Pokemonfans inPokemon Sword and Shieldcan change every article of clothing including their shoes, and every piece of clothing in the game can bePokemonthemed. In the real world, fans don’t have many options when looking for pokemon-themed footwear, but Adidas decided that shouldn’t be the case and has introduced a new line of sneakers titled thePokemon x Adidas Advantageline. Overall this is the third shoe that Adidas has made with aPokemondesign.
The new sneakers will be different from the line that featuredDragon Ballas the focus. Rather than being character-themed they will feature a pixelatedPokemonon the side.
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The Pokemon franchise has been around for more than twenty years starting off with the gamesPokemon RedandPokemonBluein the United StatesandPokemon RedandPokemonGreenin Japan. Since the original games and the anime,Pokemonhas become a household name and one of the biggest pop culture influences in the world. Adidas has been known to work with franchises likePokemonandDragon Ballto create shoes for fans to show their appreciation no matter what they are wearing.
The only character shoe currently announced for thePokemon x Adidasrun is Pikachu, arguably the most recognizablePokemonin the entire brand. Previously forDetective Pikachu,Adidas released an Advantage featuring the starterPokemonSquirtle. The Pikachu on the shoe shows off thePokemonFire RedandPokemonLeaf Greenpixelated sprite on the outside heel, and the inside features many of the original Kanto regionPokemon. This design paired with the simple white of the rest of the sneaker comes together as a very clean design thatPokemonfans, as well as sneaker fans, should be interested in once the release date is announced.
The new design should make a great shoe for aPokemonfan that wants something more subtle to show their appreciation and a great addition to any sneaker enthusiast’s collection.
Pokemon Sword and Shieldare now available on Nintendo Switch.
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