Money might be getting a little tight as the Christmas holiday approaches but don't fret, these DIY footwear designs will give you new shoes without you risking bankruptcy.
For those who eat, sleep and breathe shoes, the hardest thing to do is to walk past a pair of sparking Jimmy Choos and realize you just do not have the funds. If you find youself in this predicament then you need to turn to more inventive ideas. Start looking at the existing shoes you already own and thinking of ways to change them. Not only will you be saving a large sum of money, but you'll be making something completely personalized. Only you and a handful of other people will be caught wearing them.
So embrace the holiday season by looking at this collection of DIY footwear ideas to get inspired.
40 Inventive DIY Footwear Designs

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Customizable Strappy Sandals
Go From Boring to Fabulous Using These DIY Gladiator Wrap Sandals

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DIY Customized Flip-Flops
The Brit & Co. Blog Shows How to Dress up Your Shoes

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Minimal Material Footwear
The Lasso Slippers are Made Using a Single Piece of Felt
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DIY Tin Can Pumps
The 'Pringle of Scotland' Metal Heels are Urban Chic
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Upcycled Denim Sandals
The Jeans Sandal Boots by DaniKshoes are Pants for the Feet
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DIY Leather Footwear
Learn How to Make Hand-Made Viking Shoes From 'Earth and Living'
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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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DIY Superhero Kicks
The Easy Comic Book Heels are Crafty
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Couture Footwear DIYs
The Refinery 29 Painterly Pumps Tutorial is Affordably Chic
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Modern Fairytale Shoes
Lauren Tennenbaum Cinderella Pumps are Kryptonite for Fashionistas
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Adaptable DIY Stilettos
The Myshell256 Shoes Can Combine to Create 256 Different Designs
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Playful Prehistoric Pumps
These DIY Dinosaur Heels Will Have You Walking Like a T-Rex
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Customizable Shoe Toys
The Delroy Dennisur Stance Project Brings DIY Artistry to Sneaker Culture
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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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Transforming Eco-Shoes
Be Your Own Designer with the Melissa Shoes & Gaetano Pesce DIY Bootie
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DIY Milky Way Kicks
The Goth Reform Space Vans Tutorial Rocks Your Old Sneakers in a New Way
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DIY Couture Stilettos
Upper Street Boutique Lets You Design Your Own Luxury Shoes
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High-Top Flip Flops
Chuck Taylor Sandals are a Badass Beach Essential
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DIY Dungeon Boots
Blogger Recreates Charles Anastase's Spiked, Sky-High Platforms
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DIY Americana Gear
This Fashion Drug 'Star Shorts' Tutorial is Patriotic and Ready for Summer
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DIY Imitation Couture Stockings
The 'Trendy Girl' Miu Miu Socks are an Affordable Alternative
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Planter Pumps
Cactus Shoes Will be Welcomed by Green Thumbs and Green Toes
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DIY Custom Flip-Flops
Switchflops
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DIY Sneaker Designs
Sneakart Personalized Skins
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DIY Mongolian Boots
Lao Hats' How-To Instructions for the Ulaanbaatar Military Boot
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DIY Hand Painted Sneakers
Rachelle Williams Makes Super Mario Bros High-Tops
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DIY Cap-Toe Heels
Create Your Own Version of This Season's Hottest Shoe Development
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DIY Eco-Sandals
Crocheted Grocery Bags Make Sensible Plarn Shoes
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DIY Canvas Kicks
Show Off Your Designer Skills on the Stance Collection
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DIY Twinkling Toes
The LED Shoe Clips Will Light up Any Pair of Heels
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DIY Sprinter Shoes
Nicolas Couch's 'Transition' Lets You Build Your Own Athletic Shoe
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DIY Footwear
SimpleShoes.com
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DIY Boot Re-Designs
The 2 Bandits Accessories Make Your Footwear Prettier
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DIY Baby Shoes
Preschoolians Personalized Footwear
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Self-Assembled Shoes
The Creo Shoe Concept Lets You Sew and Stitch Your Shoes Together
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Funky Fruity Footwear
Dancretul Creates Custom DIY Orange Peel Adidas Sneakers
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Fringed Furry Footwear
Style Bubble Payhalf Pumps Update Classic Black Heels
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DIY Armadillo Slippers
The DIY Unu Slippers by Robert Hankey are Completely Orginal
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DIY Removable Cleats
Ice Claws Keep You On Your Feet During Winter Months
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Timeless Travel-Inspired Footwear
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90’s Inspired Archival Footwear
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The New Nike Dunk Low Halloween Prepares for the Holidays
Plush Textural Artful Sneakers
Nina Chanel Abney Designs her Own Jordan 3 Sneaker
Valentines-Inspired Clog Designs
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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
Deadstock Denim Clogs
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Upcycled Sneaker Sustainable Bags
Bibi Bazz Designs the Limited Collection of Eco-Friendly Bags
Second-Skin Luxury Footwear
Balenciaga Presents the Dynamic Zero Shoe with Unique Grip
Customizable Shoe Decorating Events
adidas Hosts a DIY 'Style Your Toe' Pop-Up Event in Hong Kong
Retooled Reimagined Lifestyle Sneakers
Masha Popova Remixes a Pair of adidas Superstars
Biomimicry Hiking Boots
The Design of the Vivobarefoot Jungle ESC Gleans from Mushrooms
Collaborative Artful Shoe Designs
ECCO and Illya Goldman Gubin Drop the Metropole Seoul Derby
Comfort-Focused Fashion Clogs
Free People x Dr. Scholl’s Refreshes a Style for a New Generation
3D-Printed Winter Sport Shoes
This Bobsled Footwear Features 3D-Printed Outsoles
Hybrid Waterproof Sneaker Boots
The Vessi Weekend Chelsea Boots are Well-Suited for Winter Wear
Collaborative Footwear Capsules
Maison Margiela X Christian Louboutin Create Avant-Garde Glamour
Lifestyle-Catering Molded Footwear
adidas Presents the Harden Vol. 9 in a Molded Leather Look
Low-Cut Premium Padded Sneakers
Dior Presents a Look at its New Lifestyle B57 Sneaker
Sustainable Adapting Shoe Designs
These Baby Shoes by Moa Lövinder Grow With Kids
Fuzzy Plush Clog Footwear
The Nike Calm Mule Will Come in Three New Options for the Holidays
Cozy Sustainable Sneaker Styles
The VEJA SDU REC Flannel Sneakers Have Recycled Materials
Fuzzy Dynamic Collaborative Footwear
Suicoke and Midorikawa Unveil Another Five Finger Shoe
Hiking Boot-Tranformed Mules
BLUEMARBLE and Diemme Join on a Transformative Footwear
3D-Printed Growing Customized Shoes
Michele Di Carlo Creates the 4Steps 3D-Printed Sneaker Concept
Textural Breathable Lifestyle Shoes
CLOT Takes a Spin at a Pair of the adidas Gazelle Sneakers
Vegan All-Season Boots
These Boots Are Crafted With Cruelty-Free Leather Alternatives
Algae-Made Slippers
These Vegan Slippers by Giestas Have a Food-Grade Form
Boldly Tonal Patient-Designed Sneakers
Nike Unveils the 2024 Doernbecher Freestyle Collection
Weatherized Lifestyle Sneakers
adidas Introduces its GORE-TEX Gazelle for the Season Ahead
Minimalist Fashion Hiking Footwear
The Common Projects Hiking Boots are Handmade in Italy
Ugly Christmas Sweater-Inspired Shoes
Nike Readies for the Holidays with the Ugly Sweater Dunks
Charm-Accented Technical Sneakers
Bentgablenits Remixes Unique ASICS Sneaker Models
Sustainable Olympic Footwear Capsules
Vivaia's New Shoe Capsule is Inspired by the 2024 Olympics
Crackled Holiday-Inspired Shoes
Nike Debuts the Dunk Low and Air Force 1 in 'Halloween' Iterations
Randomness-Inspired Designer Footwear Lines
HVÓYA's Beauty in Chaos Capsule is Unique and Chic
Pool Slide Heeled Sandals
MSCHF Grabs Attention with the New Flipped Flop Shoe
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
Customizable Co-Created Sneakers
Golden Goose Offers a Sneaker Maker Experience in Toronto
Vibrant Collaborative Footwear Collections
Daniëlle Cathari Reimagines Clarks Originals' Wallabee
Hand-Stitched Artisanal Sneakers
Sashiko Gals Hand-Stitched the New VEJA Sneakers
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
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
Knitted Crochet Checkerboard Sneakers
Vans Unveils a Knitted Half Cab Sneaker with a Bright Look
Sustainable Color-Blocked Sneakers
Colville Taps Diadora to Design a Colorful Shoe Silhouette
Knitted Chunky Sneakers
Famous Footwear Boasts the DV Dolce Vita Sneaker
Punk Rock-Themed Hardware Clogs
Crocs Joins BEAMS On a Pair of Grungy Cozy Foam Clogs
Sleek Monochromatic Footwear Designs
CamperLab Draws Attention to its Caramba Footwear
Vibrant Festive Basketball Shoes
Nike Presents the New KD17 Christmas Sneaker Model
Scrap Material Footwear
Merrell Created a Scrap Shoe Collection for Zero Waste Week
Minimalist Sock-Like Sneakers
The Gucci Slip-On Sneaker Has a Monogram Molded Rubber Sole
Printing-Inspired Footwear
Taylor Tabbs Re-Imagines the Converse Mid-Tops with HP Aesthetics
Retro Denim-Crafted Sneakers
PUMA Unveils a Pair of Frilly Palermo Denim Sneakers
Patterned Puffy Artisanal Shoes
Suicoke and Story mfg. Present a New Collection Together
Inaugural Sustainable Sneaker Collections
Gabriela Hearst Debuts The Ohio Footwear Line
Weatherized Technical Fall Footwear
Suicoke Presents its New Collection for the FW23 Season
Handstitched Denim Sandals
Birkenstock and Jesse Leyva Honors the Art of Boro in New Capsule
Shiny Fashion-Forward Sneakers
Ganni Joins Forces with New Balance on a New Fresh Foam Shoe
Olympic-Ready Elevated Footwear
Nike Optimizes its Air Cushioning Tech in New Range of Shoes
Hybrid Laced Sneaker Sandals
adidas Introduces the Summer-Ready Beach Gazelle Silhouette
Comfort-Focused Hands-Free Slip-In Shoes
The Skechers Hands Free Slip-Ins® are Versatile
Dynamic Collaborative Bright Clogs
Nike and Supreme Join Forces on a Pair of Clogposite
Sustainable Waterproof Footwear
CCILU Unveils the Fish Water Shoes with an Eco Design
Denim Cut-Out Sneakers
Nike's Chunky Air Max Koko has a Sandal Silhouette for Summer
Artistic Floral Footwear Designs
Ohana Hatake Footwear Was Created by Takashi Murakami
Valentine's Day-Themed Footwear Campaigns
BEARPAW Launched Its Cozy Valentine’s Lookbook
Bejeweled Bright Clog Designs
Simone Rocha Creates a New Pearly Version of a Crocs Shoe
Dynamic Fashion-Forward Basketball Shoes
Balenciage Presents its First Basketball Sneaker Model
Limited-Edition Crystal Shoes
Stuart Weitzman X Swarovski Unveil Dazzling Pumps for the Holidays
Romantic Sneaker Releases
The Aldo Heartstep Low-top Sneaker is Valentine's Day-Themed
Fragrance-Integrated Fashion Accessories
Versace Integrates the Bright Crystal Perfume to Shoes
Limited-Edition Handcrafted Clogs
Filippa K and Swedish Hasbeens Collaboration is Limited-Edition
Mule-Style Streetwear Sneakers
The Vans Authentic Sneakers Now Have a Crushable Heel
Reimagined Lugged Boat Shoes
Packer Remixes the Timberland Handsewn Boat Shoe
Fashion-Forward Lifestyle Sneakers
Valentino Garavani Unveils a New Pair of Premium Sneakers
Artisanal Sunbleached Unique Footwear
JiyongKim Works on 1-1 Special Pairs of Clarks Shoes
Ultra-Luxurious Crystal Footwear
The JIMMY CHOO Crystal Slipper Immediately Turn Heads
Ultra-Thin Premium Fashion Sneakers
Prada Introduces a Look at the Dynamic Collapse Sneaker
Sustainable Vintage Shoes
Allbirds' New Sneaker Silhouette Represents Transformation for the Brand
Holiday-Ready Footwear Collections
Dr. Martens’ Holiday Collection is Timeless and Striking
Heroic Luxury Footwear
The Christian Louboutin x Marvel Collab Unleashes Super Stylish Footwear
Futuristic Collaborative Footwear
Feng Chen Wang Unveils a new Crocs Collaboration
Food Waste-Crafted Shoes
Frank and Oak Showcase a New Circular Zero-Waste Sneaker
Comfy Utilitarian Winter Footwear
The STAMPD x UGG Collection Showcases UGG Guards
Living Footwear Concepts
Jessica Thies' Synthiesis Project Absorbs CO2 With Algea
Dynamic Vibrant Hiking Shoes
Ramdane Touhami Designs his Own Rugged Hiking Boots
Festive Vibrant Lifestyle Sneakers
New Balance Presents a Grinch-Themed 990v4 Sneaker
Self-Assembled Modular Footwear
Camper Unveils the Roku Modular Trainer with Minimal Design
Chic Skater Style Sneakers
These Dior B9S Sneakers Come in Two Material Options
Couture Technical Sneaker Models
Juntae Kim Remixes a Pair of Salomon Sneakers for Fashion Week
Minimalist Leather Sandals
The Softstar Camino Lite Sandals Mimic Barefoot Walking
Customizable Modular Footwear Designs
Grounded People Apparel Debuts the Oyum Snap System
Summer-Ready Comfortable Sandal Designs
BEARPAW Launches Its Spring/Summer Footwear Collection
Cork Foam Footwears
SOLE Jasper Chukka Redefines What’s Possible Using Natural Materials
Footwear-Branded Heart Health Initiatives
Chinese Laundry Debuts the Wear Your Heart Campaign
Denim-Made Lifestyle Sneakers
atmos and adidas Refreshes the Samba with the Sambae
Sporty Perforated Slip-On Shoes
Jordan Brand is Planning to Release its Own Foam Clogs
Bejeweled Checkered Footwear
Mattias Gollin Remixes the Vans Signature Slip-Ons with Jewels
Upcycled Cork Sneakers
Each SOLE Jasper Chukka Pair is Made with 52 Recycled Natural Wine Corks
Open IP Shoe Initiatives
Thesus Opensources Sustainable Footwear Design to Drive Industry Change
Inaugural Italian Footwear Collections
Mugler's Footwear Capsule is Designed by Casey Cadwallader
Beige-Toned Resin-Coated Footwear
Poliquant Designed Custom Desert Trek and Wallabee
Recycled Rope-Made Footwear
SHORE Presents a New Footwear Capsule with a Sustainable Build
Power Tool-Inspired Collaborative Shoes
MSCHF Joins Dremel on the Special Gobstomper Sneaker
Dynamic Gemstoned Hiking Boots
Advisory Board Crystals Joins Diemme on a Rugged Boot
Sophisticated Bridal Collections
Bella Belle Introoduces the Champagne Era Footwear Collection
Textural Chunky Collaborative Footwear
KITH and adidas Join Forces with a Festive Sneaker Capsule
Modular Mix-and-Match Footwear
Commbi's Patent-Pending Modular Footwear Uses Swappable Footbeds
Luxe Organically Shaped Shoes
MAD Architects and Fendi Create a Dynamic Sneaker Model
Storage-Focused Dynamic Footwear
Tagi. Joins Vans on a New Collection of Dynamic Sneakers
Premium Fashion-Forward Slippers
Mave & Chez Pioneering Luxurious Comfort Footwear for Women
Vacation-Ready Shoe Collections
Nordstrom Launches an Exclusive Tory Burch Capsule
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
Romance-Inspired Comfortable Footwear
HEYDUDE Offers Unique Last-Minute Valentine’s Day Gifts
Polished Sustainable Boots
REEF Unveils Eco-Conscious Fall Boot Collection
Fashion-Centric Quilted Slippers
Sandy Liang Presents a New Range of Plush Subu Footwear
Fuzzy Footwear Collections
Dream Pairs Debuts the Fall/Winter 2024 Fuzzy Collection
Holiday-Ready British-Made Footwear Campaigns
Church’s Holiday 2024 Campaign is Festive & Stylish
Beweled Fashion Forward Clogs
Simone Rocha and Crocs Develop Dynamic Heel-Clog Designs
Outrageous Toe-Like Sandal Charms
Crocs Introduces the Polarizing Toe Jibbitz for its Shoes
Refined Comfort-Focused Footwear Lines
Elizée Aims to Redefine Luxury Footwear
Hairy Suede Handcrafted Footwear
Soccertes NY and Romantic Move Join on the Bread Clog
All-Terrain Versatile Boots
CODDI is Revolutionizing Adventure Footwear with Its New Offerings
Vegan Fashionable Boundering Shoes
Boris Bidjan Saberi Designs the Athletic Bouldering Shoe 1
Smart Customized Footwear Designs
Kristýna Hrabánková Designs New Sandals for URBNC3
Artful Patriotic Collaborative Loafers
Denim Tears and Dr. Martens Join on the Union Black Loafers
Gritty Rodent-Inspired Boots
The Ratboot by Uncommon Creative Studio is Bold and Oversized
Footwear-Branded Holiday Dinner Sets
Nicks Handmade Boots Boasts an Elegant Holiday Dinner Set