{
  "id": 7552860,
  "title": "Pokémon Adidas crossover sneaker line releases in Japan, gives your feet Pikachu hugs [Pics]",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/pokemon-adidas-crossover-sneaker-line-releases-in-japan-gives-your",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-15T13:00:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SoraNews24",
    "slug": "soranews24",
    "url": "https://soranews24.com/2026/09/15/pokemon-adidas-crossover-sneaker-line-releases-in-japan-gives-your-feet-pikachu-hugs-pics/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Pokémon and Adidas have teamed up to release a special sneaker line in Japan to celebrate the video game franchise's 30th anniversary. The collaboration features some of the most iconic Pokémon characters transformed into Adidas Originals models, allowing fans to walk with their favorite creatures. Pikachu, the franchise's mascot, makes multiple appearances in various designs, including textured ankles in Superstar II mid-tops and detailed ear designs on low-top models. Other popular Pokémon like Charmander, Gengar, Haunter, and Rayquaza are also represented in the collection. The limited-edition shoes come in a range of colors and price points, with the most expensive models costing approximately US$210. These exclusive sneakers are available for purchase online through the Adidas Japan shop and Rakuten, starting September 15.",
  "summary": "Collaboration gets off to an early start in Pokémon’s home country. There’s a lot of walking in Pokémon. The young Trainers who serve as the protagonists of the video games and anime are generally too young to drive, and besides, catching ‘em all involves venturing far afield in order to find the rarest Pocket Monster […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Pokémon and Adidas collaborate for Japan sneaker release",
    "Pikachu featured in multiple sneaker designs",
    "Limited-edition shoes priced up to US$210"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}