Reebok Goes Into Halloween Mode With Five Sneakers for Dracula, Frankenstein and More Classic Monsters
Reebok is enlisting some classic monsters for its Halloween celebration this year — or to be more specific, those of the Universal Monsters franchise that dates back to 1913.
The Universal Monsters x Reebok “Boktober” collection features five different sneakers modeled after five different monsters from classic horror films. “Dracula,” “Frankenstein,” “Bride of Frankenstein,” Creature From the Black Lagoon” and “The Wolfman” are all represented through their own silhouettes.
Reebok’s Club C Bulc is modeled after The Wolfman with an all-brown colorway featuring hairy suede overlays, distressed lacing and a blood-stained liner. Its counterpart in the Club C Megacourt then takes on an all-black look with white embellished stitching and an exposed foam tongue for “The Bride of Frankenstein.”
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“Frankenstein” informs the pale green and black Pump TZ with deco stitching, glue stains, faux-aged outsole and hardware inspired by the monster’s neck bolts.
For “Dracula,” the BB 4000 2 is constructed with a color-shifting patent leather that takes on a blood red look.
Rounding out the assortment is the “Creature From the Black Lagoon” Instapump Fury 94 Mid, which utilizes a moss and algae print to go along with reptile-textured nubuck overlays. This sneaker also does double duty in anniversary celebrations, as the movie turns 70 and the shoe 30.
“We’re excited to bring back ‘Boktober,’ with this exciting collaboration with Universal Monsters, a franchise that has shaped horror and pop culture for decades,” Portia Blunt, senior vice president of Product at Reebok, said in a press release. “This collection celebrates both the iconic monsters and Reebok’s unique designs, blending nostalgia, creativity, and Halloween spirit in a way that resonates with fans of all ages. We’re proud to offer a collection that’s sure to be a must-have for classic horror fans and sneaker enthusiasts alike.”
The Universal Monsters x Reebok “Boktober” sneaker collection releases Friday, October 11, on Reebok’s website and through select third-party retailers. Pricing for the sneakers ranges from $120 to $220.
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Ian Servantes is a Senior News Editor for Footwear News specializing in sneaker coverage. He’s previously reported on streetwear and sneakers at Input and Highsnobiety after beginning his career on the pop culture beat. He subscribes to the idea that “ball is life” and doesn’t fuss over his kicks getting dirty.
