Run Athletics Legacy x Nintendo Sneakers.

My British upbringing is dying to call these things trainers but I'm just going to go with my wonderful cousins name for them. So, Run Athletics and Nintendo have teamed up to create these Mario Bros. inspired snazzy pair of sneakers (I should be shot for even using the word 'snazzy').

The sneakers feature a Mario Bros. 'M' emblazoned on the tongue and a Power Star motif on the side. There's no word on the price but an upcoming launch party at New York's Nintendo World store (September 25th) will most likely reveal the details.

I've never really been a fan of video game sneakers - possibly because we don't see them very often - but I have to admit these are pretty cool. Since the tongue will most likely be covered by whatever jeans/trousers you're wearing, however, I doubt many people would notice that they're Mario inspired. I guess I'll just stick to video game t-shirts - even though I don't currently own any because I suck.

UPDATE: I've just been notified that they'll be priced $120 and will be released on September 29th at www.denimandsole.com. Get em' if you have some spare cash saved up!

Run Athletics Legacy x Nintendo Launch Party - Freshness Mag (Via Boing Boing Gadgets)