Nintendo Powers Up Vans Shoes

The Vans x Nintendo footwear collection will feature graphic prints using 8-bit inspired artwork and characters from “Super Mario Bros.,” “Duck Hunt,” “Donkey Kong” and “The Legend of Zelda,” as well as an assortment of graphics inspired by Nintendo’s first console.

Meanwhile, the apparel and accessories collection will feature prints that tie back to the footwear and will include co-branded t-shirts, backpacks, bags, socks and hats.

The Vans x Nintendo collection will be available this Friday in the U.S. and will roll out at international retailers throughout the month. It will also be available at

Vans.com/Nintendo

.