Kanye West's playing the long game -- or USAthe large game.
Earlier this month, Kanye really leaned into the middle-aged dad aesthetic for 2 Chainz's wedding. On August 18, he arrived at the venue dressed in a suit with no shirt and, like your unperturbed father running an errand on a Sunday morning, wore socks with sandals.
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.
The sock-and-sandal scandal didn't stop there -- as Twitter users pointed out, the slides seemed waytoo small for Kanye's paternal faux pas feet. Did he grab North West's slippers by mistake?
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.
I mean, sure, it's definitely a look. Who among us hasn't donned a younger (much smaller) siblings' sandals when called upon to help unload groceries from the car?
Even his wife Kim Kardashian roasted him for the slippers. In an Instagram story, she asked through giggles, "The real question is, do those fit? What size are those?"
View this post on Instagram
As Kanye later claimed on Tuesday, this is, he says, the "Japanese way" of wearing slides.
He was probably referencing the zōri and geta, traditional Japanese sandals often worn alone or with socks. According to multiple Japanese fashion blogs, letting your heel hang off like this helps you balance, especially when wearing a narrow kimono.
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.
Then he followed up on Thursday, tweeting a photo of him wearing massive slides.
"Are the slides big enough," he asked his critics.
In a mirror selfie he posted, he's dwarfed by these absolute units of slippers. They're probably larger than his infant daughter Chicago. Forget Pluto, these slippers will take the place of the ninth planet. These slippers have their own their own orbital force.
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.
Kanye also tweeted a photo of he and Kim at 2 Chainz's wedding, featuring the Photoshopped giant slippers and all.
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.
To be honest, these huge slippers look super comfy. Nothing says "cozy night in" like fluffy Yeezys and some hot discourse about defending dangerous ideology, right?
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.
Knowing Kanye's fanbase, these gigantic slippers will definitely be copied. You're sure to catch streetwear bros posing with their huge slides and captioning it, "Today's fit" within the next week.
Fyre Festival and Trump’s Language
Supreme Patty: The obnoxious Instagram star you've never heard of
Black market for fake vaccine cards thrives on Telegram
Who is Captain Britain? The secret history of the MCU's new superhero
Whale Vomit Episode 5: Startup Monarchy
WhatsApp won't use Apple's child abuse image scanner
New Zealand's prime minister is pregnant, and that's a big deal for working mothers
WhatsApp won't use Apple's child abuse image scanner
Best rope light deal: Save 25% on Lepro N1 AI Smart RGB LED Strip Lights
TikTok's new privacy features make teens think about their decisions
Every MCU movie villain ranked, from "Iron Man" to "Thunderbolts*"
How to use 'soundmojis' in Facebook Messenger
It was only a matter of time: The Tide Pod doughnut is born
How to use 'soundmojis' in Facebook Messenger
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K deal: Get 40% off
How to use 'soundmojis' in Facebook Messenger
Instagram will now let users limit interactions from non
Alison Brie addresses sexual misconduct accusations against brother
Whale Vomit Episode 5: Startup Monarchy
Brutal Twitter meme explores how Delta variant is crushing our fall plans
Scientist reminds everyone NASA TBrands that fled YouTube over hate videos are already backThis could be our first look at the iPhone 8's glorious edgeMashReads Podcast: A love letter to fantasy readers from one of their own, Laini TaylorWahed Invest promises to be the first ShariaWireless charging is finally coming to the iPhone—or so says one manufacturerTidal, where everyone already loves Jay Z, celebrates Jay ZMicrosoft's Panos Panay on the Surface's past, present, and futureNetflix has a hidden limit on the number of times you can download stuffTidal, where everyone already loves Jay Z, celebrates Jay ZMicrosoft Surface Pro review: Super familiar and still super goodTwitter totally solves all of its problems with new profile photosDude pulls the meanest prank you can pull in a crowded airportTSA fingerprint scanning might be on its way to an airport near youThis is the secret to how Apple is making Siri sound more humanMicrosoft Surface Pro review: Super familiar and still super goodKindergarteners are inspired by 'Wonder Woman' and it's adorableYou have questions about mysteries of the 'Cars' universe. So does the cast.The Australian accent still confuses Americans. Just ask Steve Harvey.Directors threw a fit over 'clean' movie versions, and Sony listened I’d Like to Make You Smile The Morning News Roundup for May 22, 2014 A Rookery of Pterodactyls Insect scientists want your help renaming bugs with racist names Addendum by Sadie Stein The Morning News Roundup for June 6, 2014 How to help victims of the Maui wildfires: where to donate The Joys of Dancing How to connect your AirPods to a Peloton Curb Your Enthusiasm Glossary of Wiltshire Words Amazon Echo sale: Save Up to 42% on speakers, smart displays, and more Happy Birthday, Ivy Compton Announcing Issue 209! 12 fun facts about space that will rock your world Hot cycle summer: 7 things to think about when entering e The 2021 iPad is back down to its lowest price ever That viral Selkie puff dress only works for the Instagram fantasy world The Morning News Roundup for June 5, 2014 DoorDash nudges users who don't leave tips