While arts and crafts activities may seem juvenile and unsophisticated, these classy DIY shoe projects are here to showcase that customized pieces of footwear can result in an elegantly fierce shoe design.
Whether you're going to a fancy dinner party or a simple social gathering, having a sleek pair of heels can make all the difference in an outfit. And while purchasing new shoes from the store can be exhilarating, customizing your footwear with unique touches and accents can serve to make your kicks boldly stand out from the crowd. These classy DIY shoe projects allow fashionistas to create new footwear designs that would be perfect for any special event or night out on the town.
From DIY star-accented heels to bow tie ballet flats, these classy DIY shoe projects will definitely fill your closet with chic yet cost-effective formal footwear options.
23 Classy DIY Shoe Projects
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DIY Feathered Heels
This 'A Pair and A Spare' Shoe Tutorial Takes Flight
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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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DIY Laced-Up Pumps
The Brit & Co. Slingbacks Project is a Great Way to Spruce up Old Shoes
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DIY Metallic-Tipped Boots
These DIY Gold Tip Shoes Bring Flirty Vibes into One's Fall Wardrobe
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Couture Footwear DIYs
The Refinery 29 Painterly Pumps Tutorial is Affordably Chic
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Interchangeable Shoe Jewelry
Make Any Pair of Flats Fabulous with This Easy DIY Using Old Earrings
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Adaptable DIY Stilettos
The Myshell256 Shoes Can Combine to Create 256 Different Designs
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DIY Caviar-Capped Kicks
These 'a pair and a spare' Heels Customize and Update a Classic Shoe Style
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Thrifty Geometric-Patterned Pumps
Fashion Magazine Recreates the Prada Fall 2012 DIY Platform
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DIY Chic Footwear Accessories
The DIY Boot Stuffers Fashionably Stop Your Shoes From Falling Over
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DIY Couture Stilettos
Upper Street Boutique Lets You Design Your Own Luxury Shoes
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DIY Delicate Lace Flats
These DIY Lace Ballet Flats are Elegantly Feminine
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Hand Painted Heels
Studio Jellyfish Adds Eye Popping Graphics to Girlie Shoes
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Jeweled Peacock Accessories
The Peacock Clip-Ins are Exotically Gorgeous
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Personalized Printed Pumps
DreamHeels.com Lets You Design Your Shoe & Earn Money
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DIY Cap-Toe Heels
Create Your Own Version of This Season's Hottest Shoe Development
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DIY Shoe Challenges
Aldo Contest Gives Opportunity to Aspiring Shoe Designers
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DIY Twinkling Toes
The LED Shoe Clips Will Light up Any Pair of Heels
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Bow Tie Ballet Flats
French Garden Shoes are Adnorned with Cute Customizable Clip Ons
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DIY Boot Re-Designs
The 2 Bandits Accessories Make Your Footwear Prettier
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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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Upcycled Sparkle Brogues
The 'DIY Glitter Oxfords' is a Lesson in Refurbishing
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Faux Suede Cutout Shoes
The Namesake Modcloth Doe Deere Heel is a Fanciful Delight
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Luxe Strapped Futuristic Sneakers
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Effortless Stealthy Clogs
PUMA Shines a Spotlight on its New Shibui Mule for Summer
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Pashion’s Made-to-Order Styles Offer Interchangeable Components
Gold-Toe Sneaker Lines
The Made in Schiaparelli Sneaker Blends Streetwear & High-End Sensibilities
Luxe Slip-On Clogs
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Sneaker-Converted Dress Shoes
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Comfortable High-Heeled Sneakers
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Collaborative Stylish Sneaker Mules
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Knitted Chunky Sneakers
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Parris Goebel Gets Her Own Nike Dunk Low Sneaker Model
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Onitsuka Tiger Unveils the Stylish Mexico 66 Deluxe
Packaging-Inspired Footwear Designs
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Luxurious Spring-Ready Sneakers
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The Essie Gel Couture Be-Dazzled Collection is Expressive
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Patterned Puffy Artisanal Shoes
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Briony Douglas Created a Striking Sculpture Exhibit for Browns Shoes
Laceless Personalized Sneaker Fits
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Nike Optimizes its Air Cushioning Tech in New Range of Shoes
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Balenciaga Drew Inspiration from an Old Footwear Design
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The Skechers Hands Free Slip-Ins® are Versatile
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