Gamer kicks aren't very common. We've seen a few here and there, most recently the limited edition Gears of War shoes from Globe, but generally the shoe market is reserved for more conventional nerd mediums, such as comic book heroes. The severe lack of gaming-inspired shoes is almost enough to make you wish you were nine years old and could fit into the Velcro kids shoes emblazoned with Mario and the like. Fortunately, a recent revitalization of 80s fashion has paved the way for retro shoe types like the Nike Air Max and with them designs inspired by retro gaming. We've learned that Nike, makers of everything sports-related wearable or not, have released the latest in nerd foot fashion: the Air Classic BW – Nintendo.
Inspired by the nostalgia-inducing color scheme of the original Nintendo Entertainment System, the Air Classic BW – Nintendos feature the system's iconic black, gray, dark gray, and red color arrangements. The design also incorporates d-pad shaped patterns and start/select buttons etched just to the right of the shoe tongues. Little is known about how or where to get these new, limited edition kicks beyond "at select retailers," but we can assume that wherever they are, they won't be there long. So, if you happen to come across a pair of these babies, be sure to pick them up. If they don't tickle your nostalgic sensibilities enough to keep them, you can probably make a pretty off of them on eBay.
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