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Remember Those Epic Bowser Crocs? They’re On Sale Now, Alongside More Mushroom Kingdom Clogs
Nintendo and Crocs have expanded their footwear collaboration with a new range of Mario-themed clogs, including a much-anticipated Bowser design featuring spiky detailing inspired by the villain's shell. The launch follows previous crossover collections based on Animal Crossing and Pokémon, and reflects the growing popularity of character-themed Crocs as novelty fashion items among Nintendo fans.
The new range includes Peach, Bowser and Yoshi clogs, which went on sale on the Nintendo Store on Friday, alongside a "Mario Classic" version due on 4th August and further "Super Mario Classic" styles arriving in September. Adult sizes are priced at £69.99 (£79.99 for the Peach design) and run from roughly UK size 3 to 13, though Peach's range tops out at around UK 8; kids' and toddlers' sizes won't be available until 17th September. Purchases are currently limited to one pair per customer, suggesting either limited stock or high anticipated demand, and the shoes are also being sold in the US via the Crocs website for $79.99.
In short
- Nintendo and Crocs release new Mario-themed clogs, including Bowser design.
- Adult pairs cost £69.99 (£79.99 for Peach); more styles arrive in September.
- Purchases limited to one per customer amid expected high demand.
Explained simply
Crocs are casual rubber clogs that have found unexpected popularity in recent years, and Nintendo—the Japanese video game company behind Mario and other popular characters—has begun creating themed versions featuring its famous gaming characters. This latest collaboration brings Mario characters to the footwear line, continuing a trend of Nintendo-Crocs partnerships that have previously featured franchises like Animal Crossing and Pokémon.
Character-themed merchandise has become increasingly popular in fashion and collectibles, as gaming franchises extend their reach beyond video games into physical products that people can buy and wear. These collaborations appeal to both longtime Nintendo fans seeking novelty items and collectors who view limited-edition versions as valuable acquisitions, blurring the line between practical footwear and pop culture memorabilia.
Mario is one of the world's most recognisable video game characters, having starred in Nintendo games since 1981, and merchandise featuring Mario and associated characters like Bowser carries considerable appeal among fans. The expansion of Mario-branded products into unexpected categories like novelty clogs reflects the character's lasting cultural significance and Nintendo's strategy of selling merchandise based on its franchises across many different markets.
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