FILA Korea to launch colorful Pokémon sneakers
Fila, Inc. South Korean giant which manufactures sporting good, the company has its origin in Italy. The comapny was foundes in 1911 in Italy, now Fila is owned and operated by Fila Korea. Recently, Fila collobarted with Japanese anime franchise Pokémon to deliver funky and colorful sneakers.
The sneakers will only avaialble via Fila South Korea, the limited edition shoes feature Pokémon including Pikachu, Bulbasaur, Squirtle, Charmander and Jigglypuff. The shoes are wrapped in a Pokeball themed box with a badge and sticker of the corresponding Pokémon.
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The sneakers are only available in two models: the FILA Court Deluxe and Classic Kicks type. According to a post on FILA Korea’s Facebook page, the sneakers are “armed with cuteness."
Classic Kicks are available for 39,000, around US$36, while the Classic Deluxe model are available for 69,000 Won – roughly US$65.
The sneakers are available only for Korean customers via FILA Korea’s online store.
Otherwise they can be ordered through Harum.io to be shipped to the US, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Taiwan, the Philippines and other Asian countries.
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First published: 21 March 2018, 12:49 IST