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|image=[[File:Speed Boost.png]]
|first_appearance=''[[sonicretro:Sonic the Hedgehog (16-bit)|Sonic The Hedgehog]]'' (1991, ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' franchise)<br>[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games (Wii)|''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games'' (Wii)]] ([[List of games by date#2007|2007]], ''Super Mario''-related media)
|latest_appearance=''[[sonicretro:Sonic_X_Shadow_Generations|Sonic X Shadow Generations]]'' (2024, ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' franchise)<br>''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020]]'' ([[List of games by date#2019|2019]], ''Super Mario''-related media)
|effect=Temporarily boosts speed
}}
'''Power Sneakers''' are a speed power-up found in the ''{{wp|Sonic the Hedgehog}}'' franchise that resembles one of [[Sonic]]'s shoes. Power Sneakers frequently appear as items in the ''[[Mario & Sonic (series)|Mario & Sonic]]'' series, where they function the same way as they do in the ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' franchise, temporarily boosting the user's speed.
==History==
===''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games''===
In the [[Wii]] [[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games (Wii)|version]] of ''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games'', Power Sneakers only appear in [[Dream Race (Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games for Wii)|Dream Race]], where they are referred to as '''High Speed'''. In the [[Nintendo DS]] [[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games (Nintendo DS)|version]], Power Sneakers appear in [[Dream Long Jump (Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games)|Dream Long Jump]], where they are instead referred to as '''Speed Boost'''.


[[File:Speed_Boost.png‎|frame]]
===''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games''===
Power Sneakers return as items in [[Dream Event]]s for both versions of ''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games'', now under the name '''High Speed Shoes'''. High Speed Shoes appear as an item in every Dream Event except for [[Dream Figure Skating]] in the Wii [[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games (Wii)|version]], while in the Nintendo DS [[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games (Nintendo DS)|version]], High Speed Shoes only appear in [[Fever Hockey]] and [[Rocket Ski Jumping]].


'''[[sonicretro:Power Sneakers|Power Sneakers]]''' are high speed shoes found in the ''{{wp|Sonic the Hedgehog}}'' series. It resembles one of [[Sonic the Hedgehog]]'s shoes.
===''Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games''===
Power Sneakers appear as an item that can be obtained from [[? Balloon]]s around [[London]] during London Party mode in the Wii [[Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games (Wii)|version]] of ''Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games'', as well as appearing as an item in some of the mode's minigames.


In ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games]]'', they are used as items in [[Dream Event]]s, such as [[Dream Race (Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games for Wii)|Dream Race]] in the [[Wii]] [[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games (Wii)|version]], where they are referred to as '''High Speed''', and [[Dream Long Jump (Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games)|Dream Long Jump]] in the [[Nintendo DS]] [[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games (Nintendo DS)|version]]. The player can use them to automatically speed up for a set period of time. It is similar to the [[Mushroom]]s in the ''[[Mario Kart (series)|Mario Kart]]'' series.
===''Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games''===
In the [[Wii U]] [[Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games (Wii U)|version]] of ''Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games'', Power Sneakers appear as an item in [[Duel Beach Volleyball]], and in the [[Nintendo 3DS]] [[Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games (Nintendo 3DS)|version]], Power Sneakers appear in [[Boxing Plus]], and as an effect in [[Football Plus]], where they affect the whole team and are known as '''Speed Up''' items.


In ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games]]'', they return once again in Dream Event where they are now called '''High Speed Shoes'''. They are used the same way as in the previous game.
===''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020''===
 
In ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020]]'', Power Sneakers appear as an item in [[Dream Racing]], referred to as '''High Speed'''. The item grants its user a short boost in speed, similarly to [[Dash Mushroom]]s in the ''[[Mario Kart (series)|Mario Kart]]'' series.
In ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games]]'', they retun in much the same way as previous games.


==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages==
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|JapR=Hai Supīdo
|JapR=Hai Supīdo
|JapM=High Speed
|JapM=High Speed
|Fre=Accélération
|FreM=Acceleration
|Ger=Beschleunigung
|GerM=Acceleration
|Ita=Scarpe Turbo<br>Aumento Velocità (''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games'')
|ItaM=Turbo Shoes<br>
|Spa=Impulso de velocidad
|SpaM=Speed Boost
}}
}}
==External links==
*[[sonicretro:Power Sneakers|Power Sneakers on Sonic Retro]]
*{{fandom|sonic|Power Sneakers (power-up)|Power Sneakers at the Sonic Wiki Zone}}
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Latest revision as of 23:28, October 23, 2024

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Power Sneakers
High Speed Shoes
First appearance Sonic The Hedgehog (1991, Sonic the Hedgehog franchise)
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games (Wii) (2007, Super Mario-related media)
Latest appearance Sonic X Shadow Generations (2024, Sonic the Hedgehog franchise)
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 (2019, Super Mario-related media)
Effect Temporarily boosts speed

Power Sneakers are a speed power-up found in the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise that resembles one of Sonic's shoes. Power Sneakers frequently appear as items in the Mario & Sonic series, where they function the same way as they do in the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise, temporarily boosting the user's speed.

History[edit]

Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games[edit]

In the Wii version of Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games, Power Sneakers only appear in Dream Race, where they are referred to as High Speed. In the Nintendo DS version, Power Sneakers appear in Dream Long Jump, where they are instead referred to as Speed Boost.

Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games[edit]

Power Sneakers return as items in Dream Events for both versions of Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games, now under the name High Speed Shoes. High Speed Shoes appear as an item in every Dream Event except for Dream Figure Skating in the Wii version, while in the Nintendo DS version, High Speed Shoes only appear in Fever Hockey and Rocket Ski Jumping.

Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games[edit]

Power Sneakers appear as an item that can be obtained from ? Balloons around London during London Party mode in the Wii version of Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games, as well as appearing as an item in some of the mode's minigames.

Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games[edit]

In the Wii U version of Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, Power Sneakers appear as an item in Duel Beach Volleyball, and in the Nintendo 3DS version, Power Sneakers appear in Boxing Plus, and as an effect in Football Plus, where they affect the whole team and are known as Speed Up items.

Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020[edit]

In Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, Power Sneakers appear as an item in Dream Racing, referred to as High Speed. The item grants its user a short boost in speed, similarly to Dash Mushrooms in the Mario Kart series.

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese ハイスピード[?]
Hai Supīdo
High Speed
French Accélération[?] Acceleration
German Beschleunigung[?] Acceleration
Italian Scarpe Turbo
Aumento Velocità (Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games)
[?]
Turbo Shoes
Spanish Impulso de velocidad[?] Speed Boost

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