These Sonic the Hedgehog Sneakers Sure Do Exist

Gotta go fast

by Stephen Tailby Mon 21st May 2018

This is one press release we weren't expecting to receive today. SEGA has teamed up with PUMA to produce two Sonic the Hedgehog themed pairs of sneakers in the RS-0 range -- one based on the Blue Blur himself, and the other drawing inspiration from his arch nemesis.

The blue pair features rings and Green Hill Zone details that wrap around the back and sides of each shoe, and the famous checkerboard design carries on inside, where you'll also see Sonic's classic sprite. It's a similar story for the Dr Eggman pair, which bears a stark red design with caution stripes that also adorn the insole. They're bold, if nothing else.

The RS-0 Sonic and Dr Eggman shoes will be available to purchase on 5th June from PUMA's website, stores, and other select retailers. They'll set you back $130, which isn't too bad. They'll probably provide you with more entertainment than Sonic Forces, so at least there's that.

Will you be buying a pair of Sonic-themed trainers for when you're running around at the speed of sound? Remember to tie your laces in the comments below.

Stephen has been part of the Push Square team for over six years, bringing boundless enthusiasm and a deep knowledge of video games to his role as Assistant Editor. Having grown up playing every PlayStation console to date, he's developed an eclectic taste, with particular passion for indie games, arcade racers, and puzzlers. He's also our go-to guy for Sonic-related matters, much to his delight/chagrin.

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get2sammyb
Mon 21st May 2018

Love the Eggman ones. Not overly keen on the Sonic ones, though they are cool.

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Turismo4GT
Mon 21st May 2018

WANT!

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playstation1995
Mon 21st May 2018

I like that red sneaker.it looks nice.kind of look like nike kicks.word up son

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AFCC
Mon 21st May 2018

Hey, is this 1995?

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Haruki_NLI
Mon 21st May 2018

@Quintumply "This is one press release we weren't expecting to receive today."

Except they announced this at the same time as that racing game, Mania Adventures and Mania Plus...

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get2sammyb
Mon 21st May 2018

@YummyHappyPills You'd know because you were the only person paying attention.

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DerMeister
Mon 21st May 2018

They look alright. I think the Sonic themed one would have been better if it used a basic blue color instead of that pattern.

Still, I wouldn't mind having these.

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sajoey
Mon 21st May 2018

Oh they're gorgeous and I love them

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roe
Mon 21st May 2018

@get2sammyb other way round for me. Don't like the Robotnik ones and the hazard stripes all over the bottom. However, I do quite like blue shoes and could easily see myself rocking a Sonic pair someday.