"We Really Made It!" Fictional Collab Posted on April 1 Becomes Reality: Achilles "Syunsoku | Google Chrome Collaboration 'Chrome Booster'" Actualized at High Speed!

Achilles Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; President: Ichiro Hikage) has produced a collaboration model “Syunsoku | Google Chrome Collaboration 'Chrome Booster'” featuring “Kurōmu,” the character from Google’s web browser “Google Chrome™,” under its children's shoe brand “Syunsoku,” which has sold over 86 million pairs cumulatively.

This product is a real-life version of a fictional collaboration shoe posted on X on April 1, 2026, created in response to enthusiastic reactions from users such as “I really want it!” and “My child is excited!” with the speed characteristic of the Syunsoku brand. From today, a giveaway campaign limited to 25 pairs is starting on Google Japan's official X account.

*Image is for illustrative purposes. Actual product may differ.

◾Syunsoku | Google Chrome Collaboration Shoe Giveaway Campaign Overview

Campaign Name: #SyunsokuChromeGiveaway

Entry Period: June 9, 2026 (Tue) 10:00 to June 16, 2026 (Tue) 23:59

Number of Winners: 25

Prize: Syunsoku | Google Chrome Collaboration 'Chrome Booster'

Prize Size: 21.0cm only

【Entry Steps: Complete in 2 Steps!】

① Follow both Google Japan Official X and Achilles Shoes Official X with a public account

Google Japan Official X (@googlejapan) URL: https://x.com/googlejapan

Achilles Shoes Official X (@shoes_Achilles) URL: https://x.com/shoes_Achilles

② Post an illustration of “Kurōmu running hard”

Draw an illustration of Google Chrome's character “Kurōmu” running hard, add the hashtags “#SyunsokuChromeGiveaway” and “#GetAheadWithYourBrowser,” then quote-retweet the campaign target post on June 9, 2026 at 10:00 with the image attached.

From the entries, 25 winners will be selected.

Please read the full terms carefully before applying.

https://services.google.com/fh/files/events/jp_chrome_campaign.pdf

◾Features of the Syunsoku × Google Chrome Collaboration 'Chrome Booster'

The design boldly features the four colors (red, yellow, green, blue) that symbolize the Google Chrome icon. While retaining the asymmetrical sole of the Syunsoku Fire Booster series, the shoe incorporates the world of the high-speed browser Google Chrome throughout, making it a coveted pair for fans of both Syunsoku and Chrome.

◾Comment from Kurōmu of Google Chrome

“Hey, it's Kurōmu! Achilles made a collab shoe for me at high speed. It's super cool, so I hope it gets to users soon! I'll keep running even faster!”

◾Comment from Achilles Co., Ltd. Development Manager

“The many 'I want it' comments on the April 1 post drove this productization. We kept the functionality cultivated by Syunsoku while incorporating the fun of Kurōmu and the speediness of Google Chrome into the design, aiming for a pair that makes you excited just by wearing them.”

◾About Google Chrome character “Kurōmu”

On June 5, 2024, Google Japan posted an explanatory diagram of the Google Chrome logo on social media. A user commented that the lines looked like limbs, making it look like “that kind of creature,” and the character was born and later officially adopted by Google.

Currently, Kurōmu appears in multiple media, including the official anime “Ganbare! Kurōmu” (voice: Sumire Uesaka), which depicts his struggle to protect users' safe and comfortable browsing. His earnest character, dashing around at amazing speed to provide users with a comfortable online life, aligned with the brand image of Syunsoku, which supports children's running, leading to this unique collaboration.

↑The original Chrome logo explanatory diagram that sparked it all

◾About “Syunsoku”

Syunsoku launched in May 2003 with the catchphrase “Get ahead on corners.” With the development concept of “making fast kids faster and giving dreams to those who struggle,” it developed an “asymmetrical sole.” Now in its 23rd year, it is a shoe for children. With the brand statement “Supporting the 'spark' and 'excitement' to try hard, nurturing the power to pursue dreams,” it is designed based on the concept of foot care (sokuiku), including lasts tailored to children's feet and reducing foot strain. Cumulative series sales have exceeded 86 million pairs.

[Syunsoku Official Website] https://www.syunsoku.jp/

[Achilles Shoes Official X] https://x.com/shoes_Achilles

[Syunsoku Official Instagram] https://www.instagram.com/syunsoku_official/

[Syunsoku LINE Official Account] https://lin.ee/yPFh6Nv

[Achilles Web Shop] https://achilles-webshop.com/pages/syunsoku

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