Why Are People Mad About Miles Morales' Final Suit In The New Spider-Man Game? The Adidas Collab Controversy Explained

In the world of comic book superheroes, having the right outfit is oftentimes as important as having superpowers to begin with, and Spider-Man 2 developers are learning this important lesson the hard way. Despite the new Insomniac game being a success, fans are finding themselves put off by a certain so-called "ugly" suit beloved character Miles Morales is made to wear toward the end of the game.

Called the "Evolved Suit" in-game, the controversy surrounding the outfit only grew after gamers started to believe that the suit was a hamfisted attempt from clothing brand Adidas to sell Spidey merchandise. Here's a recap of how this news unfolded

What Is Miles Morales' Evolved Suit?

Miles Morales' "Evolved Suit" is the final outfit he wears in the 2023 game Spider-Man 2. The suit is a departure from typical Spider-Man suit design, with a hood, brightly colored sneakers, and an opening at the top to allow Miles' hair to peek out. The suit also has electric blue accents.

What Were Initial Reactions To Miles' Suit?

Initial reactions to Morales' suit were generally negative, with posts criticizing the suit gathering tens of thousands of likes. X user @ledumb_deep commented on Peter Parker's seeming lackluster reaction to the new suit, while YouTuber N1GHT made a parody video redubbing the scene.

Miles has finally gained his first ever widely hated suit after 12 years I'm crying https://t.co/Qw9saoj4vj

— 💬 Deepfried | C0MMS Open (@ledumb_deep) October 28, 2023

In addition to general pushback against the suit's design, people were confused about why Morales wore the "Miles Morales original" seemingly out of the blue, given that he had already spent time making a custom suit in the previous game.

How Did People React To Adidas Revealing The Brand Collaboration?

Not long after the backlash, clothing brand Adidas announced that they had collaborated with Marvel to create Miles' suit. This revelation triggered further debate; some users, like @gwenstacying, found humor in the fact that the suit wasn't just a random design but part of a sponsorship deal with Adidas, leading to widespread dislike. Meanwhile, user @ceyhundvd expressed his desire to alter the course of history to spare Miles from wearing the suit.

For the full history of the Miles Morales Adidas suit controversy, be sure to check out Know Your Meme's encyclopedia entry for more information.