Taking inspiration from the world of architecture, these unconventional shoe accessories can be classified as pieces of wearable art. The fierce footwear creations blur the lines between forward-thinking fashion and statuesque artwork thanks to their striking visual aesthetic and intricate material construction.
Whether inspired by mechanical engineering processes or made to mimick organic forms found in the natural world, these unconventional shoe accessories evoke a unique design sensibility seldom seen before their time.
From phone-integrated footwear to skeletal stilettos, these one-of-a-kind shoe finds are sure to appeal to the avid shoe lover with a flair for opulence and an appreciation for artful construction. The stunning accessories are also a perfect way to make a bold style statement when worn with a modern and minimalist ensemble.
70 Unconventional Shoe Accessories
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Modern Wizard of Oz Shoes
‘The Kansas Project' in Hong Kong
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Pristinely Powerful Heels
The Victoria Spruce SS 2012 Collection is Full of Strappy Wonders
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Colorful Craptastic Stilettos
The INSA Elephant Dung Heels Smell Like Crazy Creativity
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Futuristic Heel-less Heels
Chau Har Lee Creates Wearable Sculptures for Feet
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Carnivorous High Heels
Iris van Herpen and United Nude's Fang Shoe is Literally Long in the Tooth
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Couture Footwear Frenzies
Daphne Guinness Rocks Alexander McQueen Armadillo Shoes in Public First
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3D-Printed Pumps
The Instant Shoe Concept Proposes Perfectly Tailored Footwear
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Heel-Less Cyborg Shoes
The Finsk Project 2 Shoes Send You to Ridiculous Heights
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DIY Tin Can Pumps
The 'Pringle of Scotland' Metal Heels are Urban Chic
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Posh Rocket-Packed Pumps
The Prada Spring 2012 Footwear is Fierce and Futuristic
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Spinal Stilettos
Skeletal Dsquared2 Fall 2010 Shoes Are Anatomazing
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Out-There Sculptural Shoes
Etsy Designer 'Spikesbyg' Creates Extremely Edgy Footwear
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Extreme Haute Platforms
The Omar Perez Stilett"O"s Collection Shows Shoes Fit for Gaga
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Death-Defying Stilettos
The Noritaka Tatehana Collection is Reaching New Shoe Heights
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Seriously Studded Fashion
Gasoline Glamour Presents Pieces with Flair
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Extraterrestial Platforms
Alexander McQueen Alien Heels are Out of This World
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Tooth-Bottomed Brogues
The Apex Predator Shoes by fantich and young Take a Bite of Fashion
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Contemporary Cinderella Kicks
'Invisible Shoes' by Ilanio Makes Walking a Floating Experience
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Sharp Skeletal Stilettos
These Janina Alleyne Designs are the Future of Footwear
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Holey Platform Heels
Finsk's Project No. 4 Shoes are Stunningly Sky-High and Sculptural
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Wonderland Stilettos
Nicholas Kirkwood Haute Couture Shoes Are a Nod to the White Hare
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Fantastical Shoe Exhibitions
The Shoe Obsession Exhibition in FTI Will Haunt Your Dreams
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Holey Wedged Heels
Guo Pei's Sky-High Heels are Geometric Masterpieces
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Lipstick Heels
Alberto Guardiani Blends Women's Formalwear Essentials
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Sculpturally Shaped Footwear
The Youngwon Kim 2013 Graduate Collection is Architectural
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Naughty Dancer Shoes
7" Wedges Have a Sexy Carving of a Woman and a Pole
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Dual Heel Shoes
Alexander McQueen's Geisha-Style Footwear
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Complex Spiralling Stilettos (UPDATE)
The Mojito Shoe by Julian Hakes is Dizzying and Delightful
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Melting Heels
The Nicholas Kirkwood SS10 Shoe for Rodarte
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Poignantly Pointy Footwear
These Spiky Shoes are Edgy and Daring
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Twisted Coil Booties
Iris Van Herpen and United Nude Create a Pair of Hoof-Like Heels
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Wearable Artistic Footwear
Kei Kagami's Heel-less Shoes Are As Comfortable As Platforms
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Wooden Block Heels
The Benoit Meleard SS11 Collection Looks Impossible to Walk In
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Jagged Crag Platforms
These London S/S 2010 Shoes Are Out of This World
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High-Tech Hooker Shoes
Sky-High Heels Fit For Ladies of the Night
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Poodle Shoes
John Galliano's Hair-Free Pom Pom Stilettos Won't Require Any Trimming
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Architectural Wire Shoes
Check Out These Form Over Function High Heels by Tea Petrovic
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Strappy Architectural Pumps
The United Nude Spring Summer 2010 Collection
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Crystal-Encrusted Heels
The Prada Spring 2010 Ads are Ravishingly Sparkly
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Skeletal Stilettos
The Melonia Shoe by Naim Josefi and Souzan Youssouf
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Twosome Towering Heels
The Jeffrey Campbell 'Get Out' Pumps are Super Hot
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Heel-Less Iceberg Platforms
Noritaka Tatehana's Christmas Collection is a Sculptural Sensation
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Barb-Boasting Booties
The Iris van Herpen and United Nude 'Thorn' Collection is Sharply Venomous
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Fantasy-Inspired Footwear
Danuta Tydor Presents a Psychedelic Shoe Collection
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Elephant Trunk Heels
The Christian Siriano Spring 2011 Shoes for Payless
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Transparent Mesh Heels
Maison Martin Margiela's Perspex Boots Are Sheer
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Gun Shoes
Chanel Vice Heels
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Avant-Garde Architectural Accessories
The Julia Kaldy Construct Collection is Futuristically Edgy
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Empire State Stilettos
The Geox Sping/Summer 2010 Line Makes Use of Iconic Buildings
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Futuristic Flatpack Footwear
United Nude Moon Life Shoes are a Fashion Fit to Bring to Mars
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Tripod Stilettos
Acne Studios Footwear Features Triple-Spiked Heels
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Height-Defying Ballet Flats
The Christian Louboutin Fetish Heels are a Ballerina's Fashion Dreams
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Hand-Pleated Platforms
Minimarket Designs Creative Wedges Perfect for the Warm Weather
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Fire Dragon Stilettos
The Kobi Levi Contemporary Chinese Shoe is the Artist's Latest Release
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Shoe Couture Artworks
These Katerina Voloder Illustrations Show her Obsession for Luxury Heels
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Historically Inspired Heels
These Edgy Shoes by Breno Cintra Honor Aboriginal Culture
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Anatomic Footwear
Kermit Tesoro Hypertrophy Heels Replicate the Human Form
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Oblong Wooden Heels
Horse Around in Style with the Atlanta Weller Shoe Boot Pony
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Stick-Constructed Stilettos
Take a Walk on the Wild Side with Julia Kaldy
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Banana Heels
Fruit-Inspired Pumps From Sergio Zambon
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Building Block Heels
Finn Stone's Limited Edition LEG-GO Stilettos Are Colorful and Playful
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Architecturally Caged Pumps (UPDATE)
Andreia Chaves' Newest Design Will Trap Your Feet in Place
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Phone-Integrated Footwear Art
This 3D Printed Shoe Commemorates FreshFiber's Unusual iPhone Cases
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Smartphone-Totting Wedges
The 'iPhone Mashup Shoe' by Alan Nyguyen Has a Cleverly Attached Holster
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Contemporary Colorblock Heels
The Balenciaga Fall/Winter 2010 Shoes
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Backward Nature-Inspired Footwear
These shoes by Rene van der Berg Feature Backwards Heels
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Architecturally Abstract Heels
The United Nude Abstract Wedge Makes a High-Fashion Statement
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Boxy Origami Shoes
Andreia Chaves' Shoe Concepts are Bold Artistic Statements
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Wooden Block Shoes
The Pernilla Collection by Cat Potter is Inspired by the Art of Ricky Swallow
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Wooden Block Wedges
Fendi Sandal Platforms Adds Some Retro-Styled Height
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Celebratory Anime Shoes
The Sailor Moon Footwear from Mayla Has Ornate Aesthetics
Durable Urbanite Shoe Designs
The Nike C1TY Surplus Keeps Feet Feeling Cool Yet Protected
Open-Stitch Designed Lifestyle Shoes
Nike Highlights a Look at the Killshot 2 Sneaker
Collaborative Sporty Footwear Styles
Coperni and PUMA Unite for a New Footwear Collaboration
Retro-Inspired Sneaker Hybrids
Martine Rose and Nike Create a Hybrid Air Max Sneaker
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
Japanese Wrap-Inspired Shoes
Vibram's Furoshiki Kicks Don't Require Shoelaces
Progressive Fabrication Footwear
Assa Studio Limited Launches the Evolve Footwear Capsule
Dynamic Ultra-High Sneakers
Balenciaga Unveils its Oversized 'Platform Sneaker' with a 6-Inch Heel
Plush Textural Artful Sneakers
Nina Chanel Abney Designs her Own Jordan 3 Sneaker
Illusory Doll-Like Heels
Louis Vuitton's Illusion Boots are Cleverly Shaped and Hand-Painted
Superhero-Themed Glamorous Shoes
Marvel and Christian Louboutin Join Forces on a Shoe Capsule
Minimal Shoe Rack Concepts
Joao Teixera Designs the New Multifunctional Tokyo Shoe Rack Concept
RFID-Enabled Sport Sneakers
BANBROKEN ARTDesign Sport Shoes Have the TAP-Tech Feature
Dynamic Thigh-High Tech Sneakers
Voo Store Joins On Running to Create a Unique New Sneaker
Artist-Inspired Printed Sneakers
Tyler, the Creator Reunites with Converse for a Sneaker Launch
Retooled Reimagined Lifestyle Sneakers
Masha Popova Remixes a Pair of adidas Superstars
Juxtaposing Dynamic Running Shoes
The adiSTAR Cushion Sneakers have a Retro Design
Collaborative Artful Shoe Designs
ECCO and Illya Goldman Gubin Drop the Metropole Seoul Derby
Dramatic Textural Joint Sneakers
FENTY and PUMA Collaborate on the Avanti Pony Hair Shoe
Comfort-Focused Fashion Clogs
Free People x Dr. Scholl’s Refreshes a Style for a New Generation
Movement-Focused Womens Footwear
FitFlop Launches Two New Footwear Styles for Active Women
Tufted Lace-Up Sneakers
The Latest 'Pablo' Sneakers Are Shrouded In Shaggy Calfskin
Futuristic Layered Sneaker Models
Nike's Air Max Portal Shoes Boasts a Chunky Silhouette
Experimental Shoe Collections
CAMPERLAB Releases Highly Irregular Footwear Designs
Retro Sporty Luxe Accessories
adidas Presents a New Series of Nostalgic Retro Accessories
Sophisticated Tassel-Detailed Shoes
Vans Introduces a Look at the Elevated Carver Sneaker Model
Sustainable Adapting Shoe Designs
These Baby Shoes by Moa Lövinder Grow With Kids
Vibrant Rugged Skate Sneakers
Vans Tokyo Design Collective Introduces the Vans Varsity Collection
Collaborative Fashion Puffy Boots
adidas and Moon Boot Work in Collaboration on the BOOST Sneaker
Athletic Tabi-Style Shoes
Nike Unveils a New 'Fire Red' Tabi Model with Velcro Straps
Vintage-Inspired Elevated Accessories
Every Other Thursday Unveils a Range of Accessories
Fuzzy Dynamic Collaborative Footwear
Suicoke and Midorikawa Unveil Another Five Finger Shoe
Fashion-Forward Gadgets
This Open-Ear Earbud Concept Serves as a Functional Accessory
Plastic-Heavy Fashion Campaigns
Anonymous Club and PUMA Debut a New Collaboration
Minimalist Fashion Hiking Footwear
The Common Projects Hiking Boots are Handmade in Italy
Sporty High-Fashion Collections
The Balenciaga x Under Armour Series Capsule is Elegant and Sporty
Futurist Footwear Collections
Norse Projects Dropped the ARKTISK Footwear Capsule for 2023
Detail-Oriented Retro Sneakers
Footpatrol Launch a Version of the adidas Originals Campus 80s
Charm-Accented Technical Sneakers
Bentgablenits Remixes Unique ASICS Sneaker Models
Sophisticated Monotonal Footwear
adidas Spotlights the Formal Stan Smith Freizeit Shoe
Premium Low-Cut Lifestyle Sneakers
Nike Unveils a Stealthy Air Force 1 Low Paris Sneaker
Cosmic-Inspired Running Shoes
Nike Introduces a Look at its New Cosmic Runner Model
Formal-Ready Collaborative Footwear
CLOT and adidas Join Forces on a New Sneaker Model
Randomness-Inspired Designer Footwear Lines
HVÓYA's Beauty in Chaos Capsule is Unique and Chic
Emoji-Style Sneakers
Josewong's Shoe 1 Mimics the Look of an Iconic Emoji
Medical Boot-Representing Footwear
Rick Owens Continues to Grab Attention with the Walking Boot
Bright Video Game-Inspired Footwear
Onitsuka Tiger Launches a Street Fighter-inspired Sneaker
Repurposed Patchwork Footwear
ReImagined by UGG Gives New Life to Leftover Leathers & Suedes
Festival-Ready Footwear Series
ALDO Unveils Various Designs Prepared for Summer Festivals
Spring-Ready Premium Fashion Boots
Fendi and Red Wing Create Boots for Spring/Summer 2025
Luxe Strapped Futuristic Sneakers
Kiko Kostadinov Presents a New Tonkin Shoe for the FW23 Season
Vibrant Collaborative Footwear Collections
Daniëlle Cathari Reimagines Clarks Originals' Wallabee
Collaborative Textual Patchwork Sneakers
atmos Japan and adidas Join on the New Gazelle 85 Shoe
Transformative Bridal Footwear
Pashion’s Made-to-Order Styles Offer Interchangeable Components
Gold-Toe Sneaker Lines
The Made in Schiaparelli Sneaker Blends Streetwear & High-End Sensibilities
Monstrous-Inspired Heeled Shoes
I Wanna Bangkok Presents the Hulkfoot and Bigfoot Shoes
Exclusive Modular Dynamic Sneakers
notwoways Unveils its New Foams Sneaker with Custom Detail
Dynamic Sci-Fi Fashion Collabs
Fendi and MAD Architects Join Forces on a Futuristic Capsule
Sustainable Color-Blocked Sneakers
Colville Taps Diadora to Design a Colorful Shoe Silhouette
Knitted Chunky Sneakers
Famous Footwear Boasts the DV Dolce Vita Sneaker
Woven Midsole Sneakers
Nike and Jacquemus' JF1 Reimagines the Iconic Air Force 1 Style
Dazzling Crystal-Covered Sneakers
The Converse x Swarovski Chuck 70 De Luxe Squared is Angular
Sleek Monochromatic Footwear Designs
CamperLab Draws Attention to its Caramba Footwear
Premium Craftsmanship Sneakers
Onitsuka Tiger Unveils the Stylish Mexico 66 Deluxe
Anatomical Shoe Ranges
The Birchbury Bramford Shoes Have a Natural Cut and Leather Construction
Packaging-Inspired Footwear Designs
adidas Introduces the Unique Box Shoe Through its App
Sophisticated Laidback Footwear Designs
notwoways Unveils a New Matter Style of the Formula
Luxurious Spring-Ready Sneakers
Burberry Introduces the Dynamic Box Sneakers to its Lineup
Surf Shoe-Inspired Spikey Footwear
The PUMA Mostro Gets a New Vibrant Textural Update
Heritage-Inspired Spike-Free Golf Shoes
The Adidas MC87 4D Spikeless Golf Shoes are Modern
Printing-Inspired Footwear
Taylor Tabbs Re-Imagines the Converse Mid-Tops with HP Aesthetics
Japanese Artwork Sneakers
These Converse All-Star Sneakers Come in Two Styles
Fashion-Forward Hybrid Sneakers
The COPERNI x Puma 90SQR Sneaker Capsule is Somewhat Futuristic
Eye-Adorned Furry Mules
ESENES WORLDWIDE Launches the Unconventionally Stylish Eyeball Mules
Patterned Puffy Artisanal Shoes
Suicoke and Story mfg. Present a New Collection Together
Furry Avant-Garde Shoe Designs
Doublet Collaborates with SUICOKE and Vibram on the FUTON-LO
Weatherized Technical Fall Footwear
Suicoke Presents its New Collection for the FW23 Season
Sculptural Shoe Activations
Briony Douglas Created a Striking Sculpture Exhibit for Browns Shoes
Spikey Base Collaborative Shoes
Louis Gabriel Nouchi Creates a New PUMA Mostro Shoe
Laceless Personalized Sneaker Fits
Reebok Commits to Functional Style with New Instapump Fury
Olympic-Ready Elevated Footwear
Nike Optimizes its Air Cushioning Tech in New Range of Shoes
Nature Material-Made Luxe Accessories
Kengo Kuma Presents New Sustainable Designs for Fendi
Pre-Distressed Sneaker-Inspired Mules
Balenciaga Drew Inspiration from an Old Footwear Design
Hybrid Laced Sneaker Sandals
adidas Introduces the Summer-Ready Beach Gazelle Silhouette
Dynamic Collaborative Sneakers
adidas Presents the CLOT Superstar Sneaker with Bold Accents
Summer-Ready Sneaker-Sandal Hybrids
The Nike Air Adjust Force Gets a New Sandal Update
Shrouded Hi-Vis Dynamic Sneakers
Nicole McLaughlin Creates a HOKA Mafate Three2 Sneaker
Artistic Floral Footwear Designs
Ohana Hatake Footwear Was Created by Takashi Murakami
Dramatic Spiked Sporty Footwear
The PUMA Mostro Returns in a Dramatically Spikey Design
Dynamic Fashion-Forward Basketball Shoes
Balenciage Presents its First Basketball Sneaker Model
Fragrance-Integrated Fashion Accessories
Versace Integrates the Bright Crystal Perfume to Shoes
Doll-Inspired High Heels
The Fantastic Plastic Foot Shoes are Shaped Like a Doll's Tip-Toed Foot
Fashion-Forward Lifestyle Sneakers
Valentino Garavani Unveils a New Pair of Premium Sneakers
Maximalist Pop Art Sneakers
Keiichi Tanaami Joins adidas On a Pair of its Superstars
Rugged Modern Holiday Accessories
Diesel Presents Accessories for the Holiday Winter 2024 Season
Heroic Luxury Footwear
The Christian Louboutin x Marvel Collab Unleashes Super Stylish Footwear
Self-Assembled Modular Footwear
Camper Unveils the Roku Modular Trainer with Minimal Design
Discarded Shoe-Created Stools
The WU Series by BENTU Design is a Sustainable Alternative
Chunky Unconventional Shoes
Marni Unveils the 'BIG FOOT 2.0' Unisex Sneaker in Multiple Colorways
Stunning Japanese Art-Inspired Footwear
Christian Louboutin Collaborates with Shun Sudo
Breathable Mesh Technical Sneakers
Oakley's Edge Flex Shoes are Supported by a Rubberized Sole
Couture Technical Sneaker Models
Juntae Kim Remixes a Pair of Salomon Sneakers for Fashion Week
Practical Floral-Inspired Sneakers
NOBULL Launched a Series of Floral Sneakers
Chunky Versatile Trail Sneakers
CT Footwear Introduces the Intruder Collection
Sustainable Artist-Inspired Shoes
Cariuma Presents a New Series of Sneakers Inspired by Van Gogh
Organic Sleek Avant-Garde Sneakers
adidas Y-3 Presents New Shoes Inspired by Contra-Natural
Slim-Structural Leather Sneakers
adidas Shines a Spotlight at the Country OG Sneaker
Floral Adorned Fluorescent Sneakers
Reebok and noir kei ninomiya Presents New Instapump Fury Shoes
Futuristic Minimal Basketball Sneakers
adidas Originals Launches the Crazy Infinity Shoe Today
Reimagined Lifestyle Sporty Footwear
adidas' Predator Freestyle Adds a Lifestyle Element
Inaugural Italian Footwear Collections
Mugler's Footwear Capsule is Designed by Casey Cadwallader
Chunky Patterned Sneaker Models
Clints Introduces the Oasis Wild-Cats Sneaker Model
Unorthodox Footwear Designs
The Wacky Pack Footwear Project by Ye Shen Includes Three Styles
Luxurious Boot-Sandal Hybrids
Givenchy Presents its New Shark Lock Sandal for the Season
Cross-Cultural Footwear Designs
The Tod’s x Rahul Mishra Collection is Chic and Nature-Inspired
Dynamic Dramatic Sole Sneakers
Cactus Plant Flea Market and Nike Launch a Flea 2 Sneaker
Functional Relaxed Winter Footwear
The SUICOKE FW24 Footwear Collection Has Over 40 Styles
Modular Mix-and-Match Footwear
Commbi's Patent-Pending Modular Footwear Uses Swappable Footbeds
Luxury Footwear Debuts
Ottange Makes its Debut as a New Comprehensive Footwear and Accessory Brand
Stylish Everyday Men's Footwear
Lululemon Introduces the New Men's Footwear Collection
Architecture-Inspired Boot Designs
A-COLD-WALL* Joins Timberland on a Collaborative Capsule
Museum-Inspired Tech Accessories
CASETiFY's Ancient Korean Designs for Devices are Elegant
Elegant Footwear Collections
ARCH NYC Has Unveiled Its Contemporary Fall 2023 Collection
Street Art-Adorned Perforated Footwear
Crocs Joins Futura Laboraties on a New Set of Shoes
Nature-Inspired Outdoor Shoe Designs
Notre & Salomon Present an Overview of the Salomon XT-4 Model
Platform Lifestyle Customizable Shoes
Nike By You Adds the Cortez Silhouette to its Roster
Deconstructed Artful Sandals
Craig Green Works Together with adidas on a Unique Sandal
Fuzzy Footwear Collections
Dream Pairs Debuts the Fall/Winter 2024 Fuzzy Collection
Beweled Fashion Forward Clogs
Simone Rocha and Crocs Develop Dynamic Heel-Clog Designs
Dynamic Technical Seasonal Footwear
Suicoke Presents its New Footwear for the SS24 Season
Refined Comfort-Focused Footwear Lines
Elizée Aims to Redefine Luxury Footwear
Bridal Flip-Flops
Uzurii Launched a Bridal Collection for Wedding Season
Dramatically Designed Chunky Sneakers
Noir Kei Ninomiya and Reebok Create an Instapump Fury
Vegan Fashionable Boundering Shoes
Boris Bidjan Saberi Designs the Athletic Bouldering Shoe 1
Puffed Futuristic Collaborative Footwear
Rains and Zellerfeld Join Forces on the Puffer Sneaker
Smart Customized Footwear Designs
Kristýna Hrabánková Designs New Sandals for URBNC3
Gritty Rodent-Inspired Boots
The Ratboot by Uncommon Creative Studio is Bold and Oversized
Fabric-Focused Couture Footwear
RUBIROSA Launches a New Footwear Collection for Fall/Winter 2024