The lateral side of the Hello Kitty x Nike Air Presto collab. - Credit: Courtesy of Nike

The much anticipated Nike Air Presto "Hello Kitty" collaboration has finally arrived! The Nike Air Presto "Hello Kitty" series will premier on Sanrio.com on on May 10th but fans in Asia can actually order them now on the Japanese site! In this article, we will not only provide you the highlights of this series, but also the sites where to order them. Read along!

Sanrio, the fictional character's creator, stated on its website on May 3 that its next sneaker collaboration with the sportswear giant will be published before the end of the month.

Last month, images of the Sanrio x Nike Air Presto "Hello Kitty" leaked, revealing that the shoe will feature a blue-based knit top with character motifs throughout. A white lacing cage on the sides, matching white shoelaces and midsole, and a black rubber outsole complete the look.

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The Sanrio x Nike "Hello Kitty" collaboration will also offer matching sweatshirts, t-shirts, and pants in addition to the sneaker.

“Let myth become reality as you step into a world of rainbows and sunshine with the Air Presto ‘Hello Kitty.’ From the cute all-over upper graphic to the custom-molded heel and red bow on the tongue, your favorite super cute character joins your journey. Classic Air Presto fit and comfort cuddle up to your feet for all-day adventures with a pop culture icon,” Sanrio wrote for the product description of its Nike Air Presto collab.

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A Cute Shop recommendations :

Recommnedation No. 1 : Hello Kitty Apparel

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This wave of co-branded clothing products is also ineligible to buy before looking at the shoes! The plain white NIKE LOGO T-shirt includes a large head of Hello Kitty on the bottom, which is simple and cute. Simultaneously, it produces a whole "hooded casual SET," which boldly uses sky blue color matching and is covered in Kitty prints. The important point of the huge head motif is...Remember to tie the trademark bow on the hat's top, and the entire ensemble will be worn on the street to assure first place in the return rate.

Recommnedation No. 2 : Hello Kitty sneakers

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The much-anticipated Hello Kitty co-branded sneakers are built of AIR PRESTO shoes with a sky blue upper. Of course, it's covered in Kitty prints (lol), with the standard white "fishbone element," which is uninteresting visually. and it's so sweet

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The tongue is also embellished with a "3D three-dimensional Kitty bow," and the heel of the shoe is stretched to form a large Kitty head. The whiskers on the face are three-dimensional, and the insole has been meticulously sculpted with rainbows, sun, clouds, grass, and trees. You've entered the "Sanrio cartoon universe"!

Recommnedation No. 3 : Hello Kitty children's shoes

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 source: atmos_tokyo

I'm not sure how many Hello Kitty devotees waited to become parents (lol), but this wave of joint names included a "small children's shoe version" of the Hello Kitty co-branded sneakers! The sky blue and Kitty's huge head design are still present, but the clean shoe form has been lowered, making it more adorable.

The Sanrio x Nike Air Presto "Hello Kitty" collection will be available on May 10 at 9 a.m. PST on Sanrio.com, where fans may sign up for launch reminders by entering their email address. The Swoosh has not to announce a wider release of the collab at the time of publication.

Meanwhile, you can already order them on the Japanese site HERE!