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Nintendo collaborates with Red Wing Shoes to make Mario's plumber boots ahead of the release of the movie (Image via Twitter/@supermariomovie)

"Would literally pay a million dollars to wear these" - Super Mario Bros. boots leave fans in awe 

Just a month ahead of the release of the Super Mario movie, Mario shoes have become the talk of the town. Recently, Nintendo collaborated with Red Wings to create Super Mario's iconic plumber boots. The news surfaced online when fans of the famous video game series were celebrating Mario Day 2023.

The pictures and videos of Mario's plumber boots were shared by The Super Mario Bros. Movie and Red Wings on their official social media platforms. As soon as the pictures went online, they created a stir among netizens, who took to social media to express their excitement.

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@supermariomovie @illumination @RedWingShoes I would literally pay a million dollars to wear these shoes

Red Wing Shoes gave a description of the plumber boots and said:

"Using legacy methods and innovative materials, Red Wing’s skilled craftspeople have brought some of the magic of the Mushroom Kingdom to real life. Mario’s boots are expertly crafted from Red Wing leather, with a reinforced toe box and rounded heel. The heel pad is made with state-of-the-art mushroom-infused materials celebrating Mario’s signature abilities."
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The shoe-making company also shared a video in which they gave fans a glimpse into what went on behind the making of these iconic Mario boots.

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In the video, the craftsmen could be seen working on these boots, cutting leather, stitching the material, sticking the label, and showing all the intricate details that went into making these shoes.

According to Red Wing Shoes, these iconic plumber boots are manufactured with 3-eye prototype pairs and are made of durable, natural leather with slip-resistant treads. The heel tabs are made of mushroom-based mycelium.


Netizens are currently obsessed with the Super Mario boots

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Super Mario fans are currently in awe of the plumber boots and are saying that these shoes should be made available soon. Several fans took to social media to express how excited they were about the news.

@MySideRule Nah them new Super Mario boots is da drip
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the Mario boots is insane, y’all gon buy it still tho smh twitter.com/thesitesupply/…
Astro Boy Boots or Mario Boots? 🤔
Them mario boots look better than them red ones
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me after i break into the Nintendo store and steal mario’s boots twitter.com/BenDaDonnn/sta…
DUDES WILL LITERALLY WEAR ANYTHINNNGGGG
Wasn't a fan of the big red boots.. But I don't know. The mario bros 1s could grow on me
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Are you buying the new Mario Boots ? 🏾‍♂️
My girl betta get me them mario boots
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@SleepyBakes You got to see Mario and his boots? Lucky
I must go visit @NintendoNYC! This is incredibly amazing along side the revealed of Mario’s work boots! This here is a legendary Super Mario Bros. Plumbing van! #SuperMarioMovie #MAR10Day #TheSuperMarioBrosMovie #SuperMarioBros #Nintendo twitter.com/supermariomovi…
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Are Mario's boots up for sale?

It is worth noting that the plumber boots are not for sale but are part of a publicity stunt for the upcoming movie. These boots are being showcased at Nintendo New York at the Rockefeller Center and will be on display there throughout the month of April.

The upcoming Mario movie will feature cast members including Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, Charlie Day, Jack Black, and more. The film is slated to release on April 5, 2023, and fans are eager to know what it has in store for them.

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