The Converse/Nintendo Partnership That Never Was - Kotaku Comments

The Converse/Nintendo Partnership That Never Was

freespeech — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 14:02:12 MDT

i think someone has too much time on their hands!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

freespeech

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maverickudo — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 01:57:44 MDT

@mizzocd: u don't wear chucks. lol i saw u carry that sileto hard cover book today. those kicks are MINE

maverickudo

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Fierfaerie — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 23:09:03 MDT

I actually liked those Nikes featured around the time the game came out...they had a subtler design, so were also something I would actually wear and not quite feel the need to protect. And that's saying something, because I really don't like Nike, but I felt the swoosh was actually the perfect touch.

On that note, these here are some artful thangs!

Fierfaerie

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Replica23 — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 22:48:19 MDT

Damn, I'd totally buy.

Replica23

The Converse/Nintendo Partnership That Never Was

Majpain007 — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 21:13:22 MDT

Ugly ass shoes.

Majpain007

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Chillblain — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 19:34:35 MDT

Amazing, if only they could be mass produced... I'd buy 2 pairs, one to wear and one to showcase :D

Chillblain

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Jac21 — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 18:04:55 MDT

I'd buy those if I wasn't typing a post in a box on the sidewalk.

Jac21

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deviantchicken — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 17:37:42 MDT

@Draven:

Uh, the eBay auction. Duh.

People should read more.

deviantchicken

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Americo — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 17:11:27 MDT

I would wear anything with Ness or Lucas on it.

Americo

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Molotov — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 14:19:19 MDT

You could seal the paint with a waterproof gel acrylic but then it would be super shiny. Also I be concerned about the paint cracking. Def nice to look at but impossible to wear:)

Molotov

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Draven — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 13:54:56 MDT

Where I can buy wan!

Draven

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Zeouterlimits — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 12:39:39 MDT

A really nice collectable, sweet!

Zeouterlimits

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Zemmix — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 11:59:34 MDT

I'd feel like a retard if I ever wore those. I don't understand this guys buying shoes like women trend thats come about. And 'kicks'? wtf?

Zemmix

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JarenFace — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 11:17:34 MDT

I would totally wear the hell out of those if they were officially comissioned at the reasoable price. Very awesome.

JarenFace

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MajorMcMuffin — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 10:10:27 MDT

Now, I usually ignore shoe articles, but those are just wonderful. Not something you wear, unless you don't walk, but still wonderful.

MajorMcMuffin

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MURDERFACE — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 09:33:24 MDT

SOLD!!!!!!! now they just need to make them water-proof and be able to withstand some dammage and they would be perfect.

MURDERFACE

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Cole — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 09:22:17 MDT

@Hedgeworth: I not going to say that these shoes wouldn't hold up better sitting on a shelf or in safety deposit box, however, the paint I used was actually screenprinting ink, which, as you probably know from washing your t-shirts, holds up pretty well under most conditions. The shoes are even heat-set to make sure nothing runs, and on my next pair I may investigate means to protect them even more with a fixer or clearcoat of some kind!

Cole

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mizzocd — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 08:53:19 MDT

OMG....i think I'm giving up Stileto's shoes in return for these kicks

mizzocd

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Cole — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 07:59:04 MDT

@sugarbear: Yeah... one can holds my paintbrushes and the other holds my Ad markers!

Thanks for all the positive feedback guys, I'm glad you like them... if you ever need a unique gift or something hit me up, I'm always looking for something to keep me busy!

@swordfish2eva1: "MAG"'s shoes were actually the major catalyst for painting these! IMO, all of MAG's shoes are seriously lacking in the quality control dept. I saw them and thought they were pretty much crap, thought I could produce a better product and decided to try my hand at painting my own take on the Smash Bro sneaker.
I actually hope that MAG is reading this, so he sees what a shoe that has the proper time and planing put into it looks like. MAG, your on notice! Your lunch is looking pretty tasty right now!!! ;)

@swordfish2eva1: No, these were painted last week...

Cole

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swordfish2eva1 — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 07:41:48 MDT

Dude didn't you show these shows like a year ago

swordfish2eva1

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sugarbear — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 07:24:45 MDT

you know how i know this guy is high-class? Pirouettes and Wasabi peas.

sugarbear

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Otacon91 — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 07:22:23 MDT

I'd have to wear em and jump in a nice mud puddle just to piss off the fanboys. Would be funny as hell seing a kid dive over the mud in front of me just to protect Mario and friends.

Otacon91

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goodbadorugly — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 07:20:23 MDT

I would like to see a man who can keep civil after game two hundred and three of his brother flat out REFUSING to use any character other than pikachu in smash bros. Can't win with another character? TOO DAMN BAD.

Kids, the only way to solve problems with siblings is with violence.

...and those are nice shoes

goodbadorugly

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Koontz — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 07:13:29 MDT

Very impressive. I can't say I agree with everybody saying they're too nice to wear though. I'd totally sport these everyday that I could. Just wearing them outside could be considered public art.

Not to be picky, but how about an updated Brawl lineup edition?

Koontz

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Pandamanda — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 07:01:51 MDT

At least the ones I make you can wear... :-/

Pandamanda

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BradOFarrell — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 06:57:55 MDT

@LandMineLandSnake:

But he's right handed in Twilight Princess and ambidextrous in the 2D games.

BradOFarrell

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FancifulUnicorn — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 06:46:07 MDT

Wow, these are really nicely done, I'm impressed!

FancifulUnicorn

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CHU BOI — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 06:41:00 MDT

...want...so...bad

CHU BOI

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keyrat — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 06:29:07 MDT

Too bad they're not mass produced. The ebay auction starts at $250, and even though it's probably worth it, I'd actually want to wear these. I don't want shoes for a museum.

keyrat

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Hedgeworth — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 06:05:21 MDT

That is totally hot. As someone who almost exclusively wears Converse these days; those are something I would purchase and wear daily.

There *must* be some way to fix the paint to prevent the average wear and tear. Wearing them in the rain would be out of the question of course - but wearing cons in the rain never really works anyway thanks to the eyelets in the side.

Hedgeworth