 1 silhouette, but not all who make a Jordan 1 silhouette feel the same as Kool Kiys. Dubbed Air Kiys for a reason, the sneakers reflect a look and feel that was lost from the 90s era.
Kool Kiy stayed true to their roots within the city culture, and kept their ears to the streets to figure out what stuck with the people. The people love their heritage, and their culture, so a lot of Air Kiys designs and feel comes from what the streets already had a connection with. That’s what makes Kool Kiy stand out from the rest, who just replicate the look.
Was Air Kiy Sued?
To make it plain, NO. Since Nike recently copyrighted their silhouettes, there were no ramifications that came from it against Kool Kiys and the guys behind the brand. The Future looks bright for the brothers behind the brand as they continue to build their empire. David Weeks has built another brand called Reves Paris, and still continues to work with Nickwon Arvinger on Air Kiys till this day.