How Many Pairs of Running Shoes would Sonic Need?

Christopher Chan

Abstract


This paper describes and calculates the number of pairs of running shoes that Sonic would need while completing the original 1991 version of the game Sonic the Hedgehog if he did not have his Power Sneakers. Calculations show that only one pair of running shoes would be needed, as the total distance ran in the entire game is 6.17 km. As running shoes are suggested to be replaced every 500 km in order to ensure effective shock absorption, it is concluded that Sonic would be only need a single pair of regular running shoes.


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Computer game; Physics; Mechanics; Material properties; Sonic the Hedgehog

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