Puma and Xbox have collaborated on some special edition shoes to celebrate the launch of Forza Motorsport 3.

The new trainers come in the form of the Speed Cat 2.9 FM3s, said to be "inspired by the pace-setter of the racing game genre and based on a classic Puma silhouette".

The game-themed footwear gets a Forza Motorsport 3 embroidered tongue while the rubber outsole is said to be inspired by real motorsport tyres.

In grey and red, Puma will sell only 324 pairs of the Speed Cat 2.9 FM3, available from London Puma shops priced at ?65 per pair.

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Limited edition Puma trainers mark Forza 3 launch originally appeared on http://www.pocket-lint.com on Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:42:21 +0000

A new cheaty way of skating is available to all with the launch of the 4size magnetic skate system coming at vous from en France.

The idea is super-simple, the 4size skateboard gets a big old plate o' metal strapped to it, the special shoes have magnet inserts and put together, stick closer than conjoined twins.

"The sensation procured by the magnetic skateboard is similar to that of snowboarding: you will rediscover the more fluid, smooth mobility of snowboarding, the ability to clear obstacles with ease simply by bending your knees to lift up the board and increased control of the board in mid-air", says 4size.

The 4size set-up - which comprises of leather skate shoes, a set of magnetic inserts and a truck-free maple skateboard deck (which means it comes sans-wheels for you noobs) - is on sale from 4size.com for 179 euros - around ?168.

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VIDEO: 4size magnetic skateboard and shoes launch originally appeared on http://www.pocket-lint.com on Mon, 12 Oct 2009 17:14:18 +0100