Major footwear brand HEYDUDE has teamed up with the hit manga and anime franchise Naruto for a brand-new shoe collection! This collaboration features two distinct styles: the Wally Funk x Naruto Sage Mode and the Wally Funk x Naruto Weapons. To elevate the unboxing experience, each purchase includes an additional “blind box” insole, meaning fans will receive one random character design with every pair. By including these mystery insoles, HEYDUDE is ensuring that every purchase feels like a true fan unboxing. Anime in general has been a steadily growing fandom since the early 2000s, and the Naruto franchise was a…
Author: Matt Harris
Matt Harris
I am an ex Royal Navy sailor who loves all things geek. I have a strong admiration of anime as well as western television shows and movies. From a young age I was into video games as well as TV shows, often spotted in front of a screen somewhere. My goal is to become a screenwriter/director one day and left the Royal Navy after 9 years to better pursue that dream of mine.
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