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The Power Sneakers (ハイスピード), also called Speed Shoes (スピードシューズ), Speed Up (スピードアップ), Super Shoes, Speed Boots (ハイスピード), Fleet Feet (ハイスピード), High Speed (ハイスピード), Sneakers (スピードブーツ), Shoes (スピードブーツ), and High-Speed Shoes (ハイスピード), are an Item Box power-up that appear in the Sonic the Hedgehog series. When the player obtains this power-up, their playable character's running speed and jumping height are temporarily increased.

Since their introduction, the Power Sneakers have become one of the most recurring Item Box power-ups in the Sonic series. As such, they have been featured in most platforming installments in the series, while their features have remained virtually untouched. The Power Sneakers have also been featured in other modes of the games as well.

Description
Item Boxes containing Power Sneakers typically contain or display an icon depicting a singular shoe, which is identical to Sonic the Hedgehog's iconic footwear. Since this power-up's introduction, when the player obtains the Power Sneakers, the playable character will automatically be able to accelerate and move around (both by walking or running) at a much faster pace and leap higher than normal. Also, whilst the Power Sneakers are in effect, the background music for the level changes to either a more fast-paced version of itself, or in several modern Sonic games, a dedicated jingle. The latter sound effect is generally heard on platforms where increasing the speed of the music is not possible due to technical reasons.

The Power Sneakers usually lasts about 15–20 seconds, though the length of the Power Sneakers can differ between certain games; obtaining another Power Sneakers power-up while already under its effects can prolong the status and sometimes reset the jingle related to this power-up as well. After the time runs out, the Power Sneakers will fade off and the playable character's speed and jumping height will go back to normal.

Controlling the playable character after getting the Power Sneakers can be tricky or even slippery, since the increased speed requires that the player reacts in better time to the obstacles in the environment. As such, there is a higher chance that the player ends up crashing into enemies or obstacles after having obtained the Power Sneakers. Also, while the Power Sneakers are usually obtained from Item Boxes, there have been cases where the Power Sneakers can be obtained through other means, such as opening objects different from Item Boxes or through gameplay features.

Since Sonic Rush, the Power Sneakers have been absent in several Sonic games, particularly in the titles that make heavy use of the Boost technique, virtually replacing the item as a way to achieve extra speed and acceleration. In certain games. such as Sonic Generations and Sonic Lost World though, the Power Sneakers have been featured in same ways as they were in previous titles.

Sonic the Hedgehog (16-bit)
The Power Sneakers made their first appearance in the original 16-bit version of Sonic the Hedgehog. In this game, this power-up is referred to as the Power Sneakers (ハイスピード). When using the Power Sneakers in gameplay, the background music changes to a more fast-paced version of the theme song that was previously playing. This time around, the Power Sneakers' effects last for about twenty seconds.

In the original 1991 version of Sonic the Hedgehog, the picture of the Power Sneaker on the Power Sneakers' Video Monitors is shown to lack its white strap and gold buckle. In the 2013 remake of Sonic the Hedgehog however, that was partially fixed with the addition of a white strap to the Item Box's picture.

Sonic the Hedgehog (8-bit)
In the 8-bit version of Sonic the Hedgehog, the Power Sneaker power-up is named Power Sneakers (ハイスピード) again. When using the Power Sneakers in gameplay, the background music changes to a more fast-paced version of the theme song that was previously playing. This time around, the Power Sneakers' effects last for about eighteen seconds.

Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (16-bit)
In the 16-bit version of Sonic the Hedgehog 2, the Power Sneaker power-up is called Power Sneakers (ハイスピード) once more. When using the Power Sneakers in gameplay, the background music changes to a more fast-paced version of the theme song that was previously playing. This time around, the Power Sneakers' effects last for about twenty seconds.

In the original 1992 version of Sonic the Hedgehog 2, the picture of the Power Sneaker on the Power Sneakers' monitors is shown to lack its white strap and gold buckle. In the 2013 remake of Sonic the Hedgehog 2 however, that was partially fixed with the addition of a white strap to the Item Box's picture.

Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (8-bit)
In the 8-bit version of Sonic the Hedgehog 2, the Power Sneaker power-up is referred to as Power Sneakers (ハイスピード) once more. When using the Power Sneakers in gameplay, the background music changes to that of a dedicated jingle. In addition, Sonic gets enveloped in an aura that is made up of a couple of sparkling white stars, like when using Invincibility. This time around, the Power Sneakers' effects last for about fifteen seconds.

Curiously, the Sega Master System version of Sonic the Hedgehog 2 features only a single Power Sneakers Monitor in the entire game, namely in Aqua Lake Zone Act 2. This power-up is removed and replaced with a Super Ring in the Sega Game Gear version.

Sonic the Hedgehog CD
In Sonic the Hedgehog CD, the Power Sneaker power-up is called Power Sneakers (ハイスピード) again. When using the Power Sneakers in gameplay, the background music changes to that of a dedicated jingle. However, the Power Sneakers' theme differs between the releases of the game. In the Japanese and European releases, the theme is a remixed instrumental version of "Sonic - You Can Do Anything", and in the American releases, the theme is an entirely original track. This time around, the Power Sneakers' effects last for about twenty seconds.

Sonic the Hedgehog CD introduced waveform audio to the Sonic series, that plays music from the compact disc format. It is for this reason that the Power Sneakers have their own separated track in this game.

Sonic Chaos
In Sonic Chaos, the Power Sneaker power up is referred to as the Speed Shoes (スピードシューズ) in the Japanese manual. However, they are unnamed in western manuals. When using the Power Sneakers in gameplay, the background music changes to that of a dedicated jingle. This time around, the Power Sneakers' effects last for about twenty seconds.

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 & Knuckles
In Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Sonic & Knuckles and the add-on continuation Sonic the Hedgehog 3 & Knuckles, the same Power Sneaker power-up make an appearance in all three installments. It is called the High Speed (ハイスピード) in the Japanese manual of Sonic the Hedgehog 3, but goes unnamed in the western manuals for Sonic the Hedgehog 3. In Sonic & Knuckles however, the Power Sneaker power-up is referred to as the Super Shoes (ハイスピード). When using the Super Shoes in gameplay, the background music changes to a more fast-paced version of the theme song that was previously playing. This time around, the Super Shoes' effects last for about twenty seconds.

In the Competition Mode of Sonic the Hedgehog 3 and Sonic the Hedgehog 3 & Knuckles, the Super Shoes are called Speed Up (スピードアップ) in the Japanese manual. However, they go unnamed in the western manuals. In this mode, the Super Shoes can be obtained from bubbles containing the Power Sneaker icon that float around on the race tracks by simply touching them.

Sonic Drift
In Sonic Drift, the Power Sneaker power-up is referred to as High Speed (ハイスピード) in the Japanese manual. No western name has been given for it. In this game, Item Boxes containing High Speed possess completely red screens.

When obtaining High Speed in gameplay, the playable character automatically receives a small forward dash. However, the background music does not change during this dash. In addition, the player can make Sonic trigger a speed boost identical to the High Speed by pressing up on while holding at least two Rings, although using this ability will cost two Rings.

Sonic Drift 2
In Sonic Drift 2, the Power Sneaker power-up is referred to as Dash (ダッシュBOX). Like in Sonic Dash, Item Boxes containing Dash possess completely red screens.

When obtaining Dash in gameplay, the player has to activate it manually by pressing up on. Once activated, the player receives a small forward dash. However, the background music does not change during this dash.

Both Sonic and Metal Sonic are able to trigger a speed boost identical to the Dash, except Metal Sonic's last longer. Sonic's speed boost can be triggered by pressing up on while holding at least two Rings, and Metal Sonic's can be triggered by pressing up on  while holding at least three Rings. However, using Sonic's speed boost costs two Rings to be used while Metal Sonic's costs three Rings to be used.

Sonic the Hedgehog Triple Trouble
In Sonic the Hedgehog Triple Trouble, the Power Sneaker power-up is named Power Sneakers (ハイスピードシューズ) once more. When using the Power Sneakers in gameplay, the background music changes to that of a dedicated jingle. This time around, the Power Sneakers' effects last for about thirteen seconds.

Knuckles' Chaotix
In Knuckles' Chaotix, the Power Sneaker power-up is called Power Sneakers (ハイスピード) again. When using the Power Sneakers in gameplay, the background music changes to a more fast-paced version of the theme song that was previously playing. Also, while the Power Sneakers are in effect, their Monitor icon can be seen on the bottom of the screen, which shows how long the Power Sneakers are active. This time around, the Power Sneakers' effects last for about twenty seconds.

In Knuckles' Chaotix, getting the Power Sneakers can make it easier for the player to gain more speed for both characters, but it makes it extremely hard for the player to stop running or moving in mid-air, since the Combi partner character can keep moving forward and pull the player with him due to the Ring Power.

Sonic Labyrinth
In Sonic Labyrinth, the Power Sneaker power-up is referred to as Sneakers (スピードブーツ). In this game, the Sneakers can be obtained from Power-ups when they assume a formation consisting of two blue triangles that are aligned horizontally.

When obtaining the Sneakers in gameplay, the icon for the Sneakers (which has a moving red boot on it) will appear briefly. The music also changes to that of a dedicated jingle. In addition, the background will flash blue and white for as long as the Sneakers are active. This time around, the Sneakers' effects last for about seventeen seconds. However, the Sneakers can be canceled out prematurely if the player picks up another Power-up.

Sonic 3D Blast
In Sonic 3D Blast, the Power Sneaker power-up is named High Speed (ハイスピード) in the Japanese manual. However, they are unnamed in western manuals. When using the High Speed in gameplay, the background music changes to a more fast-paced version of the theme song that was previously playing. This time around, the High Speed's effects last for about twenty-two seconds.

Sonic Blast
In Sonic Blast, the Power Sneaker power-up is referred to as Shoes (スピードブーツ).

Sonic R
In Sonic R, the Power Sneaker power-up is called Fleet Feet (ハイスピード). In this game, Fleet Feet can be obtained at random by touching one of the Item Panels that lie scattered across the racing courses. Also, when using Fleet Feet in gameplay, the background music does not change. Instead, the user will emit golden sparkles that flow in a trail behind the user as they move around for as long as Fleet Feet is in effect. This time around, Fleet Feet last for about eight seconds.

Sonic Adventure
In Sonic Adventure and its remake Sonic Adventure DX: Director's Cut, the Power Sneaker power-up is known as High-Speed Shoes (ハイスピード). When using the High-Speed Shoes in gameplay, the background music changes to that of a dedicated jingle. This time around, the High-Speed Shoes' effects last for about fifteen seconds.

Sonic the Hedgehog Pocket Adventure
In Sonic the Hedgehog Pocket Adventure, the Power Sneaker power-up is called Power-Sneakers (ハイスピード). When using the Power-Sneakers in gameplay, the background music changes to a more fast-paced version of the theme song that was previously playing. In addition, the player can hear a small high jingle as after that music starts to speed up. This time around, the Power-Sneakers' effects last for about twenty-one seconds.

Sonic Adventure 2
In Sonic Adventure 2 and its remake Sonic Adventure 2: Battle, the Power Sneaker power-up is called High-Speed Shoes (ハイスピー ド) again. When using the High-Speed Shoes in gameplay, the background music changes to that of a dedicated jingle, which is a remixed version of the High-Speed Shoes' jingle from Sonic Adventure. This time around, the High-Speed Shoes' effects last for about fifteen seconds.

Besides obtaining High-Speed Shoes from Item Boxes, the player will also automatically obtain them when they pass through a point marker while holding 80-89 Rings.

Jingles
When obtaining Power Sneakers, the background music in the level usually changes to a more fast-paced version of the theme song that was previously playing. In some games however, the background music gets replace with a jingle dedicated to the Power Sneakers. The games in which this occurs in and their associated jingles are as follows: