Platforms from the disco days no longer pass as the means of funky footwear. Nor do the latest Jordans in kaleidoscopic patterns and colors. If your shoes aren’t sporting their own animal heel or shackles you might as well keep them to yourself.
I remember a time when shoes that lit up where a hot topic but those spotlight steppers couldn’t possibly compete with the these outlandish soles. Shoe designers today have drawn inspiration from the utmost unthinkable -- from scuba diving gear to playground equipment. It isn’t usual to see a girl at a party walking around in a shoe that sports no heel or an angelic pretty boy with wings on his feet.
Funky footwear is art you can walk in and more times than not, you can do so comfortably.
32 Pairs of Unusual Funky Footwear
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Horn-Heeled Pumps
Exotic Regrets by Aoi Kotsuhiroi Features Dark Fang-Like Footwear
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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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Platform Rodent Homes
The Terrifying Hamster Exploitation Pump
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Armed Animal High Heels
Gun Hoofs by Iris Schieferstein Adds Danger to Oddity
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Extreme Haute Platforms
The Omar Perez Stilett"O"s Collection Shows Shoes Fit for Gaga
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Atrociously High Heels
Footwear Threatens to Break Necks
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Sultry Sorbet Heels
These Ice Cream Shoes are a Delicious Treat on a Hot Day
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Killer Heels III
Murderous Shoes
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Torturous Toe Shoes
Even Ballerinas Would Steer Clear Of These Feet-Deforming Shoes
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Fetching Grassy Footwear
Yashin Kusa Shoes Let You Feel Lush Blades Between Your Toes
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Aquatic Creature Pumps
These 'Taylor Says Grey Sharkie Heels' are Fantastically Predatory
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Frontless Shoes
Annejet Kosters Shoe Designs
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Naughty Dancer Shoes
7" Wedges Have a Sexy Carving of a Woman and a Pole
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Shocking Stiletto Implants
Bit Rebels conceptualize the Idea of Human Body Stilettos on Your Feet
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Dirty Sneaker Pumps
Davide Allieri Makes Converse High Heels Called 'Precision Impression 4'
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Glowing Heels
LED Alina Shoes
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Electric Light Shoes
OniTsuka Tigers With Mini City of Lights
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Multihued Winged Sneakers
Jeremy Scott Does Technicolor Athletic Gear for Adidas
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Spicy Condiment Kicks
These Sriracha Shoes by Hourglass Footwear Add Flavor to Any Outfit
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Wired Heels
Shoes for Masochists by Polly Verity
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Minotaur High Heels
Hoof Heels from Roxanne Jackson are Monstrously Chic
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Rabbit-Replaced Heels
The 'Thumper' Irregular Choice Shoes Sport Unusual Heels
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Bright Pastry-Coated Heels
Dessert Shoes 'Bad Cake You Pumps' Makes Gals Look Delicious
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Chic Scuba Gear or Eco-Awareness
'High Tide Heels' Mystery
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Funky Fish Tank Heels
Get Your Groove On with These Unusual Fish Tank Platform Shoes
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Food-Inspired Footwear
Waffle Cone Ice Cream Sneakers
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Winged Flats
Klushka Wings Shoes Channel Native American Culture
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Glowing Angel Kicks
The Adidas GITD JS Wings Keep Your Shoes Bright at Night
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Anti-Odor Footwear
The Toe Half Socks Strap to Your Feet to Cover Up Bad Feet Smells
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Fuzzy Furry Footwear
These Sperry Band of Outsiders 'Sasquatch Chukka Shoes' are Cuddly Cute
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Walk-Powered Shoe Chargers
Exercise and Charge your iPod
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Elephant dung super platform Heels
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Celebratory Anime Shoes
The Sailor Moon Footwear from Mayla Has Ornate Aesthetics
Collaborative Sporty Footwear Styles
Coperni and PUMA Unite for a New Footwear Collaboration
Villain-Esque Tonal Slip-On Shoes
Nike's Clogposite Shoes Get a Green Goblin Colorway
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
Timeless Travel-Inspired Footwear
Malvados' 'Ellie' Sandal Collection Comes in a Variety of Colors
Dynamic Ultra-High Sneakers
Balenciaga Unveils its Oversized 'Platform Sneaker' with a 6-Inch Heel
Festive Crackled Low-Cut Sneakers
The New Nike Dunk Low Halloween Prepares for the Holidays
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
Deadstock Denim Clogs
Levi’s x Crocs Upcycles Fabric Into One-of-a-Kind Footwear Designs
Vibrant Cartoon-Themed Footwear
The HEYDUDE x SpongeBob Collection Boasts Bikini Bottom Aesthetics
00s-Inspired Technical Clogs
The Nike Clogposite Gets Another Remix with a Slip-On Shape
Retail-Exclusive Stark Blue Footwear
These Nike Air Max 95 Trainers are Exclusive to JD
AI-Powered Architectural Footwear
Str4ngeThing Envisions a Set of Renaissance Architecture Shoes
Brand-Honoring Staple Bold Footwear
Dr. Martens' 14XX Blends New and Retro Brand Themes
Dynamic Thigh-High Tech Sneakers
Voo Store Joins On Running to Create a Unique New Sneaker
Customizable Shoe Decorating Events
adidas Hosts a DIY 'Style Your Toe' Pop-Up Event in Hong Kong
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
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
Futuristic Layered Sneaker Models
Nike's Air Max Portal Shoes Boasts a Chunky Silhouette
Experimental Shoe Collections
CAMPERLAB Releases Highly Irregular Footwear Designs
Doll-Inspired Sneakers
The Superga x Barbie Collab Shares Fun, Nostalgic Styles
Fuzzy Dynamic Collaborative Footwear
Suicoke and Midorikawa Unveil Another Five Finger Shoe
Celebrity-Inspired Cartoon Heels
Katy Perry Teams Up with Hello Kitty for a New Footwear Capsule
Chic Cruelty-Free Footwear Designs
Stella Mccartney Debuts the 10th Anniversary Elyse Platform
Superhero Sneaker Concepts
These Conceptual Iron Man Sneakers by Khalil Zahirian are Futuristic
Vibrant Fish-Inspired Footwear
Nike Unveils the Rainbow Trout Colorway of the Dunk Low Sneaker
Futurist Footwear Collections
Norse Projects Dropped the ARKTISK Footwear Capsule for 2023
Padded Fashion-Forward Footwear
The ALDO Pillow Walk Technology Offers Comfort with Each Step
Detail-Oriented Retro Sneakers
Footpatrol Launch a Version of the adidas Originals Campus 80s
Edgy Brazilian Footwear Brands
Kenner is Known for Fusing Sneaker and Sandal Silhouettes
Sophisticated Monotonal Footwear
adidas Spotlights the Formal Stan Smith Freizeit Shoe
Ultra-Plush Cushioned Sneakers
adidas Introduces a New Chunky Samba Model Reflecting a Puffer
Digitally-Collectible Footwear Items
Epic Games is Now Selling 'Kicks' in Fortnite
Safety-Focused Shoe Designs
Vans Vault Launches Sneakers with Built-In Ankle Guards
Adorably Styled Shoes
Dr. Martens' Pairs Its Mary Jane Shoes with Adorable Ankle Bow Socks
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
Personalized Platform Sneakers
The Crocs Mega Crush Sandal is Easy to Customize with Jibbiitz
Pool Slide Heeled Sandals
MSCHF Grabs Attention with the New Flipped Flop Shoe
Floral-Adorned Sporty Clogs
adidas and Stella McCartney Expand with a Clogs Silhouette
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
Festival-Ready Footwear Series
ALDO Unveils Various Designs Prepared for Summer Festivals
Frog-Like Waterproof Slip-Ons
JW Anderson and Wellipets Launch Three Tonal Frog Clogs
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
Stealthy Hero-Inspired Clogs
The New Batmobile Crocs has a Dynamic Silhouette
Luxury Large Platform Sneakers
Louis Vuitton Introduces Its Latest Archlight 2.0 Sneaker
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
Kidult Baby Shoes
MSCHF's Super Baby Collection Supersizes Chunky, Colorful Footwear
Exclusive Modular Dynamic Sneakers
notwoways Unveils its New Foams Sneaker with Custom Detail
Perforated Dynamic Cartoonish Boots
MSCHF and Crocs Unveil a Dramatic Yellow 'Big Red Boot'
Knitted Chunky Sneakers
Famous Footwear Boasts the DV Dolce Vita Sneaker
Choreographer-Designed Colorful Sneakers
Parris Goebel Gets Her Own Nike Dunk Low Sneaker Model
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
Custom-Fitted 3D-Printed Footwear
Zellerfeld Unveils New 3D Printed Open Beta Platform Shoes
Sophisticated Laidback Footwear Designs
notwoways Unveils a New Matter Style of the Formula
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
Heeled Platform Perforated Clogs
The New Siren Clog by Crocs Comes in Three Colorway Options
Oversized Platform Sneakers
The FENTY x PUMA Creeper Phatty Remixes an Iconic PUMA Style
Artist-Backed Breakdancing Sneaker
Futura Joins Nike to Decorate the Jam Sneaker Model
Size-Inclusive Designer Shoes
Zalando and Seven Designers are Launching Footwear for All
Artistic Floral Footwear Designs
Ohana Hatake Footwear Was Created by Takashi Murakami
Sleek Sporty Platform Boot
adidas Launches a New Superstar Boot with a Slightly Raised Base
Painted Foot-Shaped Shoes
Midorikawa and Suicoke Unite for the Newest Vibram® FiveFingers Release
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
Exoskeletal Technical-Themed Footwear
Dior Unveils the New Warp Sandal with Gardening Performance
Vinyl Toy-Inspired Glowing Sneakers
Nike Presents a Glowing Air Max 1 '87 and Terminator Low PRM
Affordable Monochromatic Sneakers
Blowfish Malibu Introduces the Summer-Ready Luna Model
Animal-Patterned Textural Footwear
WACKO MARIA Presents Collaborative Wallabees with Clarks
Laceless Personalized Sneaker Fits
Reebok Commits to Functional Style with New Instapump Fury
Greyscale Leather Speckled Sneakers
Nike Introduces a New Air Jordan 4 in a Fear Colorway
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
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
Dramatic Spiked Sporty Footwear
The PUMA Mostro Returns in a Dramatically Spikey Design
Sparkling Luxurious Bright Clogs
Balenciaga Unveils a New Iteration of the Technoclog Shoe
Bejeweled Bright Clog Designs
Simone Rocha Creates a New Pearly Version of a Crocs Shoe
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
Spooky Back-to-School Footwear
Keds x Monster High Shares the Styles of Favorite Characters
All-Over Patterned Skate Sneakers
UNDERCOVER & Vans OTW Highlight Anarchy is the Key
Fashion-Forward Active Sandals
Chloé x Teva Reimagines Iconic Footwear Silhouettes
Singer-Inspired Vibrant Footwear
Popcaan and Clarks Originals Join on a Wallabee Iteration
Ventilated Heel-Strapped Clogs
Birkenstock Presents the Birki Flow Clog Silhouette
Heroic Luxury Footwear
The Christian Louboutin x Marvel Collab Unleashes Super Stylish Footwear
Hiking-Inspired Asymmetrical Shoes
Our Legacy Presents the Gabe in Chrome Peak Color
Charm-Adorned Futuristic Clogs
Futura Laboratories Launches the 'Classic Clog' in Two Colorways
Post-Apocalyptic-Themed Footwear
Nike ISPA Launches the Mindbody Sneaker with Distressed Details
Chunky Metallic-Tinged Sneakers
The Air Jordan 4 Gets a Sail and Metallic Gold Colorway
Chunky Unconventional Shoes
Marni Unveils the 'BIG FOOT 2.0' Unisex Sneaker in Multiple Colorways
Square-Toe Perforated Footwear
Crocs and atmos Tokyo Create the Crocs Blunt Toe Clog
Brutalist Monochromatic Retro Sneakers
The Latest Air Jordan 4 Sneaker Gets a Wet Cement Colorway
Lightweight Heeled Sneakers
Converse Released the Chuck 70 De Luxe Heel
Cork Foam Footwears
SOLE Jasper Chukka Redefines What’s Possible Using Natural Materials
Juxtaposing Retro Skate Sneakers
Una Farrar and Dime Reimagine the Vans Mixxa Silhouette
Rippled Luxe Spring Footwear
Kiko Kostadinov Unveils a Look at the Season 03 At.Kollektive
Floral Adorned Fluorescent Sneakers
Reebok and noir kei ninomiya Presents New Instapump Fury Shoes
Reimagined Lifestyle Sporty Footwear
adidas' Predator Freestyle Adds a Lifestyle Element
Upcycled Cork Sneakers
Each SOLE Jasper Chukka Pair is Made with 52 Recycled Natural Wine Corks
Bejeweled Checkered Footwear
Mattias Gollin Remixes the Vans Signature Slip-Ons with Jewels
Patterned Monochormatic Skate Sneakers
COMME des GARÇONS GIRL Presents New Skate Shoes
Nostalgic Emo Band-Inspired Shoes
adidas is Channelling Teen Angst with the Fall Out Boy Sneakers
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
Sophisticated Bridal Collections
Bella Belle Introoduces the Champagne Era Footwear Collection
Square-Toed Bright Geometric Mules
Jordan Brand Unveils the Hex Mule in a Sea Coral Colorway
Dynamic Dramatic Sole Sneakers
Cactus Plant Flea Market and Nike Launch a Flea 2 Sneaker
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
Sustainable Futuristic Fall Footwear
Ancuta Sarca Presents a New Dynamic Range for FW23
Open 3D Printing Platforms
Zellerfeld Unveils a New Platform for 3D-Printed Footwear Designing
Artist-Designed Leather Boots
Dr. Martens Launches a New Boot Silhouette with Artist Loveis Wise
Elegant Footwear Collections
ARCH NYC Has Unveiled Its Contemporary Fall 2023 Collection
Rugged Sole Skate Sneakers
Vans Adds a Dynamic VIbram Sole Unit to the Sk8-Hi Shoe Model
Street Art-Adorned Perforated Footwear
Crocs Joins Futura Laboraties on a New Set of Shoes
Stunning Designer-Backed Shoe Revamps
Reebok & Danielle Guizio Elevate the Zig Kinetica 2.5
Boldly Patterned Colorful Sneakers
COMME des GARÇONS Presents a Salomon SR811 Platform
Gothic Style Perforated Footwear
Crocs Presents the Dynamic Wednesday Stomp Clogs
Podiatrist-Friendly Summer Shoes
Birdies' Sun Drenched Collection is Cushioned & Comfort-Focused
Platform Lifestyle Customizable Shoes
Nike By You Adds the Cortez Silhouette to its Roster
Punk-Inspired Leather Shoes
Junya Watanabe MAN and Stepney Workers Club Launch Punk Leather Shoes
Beweled Fashion Forward Clogs
Simone Rocha and Crocs Develop Dynamic Heel-Clog Designs
Dramatically Designed Chunky Sneakers
Noir Kei Ninomiya and Reebok Create an Instapump Fury
Streetwear-Informed Vibrant Footwear
Patta is Launching the Mephisto Rainbow for the Season
Puffed Futuristic Collaborative Footwear
Rains and Zellerfeld Join Forces on the Puffer Sneaker
Elevated Platform Lifestyle Sneakers
The Rick Owens DRKSHDW Released New 'Abstract Sole' Sneakers
Gritty Rodent-Inspired Boots
The Ratboot by Uncommon Creative Studio is Bold and Oversized
Sporty Chunky Breathable Footwear
Crocs Introdices the New Bubble Crush Clog