Sonic the Hedgehog Inspires Another Kids' PUMA Collection

PUMA SportStyle continues to cater to the youngest sneaker enthusiasts of the family. Fresh off a collaboration with the Jurassic World franchise, the storied sportswear brand is back with another Kids'-exclusive footwear collection with SEGA's Sonic the Hedgehog title.

Most recently, Sonic and Shadow landed their very own Crocs Classic Clog collabs, but the beloved video game characters previously lent their likeness to modern PUMA footwear like the RS-X3. The latest offerings reimagine the Kids' Inverse and Inhale silhouettes, bringing color palettes and graphics inspired by Yuji Naka, Naoto Oshima, and Hirokazu Yasuhara's creations.

The chunky PUMA Inverse styles don references to Shadow the Hedgehog and Miles "Tails" Prower. The retro running-informed design sees a number of different overlays across the upper, with Tails' pair enjoying a mostly-tonal presentation. Shadow's, by comparison, opts for a black base that allows for hits of red and yellow to revel in the spotlight. Both sneakers bring detachable elements on the tongue that bring their respective characters to footwear-form.

Sonic's PUMA Inhale for Kids indulges in a subdued execution. The retro runner sees a predominantly navy presentation that enjoys vibrant blue contrast along the profiles and inner lining. The famous hedgehog's image lands on the tongue, alongside a gold ring lace decoration central to the Sonic the Hedgehog universe. The bottom-half keeps things simple, although yellow flair animates traction.

All three pairs of the latest linkup with SEGA's title arrive in special co-branded shoe boxes.

Enjoy official photos of the latest Kids' footwear collection inspired by Sonic ahead. Pairs should release via PUMA.com before the holiday season. Prices range between $70 (Inhale) and $75 (Inverse).

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