Hot Wheels Iconic Die-Cast Car Designs
Reimagined in New Reebok Kids Footwear Collection, Available April 25
Reebok, the iconic and irreverent sports culture brand, and Hot Wheels™, the number-one selling toy in the world*, have announced a collaborative kids sneaker collection celebrating the brands’ shared heritage in play. Featuring four unique kids’ footwear styles that each pay homage to an iconic Hot Wheels die-cast car design, the Hot Wheels x Reebok collection is available globally beginning April 25, from Reebok.com and select retailers.
Conceived five decades ago, in 1968, by an innovator, a rocket scientist and a car designer, Hot Wheels high-performance die-cast cars and innovative track systems continue to offer energetic and engaging vehicle play that ignites the challenger spirit in every kid. In collaboration with Reebok, a historic and irreverent brand whose mission is to inspire human movement, some of Hot Wheels’ most legendary die-cast cars known for their speed and unparalleled vehicular designs are being reimagined in a whole new way.
The Hot Wheels x Reebok collection presents four (4) unique kids footwear styles in which the brand’s historic “Night Shifter™”, “Twin Mill™”, Bone Shaker™”, and “Rodger Dodger” die-cast car designs grace Reebok’s new light-up Classic Leather Step ‘N’ Flash and Zig ‘N’ Glow sneaker silhouettes. Overarching design elements (featured across all models) include Hot Wheels and “Reebok Racing” tongue logos above “68” (1968) and “95” (1895) driver numbers nodding to each brand’s founding year, a Hot Wheels all-over branded collar lining, Hot Wheels heel logo, and an LED light up midsole with on/off functionality.
Classic Leather Step ‘N’ Flash “Night Shifter” (Toddler – $55, 100206925) (Pre-School – $65, 100206923): The unique sneaker featuring a glossy red upper and vamp pinstripes is inspired by the Hot Wheels “Night Shifter”.
Classic Leather Step ‘N’ Flash “Twin Mill” (Toddler – $55, 100206926) (Pre-School – $65, 100206924): The distinctive sneaker design features a stealth black upper with hits of gold and red and a “Twin Mill” inspired flame detail on the quarter panel.
Zig ‘N’ Glow “Bone Shaker” (Toddler – $55, 100206930) (Pre-School – $65, 100206928): The creative sneaker design includes a smooth red upper with a gold Reebok crosscheck, “Bone Shaker” inspired chrome gold side stripes, and a Zig-shaped outsole.
Zig ‘N’ Glow “Rodger Dodger” (Toddler – $55, 100206929) (Pre-School – $65, 100206927): The unique sneaker design features a vibrant yellow and black upper, “Rodger Dodger” inspired flame detail on the quarter panel, and a Zig-shaped outsole.
The Hot Wheels x Reebok kids footwear collection is available globally beginning April 25, from Reebok.com and select retailers.
*Source: The NPD Group Inc./Retail Tracking Service/G11/Total Toy Industry/Units/Annual 2017
About Mattel
Mattel is a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world. We engage consumers and fans through our franchise brands, including Barbie®, Hot Wheels®, Fisher-Price®, American Girl®, Thomas & Friends™, UNO®, Masters of the Universe®, Matchbox ®, Monster High®, MEGA® and Polly Pocket®, as well as other popular properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include toys, content, consumer products, digital and live experiences. Our products are sold in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies.
About Reebok
Reebok is an iconic and irreverent sports culture brand with a rich and storied fitness heritage dating back to 1895. Founded on athletic footwear that changed the direction of sport, Reebok continues to introduce innovations that propel the industry forward. Today, Reebok sits at the intersection of active, lifestyle, and sport, offering high quality and modern styles that are adaptable for every occasion. The brand strives to deliver every athlete, from professionals to enthusiasts, with the opportunity, products, and inspiration to reach their full potential. Reebok currently operates in 80 countries with approximately 400 freestanding stores around the world. For more information, visit Reebok.com or for the latest news at News.Reebok.com. Discover Reebok on Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.
