
The UEFA EURO 2024 competition isn't normally a hotspot for Nintendo references, though we couldn't help but notice a particularly snazzy pair of boots in today's match-up between Croatia and Albania.
The Albanian right winger, Jasir Asani, rocked up to the fixture in a pair of custom Super Mario-inspired boots. The design proudly displays the Nintendo mascot on the outside, while gold coins adorn the teal background.
You can get a closer look at the design in the following tweet from @ESPNFC:
Perhaps a little sleeker than the brown work boots we are used to seeing on the plumber, but Asani's choice is probably a better pick on the field. Hey, at the time of writing, the winger has already snapped up an assist in these Mario-inspired bad boys.
What better way to see in the announcement of Mario & Luigi: Brothership, eh?
What do you make of these custom boots? Let us know in the comments.
[source x.com]
Comments 15
Pretty cool, lucky him!
Great taste, I’d say!
I wonder if they will provide him with fireball kick specials...
Oh man, Albania deserved to win but one hell of a point won against Croatia!
Nintendo store opening in Albania when?
Removed - unconstructive
Forget chris pratt mario, we found a brand new one!!!
Removed - flaming/arguing
Not bad, next we'll see a player with Metroid or Kirby boots.
Does he jump higher or shoot fire?
Uh oh! Where's nintendo's legal team with the ban hammer and impending lawsuit!?
Use of their assets without permission, giving them free advertising and bringing a sense of fun to things. . . This must end now before someone smiles at a Nintendo property outside of nintendo's control!!
Didn't help them win though
Saw the match. Cool shoes. This opens up a world of advertising opportunities.
That's so fun! Albania seems like a beautiful country, I'd love to visit.
Sega Soccer Slam >>>
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