# Gamified Character Sneakers These Super Mario Shoes Celebrate the Super Mario Bros. Game By M | Published 2014-07-09 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mario-shoes References: [fashionablygeek](http://fashionablygeek.com/shoes/super-mario-bros-converse-one-star-shoes/) & [rakuten.ne.jp](http://www.rakuten.ne.jp/gold/atmos-girls/) If you love [Nintendo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-x-super-mario) video game characters, you'll have to pick up these sporty Super Mario shoes. These [Converse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-taylor-pack) [One Star](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-converse) sneakers have creatively been redesigned to celebrate Nintendo's two most famous characters, Mario and the villain Bowser. These fun video game sneakers perfectly capture the pixelated charm of the Mario and Bowser characters. The Converse One Star Red shoes are dedicated to Mario with a bold leather upper, red laces, an embossed gold star cut out and a stitched 8-bit Mario graphic. The Bowser sneakers follow a similar aesthetic with a dark forest green upper, a white star, white laces and a pixelated graphic of Bowser along the tongue. Sadly, these geeky shoes are only available in Japan. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Gamified Character Sneakers:** Opportunity for brands to create gamified sneakers featuring popular characters in various industries. - **Pixelated Aesthetic:** Design trend that brings a retro gaming charm to various products, opening up opportunities for nostalgic collaborations. - **Geek Chic Fashion:** Growing trend of incorporating popular geek culture into fashion items, appealing to a niche market of avid fans. ### Who This Affects Most - **Footwear:** Footwear industry can explore collaborations with video game brands to create character-themed sneakers with a unique, gamified twist. - **Fashion:** Fashion industry can tap into the geek chic trend by creating apparel that merges popular geek culture with stylish designs. - **Gaming:** Gaming industry can leverage its iconic characters to collaborate with fashion brands and create limited edition merchandise that appeals to gamers and collectors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Video Game Console Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-air-snes.md) - [Nostalgic Gaming Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-x-super-mario.md) - [Cozy Video Game Loungewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mario-meets-gelato-pique.md) - [Anime-Inspired Canvas Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-taylor-pack.md) - [Game Console Sneaker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playstationinspired-sneaker.md) - [Japanese Artwork Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/converse-allstar.md) - [Video Game-Inspired Summer Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shadow-classic-clog.md) - [TV-Inspired Classic Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-converse.md) - [Cartoon-Inspired Casual Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patrick-star-superstar.md)