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This object exists primarily or exclusively within the Post-Super Genesis Wave continuity.
Information in this article may not be canonical to the storyline of the games or any other Sonic continuity.

The rocket-skates are objects that appear in the Sonic the Hedgehog comic series and its spin-offs published by Archie Comics. It is the trademark rocket-propelled shoes worn by Shadow the Hedgehog. Their origins are unknown.

Description[]

Appearance[]

The rocket-skates are mainly white and smooth with black heel regions. Above the topline, they have what appears to be a red tongue and black topline collar. Around the rim of the soles, the rocket-skates have red strips of metal on the rear and front of the bottom, broken below the in-steps. On the bottom of each sole are an orange-yellow line of five small "jets" (three up front and two on the heel).

Features and abilities[]

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Shadow the Hedgehog using his rocket-skates to hover, from Sonic Universe #87.

The rocket-skates can expel air from their jets to create a cushion of air, which lets Shadow hover just above the surface of the ground. This allows him to glide just above the surface on seemingly any terrain, much like a hovercraft. With them, Shadow can achieve speeds nearing that of Sonic the Hedgehog's running speed.[1][2]

The rocket-skates' jets are controlled by Shadow at will. By increasing their intensity, Shadow can produce fire from his rocket-skates' jets to attack opponents or produce high enough propulsion to let him hover in midair.[3][4]

See also[]

References[]

  1. Sonic the Hedgehog #252, "At All Costs Part 2: A New Lease on Life"
  2. Sonic Universe #62, "Shadow Fall Part Four: A Matter of Survival"
  3. Sonic Universe #60, "Shadow Fall Part Two: A Shadow in the Dark"
  4. Sonic Universe #87, "Shattered Part One: Closing In"
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