These incredible Iron Man and War Machine sneakers aren’t some fanciful Photoshop mock-ups. They exist, are going on sale, and actually light up.
We weren’t sure if Namco Bandai was taking the new Splatterhouse game seriously until we saw the exclusive Globe International Superfly model Splatterhouse shoes.
What is this? A mass act of adoration on the part of Nike’s design team? Or some strange, off-key marketing exercise on the part of Nintendo? It’s difficult to tell, but what is clear is that Nike are loving their Nintendo at the moment. First it was NES-themed Air Max classics. Then a whole range of Wii-inspired kicks. Now it’s another NES-inspired shoe, this time the Air Max Terra. It’s got a similar theme to the Classics – the subtle d-pad around the sole, the colour scheme – but it’s not quite as refined. Indeed, it looks more like a Mega Drive 2 tribute than a NES one.
Nike Air Max Terra Ninety Nintendo NES Collaboration [Crave Online, thanks Sid!]