Animal Crossing New Horizons places a heavy emphasis on customizing everything in the game. Ranging from your home to even the clothing on your backs, just about everything can be upgraded or stylized, including footwear. Here is everything how to get shoes and socks in Animal Crossing New Horizons.
How to Get Shoes & Socks in Animal Crossing New Horizons
Veteran Animal Crossing fans all know Kicks, the merchant skunk that runs the village shoe shop. In Animal Crossing New Horizons, he returns once again to help players fit themselves with the most up-to-date shoes and shocks.
To find the footwear merchant, head to where his shop is set up in Event Plaza. Talk to him and you’ll see all of the stock he currently has available, and how many bells they cost.
In total, the store features feature a random assortment of 11 items. Those items include shoes, socks, tights, and leggings.
Whatever you decide to purchase will land in our inventory. Open it up, cycle over to the shoes or socks, then press A to equip it.
Keep in mind that Kicks isn’t always going to be at Event Plaza. Instead, he shows up once a week to offer his wears, not following any routine in particular.
It is also important to note that the shoes and socks merchant will only begin appearing at Event Plaza after you upgrade the Resident Services Building. Doing so opens up the space in front of the building, attracting traveling merchants like Kicks.
Time needed: 1 hour
How to Get Shoes & Socks in Animal Crossing New Horizons:
- Upgrade the Resident Services Building.
- Visit Kicks’ shoe shop in Event Plaza.
He will show up randomly, once a week, in the same spot in front of the Resident Services Building.
- Select the Shoes or Socks you desire and equip them after purchase.
That is everything you need to know about how to get shoes and socks in Animal Crossing New Horizons. For other currency tips, quest questions, or inquiries about items, check out our official guide wiki.
