According to leaks, Fortnite will add shoe cosmetics that players can purchase and wear in the game.
Fortnite knows no bounds regarding cosmetic items. Players can purchase everything from cosmetic Outfits or "skins," to musical instruments and cars. This in-game element opened the door for countless collaborations with Marvel, DC Comics, Star Wars, and more. A recent report from reliable leakers indicates Fortnite's plan to add shoe cosmetics, allowing players to customize their footwear. Here's what leakers have said about this developing story.
Leakers suggest that Fortnite plans to add shoe cosmetics
These leaks stem from the X account BRLeaks_ES, which first reported the potential shoe cosmetics coming to Fortnite. Per the report, the person behind datamined text referencing the word "Cobbler." Although a lost art, cobbling is the act of making or repairing shoes.
Here is the roughly translated text from the post provided above:
"Cobblers cannot be used with all Outfits. Log in and click [] to see which Outfits in your Locker can be used with Cobbler before purchasing, or go to http://fn.gg/X for more information. To try out Cobbler with your Outfit equipped, please visit the Fortnite Item Shop from within the game."
BRLeaks_ES further reported that "Cobbler" is compatible with various suits, which may or may not refer to Fortnite's in-game skins. Additionally, the Item Shop could eventually feature a section called "Shoes," which indicates players will have the opportunity to purchase shoe cosmetics.
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What could be the purpose of shoe cosmetics in Fortnite?
The source of these leaks believes the shoes could be connected to a supposed basketball game mode teased during Fortnite's "Big Bang" event. Although this game mode never came to fruition in Chapter 5, Epic Games may have delayed its release until Chapter 6, just a few months away. We will likely know more about these shoe cosmetics in the coming weeks as Fortnite Chapter 6 approaches.
Fortnite already has existing collabs with sneaker brands
Several other leakers, such as ShiinaBR and HYPEX, have circulated this report, giving it more credibility. We can also pair this information with Fortnite's already-established clothing brand cosmetics. The game has partnered with Nike and ADIDAS, two of the world's most significant shoe brands. That would make the addition of shoe cosmetics to Fortnite seamless.
Epic Games could easily include iconic shoes like the Air Force Ones, Air Jordans, and Sambas in the game. However, we must wait and see what else comes of this developing story.
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