The world of Animal Crossing is stepping into footwear, and it will get a bright pop of colour. Nintendo has announced its first-ever Animal Crossing collaboration with Crocs, featuring designs inspired by its “lush, natural setting” and charms modelled after elements from the game.
Available in both kids’ and adult sizes, the clogs blend green hues representing the land, with the blues on the sole and strap, serving as a nod to the sea. The collection is launching on 26 August at Crocs online and in retail stores, alongside Jibbitz, or charms, based on characters like Tom Nook, K.K. Slider, and Isabelle, as well as a 3D house, money, and even an apple tree.
Additionally, three individual Jibbitz for Rosie, Marshal, and Bunnie are also included, with two other five-pack sets comprising different villagers: Mable, Sable, and Label, paired with a striped shirt and a backpack; and Blathers, Celeste, and Pascal, accompanied by a fossil and a scallop. The former retails for US$4.99 each, while the latter is priced at S$16.99.
As for the kicks, the Animal Crossing-themed Crocs (Animal Crocs-sing?) will set fans back by US$69.99 for adults, and US$54.99 for the little ones. Pre-orders in the U.S. are not open yet, but the Japanese website has already put up the listings. Details about worldwide availability are expected to be on the horizon.
Si Jia is a casual geek at heart – or as casual as someone with Sephiroth’s theme on her Spotify playlist can get. A fan of movies, games, and Japanese culture, Si Jia’s greatest weakness is the Steam Summer Sale. Or any Steam sale, really.
Kevin Low
