After collaborating on a pair of Crocs again in 2023, SEGA is constant its streak of ‘Footwear That Would Be Inappropriate For Sonic The Hedgehog’ with a brand new pair of Sonic-inspired Timberland kicks.
Let’s handle these expectations proper from the soar. It is unlikely that the majority of us will ever get our palms on a pair of those unhealthy boys. The collab is in celebration of the upcoming grand opening of SEGA’s flagship retailer in Japan, and can solely be obtainable on the close by Shibuya PARCO Timberland retailer from ninth August.
Now that we all know we’re by no means going to see the vary within the flesh, let’s collectively cry over how cool all of it seems to be. The spotlight merchandise is, in fact, a pair of Timbs, which takes the traditional “yellow” boot design and throws in some sneaky Sonic nods for good measure. There is a small image of the blue blur himself etched onto the outer materials, the Sonic the Hedgehog icon adorns the interior facet, and get a take a look at these laces!
In keeping with the collaboration announcement on the Japanese Timberland web site, the boots will set you again ¥38,500 (roughly £196 / $261) and there are apparently solely 30 pairs obtainable. Yep, we’re certain individuals will behave completely usually within the queues for these…
Thankfully, there are another gadgets within the vary apart from the boots. The collaboration additionally introduces two long- and short-sleeve t-shirts, obtainable in black or white. Each tops sport the relatively snazzy collab icon of Sonic in his Timbs, with the model logos on the sleeve/chest.
And simply to rub it in much more, anybody fortunate sufficient to choose up an merchandise within the vary may also land an unique postcard and sticker of the boot-wearing hedgehog. Rattling, we’re suckers for a great sticker…
As we are saying, it is unlikely that we’ll ever see a lot of the vary in individual due to the ol’ Japanese exclusivity, however who is aware of, maybe it’s going to be so well-liked that it will get an even bigger launch sooner or later. We doubt it, however allow us to dream!
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[source timberland.co.jp]
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