Fortnite Enthusiasts Bewildered by Latest Footwear Release

Fortnite fans find themselves scratching their heads over the latest footwear addition to the game, the Rock Bottoms Kicks. These new shoes recently made their debut in the game’s Item Shop during Chapter 6 Season 2, a chapter that has received mixed reviews from the community due to its limited content. Despite this, the season’s loot pool has won over many players.

Discussions have been swirling around the cost of Fortnite’s Kicks since they first appeared in November 2024. Some players are frustrated that licensed sneakers can be priced as high as 1,000 V-Bucks, especially considering that complete outfits can often be purchased for 800 V-Bucks. It doesn’t seem fair to some that an accessory could outprice the very skins they accompany. Epic Games’ own original Kicks come in at a slightly more palatable 600 V-Bucks, but there’s still a strong sentiment among the player base that all Kicks should come with a price cut.

On a recent Reddit thread, a user named Immediate_Vast3838 shared pictures of the Rock Bottoms Kicks, highlighting both their odd design and the mystery surrounding their inspiration. These boots appear to be stuck in large blocks of cement, sparking humorous conversations and mob movie references among gamers, nodding to classics like Goodfellas and The Godfather. Despite their perplexing nature, some players are quite taken with the unique look, preferring Epic’s original creations over more commercial designs.

Yet, the cost still remains a sticking point for many who are drawn to the quirky design but find the price tag a bit high. The in-game Item Shop does offer a solution by letting players try out these Kicks on various characters from their collection, which might help in making a purchasing decision.

Another contentious point for players is the lack of customization options for licensed Kicks. Only one pair available features an edit style, allowing players to switch the color of bunny slippers between blue and pink. Many in the community are calling for more versatile designs like these, arguing that customizable Kicks would be far more appealing and worth the spend. So far, collaborations with big brands like Nike, Adidas, and Crocs have only resulted in simple recolors, matching the cost of the originals. Despite the ongoing debates over the Kicks, there’s still a sense of optimism in the community about where Fortnite is heading.