Forget the NX — Nintendo gets into the shoe game with Vans

We’re all wondering what Nintendo is going to do next. Few of us expected shoes.

The Japanese game maker is in a transition period as we wait on details for its next console, the mysterious NX. Until that system launches in March 2017, you can show your Nintendo love with a new line of shoes. The house of Mario has teamed up with Vans to create footwear based on its brands like The Legend of Zelda and Donkey Kong. The collection releases on June 3.

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Mike Minotti

Mike Minotti has been with GamesBeat since 2012, starting as an intern. Based near Youngstown, Ohio, he now manages GamesBeat's editorial team. He's also a prolific podcaster, appearing on multiple shows covering the gaming industry.