Remember last year’s release of Super Mario Converse special editions ? Well they’re back with another, this time in low-tops. Me? I like my tops muffin . Dropping next month for an undisclosed amount of gold coins, the Converse Japan One Star Super Mario Bros OX are the perfect shoes for doing a little princess saving. Ooooooor walking to the liquor store. They are NOT for kicking shit though. And neither are flip-flips (that’s how I got worms). Converse One Star Super Mario Bros. OX [highsnobiety] Thanks to Jacques, who claims he used to have a pair of Altered Beast Asics back in the day. Get the f*** out!

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Princess-Saving Shoes: Super Mario Bros. Converse

These are the Adidas Star Wars Campus Wampa Sneakers , which, for a shoe , is a pretty impressive name. Granted not as impressive as Holey Flipflop Ow Shit I Think I Just Stepped On A Nail, but now I’m going to have to call my mom and see if my tetanus shot is up to date. $150 gets you a pair and they’re made with real wampa fur. Except wampas aren’t real so they used horse hair instead. Hey — you know what else would make pretty cool Star Wars shoes? “Jar Jar dicks?” LOLWUT? I said shoes , not a necklace. Hit the jump for a bunch of close-ups.

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A Close Look At Adidas’ Wampa Fur Shoes

So Nike released their Back To The Future shoes (The 2011 Nike MAG) last night during a special event here in LA that I was rudely not invited to despite 1. being right up the street and 2. Nike knowing good and well I’m down to one shitty pair of flip-flops. The bad news: they’re not as cool as I was hoping, don’t auto-lace , and are limited to 1,500 pairs total which will only be sold on eBay (150 pairs/day through September 18th) and already passing $5,000/pair. The good news: all net proceeds will go to the Michael J. Fox Foundation to fight Parkinson’s, and all donations to the foundation through the end of the year will be matched (up to $50 million) by Sergey Brin and Anne Wojcicki. Now that — that’s cool. The Air Mag is the first rechargeable footwear from Nike were designed as an identical replica to the originals seen in the Back to the Future II movie. Some of the constant elements include the upper contours, the glowing LED panel and the electroluminescent Nike logo in the strap. The Nike Air Mag actually illuminates with the pinch of the “ear” of the high top, glowing for five hours per charge. Not gonna lie, for the amount of money these things are going for you think they could’ve included the auto-lace feature. But who knows, maybe their sweat-shop manufacturing technology wasn’t up to snuff. “Haha — maybe THAT’S why you weren’t invited to the event.” What can I say — I get bitter and burn bridges. Also: wastebaskets filled with printer paper. FIRE IN THE HOLE! Hit the jump for a ton more pictures, a teaser video released yesterday, a long-ass commercial featuring one of the unfunny jackholes from SNL, Kevin Durant and Christopher Lloyd, as well as two others including a heartfelt message from Marty McFly himself.

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Nike’s Back To The Future Shoes Are Here

This is the latest Adidas x Star Wars gear to hit the street. And by street I mean sales rack, because this ain’t the kind of shit that’s gonna be sold out the back of a truck. iPhone 5 knock-offs yes, and I’ll give you a great deal on one because you seem like a good person/I like you. Anyway, Star Wars Adidas gear — it looks good and it’s expensive. Just remember: you get what you pay for . Except me. Because one time at Starbucks I paid for an iced latte but got a vanilla fappuccino . Crazy, I know. In hindsight I may have taken somebody else’s drink. Hit the jump for the rest of the collection including a pair of wampa kicks I’m actually considering.

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Adidas x Star Wars Fall & Winter Collection

Special EDITION. We saw the first two designs of the special edition release of Mario/Converse Chuck Taylors back in this post , and here are the other two designs (scheduled to drop in August). The first is of a Mario overworld scene , the second is of the final boss battle with Bowser. Both contain hidden images on the inside of the ankle-part. Personally, I’m not into novelty shoes, but that’s because I only wear flip-flops. And not the expensive kind either — the cheap rubber ones you can buy at the grocery store where if the little thong button pops out you can just jam it back in with a finger. You know, like the ones Jesus used to wear. “Jesus never wore those.” HA — how would you know, have you met him? “No, but I talk to him in prayer.” And you asked about his shoes?!?! Hit the jump for the other pair.

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The Other Special Ed. Mario Converse Chucks

Forget my ultimate shoe, I want a pair of those! Seen here looking way too much like a shoe bomb to not be one, ForceShoes were designed to record every movement of a victim’s foot to determine the severity of impairment following a stroke. But now they want to use them to make you THE ULTIMATE PAIR OF SNEAKERS . *slam-dunks Subway napkin I’ve been using to pick boogers all morning* The sandals are not a fully commercial product yet, but researchers from the University of Twente believe there is potential for applications other than medicine. For example, SmartShoes could be used in the area of ergonomics. “You can use the shoe to form an objective impression of the physical burden placed on people in their work situation. This is something that insurance companies are very interested in”, says Prof. Peter Veltink, who leads the research group behind the device. Other possible applications include analyzing performances of top-level athletes or other sportsmen. Sure researchers could do that, or we could just all commit to only wearing sandals. You know, LIKE NORMAL PEOPLE hippies. Speaking of which — did I ever tell you I used to date a chick who never shaved her armpits? Of course not, I WAS EMBARRASSED. Hit the jump for one more shot of the shoes on in case you were wondering what kind of accessories they might go with. SPOILER: Velcro calf-bands.

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Goofy Sandal Records Your Every Move In A Quest To Build You THE ULTIMATE SHOE

Converse Japan is dropping two limited edition Chuck Taylors (black and white) to commemorate Mario’s 25th anniversary as a plumber (and a crooked one too — I think he stole the copper out of my walls!) No word on cost, but you know what they say: if you have to ask then there’s probably no price tag and the salesperson is gonna size you up and try to milk you for all you’re worth. Not from these golden teats you’re not! *lifting moob, trying to lick mipple* Super Mario Bros. 25th Anniversary Chuck Taylors. [albotas] Thanks to nathan, who claims he can dunk a basketball. Oh yeah? Well I could too if it weren’t for these sausage fingers!

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Mario 25th Anniversary Converse Chucks

Despite no mention of Back to the Future , Nike is releasing these limited-edition D eLorean Nike Dunks the same year as the movie’s 25th anniversary . Coincidence? I don’t think so . Made in a sweatshop? Are we NOT gonna need roads where we’re going? Influenced by the DMC-12?s aerodynamic design and trademark characteristics, Nike reinterpreted the car’s sleek stainless steel exterior into a matte silver, no-sew constructed upper while also taking cues from the gull-wing doors on the bottom eyestay. The shoe’s outsole references the Delorean’s tail lights and the DMC-12?s rear window shades reappear as graphic lines on the heel replacing the traditional stitches. Meanwhile, the Belfast stamp on the tongue is a nod to the Irish factory that originally produced the vehicle. The shoes drop Black Friday, so get ready to trample some folks if you want a pair. Alternatively, club the back of their legs. It’s not just for ice-skating anymore! Unfortunately, where I’m going I don’t need shoes . Or, more specifically, I’m not allowed to wear shoes. Dammit grandma, I’m a grown-up, I’m not gonna track mud in the house. Huh? WHAT DO YOU MEAN I’M AT THE KIDDIE TABLE AGAIN?! Hit the jump for a bunch of close-ups.

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Back To The Footwear: Nike DeLorean Dunks

Daniel Reese paints shoes . He might paint other things (i.e. the down red) too, but that’s not what I came to talk about today. Today we’re only talking about shoes . Specifically, these Batman kicks. Speaking of which — I bet he does everyday for not banging Cat Woman when he had the chance! And I bet Robin kicks himself for never sneaking a peek at Batman’s wiener when they’re both peeing in the bat-throom. I know, I know, what I just did there was pretty amazing. Anyway, Daniel has a ton of pre-painted shoes available or will customize any pair you want with any design you want. You can check out some other examples after the jump. What you can’t check out after the jump is my ass, because it’s broken out right now and I’m really self conscious about it. Damn you, stress! Hit the jump for a bunch more examples of Daniel’s work and another link to his website.

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The Caped Crapkickers: Batman Sneakers

How bout some Street Fighter II inspired sneakers? No? I’m with ya, I only wear flip-flops too. Besides, you’ve gotta admit the Street Fighter resemblance is subtle at best. They could have at least thrown a hadouken on the side of the Ryus. And, I dunno, maybe some bigass thunder-thighs on the Chun Li’s . Shit, the more I look at them the more I’m convinced they aren’t even Street Fighter. Just wait — I give it three months before they’re selling them as Yo Gabba Gabba . Nike SB Dunk Street Fighter Pack [albotas]

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Kickin’ Ass: Street Fighter Inspired Nikes