Onyx · HQ4540
The adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 "Onyx" (SKU: HQ4540) arrived as one of the final Yeezy releases to drop before adidas fully severed ties with Kanye West in 2022, making it a notable bookend to the Yeezy era at adidas. Unlike many earlier Primeknit-heavy 350 V2 colorways, "Onyx" leaned into a more monochrome, all-black aesthetic, pairing a jet-black knit upper with a black Boost midsole and a matching side stripe, giving it a stealthier, less flashy look than fan-favorites like "Zebra" or "Beluga." Released in March 2022 at a retail price of $230, the shoe still carried the recognizable 350 V2 silhouette but felt like a quieter send-off given the brand fallout happening behind the scenes. Reception was mixed-to-positive: sneakerheads appreciated the clean, wearable all-black colorway, though the surrounding controversy overshadowed some of the hype typical of past Yeezy drops. Resale values cooled compared to earlier releases, reflecting both market saturation and the uncertain future of the line at the time.