Nintendo reveals that it will be showcasing a real-life version of Mario’s classic plumbing boots to tie in with the upcomingSuper Mario Bros. Movie. This movie is set to release next month, and will feature an adventure with the iconic Mario Bros. and how they become the famous heroes of the Mushroom Kingdom. Recently, Nintendo featuredtheMariomovie’s final trailerin a special Nintendo Direct before its release.ThisMariomovie-focused Nintendo Direct had not only Shigeru Miyamoto and other relevant staff from Illumination to help reveal the new trailer, but also the voice cast joking around about the roles they play in the movie. The trailer itself gave fans one last preview of what to expect, including some action-packed set pieces and fight scenes, withMario racing down Rainbow Roadwith Donkey Kong and Peach, to even the debut of Donkey Kong using a Fire Flower. At the conclusion of this Direct, Miyamoto revealed one last surprise, the reveal of real-life Mario boots.RELATED:Shigeru Miyamoto Discusses How Leaving Nintendo Could Impact the CompanyMario’s iconic footwear was recreated down to the smallest detail. Starting onMario Day, it will be on display at the Nintendo NYC store. The showcase of the boots was on a first-come, first-served basis, where Nintendo fans lined up to see the hero’s shoes in a special glass case display specifically for it. Not only that, the shoes themselves were made in collaboration between Nintendo, Illumination, and Red Wing Shoes.
According to a post from Red Wing Shoes, these boots were created using both “legacy methods” and current materials to bring them to life. They were constructed using the exact same leather as Red Wing’s other shoes, having a reinforced toe box and rounded heel, likely to accommodate both plumbing and Goomba stomping. The heel pad specifically is also claimed to be made from mushroom-based materials in order to simulateMario’s abilities. An entire three-minute video on Red Wings’ website also shows the building of these boots.
It should be noted that these are for display only, and that theseSuper Mario Bros. Movie-themed boots aren’t for sale. These shoes will likely be available to see at Nintendo NYC even after the movie’s premiere, though currently the display is only for those who line up first. The movie trailer itself was also praised for the attention to detail, along with being a visual labor of love that carried several years of Mario’s history around it.
The Super Mario Bros. Moviewill hit theaters on April 5.
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