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Reebok Releasing Two Different Pairs of ‘Ghostbusters’ Sneakers on Halloween!
Reebok is celebrating Halloween this year by calling up the Ghostbusters, the company set to release two different pairs of themed sneakers on Halloween day, October 31st.
First up are the “Ghost Smashers,” selling for $150.
“Show ghosts who is boss. These men’s Ghost Smashers shoes have a fearless design inspired by the Ghostbusters movie from the ’80s. The leather upper has a worn, weathered look as if you’ve gone into battle. Signature details from the film give them a legit look.”
- Constructed specifically for the collaboration, nods “Ghostsmasher” – the original film’s title before it was officially released as “Ghostbusters”.
- Designed with a worn aesthetic as if the shoe – uncovered today – was created for the original ‘80s film.
- Removable faux OG Pump proton pack at the heel.
- Hand-drawn “No-Ghost” logo on the tongue
- Protective mid-top design and ankle strap secures foot beneath soft lux leather upper.
And then we have the “Ghostbusters Classic Leather Shoes,” selling for $100.
“Strap on your proton pack. Or, you know, just lace up these Ghostbusters shoes. It’s time to celebrate Sony’s original Ghostbusters movie. The design includes several tributes to the series, from the logo on the tongue to the slime graphic on the outsole. The shoes are made of smooth leather, with a durable rubber outsole.”
- Inspired by the Ghostbusters jumper with a textile upper similar to that of the historic jumpsuit from the film.
- Embroidered quarter window box logo matches jumpsuit details.
- Iconic caution stripes on the heel with graphic reading “Ready to Believe You”.
- Lace aglet reads phone number to call if you’ve captured a ghost.
- Proton blaster sockliner graphic enhances ghost-catching experience.
- Welded Ghostbusters logo at tongue.
- Quilted collar material matches ghost-busting jumpsuits.
Both pairs will be available October 31st at 12am EST. Click here to set a reminder!
The best part about engaging with collaborative genre fiction on the internet is that anyone can get in on the action, with worldwide accessibility often resulting in absurd story beats that wouldn’t be possible if any single person was responsible for the entire narrative. And while Kane Parsons’ Backrooms film is definitely the young filmmaker’s own unique take on the infamous creepypasta, it’s fun to see other creators join the Backrooms sandbox now that the big screen adaptation is getting ready for a record-shattering opening weekend.
As if cleverly timed releases like Puppet Combo’s The Backrooms game weren’t enough (not to mention that Scary Movie poster poking fun at Parsons’ flick), McDonald’s official social media accounts have now released an analog horror video of their own celebrating the liminal terrors of the McRooms – complete with a familiar purple surprise at the end of the footage.
While it’s funny enough to see the world’s most recognizable Fast Food giant engage with internet-borne Found Footage thrills seemingly out of the blue, the video is actually referencing a long-running gag among the Backrooms fandom where creators jokingly talk about there being a fully functional McDonald’s restaurant hidden somewhere in level 0 of the infamous liminal labyrinth.
Now, would it be too much to hope for a moist-carpet-flavored McShake to tie in with the film?
Backrooms is now playing only in theaters from A24.
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