Sonic is an anthropomorphic hedgehog with blue fur that covers most of his body, and peach skin that covers his arms, muzzle, insides of his ears and front torso. He has small, triangular ears on top of his head, six long quills on the back of his head, two spines protruding from his back behind his shoulders, and a short tail. Sonic is 100 centimeters (3 ft 3 in) tall and weighs 35 kilograms (77 lb). For attire, he wears red shoes and white gloves.