Pokemon Go players refuse to “die in the snow” over Golden Shoe sweepstakes

Many Pokemon Go players say they refuse to participate in the Golden Shoe challenge for Niantic’s newest sweepstakes.

Niantic recently announced the Golden Shoe challenge and sweepstakes open to players across all of its mobile games, including the fan-favorite Pokemon title.

Purchases aren’t necessary to enter, nor will they increase someone’s chances of winning. Instead, Niantic fans need only to reach a minimum of 93.2 miles (150 kilometers) walked during the sweepstakes period, which began on January 1 and will end on January 31.

Those who achieve such a feat will gain entry into the sweepstakes, whose grand prize includes a pair of Niantic-branded shoes and a matching shoebox.

Second prize winners can expect to receive five gift codes to Niantic Supply valued at $100 USD apiece. And third prize winners will earn 10 gift codes to Niantic Supply, each worth $25 USD.

Pokemon Go fans have no interest in Niantic’s new sweepstakes

In a post that since received well over 5,000 upvotes, Redditor Uunikana said they’ll “pass” on Niantic’s Golden Shoe challenge and sweepstakes.

A meme accompanies the post in question, the image’s left side calling attention to the 150km requirement while the right shows a snow-covered residential street. Understandably, it’s far too cold in some places for such a challenge to be taken seriously.

I’ll pass this one, thanks from pokemongo

One Reddit user from Minnesota joked, “I’ll be sure to keep PokeGo open when shoveling.” Someone else added to the chorus with, “For 150km, you better give me the sneakers! Ain’t no sweepstakes worth dying in the snow!”

Others were quick to note that even making the attempt seems pointless since there’s only one pair of shoes to win. That the second and third prizes will reward winners with currency for the Niantic store isn’t inspiring anyone to jump at the opportunity, either.