Timothee Chalamet unveils 'Wonka Dunks' on Jimmy Fallon, calls sneakers 'golden ticket' of modern world

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Actor Timothee Chalamet believes that sneakers are the "golden ticket" of the modern world, according to a clip shared by Jimmy Fallon on X, as part of December 14 epsiode of 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon'. 

Chalamet recently designed a limited edition pair of Wonka-themed Nike Dunks, of which only five pairs were made and given away as part of a special promotion for the upcoming 'Wonka' movie.

Timothee gets tagged as a 'sneakerhead'

Jimmy Fallon started by asking Timothee about his knowledge of sneakers, mentioning the special connection to the movie 'Wonka' where the actor designed his own Nike sneaker called the "Wonka Dunks."

Timothee confirmed and expressed excitement about bringing a pair for the show, saying, "I think we got them here". 

The actor unveiled the sneakers from a wooden box, highlighting its substantial weight of around 20 pounds. The discussion emphasized Timothee and American musician Questlove's shared passion for sneakers, labeling them as "sneakerheads".

The focus shifted to the sneakers in the wooden box, and Jimmy encouraged Timothee to do the unveiling. Timothee showcased the unique color of the "Wonka Dunks," adding a touch of the movie's theme to the design. 

The audience reacted with excitement as Timothee unveiled the "Wonka Dunks," eliciting oohs, cheers, and applause. Jimmy Fallon recognized the sneakers from the movie and expressed familiarity with them, inquiring, "How do you get involved with designing these? How much did you get into it? Talk to me".

Timothee explained that the inspiration for the sneakers came from the original 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory', specifically the concept of "five golden tickets".

Without giving away spoilers, he shared his thought process, considering "sneakers are sort of the golden tickets".

'You can't buy your way to them' 

Timothee and Jimmy continued discussing the concept of "golden tickets" in the context of sneakers, emphasizing that "You can't buy your way to them. You got to win them from a contest. You know, you got to submit a creative".

Timothee shared his experience of going to Oregon, specifically Beaverton, which is the Nike campus, to be involved in the design process.

The Wonka Dunks, designed by Timothee Chalamet himself at the Nike campus in Oregon, are a playful and whimsical creation as per GQ.

Inspired by his longstanding love for sneakers and his wardrobe in the new film, the sneakers feature a burgundy tongue and laces reminiscent of the chocolatier's signature jacket.

Pastel-colored smears across the body give the appearance of hand-drawn pencil crayon markings. Additional playful touches include a yellow cursive “W” on the tongue tag and an embroidered cloud and lightning bolt on the heel.

The overall design has been highlighted as outstanding, with Timothee having already showcased the sneakers in casual outfits while out and about.