Longevity & Influence: From Streets to Feet
Terrence “Pusha T” Thornton is more than a Grammy‑winning MC—he is a tastemaker whose every lyric, fit, and sneaker release sparks headlines. After launching Play Cloths in 2008, the Virginia Beach native caught adidas’ eye with a street‑lux aesthetic that blended premium fabrics with corner‑store realism. That partnership birthed the 2014 “King Push” EQT Guidance 93, the first in a line of highly coveted Pusha T sneaker collaborations that still dominate resale charts.
Fast‑forward to 2025 and Pusha’s cultural reach is wider than ever. His Let God Sort ’Em Out album rollout has already produced a lengthy GQ profile, a revealing Apple Music interview, and a blistering Travis Scott diss—all while he continues to fire subliminals at former label‑mate Kanye West. Fans aren’t just listening; they are Googling every move. The timeline below connects each sneaker drop to the music and fashion milestones that framed it, showing why “King Push” remains a key for rap, luxury fashion, and footwear.
Timeline of Sneakers, Music & Fashion
2013 — Play Cloths × Saucony Shadow 5000 “Precious Metals”
- Model: Saucony Shadow 5000
- Colorways: Gold / Silver / Copper
- Release Date: Spring 2013
- Retail: $140
- Resell (2025): $120 - $180
- Why It Matters: Limited to select boutiques, the three‑shoe pack sold out in hours and proved Play Cloths had real sneaker credibility. Plush suede, metallic tones, and varsity‑style cut‑outs nodded to Pusha’s high‑school hustle roots. Its quick sell‑through showed other brands that Pusha could move product, setting the stage for adidas to call the next year.
2014 — adidas EQT Guidance 93 “King Push”
- Model: adidas EQT Guidance 93
- Colorway: Chalk White / Chalk White
- SKU: B24779
- Release Date: 23 Dec 2014
- Retail: $200
- Resell (2025): $300–$400
- Why It Matters: Crackled leather and faux‑python overlays created a “fish scale” texture that mirrored Pusha’s coke‑rap imagery. Only 3 000 pairs released, and they sold out instantly. Dropping weeks after a Clipse reunion at the BET Hip‑Hop Awards, the shoe announced Pusha as adidas’ newest storyteller and remains a modern EQT benchmark.
2015 — adidas EQT Guidance 93 “Black Market”
- Model: adidas EQT Guidance 93
- Colorway: Core Black / Core Black
- SKU: AQ8652
- Release Date: 27 Nov 2015 (Black Friday)
- Retail: $200
- Resell (2025): $250–$350
- Why It Matters: A murdered‑out follow‑up that flipped the “pure” Chalk narrative into covert darkness. Reflective Three Stripes popped under flash, and the Black Friday launch doubled down on the “Black Market” pun. The drop preceded King Push – Darkest Before Dawn and Pusha’s appointment as GOOD Music president, perfectly syncing product with career momentum.
2016 — adidas EQT Support Ultra “Greyscale”
- Model: adidas EQT Support Ultra
- Colorway: Stone Grey / Chalk White
- SKU: BY9549
- Release Date: 3 Dec 2016
- Retail: $200
- Resell (2025): $220–$300
- Why It Matters: BOOST cushioning joined the King Push line, blending modern comfort with ’90s EQT DNA. Subtle scale embossing referenced earlier tales without shouting them. Limited numbers and a neutral palette turned the pair into a sleeper hit that aged well on resale platforms.
2017 (August) — Pusha T × adidas EQT Boost “Chalk King Push” (F&F)
- Model: adidas EQT Boost
- Colorway: Chalk White / Chalk White / Chalk White — CWHITE/CWHITE/CWHITE
- SKU: DA8711
- Release Date: 1 Aug 2017 (Friends & Family)
- Edition Size: Only 50 pairs
- Why It Matters: Hand‑delivered to Pusha’s inner circle, this tonal Primeknit grail showcased refined materials over drug references. With no retail release, authenticity is traced through hangtags and box stamps. Social‑media sightings kept buzz alive during Pusha’s behind‑the‑scenes work on JAY‑Z’s 4:44.
2017 (November) — adidas EQT Support Ultra PK “Bodega Babies”
- Model: adidas EQT Support Ultra Primeknit
- Colorway: Brown Paper Bag / Chalk White
- SKU: DB0181
- Release Date: 3 Nov 2017
- Retail: $220
- Resell (2025): $180–$260
- Why It Matters: A knit upper that looked like a corner‑store paper bag, complete with gum sole and stash‑pocket insole. BOOST comfort met playful storytelling just as Pusha’s JAY‑Z writing credits hit the press, lifting his fashion profile.
2018 (May) — Album Milestone: Daytona
- Music: Seven‑track classic Daytona dropped 25 May 2018, earning universal acclaim and a Grammy nomination.
- Sneaker Note: Pusha wore earlier EQTs at the Wyoming listening party, spiking resale across his back catalogue.
2018 (November) — adidas EQT Cushion 2 “Pusha T” (ComplexCon Exclusive)
- Model: adidas EQT Cushion 2
- Colorway: Beige / White / Green
- SKU: EF9091
- Release Date: 3 Nov 2018 (ComplexCon)
- Retail: Not publicly sold
- Resell (2025): $430–$450
- Why It Matters: Available via a ComplexCon scavenger hunt, the chunky ’90s runner merged crackled beige overlays with neon piping. The gamified drop set a template for experiential releases and hinted at the forthcoming Ozweego revival.
2019 (Early) — adidas Zone Boost “King Push”
- Model: adidas Zone Boost
- Colorway: Tactical Green / Linen
- SKU: FW4978
- Release Date: Early 2019 (EU select)
- Retail: $200
- Resell (2025): ≈ $209
- Why It Matters: A foray into performance basketball, featuring Energy Pods cushioning and TPU sidewalls etched with scale patterns. Regional drops kept demand niche but fervent, broadening Pusha’s reach beyond lifestyle models.
2019 (April) — adidas Ozweego “Nose Candy Mandy”
- Model: adidas Ozweego
- Colorway: Crystal White / CWHITE /CWHITE
- SKU: N/A
- Release Date: 20 Apr 2019
- Retail: N/A
- Resell (2025): N/A
- Why It Matters: Debuted on the Coachella stage, this playful 4/20 tease was that of an entirely white and cream upper on the Ozweego and nick named 'Nose Candy Mandy' at 'Cokechella' by Pusha T.
2019 (November) — Call of Duty × adidas Ozweego “Kingslayer”
- Model: adidas Ozweego
- Colorway: Grey / White
- SKU: FW3025
- Release Date: 1 Nov 2019
- Retail: $150
- Resell (2025): ≈ $250 - $500
- Why It Matters: Linked to Modern Warfare Season 1, the release rewarded gamers with physical shoes tied to digital achievements, proving Pusha could speak to esports without losing street legitimacy.
2019 (November) — adidas Ozweego “Mineral” / “Dark Green”
- Model: adidas Ozweego
- Colorway: Tech Mineral / Dark Green / Semi Solar Yellow
- SKU: FV2480
- Release Date: 16 Nov 2019
- Retail: $150
- Resell (2025): $80–$120
- Why It Matters: A fall‑ready palette and split‑tone adiPRENE tubes kept the Ozweego buzz alive. Limited runs boosted scarcity after adidas quietly cancelled further production.
2019 (November) — adidas Ozweego “Mystery Brown”
- Model: adidas Ozweego
- Colorway: Black / Mystery Brown / Solar Green
- SKU: FV2484
- Release Date: 16 Nov 2019
- Retail: $150
- Resell (2025): ≈ $296
- Why It Matters: A twin drop to the Dark Green pair, but with darker trail vibes and limited EU allocation, driving higher resale and hinting at Pusha’s shift toward earth‑tone luxury.
2020 (February) — adidas Dame 6 “I Am My Own Fan”
- Model: adidas Dame 6
- Colorway: Cloud White / Core Black / Solar Red
- SKU: FW5749
- Release Date: 14 Feb 2020
- Retail: $140
- Resell (2025): $200–$300
- Why It Matters: The only basketball silhouette in Pusha’s catalog merged Damian Lillard’s self‑belief mantra with King Push attitude. A fast sell‑out at NBA All‑Star Weekend broadened Pusha’s audience to hoopers.
2020 (March) — Call of Duty × adidas Ozweego “Modern Warfare”
- Model: adidas Ozweego
- Colorway: Core Black / Dark Slate / Blanch Blue
- SKU: FW3028
- Release Date: 11 Mar 2020
- Retail: $150
- Resell (2025): $200–$300
- Why It Matters: Only 300 numbered pairs shipped in ammo‑crate boxes, each with an exclusive in‑game emblem. The micro‑run promo proved small drops can command Yeezy‑level hype when executed well.
2022 (June) — Louis Vuitton × Pusha T (Runway Sample)
- Model: One‑of‑one Louis Vuitton high‑top
- First Seen: Paris Fashion Week, Jun 2022
- Why It Matters: Crafted by LV’s atelier, the sample appeared alongside Pharrell and Clipse, marking hip‑hop’s full entrance into haute couture. It coincided with It’s Almost Dry topping the Billboard 200.
2023 (January) — adidas Samba “Thorn” (Sample)
- Model: adidas Samba
- Colorway: Tonal beige leather & suede, black “THORN” tongue, gum sole
- First Seen: Paris Fashion Week, 18 Jan 2023
- Why It Matters: This unreleased terrace classic introduced Thorn branding in minimalist form. Premium materials and gum tooling signaled Pusha’s luxury pivot while broadening his range beyond runners.
2023 (June) — Fashion Milestone: Clipse × Louis Vuitton Runway Performance
- Event: Louis Vuitton Men’s SS24, Pont Neuf, Paris
- Why It Matters: Pharrell’s LV debut featured Clipse performing “Grindin’,” fusing 2000s hip‑hop with Parisian luxury and boosting Thorn’s fashion credibility.
2025 (May) — Fashion Milestone: Met Gala Louis Vuitton Suit
- Event: Met Gala 2025 — “Garden of Time” theme
- Why It Matters: Pusha’s earth‑tone LV suit and diamond Thorn pin landed him on best‑dressed lists, fueling anticipation for Let God Sort ’Em Out and hinting at future LV collaborations.
Style Shift — Corner Store to Couture
Pusha T’s earliest footwear leaned on gritty street references—fish scales, paper bags, and coded drug slang that mirrored his lyricism. As his fashion circle expanded, those literal callbacks softened, replaced by understated luxury: friends‑and‑family Primeknits, LV runway customs, and muted greyscale palettes. Where the Saucony “Precious Metals” pack screamed hustle, the Thorn logo whispers refinement, putting craftsmanship ahead of overt storytelling. The shift mirrors Pusha’s own journey from neighborhood tales to Paris front rows, proving style, like rap flows, can mature without losing authenticity.
Looking Ahead — Let God Sort ’Em Out
The next chapter lands on 11 July 2025, when Clipse—Pusha and his brother No Malice—release their reunion album Let God Sort ’Em Out. Early listeners call it an album‑of‑the‑year contender, fueled by sharp bars, cinematic production, and buzz from Pusha’s Travis Scott diss.
A nationwide tour with EarthGang kicks off in late July, and sneaker insiders whisper that adidas will drop a limited Thorn‑branded pair on opening night. Whether you are queuing for tickets or refreshing the adidas app, one thing is clear: Pusha T’s dominance at the intersection of rap, fashion, and footwear is far from over.