These artistic shoe designs range from whimsical wedges to sculptural stilettos that defy ordinary expectations. The statement accessories are creatively conceived and represent the true definition of creativity and distinct personal style. When worn, these artistic shoes will spark up conversations, turn plenty of heads and are sure to make any outfit that much more memorable.
Whether opting for a unique sneaker look or choosing to make a statement in a sky-high heel, it's worth taking a chance on one of these fun footwear accessories. Dressing up should be fun and these accessories make fashion more fun and artful. If you aren't ready for a full-on wild look, give a statement shoe a try and ease into it.
76 Artistic Shoe Designs
From Exotic Animal Print Kicks to Sculptural Stiletto Accessories:
Jana Pijak — Nov 5, 2014 — Fashion

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Delicately Folded Footwear
Unifold by Horatio Yuxin Han is Made from One Piece of Material

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Barefoot-Mimicking Footwear
The AdiPure Training Shoes are Perfect for Avid Runners

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Frilly DIY Heels
Add Tassels to a Classic Pair of Black Heels with This Fun DIY Guide
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Mythology-Inspired Footwear
These Ancient Greek Sandals Will Make a Demigod Out of You
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Sock-Infused Boots
The Nike LunarTerra Arktos Boot is Designed for the Cold
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Barbie Head-Filled Footwear
Doll Up This Halloween with These Jeffrey Campbell Shoes
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Sculpturally Feminine Footwear
The Rupert Sanderson Fall 2013 Collection is Elegantly Eclectic
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Printed Pliable Footwear
Earl Stewart Uses 3D Printing Technology to Create His XYZ Shoes
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Structural Material-Made Shoes
Iva Minkova's Shoes are Designed for a Modern Cinderella
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Inside-Out Street Shoes
Elisa Van Joolen's Inverted Kicks Show an Unseen Side of Shoes
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Film Strip Footwear
The Charlotte Olympia Pre-Fall 2013 Collection is Inspired by Hollywood
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Futuristic Slinky-Inspired Shoes
The Nova Shoe by Zahad Hadid is Bizarrely Sleek and Mysterious
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Hybrid Fusion Footwear
The Nike 'SneakerBoot' Collection Fuses Sneakers With Boots
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Heel-Flaunting Footwear
The Patrick Cox Collection for GEOX S/S ‘13 Elaborately Accents Heel
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Fairy Tale Footwear
The Charlotte Olympia Fall 2013 Collection is for Childlike Romantics
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Stone-Inspired Designer Kicks
Balenciaga's Marble Sneakers Boasts an Organic Vein Print
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Wacky Bunny Faced Wedges
These Bunny Wedges are a High-Heeled Take on Classic Bunny Slippers
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Jail-Striped Oxfords
These American Apparel Bobby Strip Shoes are Emblazoned With Horizontal Lines
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Morbid Taxidermy Pumps
These Dead Bird Shoes are an Interesting Fashion Piece
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Fluid Plastic Footwear
The Melissa x Zaha Hadid Collaboration is a Match Made in Heaven
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DIY Delicate Lace Flats
These DIY Lace Ballet Flats are Elegantly Feminine
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Quirky Exotic Footwear
The adidas Originals by Jeremy Scott AW13 Collection is Playfully Bizarre
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80s-Inspired Graphic Sneakers
Melody Ehsani’s Love Shoe Will Turn Heads
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Heart Platform Heels
The Debonaire Pumps by Charlotte Olympia Offer a Heartfelt Lift
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Boldly Strapped Brogues
Givenchy 2013 Fall/Winter Footwear Embraces Utilitarian Aesthetics
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Adorned Zippered Kicks
The Side Zip High-Top Sneaker by Marc Jacobs is Classically Designed
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Minimalist Patchwork Sneakers
The Patchwork Calf-Hair 'Island Dunk' Sneakers Have a Distinct Look
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Ornate 80s-Themed Loafers
These Irregular Choice Goody Two Shoes Reveal Jewelled Accents
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Romantic Heartful Pumps
The Love Me Shoes by Charlotte Olympia are Perfect for a Bride
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Mismatched Note-Taking Flats
These Notebook Shoes are Perfect for a Thoughtful Writer
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Irresistibly Vibrant Funky Footwear
Nicholas Kirkwood Spring/Summer 2014 Takes Bold Chances
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Paint-Splattered Shoes
The Maison Martin Margiela Colour Drops Replica Sneaker are Artsy
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Literal Slip-On Shoes
Penny Loafers by Sonya Clark Relates to Ancestry in a Roundabout Way
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Luxe Reptilian High-Tops
The En Noir x BUSCEMI High-Tops Feature a Crocodile Emboss
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Metallic Iridescence Mary-Janes
These Mirrored Gold Heels from Anthropologie are Classically Chic
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Posh Tropical Footwear
The Nicholas Kirkwood Summer 2013 Collection is Fanciful and Ladylike
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Angelic Cumulous-Printed Footwear
Soar Away in These 'Day Clouds' Kenzo X Vans Skate Shoes
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Shimmering Rapper Footwear
This 'Chimera' Sneaker by Lil Wayne for Supra is Eye-Catching
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Monstrous Undead Footwear
These Zombie Flip Flops Are Perfect for Fans of the Living Dead
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Whimsical Gnome-Shaped Heels
The 'When in Gnome' Heels by Irregular Choice are Gnome-Supported
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Eccentric Woven Wallabees
The Foot Patrol Clarks Shoes Collaboration Puts a Spin on the Wallabee
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Fresh Fruit-Inspired Footwear
These Watermelon Color Block Canvas Shoes from ROMWE
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Pretty Plexiglass Shoes
These Stylish Designs from Minna Parikka Feature See-Through Heels
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DIY Star-Accented Heels
This Crafty DIY Activity Turns an Ordinary Sandal into a Star-Studded Shoe
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Undead Body Part Heels
These Halloween Pumps are Designed with Fake Blood and Doll Parts
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Powerful Superhero Pumps
These Iron Man Shoes are for the Fearless Woman
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Witchy Velvet Platforms
The Hellbound Heel by UNIF Revives Spooky Retro Styling
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Belted Biker Platforms
The Jeffrey Campbell Silver Belted Lita is Fiercely Feminine
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Furniture-Focused Footwear Collections
Jui Chi Chang Shoes are Inspired by Engineering and Chairs
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Basketball-Inspired Skate Shoes
These Vans Era 'Knicks' Are a Cross Between Sports
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Glitter-Filled Pumps
'The Icy Star Platform Shoe' by Jeffrey Campbell is Ready to Party
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Wildlife-Inspired Pumps
The Bear Necessities Shoe by Charlotte Olympia is Fierce
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90s Sitcom-Inspired Shoes
The Air Jordan 28 SE ‘Bel Air’ is An Ode to the Show We Know
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Fibrous Footwear Designs
The Liz Ciokajlo Natural Selection Collection is Made Out of Eco Material
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Zebra-Splashed Skate Shoes
The New Zoom Stefan Janoski Nike SB Zebra Pack is Zoo-Inspired
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Sky-High Hovering Heels
The Huvr Platforms by Jeffrey Campbell Defy Odds and Gravity
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Weather Pattern-Inspired Sneakers
The Nike Weatherman Pack is Vibrantly Colorful
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Thigh-High Spartan Sandals
These Haus Von Lila Dogma Gladiator Shoes are Leather-Clad
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Soaring Rainbow Footwear
These Creep Up Flashing Platforms by Jeffrey Campbell are Kooky
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Vibrantly Striped Heritage Kicks
Jack Purcell Converse Shoes Get a Hudson's Bay Remix
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Lustrous Patent Footwear
Magnanni's Strapped Leather Shoes are a Fresh Take on a Retro Design
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Sleek Zodiac Sign Slippers
The Taurus Shoes are the Perfect Shoe to Welcome Fall Weather
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Japanese Comic Book Sneakers
JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Teams Up with Converse to Make Manga S
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Golden Cork Champagne Pumps
Charlotte Olympia Designs a Glamorous Collection for Veuve Clicquot
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Festive Confetti Footwear
These Icy Low Platforms by Jeffrey Campbell are Chic and Sky-High
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Designer Children's Story Slippers
The Charlotte’s Web Shoes are Sweet Flats
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Frighteningly Sharp Flats
Feet Will Garner Attention In These Chrome a Little Closer Loafers
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Fairy Tale-Inspired Pumps
Feel Like a Princess in These Happily Ever After Shoes
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Jungle-Inspired Sneakers
These Cheetah Trainers Will Get You Up to Speed in No Time
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Acorn-Embroidered Curved Heels
The Alexander McQueen Suede Wedges Add Beauty
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DIY Light-Up Kicks
Converse Shoe Designs Will Look Even Cooler with Light Installations
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DIY Vampire-Inspired Wedges
These True Blood Shoes are Perfect for Vampire Lovers
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Chic Facial Hair Flats
Walk Around in Style with these Mustache Shoes
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Sci-Fi Kitty Slippers
Combine Your Love for Star Wars and Hello Kitty with These Adorable Shoes
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Evil Character Collage Pumps
Disney Villain Heels are for Fierce, Headstrong Ladies
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Pink Cancer Awareness Pumps
Show Your Support for Finding a Cure with These Breast Cancer Shoes
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Dynamic Aqua-Tonal Joint Footwear
KENZO Joins ASICS with the GEL-Kayano 20 Sneaker Model
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BAPE Introduces the BAPE® SK8 STA Sneaker for the Summer
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Fuzzy Dynamic Collaborative Footwear
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Sleek Low-Cut Lifestyle Sneakers
Nike Presents the New Court Shot Sneaker with Minimal Design
Slingback-Heel Zipped Sneaker Designs
Nike Introduces the Air Max Craze in Smokey Blue
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The Adidas Originals Pet Accessories Collection is Extra-Cute
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adidas and Moon Boot Work in Collaboration on the BOOST Sneaker
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Stella Mccartney Debuts the 10th Anniversary Elyse Platform
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A$AP Rocky and PUMA Launch New Mostro 3D Shoes
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adidas Spotlights the Formal Stan Smith Freizeit Shoe
Minimal Sleek Skate Sneakers
CLOT and adidas Remix a New Pair of Gazelle Sneakers
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adidas' Icons are Festival and Spring-Forward Sneakers
Charm-Accented Technical Sneakers
Bentgablenits Remixes Unique ASICS Sneaker Models
Bold Suede Fashionable Sneakers
The New Dries Van Noten Suede Sneaker Boasts Bright Hues
Premium Low-Cut Lifestyle Sneakers
Nike Unveils a Stealthy Air Force 1 Low Paris Sneaker
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Sergio Rossi Steps Into a New Era With Paul Andrew’s Visionary Collection
Ballet-Inspired Split-Toe Footwear
Nike Presents the Dynamic Air Rift Black Swan Model
Artistic Sneaker Collaborations
The 'Skechers x Vexx' Collection Highlights Bold Graphics
Randomness-Inspired Designer Footwear Lines
HVÓYA's Beauty in Chaos Capsule is Unique and Chic
Festival-Ready Footwear Series
ALDO Unveils Various Designs Prepared for Summer Festivals
Cow Print High-Top Shoes
adidas Releases a Cow-Printed Version of the Rasant Mid High-Top Sneaker
Luxe Strapped Futuristic Sneakers
Kiko Kostadinov Presents a New Tonkin Shoe for the FW23 Season
Collaborative Textual Patchwork Sneakers
atmos Japan and adidas Join on the New Gazelle 85 Shoe
Olympic-Inspired Skate Sneakers
The Nike SB Dunk Olympic Safari Honors the Global Games
NYC-Inspired Sneaker Designs
The Coach Soho Sneaker Collection is Chic and Urban-Informed
Transformative Bridal Footwear
Pashion’s Made-to-Order Styles Offer Interchangeable Components
Sneaker-Converted Dress Shoes
Shinsuke Nakada and adidas Join on the Stan Smith Lux
Gold-Toe Sneaker Lines
The Made in Schiaparelli Sneaker Blends Streetwear & High-End Sensibilities
Comfortable High-Heeled Sneakers
Sneex is Sara Blakely's Latest Venture of Hybrid Footwear
Collaborative Statement Footwear
Crocs and Swarovski Drop Crystal-Studded Clogs
Knitted Chunky Sneakers
Famous Footwear Boasts the DV Dolce Vita Sneaker
Luxury Men's Footwear Collections
Stuart Weitzman Embarks on a New Venture with Itss Latest Range
Sleek Monochromatic Footwear Designs
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Premium Craftsmanship Sneakers
Onitsuka Tiger Unveils the Stylish Mexico 66 Deluxe
Packaging-Inspired Footwear Designs
adidas Introduces the Unique Box Shoe Through its App
Luxurious Spring-Ready Sneakers
Burberry Introduces the Dynamic Box Sneakers to its Lineup
Minimalist Sock-Like Sneakers
The Gucci Slip-On Sneaker Has a Monogram Molded Rubber Sole
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
Dramatically Shaped Luxe Sneakers
Balenciaga Showcases a Look at its New Reptile Sneaker
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The JIMMY CHOO Crystal Slipper Immediately Turn Heads
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Axel Arigato Presents the Area Patchwork Sneaker Model
Textured Floral Design Footwear
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Stunning Japanese Art-Inspired Footwear
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Couture Technical Sneaker Models
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Nike Releases an Air Force 1 Low in a Butterflies Edition
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Basketball-Shaped Sneakers
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Luxe Organically Shaped Shoes
MAD Architects and Fendi Create a Dynamic Sneaker Model
Stiletto Shoulder Bags
Syro's Stiletto Bag Makes a Meaningful Style Statement
Floral-Accented Lifestyle Sneakers
adidas Unveils the New Superstar Sakura Sneaker Model
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Nordstrom Launches an Exclusive Tory Burch Capsule
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ARCH NYC Has Unveiled Its Contemporary Fall 2023 Collection
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Nature-Inspired Outdoor Shoe Designs
Notre & Salomon Present an Overview of the Salomon XT-4 Model
Premium Technical Rugged Footwear
Balenciaga Introduce the New Hike Sneaker Model
Beweled Fashion Forward Clogs
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Refined Comfort-Focused Footwear Lines
Elizée Aims to Redefine Luxury Footwear
Suede Leather Slip-On Shoes
Merrell's Jungle Moc Shoes Come in an Array of Designs and Colorways
Vegan Fashionable Boundering Shoes
Boris Bidjan Saberi Designs the Athletic Bouldering Shoe 1
Cartoonish Camo-Print Boots
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