Not content with teaming up with THEM Skates to make some epic Jet Set Radio skates, SEGA have now teamed up with Timberland to make some boots inspired by the fastest hedghog in the universe... though I don't think he'll be running anywhere at 767 mph in these! (I used to work in a shoe shop a long time ago, and these things are heavy!).
There are just 30 pairs of Timberland x Sonic boots being made, with each pair bearing an image of Sonic wearing Timberland boots above the Timberland logo and the Sonic the Hedgehog logo on the other side. It's going to be nigh on impossible for many of us to get a pair considering the limited nature of them... not to mention the fact that they will only be available from the Shibuya PARCO Timberland store from 9th August in celebration of SEGA opening up their Japanese flagship store.
Do you see why I tried to quell your excitement through my article title now? I'm not being accused of clickbait, not when I want a pair of these so badly!
For Sonic fans, these will undoubtedly be something you'd run to the end of the earth for (which is kind of true if you're Brandon and you live here in the UK). According to Nintendo Life, the boots will have a price of ¥38,500, which is around £196 or $261.
There are also a couple of other items available, short-sleeved and long-sleeved Timberland x Sonic tees with images of Sonic wearing his new Timberlands. If you manage to buy anything, you'll also get an exclusive postcard and sticker of Sonic in his new stompers... way to kick a guy while he's down!
Sadly, I think that the only way I'm going to get a pair of these boots is if I pay $8,000 for a pair on eBay. I don't think we'll see these being mass produced or appearing here in the UK, not after releasing such a limited first-come, first-served amount. Still, they're very cool, and if you do happen to pick up a pair, make sure to let us know!
