"Why are you walking barefoot lots": Netizens react as Kanye West claims "heels is the original workwear" in latest X post

On April 17, 2025, Kanye West posted a "tweet" on X saying:

"Heels is the original workwear," Ye wrote without providing any additional context.

This simple post has garnered up to 340.8k views at the time of writing, and more than 300 netizens have responded to it. As usual, netizens made fun of the rapper in the comments, asking what size heels he wears, some saying that his sense of style is not considered fashionable, and more.

One user also commented on Ye's post, referring to the times when Kanye was walking around Italy barefoot. It may also be a reference to the time when Kanye wore just socks and no shoes, walking around with his then-partner, Bianca Censori. The comment reads:

"Then why are you walking barefoot lots" - @Ourbit_Official asked.

Netizens react to Kanye's post about heels being the original workwear

Kanye's claim that "heels is the original workwear" quickly caught attention on X. Many have left humorous replies in the comment section, and some agree with Ye on his statement.

Have a look at some of the responses to Kanye West's post below.

One user called out Kanye for his fashion choices. Ye is known for wearing the most impractical outfits and for also dressing his partners (Kim Kardashian and Bianca Censori) in absurd clothing. The comment reads:

"Whoever told you that you had an eye for fashion lied." - @MichelleWhitzel said.

Another user implied that since Kanye West has never worn heels, he has never worked before. They wrote:

"So you have never worked a day in your life then?" - @TheMadHatterOnX replied.

One netizen jokingly asked:

"What size heels do you wear?" - @Fityeth commented.

Another added:

"Pantyhose too!" - @SmokedCheese75 chimed in.

Here is another humorous comment asking Ye what boots are for since he tagged heels are "original workwear". The comment reads:

"What are BOOTS for ? Just asking." - @imoneymantra wrote.

One user also commented:

"Fashion tips from Yeezy? This is the corporate world I never knew I needed. 😂👠 " - @Dieggo stated.

It is not surprising to see that there are those who agree with Kanye West's statement. These are some of the comments:

"They were created for men originally" - @HenMeta replied.

"Nah b, heels been drip since day one" - @anhpham408 said.

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Kanye West's random post about heels came out of the blue, and fans did not know how to take it. Many responded with funny comments, and a few others agreed with Ye and brought up the historical context of heels. As usual, Ye's post stirred netizens to respond and interact with his statement.

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