Summary
A new collection of Crocs shoes inspired by the designs of several fan-favorite characters fromPokemon’s first generation could hit markets soon, according to a report. Aside from Crocs,Pokemonhas collaborated with other footwear companies in the past, including Adidas, ASICS, Clarks, Converse, FILA, and PUMA.
Pokemon, which is one of thehighest-selling video game franchises of all time, is no stranger to special partnerships with other brands and properties. The series has collaborated with New Balance, Oreo, Grand Hyatt, Uniqlo, and Krispy Kreme, among many others, just within the first half of 2024.Pokemonalso teamed up with American footwear giant Crocs to release Pikachu-themed shoes earlier this year, and it seems more designs are on the way.
Four new Crocs Classic Clogs, each based on a specific Pokemon from the series' first generation, will be released sometime in 2024, according to the sneaker-focused website Sole Retriever. The featured monsters are supposedly Charizard, Gengar, and Snorlax, considered to be some of thestrongest Generation 1 Pokemon, as well as Jigglypuff. A pair of shoes from this collaboration, which will also come with Jibbitz charms designed around the characters' unique traits and associated imagery, should carry a $70 price tag once they become available at official Crocs channels and retailers. ThesePokemon-themed shoes will come in men’s sizes, according to Sole Retriever.
Crocs, one of the world’s largest footwear companies in terms of market cap, regularly releases collaborative designs, such as the incredibly cuteHello KittyX Crocs collectionthat was launched in January. More recently, the shoe brand partnered up with Irish fashion designer Simone Rocha, streetwear label CLOT, and McDonald’s to produce limited-edition products.
New Pokemon X Crocs Collaboration 2024
As forPokemon, the series has an ongoing collaboration with Japanese detergent brand Yashinomi, as well as the cafe chain PRONTO. TheSummer 2024Pokemonline of Uniqlo shirtsunder the fast-fashion juggernaut’s UT brand is also set to be released in July. This collection will feature the characters Ditto, Dragonite, Eevee, Gengar, Pikachu, Piplup, Snorlax, and Sylveon.
Pokemon Legends: Z-A, the next mainline entry in Game Freak’s long-running series of RPGs, is scheduled to be released on the Nintendo Switch in 2025. This upcomingPokemontitle will be part of the franchise’s ongoing ninth generation, but it will be set in the Kalos region that acted as the backdrop of the Generation 6 games.Pokemon Legends: Z-A, in particular, will take place in Lumiose City, which is based on the French capital of Paris.
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Pokemon is a franchise that needs no introduction. One of the most successful media empires in history, Pokemon spans games, television, films, manga, merchandise, music, and more.
