Can Sonic run without his shoes?

Sonic does not need any technological enhancements to create his super-speed - he's able to run fast with or without his shoes- but the Power Sneakers are nonetheless a crucial part of his equipment.
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Why does Sonic not take off his shoes?

So, if you've ever wondered why Sonic doesn't take his shoes off, that's why. It'd be non-canon for him to do so. As mentioned above, there are some comics depicting Sonic's feet. In some cases he has human-like feet, in other cases he has two-toed feet.
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Is shadow as fast as Sonic without his shoes?

Not very. Shadow running with his skates is pretty fast (rivalling Sonic except for the speed of sound thing.... Unless you count Chaos Control) but without them, he probably can't.
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Does Sonic always wear shoes?

Polygon reached out to SEGA to ask why Sonic always has his shoes on and was treated to the answer that “Sonic doesn't take off his shoes”. Ever. Like, they're always on his feet.
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Does Sonics speed come from his shoes?

He gets the speed from the sneakers. But not just any sneakers; sneakers made by his arch-nemesis.
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Why Shadow’s Shoes are Absolutely Ridiculous (Sonic)



Why is Sonic afraid of water?

This episode plays homage to the long-time lore that Sonic is afraid of water because he cannot swim. This episode marks the first time in the Sonic Boom television series that Team Sonic has gone off Seaside Island to stop Eggman's plans.
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Is knuckles stronger than Sonic?

There are several times when his strength is compared to Sonic's speed. As a matter of fact, the rate of Knuckles' strength is equal to the rate of how fast Sonic can run. Because Sonic can run between Mach 1 and Mach 5, that would mean that Knuckles can effectively lift between 100 and 500 metric tons.
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Does Sonic get his powers from his shoes?

Created by an unknown process, the Power Sneakers were given to Sonic as a gift from Doctor Kintobor. It was during a treadmill-test of the Sneakers that Sonic first broke the sound barrier, and the extreme forces involved streamlined him into his present blue shape.
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What are Sonic's shoes called?

In the Sonic the Comic comic series and its spin-offs published by Fleetway Editions, Sonic's shoes are referred to as the Power Sneakers. They were created and given to Sonic by Dr. Ovi Kintober to reduce the friction on his feet.
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What is Sonic's max speed?

Sonic The Hedgehog's Speed

Despite his small appearance, Sonic the Hedgehog has a max speed of 186,000 miles per second and travels at a speed of 767 miles per hour.
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Who is the fastest Hedgehog?

Sonic's greatest ability is his running speed, and he is known as the world's fastest hedgehog.
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What is the fastest Sonic has ever ran?

According to the Sonic wiki (which cites the Sonic the Hedgehog comic series) the fastest Sonic ever ran was Mach 15, or 15 times the speed of sound.
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Can shadow the hedgehog fly?

Sonic Boom

Unlike other incarnations, these shoes allow Shadow to fly, letting him reach mid-air speeds rivaling that of the Eggmobile.
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Why does Sonic wear gloves?

Much like the Kardashian paradox, which states that Kris Jenner's offspring are famous simply for being famous, Sonic the Hedgehog wears white gloves because he always did. They're a nod to the gloves donned by the many animated, anthropomorphized critters who predate Sonic, including Mickey Mouse and Bugs Bunny.
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How old is Sonic?

He is 15 years old, and, as a hedgehog, is significantly shorter and lighter than humans his age, being about 100 centimeters (3 ft 3 in) tall and weighing 35 kilograms (77 lb).
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What animal is knuckles?

Sonic's pals are also inspired by animals - Knuckles is an echidna, and Tails is a fox. Echidnas live in Australia and New Guinea; and are also one of only three mammals that can lay eggs!
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Why is Sonic fast?

4 Answers. Show activity on this post. In short, Sonic was already pretty fast (for a hedgehog) when he first encountered Dr Robotnik. Robotnik provided him with "power sneakers" and allowed him to train on his "kinetic gyratoscope", resulting in Sonic being able to run at super-sonic speed.
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How did Sonic become Sonic EXE?

The sinister version of Sonic in the video game is sometimes called Sonic.exe, after the game. The creator has confirmed that they intended his name to be Sonic.exe or just Exe.
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How does Sonic turn blue?

In one such experiment involving the doctor's new Power Sneakers, Sonic ran so fast in Kintobor's Kinetic Gyratosphere that he broke the sound barrier, destroying the machine and leaving him with a new look: fusing his quills together and turning them blue.
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Can Sonic run on water?

Water Running is a technique used in various Sonic games. When moving at top speed, Sonic characters can run along the surface of bodies of water.
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Can Knuckles swim?

Unlike Sonic, Knuckles is able to swim. As is typical among Sonic characters, Knuckles can roll into a ball to attack enemies. He also has an empowered "super" form: using the Chaos Emeralds allows him to transform into Super Knuckles.
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Who would win Sonic or Mario?

Mario's determination, strength, and willpower are unlike any human being, though, and given certain circumstances, Mario would easily beat Sonic. This is reliant on his power-ups, power of the elements, and his allies, though, while Sonic doesn't really need anything except his blinding speed.
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Can Knuckles fly?

Knuckles gliding, from Sonic the Hedgehog: The Movie. In Sonic the Hedgehog: The Movie, Knuckles is shown using the Glide on several occasions. However, it is more reminiscent of levitation, as Knuckles is able to hover in a stationary position while in midair and glide upward without even assuming his gliding pose.
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