Sonic Boom + The New Sonic Cast?

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I am concerned. Amy and Tails are alright, Sonic can use a bit of work, Knuckles scares me. What is with his body/head ratio? Why do the cast have wrappings all over their legs, arms and shoes? I'll take the wrappings, but why on shoes? This is like excess and impractical unless it's a part of their design.

This will debut in the upcoming Sonic game, Sonic Boom (wonder when will they use that title eventually.)
http://mynintendonews.com/2014/02/06/son...s-trailer/

[video=youtube;KSZosYjBE7M]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KSZosYjBE7M[/video]