Earlier this weekend we shared a gallery of the recently released Vans x Nintendo collection, highlighting some of our favourite designs in the range. The shoes are typical Vans prices (£50 / $70 approx for sneakers), but it's perhaps not advisable to spend too long dwelling on whether to take the plunge.
Regular Nintendo Life tipster Doctor OverBuiild has pointed us to an article by Engadget from just before the collection's launch, and it says "a Vans spokesperson told Engadget that the Nintendo line will only be on sale for a short period of time". Stock doesn't seem to be an issue so far, at least on the UK version of Van's website, though whether much additional stock will come after initial sell-through is unclear with comments around a 'short period of time'.
It's worth bearing in mind. As an aside, while looking at what other retailers are selling the shoes in the UK we found that Schuh is boasting of exclusive designs; sure enough they're not on the official Vans site. Two different designs are dubbed the 'Villains' and 'Era' shoes and can be seen below.
Are you grabbing anything from the broader range, or does it not appeal to you? Let us know in the comments.
[source engadget.com]
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Got the 8 bit mario ones. Those villain ones are looking tempting too....
If they had designs that were more subtle I might consider them.
I really like the villain pair! Probably my favorite design out of all of them.
Love these shoes but Vans hurt my feet. Kudos to anyone who can wear them though!!!
My size is already completely sold out </3
I went yesterday and just got a hat and 2 shirts.
In North America Journey's has those two and some other really cool exclusive ones not on the Vans website or in their store. Definitely check them out as well! At my local mall both Journey's and the Vans store had some awesome displays up for the shoes as well. It was really nice to see them taking it seriously and not just place 3 shoes on a rack in the back as I feared they might.
They're way out of my price range to consider them at the moment. So I guess I'll miss out. I really liked the Donkey Kong shirt and shoes
No, they're ugly, they don't have a pair large enough for my feet and seem a bit pricey for plain runners.
Eh. I love Nintendo with all of my heart, but I'm not really interested in the shoes.
all the good stuff seems to be US exclusive. Not happy
Hey Nintendo! If these sell for some ugly reason, keep making them. You have like 10 games coming to WiiU and 3DS retail wise for the rest of the year. You need to make money. Stop with the limited edition BS. MAKE MONEY.
No way I'd consider 70+ dollar shoes. They just aren't worth it when I can easily get 2 pairs for the same price that will last about just as long, design notwithstanding.
I got the Nes ones! Hope anyone who wants some gets some!
That Donkey Kong button up tho...
I liked a couple things enough that I went ahead and bought some. Just a couple of the Princess Peach stuff, shirts and a pair of slip ons since I don't have any anymore. Personally I'm more of a Skechers kind of girl and have been for years, but I'll give Vans a try. They're a good brand.
I've already ordered the ones with Goombas as the colour scheme matches my leg sleeve! But those Boo's, dam they're pretty
What a surprise no size 14
I got the NES slip ons for my son and me. I may go back for another pair in the morning.
"Gawk at these new villain vans!"
Scrolls down to see Luigi
Shoes...? Or eating this month...? Hmm...
Got a pair each 4 the kids & a cool Mario warp pipe t-shirt. It came w/ a set of 6 Mario pins, for all the collectors out there. (Need 2 buy shoes & a shirt 2 get)
I got the Era ones...they look brilliant and have Toad on the back.
I wore them shopping in Leeds yesterday and 2 separate people asked where they were from
I bought a shirt!
I was waiting till Christmas! Thought it would be a long term thing😒 I do remember Metallica vans thing that didn't last long and I missed out!😔
I went to Journey's on the third and they had the black and white villain shoes as an exclusive. I really liked them so I picked them up! They are very comfortable and the tip of the shoelaces look like an NES controller. Super cute! I needed new shoes anyway and Vans is a good brand.
Here I am wearing them:
Still haven't ordered any as when I tried the payment didn't go through properly (so I tried it again) and the bank thought it was some kind of fraud so they blocked my account...but I didn't realise until the weekend. I've sent them an email to check if they have my order now the bank is all sorted but I don't expect a reply until after the weekend. Looks like my size is out of stock on some of them again though so...
Craaaappppp I knew they were going to pull some limited edition BS. Not going to hold my breath that they'll do a second wave even if this sells beyond expectations. Just hoping the mark up isn't too high when I go looking for them on ebay next month. -__-
..time is Running out..
Let's see.... shoes, or rent/food? Shoes it is!!
Love Nintendo, Love Vans....but I'm emigrating and need my money for that. Arrrggghhhhh
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