Sega has revealed its limited-edition trainer collaboration with Puma, to celebrate the release of Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds.
Puma already showed off the trainers back in August, but Sega has now unveiled the full capsule collection.
While Sonic gets a custom pair of Puma Inhale trainers, Shadow and Tails have their own version of the Puma Inverse. These come in blue, black, and yellow – according to the characters’ colours – and have various swappable features. I’m quite partial to the gold ring in the laces, myself.
In addition, Puma is releasing some apparel too, which “blends motorsport styling with graphic cues inspired by racing and design elements from Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds”.
The collection includes a hoodie, a jacket, t-shirts, and even a bum bag (or fanny pack, for those of you in the US).
The collaboration also goes the other way, with Puma-designed in-game decals with which to customise vehicles in Sonic Racing: Crossworlds. These will be added to the game for free.
The trainer and clothing collection launches on 30th October and will be available from the Puma online store, flagship stores, and selected stockists. The UK prices are yet to be confirmed.
And frankly, compared to Nike’s furry Donkey Kong trainers or the absolutely vile Animal Crossing Crocs, these Sonic-themed trainers are footwear I will happily slip my feet into.
As per leaks last month, Sonic and Shadow sneakers are also expected to make their way into Fortnite soon.
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is out now across all major platforms. Our review praised its “exquisite handling model” despite all the chaos.