Godzilla Minus Zero’s Official King Ghidorah Shoes Set to Go On Sale This November
Image by James RichardsonGodzilla Minus Zero’s incredible new King Ghidorah-inspired shoes are officially going on sale this month, with Japanese fashion brand ha | za | ma confirming that fans will soon be able to order the designs previously worn by the film’s cast and director.
The new “Greatest Calamity Dress Shoes” and “Greatest Calamity Heel Pumps” are the latest creations from designer Ryosuke Matsui, who previously created Godzilla-themed footwear worn by director Takashi Yamazaki and members of the Godzilla Minus One team at the 2024 Academy Awards.
Godzilla Minus One became the first Japanese film to win the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects and the specially made shoes attracted international attention thanks to the enormous sculpted Godzilla claws which formed the heels.
Following that success, Matsui was approached directly by the producers of Godzilla Minus Zero to create another set of shoes for the sequel, which sees Yamazaki return to direct another story set in post-war Japan.
The new designs take inspiration from King Ghidorah, Godzilla’s legendary three-headed rival, replacing the original claw-shaped heels with elaborate sculpted wings and textured surfaces inspired by the monster’s body.
Each shoe incorporates three specially designed Ghidorah-head buckles across its upper section, representing the creature’s three heads and creating the appearance of its long necks wrapping around the wearer’s feet.
The dress shoes use a more traditional closed design, with the three decorative buckles arranged across the front and enormous wings extending around the heel.
Meanwhile, the heel pumps feature open sections between the straps, allowing the sculpted heads and necks to stand out against the wearer’s skin, with Matsui explaining that he wanted to capture the twisting movement of Ghidorah’s three necks.
Both styles feature 6.2 cm heels and will be offered in four color combinations, allowing buyers to choose between different uppers and metallic finishes.
The Greatest Calamity Dress Shoes will be available with black or brown uppers, paired with either gold or gunmetal-colored heels, while the Greatest Calamity Heel Pumps will offer black or red uppers with the same two metallic finishes.
Sizing will range from 21 to 30.5 cm for the dress shoes and 21 to 26.5 cm for the heel pumps, using standard Japanese footwear measurements.
The new shoes have already appeared publicly, with Yamazaki and Godzilla Minus Zero star Ryunosuke Kamiki wearing them at the movie’s Japanese premiere.
Designer Ryosuke Matsui revealed that Yamazaki had praised the new three-headed buckle design and commented that the Ghidorah shoes were more comfortable to walk in than their Godzilla-inspired predecessors.
King Ghidorah has also inspired several other products following his appearance in the new movie, including the recently announced official Seiko collaboration watch, which incorporates claw-shaped hour markers, gold detailing and a textured dial inspired by the monster.
Godzilla Minus Zero’s wider fashion collaborations have also included a new limited-edition Lacoste collection, featuring exclusive artwork created by Yamazaki himself for a selection of clothing and accessories.
Preorders for ha | za | ma’s new King Ghidorah shoes will officially open on November 20, 2026, through the Japanese ha | za | ma online store, with orders scheduled to remain open until December 5.
The official Godzilla Store is also expected to accept pre-orders during the same period and international sales are being planned, but may be limited to North America due to licensing restrictions.
Pricing for the two designs has not yet been confirmed, although Matsui has indicated that the final prices are expected to be announced imminently.
Fans in Japan will also have the opportunity to view and try on the shoes at special ha | za | ma exhibitions in Osaka on November 21–22 and Tokyo on November 28–30, where additional clothing and accessories from the Godzilla Minus Zero collaboration will be displayed.
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