How to get kicks in Fortnite

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Kicks If Fortniteshoe version, first introduced in November 2024.

The cosmetic option allows you to change the fit with original designs from developer Epic Games or branded shoes like the Nike Air Jordan 1s. However, not everyone knows Fortnite The skin will be immediately compatible with Kicks.

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Kicks can be a bit confusing since they are the newest cosmetic item Fortnite and their release was initially delayed – but are available as of the November 21 v32.11 update. Here’s how to get kicks when fresh kicks appear in the store and how to equip them.

What are kicks in Fortnite?

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Kicks are a cosmetic item that serves as shoes for your character Fortniteallowing you to change your character’s shoes (or cover their bare feet).

Epic Games stated that over 500 of the most popular ones Fortnite outfits can apply Kicks at launch, and over 95% of outfits will be compatible by spring 2025.

Thanks HypeX on YouTubeyou can see what the kicks will look like once they are on.

How to get kicks in Fortnite

He steps in Fortnite can be obtained by two methods – the so-called Battle Pass and Item shop. The kicks will work just like the others Fortnite cosmetics, for which you will need to reach a certain Battle Pass level, complete Battle Pass quests, or purchase them in the item shop with V-Bucks.

Like others Fortnite cosmetics, you might be able to get some kicks in the future Fortnite events and tasks, and even becoming a member of the Fortnite Crew.

Air Jordan 1 High OG Black Toe in a new version in Fortnite

Photo: Epic Games via Polygon

The first pair of kicks added to the game are the “Air Jordan 1 High OG “Black Toe Reimagined”” made available to players as part of the Fortnite Remix Season on November 14, 2024.

Meanwhile, the first Kicks to arrive in the store will arrive as drops, with batches of shoes available for a constrained time only. Before you buy a pairClick the “Kicks Usefulness” button on the Kicks product page in the store to see which of your skins can apply them.

Kicks is leaving Fortnite dates

Epic Games announced two drops Number of kicks at start:

1/4

Nike Cortez Leather OG – 800 V-Bucks
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Kick Drop 1 will be available in the store from November 21-26. The four shoes and their prices are as follows:

  • Nike Cortez Leather OG — 800 V-Bucks
  • Nike Air Foamposite One “Galaxy” — 1,000 V-Bucks
  • Nike Shox R4 “Comet Red” — 1,000 V-Bucks
  • Chomp Stompers — 600 V-Bucks

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Air Jordan 3 Retro “Palomino” – 800 V-Bucks
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Kick Drop 2 will be available in the store from November 22-26. The four shoes and their prices are as follows:

  • Air Jordan 3 Retro “Palomino” — 800 V-Bucks
  • Air Jordan 3 “Cement Black/Grey” — 1,000 V-Bucks
  • Air Jordan 11 “Black/Gym Red” — 1,000 V-Bucks
  • Air Jordan 4 Retro “Manila” — 1,000 V-Bucks

How to equip kicks in Fortnite

Filtering by kicks in Fortnite

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To equip Kicks in Fortnite, go to your locker in the main menu and select the “Character” tab. Interact with the shoe symbol to find all your fresh kicks.

As mentioned, not every character is currently compatible with Kicks. As time goes on, Epic Games will adapt more and more skins to make them compatible.

For a list of Kick-compatible outfits, see: Fortnitecheck out Epic Games official support post.

To check in-game which of your outfits can support them, go to your squad and select the “Sort Filter” button. Find the “Useful Kick” filter and apply it to see skins that can apply kicks.

Why kicks are hidden when equipped

The Air Jordan 1 High OG “Black Toe Reimagined” features kicks hidden in Fortntie.

Photo: Epic Games via Polygon

When you equip a kick, a “Hidden when equipped” message may appear, indicating that the outfit in question is not currently compatible with kicks.

Unfortunately, kicks are not available for every outfit Fortnitebut Epic Games has published a list of outfits that are compatible with the game official support post. If you don’t see the outfit listed, it can’t apply Kick.

Want to unlock Battle Pass skins faster this season? You can find gnome locations to get straightforward XP.

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