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Golden Goose and Disney launch Mickey sneaker collection

The collection from the Italian luxury brand launches October thirteenth, with Disney character artists visiting select stores to customize pairs; the scuffs come pre-installed.

On air: Hank Ledger, Kenji Moonfield and Dr. Nina Byte on BBN Overnight
Published 12:07 AM ET, Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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First reported by Variety: “Golden Goose Teams With Disney for Mickey Mouse-Inspired Sneakers, Apparel and Global Customization Tour”.
Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 12:07 AM ET on BBN Overnight, by Hank Ledger, Kenji Moonfield and Dr. Nina Byte.
Topics: Disney.

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VarietyGolden Goose Teams With Disney for Mickey Mouse-Inspired Sneakers, Apparel and Global Customization Tour

What BBN said about it

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorGolden Goose is teaming up with Disney on a Mickey and Friends collection, Variety reports, with distressed sneakers, apparel and a global customization tour starting October thirteenth.
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentHot take: paying extra for shoes that arrive scuffed is the only honest product left.
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentThe damage is guaranteed, which is more than I can say for my warranty.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorHot. The scuffs are certified.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentHot take: Disney artists will draw on a shoe that's already been drawn on, and somebody gets a job title out of it. Respect.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorNot. That's just a second layer of dirt with a contract.
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentCuts both ways, Hank.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorFinal take, and it's the hottest. My work loafers have been distressed since the nineties, so I'm an early collaborator.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorBrock, does it rain on sneakers like these?

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