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Kanye giving away QNTM in Chicago; shoe due in retailers Feb. 16

Kanye West is launching his new Yeezy Quantum shoe all over the city of Chicago today — with surprise “giveaway” sites this afternoon.

By  Miriam Di Nunzio
   
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Kanye is sending some Valentine’s Day love to Chicago in a big way today.

The superstar/entrepreneur’s team is handing out free pairs of his much-anticipated Yeezy QNTM (Quantum) at various locations today ahead of the shoe’s release on Feb. 16 at Chicago retailers.

The Yeezy Quantum shoe.

The Yeezy Quantum shoe.

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Locations for the giveaways were hush-hush for most of the day, but as the afternoon evolved, tanklike sherps showed up in Wicker Park and near the United Center dispensing the Yeezy footwear, which reportedly will retail for around $250 per pair.

Kanye West’s team hands out free pairs of his much-anticipated Yeezy QNTM (Quantum) shoes on West Madison near South Leavitt, just west of the United Center, Friday afternoon.

Kanye West’s team hands out free pairs of his much-anticipated Yeezy QNTM (Quantum) shoes on West Madison near South Leavitt, just west of the United Center, Friday afternoon.

Ashlee Rezin Garcia/Sun-Times

Andre Arias, 37, on vacation from New York for the NBA All Star game, shows off his new shoes as Kanye West’s team hands out free pairs of his much-anticipated Yeezy QNTM (Quantum) on West Madison near South Leavitt, just west of the United Center

Andre Arias, 37, on vacation from New York for the NBA All Star game, shows off his new shoes as Kanye West’s team hands out free pairs of his much-anticipated Yeezy QNTM (Quantum) on West Madison near South Leavitt, just west of the United Center on Friday afternoon.

Ashlee Rezin Garcia/Sun-Times

Kanye West’s team hands out free pairs of his much-anticipated Yeezy QNTM (Quantum) shoes on West Madison near South Leavitt, just west of the United Center, Friday afternoon, Feb. 14, 2020.

Kanye West’s team hands out free pairs of his much-anticipated Yeezy QNTM (Quantum) shoes on West Madison near South Leavitt, just west of the United Center, Friday afternoon.

Ashlee Rezin Garcia/Sun-Times

A woman smiles about her new shoes as Kanye West’s team hands out free pairs of his much-anticipated Yeezy QNTM (Quantum) Friday afternoon on West Madison near South Leavitt, just west of the United Center.

A woman smiles about her new shoes as Kanye West’s team hands out free pairs of his much-anticipated Yeezy QNTM (Quantum) Friday afternoon on West Madison near South Leavitt, just west of the United Center.

Ashlee Rezin Garcia/Sun-Times

Kanye West’s team hands out free pairs of his much-anticipated Yeezy QNTM (Quantum) shoes on West Madison near South Leavitt, just west of the United Center, Friday afternoon.

Kanye West’s team hands out free pairs of his much-anticipated Yeezy QNTM (Quantum) shoes on West Madison near South Leavitt, just west of the United Center, Friday afternoon.

Ashlee Rezin Garcia/Sun-Times

Kanye West’s team hands out free pairs of his much-anticipated Yeezy QNTM (Quantum) shoes on West Madison near South Leavitt, just west of the United Center, Friday afternoon.

Kanye West’s team hands out free pairs of his much-anticipated Yeezy QNTM (Quantum) shoes on West Madison near South Leavitt, just west of the United Center, Friday afternoon.

Ashlee Rezin Garcia/Sun-Times

A woman smiles about her new shoes as Kanye West’s team hands out free pairs of his much-anticipated Yeezy QNTM (Quantum) Friday afternoon on West Madison near South Leavitt, just west of the United Center.

A woman smiles about her new shoes as Kanye West’s team hands out free pairs of his much-anticipated Yeezy QNTM (Quantum) Friday afternoon on West Madison near South Leavitt, just west of the United Center.

Ashlee Rezin Garcia/Sun-Times

Retailers who will be featuring the Adidas shoe for purchase include:

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