These 31 Unconventional kicks represent that pair of shoes we all had at one time or another that now remain in the darkest recesses of our closets. Though I remember having some pretty weird colored Nikes, I can't attest to owning a pair of sneakers with the disco ball built into the heel. I would, however, still proudly don a pair of shoes that could play CDs.
In any case, let us look over the hits and misses of footwear in these 31 unconventional kicks.
32 Unconventional Kicks
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Modern Wizard of Oz Shoes
‘The Kansas Project' in Hong Kong
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Sea Creature Shoes
The Remarkable Alexander McQueen Spring 2010 Footwear Collection
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Writhing Wraparound Shoes
The 'Mojito' Shoe by Julian Hakes Has No Foot Plate
29
Recycled Denim Shoes
Levi's Creates ‘Reused Jean Shoes' From Vintage Clothing
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High Heel Shoes for Men
The Latest in Male Shoe Fashion?
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Giant Staple Heels
Omelle Shoes Look Like Funky Office Supplies
26
Jagged Crag Platforms
These London S/S 2010 Shoes Are Out of This World
25
Living Shoes
Grass Flip Flops for Krispy Kreme
24
High-Tech Hooker Shoes
Sky-High Heels Fit For Ladies of the Night
23
Glowing Heels
LED Alina Shoes
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Electric Light Shoes
OniTsuka Tigers With Mini City of Lights
21
Splatter-Painted Shoes
One of a Kind, Hand-Painted, Socially Responsible Footwear from TOMS
20
Chained Sneakers
'Nise' Badass Denim Footwear by Upper Echelon Shoes
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Musical Shoes
The Gangster CD Stereo Sneaker Plays Your Favourite Tracks
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Robot Inspired Footwear
I Ashi Bionicus Shoes by Liam Fahy
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Party Shoes Worth Hoarding
Exotic Styles for the Fashion Hunt
16
Bio-Degrading Shoes
Brooks' Bio-Mo-Go Footwear Delivers Earth-Friendly Mojo
15
Transformer Shoes
'Goodie 2 Shoes'
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Finspired Footwear
The Spoiler Shoes are Futuristic Auto Accessories
13
Rotation Molded Shoes
Industrial Production Technique Makes Footwear Look Like Ice
12
Stained Glass Shoes
Kraken Mosaics' 'Space Case' is a Psychedelic Cinderella Shoe
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Kinetic Flashlight Kicks
Pioneer Headlight Shoes Lights Up Your Path
10
Paw Shoes
Ferocious Footwear by Bob Basset
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Mini Paper Shoes
Filippo Perin's Mock Ups of the Kanye West Nike Air Yeezy
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Strait Jacket Shoes
Visvim Christo Sandals Make a Controversial Statement
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Metallic Shoes
Doc Martens Teams Up With Raf Simons to Make Reflective Footwear
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Disco Ball Kicks
‘Adidas Originals by Originals Jeremy Scott JS Sequin' Shoes Are Retr
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Unwearable Art Shoes
These LEGO Converse Chuck Taylor Shoes Are Toyrific
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Lumber Kicks
Michael Lau Designs Nike SB Faux Wooden Shoes
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Disco Sandals
Maison Martin Margiela Gets Nostalgic and Glamorous With Sparkly Shoes
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GPS Footwear
Ambulator Shoes are Designed for Dementia Patients
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Furry Running Shoes
The New Balance Urban Outdoor Collection is Silly Looking
Related Ideas
Celebratory Anime Shoes
The Sailor Moon Footwear from Mayla Has Ornate Aesthetics
Superhero-Inspired Soccer Shoes
These Conceptual Marvel x Nike Football Sneakers are Comic-Like
Luxury Cartoon-Like Red Boots
MSCHF Launches a Bulbous Footwear Silhouette with Cushioning
Open-Stitch Designed Lifestyle Shoes
Nike Highlights a Look at the Killshot 2 Sneaker
Durable Urbanite Shoe Designs
The Nike C1TY Surplus Keeps Feet Feeling Cool Yet Protected
Villain-Esque Tonal Slip-On Shoes
Nike's Clogposite Shoes Get a Green Goblin Colorway
Space Exploration Sneaker Styles
The 2024 Reebok x NASA Shoes Come in Several Familiar Models
Futuristic Sandal Hybrid Sneakers
The Versace Mercury Boasts a Stealthy Chunky Silhouette
Futuristic Slip-On Sneaker Models
The Nike Clogposite Returns After it Debuted in the Early 2000s
Flat-Soled Sporty Fashionable Sneakers
COMME des GARÇONS and Nike Present a Field General 82
Superhero-Themed Sportswear Shoes
Paul Parsons Creates Cool Marvel x Nike Concept Sneakers
Festive Crackled Low-Cut Sneakers
The New Nike Dunk Low Halloween Prepares for the Holidays
80s-Inspired Sci-Fi Sneakers
The ALIEN Romulus Reebok BB 4000 II Mid Shoes are Nostalgic
Neutral Tonal Lifestyle Footwear
DJ and New Balance Join to Unveil New 9060 Sneaker Colorways
Cartoon-inspired Vibrant Basketball Shoes
Spongebob Squarepants and Nike Unveil a Kyrie Collection
Charitable Horse Sneakers
Horse Kicks Launches its Fall 2022 Collection of Reimagined Sneakers
Natural-Tonal Sporty Sneakers
The Jordan Spizike Low Shoe Comes in Sail and Coconut Milk
Mismatched Creature Feature Sneakers
The PUMA x Gremlins Collection Celebrates the Film Series
Muted Blue Hi-Cut Sneakers
The Jordan Air Ship Sneaker Gets a Diffused Blue Colorway
Neutral-Colored Y2K Sneakers
The Nike P-6000 Premium Balances Millennium Style with Modern Colors
Bright Gold Outdoor Shoes
Nike ACG Unveils a New Watercat+ in a Bright 'University Gold' Colorway
00s-Inspired Technical Clogs
The Nike Clogposite Gets Another Remix with a Slip-On Shape
New Year-Inspired Basketball Shoes
Nike's KD 4 Sneaker Gets a Year of the Dragon Colorway
Iconic Shoe Colorways
adidas to Reintroduce the SL 72 OG Shoes in Five Retro Colors
Nameless Secret Sneakers
Google & Ellesse Created Trainers That Can Only Be Found by Image Search
Bulbous Knitted Sneaker Designs
Nike Introduces the Cacao Wow Flyknit Haven Sneaker Model
Leather Overlapping Retro Sneakers
Nike's Air Exploraid Gets a Vibrantly Layered Design
Juxtaposing Dynamic Running Shoes
The adiSTAR Cushion Sneakers have a Retro Design
Metallic Joint-Crafted Sneakers
Ronnie Fieg ASICS Bring Life Back to the GEL-Kayano 12
Y2K Era Sneaker Designs
The Oakley Edge Icon Brings Millennium Style to the Golf Course
Football Boot-Inspired Sneakers
Nike Launches the Air Max Plus Tiempo Sneaker Model
Minimal Contrasting Basketball Shoes
The Nike Air Jordan 14 Sneaker Model Gets a Black Toe Version
Creature-Inspired Basketball Shoes
PUMA Joins Gremlins on the All-Pro NITRO Basketball Shoe
Experimental Shoe Collections
CAMPERLAB Releases Highly Irregular Footwear Designs
Bright Pink-Tinged Dynamic Sneakers
Nike Unveils a Pink Colorway of the Air Max Scorpions
Retro Chrome-Detailed Sneakers
Nike Unveils a Frozen Moments Colorway of the Air Jordan 4
Stark Tonal Typography Sneakers
The New Air Max Plus Mercurial XXV Boasts a Vibrant Look
Metallic Tinged Football Shoes
The Nike Tiempo Sneaker is Revived in Metallic Hues
Semi-Translucent Sneaker Shells
adidas Presents a New Bubble Shell Covering Over the Superstars
Barrier-Breaking Sneaker Drops
From The Collection: Joy Claire Provides Access to Exclusive Styles
Fuzzy Dynamic Collaborative Footwear
Suicoke and Midorikawa Unveil Another Five Finger Shoe
Water-Breathable Outdoor Shoes
Nike Re-introduces the Water Breathable Nike ACG Watercat+
Futuristic Rapper-Backed Shoes
Drake's 'NOCTA Glide' is Launching in Multiple New Colorways
Boldly Tonal Patient-Designed Sneakers
Nike Unveils the 2024 Doernbecher Freestyle Collection
Stealthy All-Black Technical Shoes
Nike and Dover Street Market Deliver a Zoom Vomero 5 Sneaker
Villain-Inspired Futuristic Sneakers
Nike Presents a New Iteration of the Air Flightposite Sneaker
Sustainable Deep Sea Sneakers
The New Nike Air Max Terascape Plus Sneakers Channel the Ocean
Vibrant Fish-Inspired Footwear
Nike Unveils the Rainbow Trout Colorway of the Dunk Low Sneaker
Superhero-Inspired Vibrant Footwear
Nike Delivers the Air Jordan 1 in a Next Chapter Colorway
Charm-Accented Technical Sneakers
Bentgablenits Remixes Unique ASICS Sneaker Models
Horror-Creature-Inspired Footwear Capsules
Reebok Unveiled a Universal Monsters Collection
Digitally-Collectible Footwear Items
Epic Games is Now Selling 'Kicks' in Fortnite
Premium Low-Cut Lifestyle Sneakers
Nike Unveils a Stealthy Air Force 1 Low Paris Sneaker
Multi-Colored Mismatched Basketball Sneakers
Nike Unveils New KD 15 Sneakers in 20 Combined Colors
Optimal Traction Football Sneakers
Nike Launches the Phantom GX Sneaker in a Blaze Colorway
Shaggy Green Sneakers
The New Cactus Plant Flea Market x Nike Dunk Low Sneakers Have Arrived
Crackled Holiday-Inspired Shoes
Nike Debuts the Dunk Low and Air Force 1 in 'Halloween' Iterations
Stylish Cartoon-Themed Shoes
Koi Launches a Whimsical 'Teletubbies'-Inspired Footwear Collection
Distressed Crackled Leather Sneakers
The Air Jordan 1 Sneaker Gets a Black Toe Colorway
Revived Stealthy Collaborative Footwear
Drake's NOCTA Revives the Retro Nike Zoom Drive Sneaker
Virtual Monster Sneakers
LG Electronics is Unveiling Digital Shoe NFTs at CES 2023
Monstrous-Inspired Heeled Shoes
I Wanna Bangkok Presents the Hulkfoot and Bigfoot Shoes
Dynamic Retro Running Shoes
Nike Brings Back the Air Pegasus 2005 Sneaker Model
Anniversary-Honoring Hybrid Footwear
Foot Locker's TN 25th Celebration Honors its 25th Anniversary
Choreographer-Designed Colorful Sneakers
Parris Goebel Gets Her Own Nike Dunk Low Sneaker Model
Upcycled Crushed Velvet Sneakers
Converse Made Its New Design from Discarded Clothes
Sneaker-Inspired Phone Cases
Urban Sophistication Introduces 'The Kick Case' in Three Colorways
Stark Blue High-Top Sneakers
The Iconic Air Jordan 1 Gets a UNC Toe Colorway Palette
Surf Shoe-Inspired Spikey Footwear
The PUMA Mostro Gets a New Vibrant Textural Update
Halloween-Inspired Textural Sneakers
Nike Unveils a New Dunk Mid Sneaker with Snake-Like Detailing
Outerspace-Inspired Technical Sneakers
adidas Presents Two New COS Supernova Sneaker Colorways
Deep Navy Tonal Sneakers
Nike Introduces the Jordan 1 Sneaker in a Midnight Navy Colorway
Crimson Tonal Retro Sneakers
The Air Jordan 13 Comes in a Retro Dune Red Colorway
Textured Natural Slip-On Shoes
Nike Unveils its Innovative Slip-On Shoe, the 'ISPA Universal'
Fashion-Forward Hybrid Sneakers
The COPERNI x Puma 90SQR Sneaker Capsule is Somewhat Futuristic
Villain-Themed Shoe Capsules
KITH for ASICS 'Super Villains' Collection Honors the Marvel Universe
Reinterpreted Sleek Track Sneakers
Nike Updates the Lunar Sneakers with the Lunar Roam Shoe
Japanese Festival-Inspired Sneakers
Nike Unveils New Nike Dunk Low Sneakers in 'Setsubun' Colorway
Retro Classic Vintage Sneakers
Nike's Air Jordan 1 High Gets a Lost & Found Design Update
Sci-Fi-Themed Rubber-Like Sneakers
Native Shoes Launch Sci-Fi Sneaker Collection with Star Wars
Horror Film-Inspired Footwear
A New Collection of Horrific Crocs Celebrates Halloween Ahead
Vinyl Toy-Inspired Glowing Sneakers
Nike Presents a Glowing Air Max 1 '87 and Terminator Low PRM
Greyscale Leather Speckled Sneakers
Nike Introduces a New Air Jordan 4 in a Fear Colorway
Hybrid Laced Sneaker Sandals
adidas Introduces the Summer-Ready Beach Gazelle Silhouette
Breathable Eco-Friendly Sneakers
The National Geographic Launch the Contour Zero Sneakers
Dynamic Collaborative Sneakers
adidas Presents the CLOT Superstar Sneaker with Bold Accents
Modern Updated Football Boots
adida Presents the Modernized Tonal Predator 24 Shoe
Doll-Inspired High Heels
The Fantastic Plastic Foot Shoes are Shaped Like a Doll's Tip-Toed Foot
Hip Hop-Honoring High-Top Sneakers
Nike Launches a New Air Force 1 High in a Classics Colorway
Spooky Back-to-School Footwear
Keds x Monster High Shares the Styles of Favorite Characters
Coin-Pocket Logo Sneaker Designs
The Nike Air Force 1 Gets a Swoosh Pocket Design Logo
Futuristic Collaborative Fall Footwear
BOTTER and Reebok Present New Designs at Paris Fashion Week
Medical Boot-Inspired Sneakers
MSCHF's AC.1 Sneakers Highlights an Experimental Supportive Look
Retro-Tinged Revived Football Shoes
Nike Brings Life Back to its Field General Sneaker Model
Sneaker-Resembling Electric SUVs
New Balance and Nissan Join Forces on the Special 327 Edition
Post-Apocalyptic-Themed Footwear
Nike ISPA Launches the Mindbody Sneaker with Distressed Details
Sleek Leather Lifestyle Sneakers
Nike Introduces a Look at the Revived Field General 82
Glowing Luminous Technical Sneakers
Atmos Presents a Glow-In-The-Dark Gel-Kayano 14
Contrasting Embroidered Sneaker Packs
Nike Launches its New Ugly Duckling Pack of Premium Footwear
Chunky Unconventional Shoes
Marni Unveils the 'BIG FOOT 2.0' Unisex Sneaker in Multiple Colorways
Brutalist Monochromatic Retro Sneakers
The Latest Air Jordan 4 Sneaker Gets a Wet Cement Colorway
Anniversary-Honoring Covered Sneakers
CLOT Gives the Nike Cortez Sneaker Model a New Makeover
Metallic Chunky Retro Sneakers
Nike's Cosmic Unity 3 Sneaker Gets a New Silver Update
Retro-Themed Technical Sneakers
ASICS Presents the New GEL-KAYANO LEGACY Sneaker
Sustainable Color-Blocked Sneakers
CAMPER Launches All-New Sneaker Silhouette, the 'KARST'
Underwater World-Inspired Footwear
Casablanca Unveils the Atlantis Sneaker with Waved Detail
Stealthy Monochromatic Court Sneakers
Nike Unveils a Look at the Minimal Killshot 2 Sneaker
Retro-Themed Lifestyle Sneakers
Nike Presents the Retro Air Jordan 2 Chicago Sneakers
Chunky Versatile Trail Sneakers
CT Footwear Introduces the Intruder Collection
Slim-Structural Leather Sneakers
adidas Shines a Spotlight at the Country OG Sneaker
Futuristic Minimal Basketball Sneakers
adidas Originals Launches the Crazy Infinity Shoe Today
Floral Adorned Fluorescent Sneakers
Reebok and noir kei ninomiya Presents New Instapump Fury Shoes
Uniform-Inspired Retro Footwear
Nike Introduces the New Foamposite One Penny PE Shoe
Terrain-Combative Durable Footwear
Exclusive GEL-Quantum 360 VIII Utility Colorways Arrive at JD
Mismatching Neutral Low-Cut Sneakers
Nike Introduces a Pair of Patchwork Dunk Low Sneakers
Kung Fu-Inspired Lifestyle Sneakers
Nike and CLOT Unveil New 'CLOTEZ' Sneakers in 'Red/White/Blue'
Basketball-Shaped Sneakers
The Baller Silhouette by Off-White Mimics the Look of a Sports Ball
Futuristic Dynamic Sneaker Series
adidas Originals & Mr. Bailey Design the OZMORPHIS Collection
Neutral-Toned Patterned Sneakers
Nike's Air Rift Silhouette Joins the 'United in Victory' Lineup
Cushioned Performance Running Shoes
Saucony Unveils the Hurricane 24 Runners in Various Colorways
Unorthodox Footwear Designs
The Wacky Pack Footwear Project by Ye Shen Includes Three Styles
All-Angle Sneaker Shopping Engines
Google Search Allows Users to View Shoes from All Angles
Militaristic-Inspired Tonal Footwear
NEIGHBORHOOD and Vans Join Forces on Two Sneaker Models
Reversed-Themed Classic Sneakers
Nike Introduces the New Icon Flip Collection of Sneakers
Square-Toed Bright Geometric Mules
Jordan Brand Unveils the Hex Mule in a Sea Coral Colorway
Coquette Hybrid Sneaker Sandals
ASICS and Cecille Bahnsen Present a New GEL-QUANTUM 360 VIII
Dynamic Dramatic Sole Sneakers
Cactus Plant Flea Market and Nike Launch a Flea 2 Sneaker
Vibrant Tonal Glowing Sneakers
Nike Launches a Glow in the Dark Dunk Low Sneaker Model
TV Series-Inspired Chunky Footwear
KOI Presents a Capsule Full of Tellytubby-Themed Footwear
Color-Blocking Vibrant Sneakers
Nike Unveils a Doernbecher Version of the Air Jordan 1 Low
Futuristic Bold Tonal Sneakers
Beyoncé and adidas Present the IVY PARK Top Ten 2000 Sneaker
Dark Neutral Tonal Footwear
Nike's Air Max 95 Sneaker Model Gets a Black Earth Colorway
Webbed Laceless Bright Sneakers
Nike Launches a New Tonal Colorway of the Air Kukini Sneaker
Sleek Retro Basketball Sneakers
NOCTA and Nike Join to Highlight the Zoom Flight 95
Patterned Multi-Color Sneakers
Crenshaw Skate Club Unveils a New Collaboration with Nike
Quote-Adorned Motivational Sneakers
Nike's Zoom Freak 4 Gets an Etched in Stone Colorway
Airy Tonal Low-Cut Sneakers
UNION Joins Nike on a KO Low Air Jordan 1 Sneaker Model
Vibrant Glow-In-The-Dark Sneakers
Nike Dunk Low Sneakers Now Come in a Glow in the Dark Iteration
Patent Leather Colorful Sneakers
UNDEFEATED and Nike Join Forces on a Set of AF1 Sneakers
Retro Striking Tonal Footwear
adidas Unveils a Regal Purple Colorway of the Crazy 1