There's a real-world Easter egg at the end of Marvel's Spider-Man 2 that I need in my life right now
Oct. 23, 2023Opinion | There’s something about Miles' end-of-game costume that I’m sure will improve his sneaking side
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Marvel’s Spider-Man 2is finally here, bringing with it a healthy slice of superhero power fantasy fulfillment. In narrative, thematic and mechanical terms, Miles Morales and Peter Parker’s latest outing is, quite simply, the best at what it does – which is why we awardedInsomniac GamesandSonyInteractive Entertainment’s latest venture five stars in ourMarvel’s Spider-Man 2 review.
Warning: Post-game suit spoilers ahead; costume and/or sneaker aficionados beware
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“I missed out, which has made me especially keen to grab Miles' as-yet unreleased Ultra 4Ds if they wind up being sold IRL.”
Full disclaimer: I’m a longstanding sneakerhead. I cut my teeth in the ’90s by way of Nike’s Air Max 95, 97 and 98 silhouettes, and have been partial to an OG Adidas Stan Smith, Bape STA, and Nike Air Force 1 since the turn of the millennium. In recent years, I’ve juggled everything from Jordan 1s to Off-Whites, New Balance 1906Rs, and Adidas Ultra 4Ds. If you’re not interested in sneakers, this will likely sound like gibberish – but if you’re interested in Spider-Man, you may have spiedAdidas plugging its recent collaboration with Insomniacand Sony to mark the arrival of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2.
That shoe is, indeed, an Adidas Ultra 4D, with a colorway that matches Spidey’s signature blue and red suit, with its 3D-printed midsole designed to look like the symbiote’s black tendrils growing from below. It’s a cool shoe, but it’s also sold out – meaning that if you failed to cop a pair at launch last Friday, October 20, the cheapest I can now find my size (UK 9; US 9.5) is £430 (~$525) on resale sites.
I missed out, which has made me especially keen to grab Miles' as-yet unreleased Ultra 4Dsifthey wind up being sold IRL. Unlocked following the “Finally Free” story mission, the ‘Evolved Suit’ dons Miles in an entirely new outfit with glowing blue highlights created specifically for Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 by Insomniac Games itself. And on Miles' feet are an unreleased and as yet unannounced pair of sneaks.
Have a look:
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I loved Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 from start to finish, as evidenced in GR+’s glowing review, but guiding Miles around NYC while gawping at his new kicks is one of the main reasons I’m enjoying the game’s post-story endeavors so much. Last year, I wrote aboutwhy I love NBA 2K23 despite not really caring about basketball– a feature within which I lauded the sport sim’s masterful replications of real-world sneakers. I didn’t expect Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 to deliver the same vibes, but I’m pleasantly surprised and delighted all the same.
And with all due respect to Peter Parker – if it was ever unclear before, Mile Morales is the above and beyond the coolest spider in town.
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