Move aside, diamonds, because high heels are a girl's new best friend. There's nothing else in the world that makes a girl drool more than a pair of Christian Louboutins, and these innovative heels are just the cherry on top. From tripod stilettos to illuminating heels, ordinary just isn't an option for these shoes.
Implications - High-heeled shoes are a perennial favorite of fashionistas and working women. As office dress codes relax slightly and street fashion trends toward extreme personalization, style-savvy consumers are increasingly opting for unusual heels that showcase aspects of their personality. Creative professionals can take advantage of this opportunity by reworking the traditional heel to appeal to a niche market.
41 Innovative Heels
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Sea Creature Shoes
The Remarkable Alexander McQueen Spring 2010 Footwear Collection
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Ice Cream Cone Pumps
Oyee Design Heels are a Yummy Treat
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Killer Shoe Photoblogs
'If Shoes Could Kill,' a New Website from the Cheezburger Network
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See-Through High Heels
Spring 2010 Shoes Take on Transparent Proportions
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Armed Animal High Heels
Gun Hoofs by Iris Schieferstein Adds Danger to Oddity
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Atrociously High Heels
Footwear Threatens to Break Necks
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Candy Coated Soles
Designer Belma Arnautovic's Candy Shop On Heels
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Illuminating Heels
These Light-Up Stilettos From Nicholas Kirkwood for Rodarte Rock
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Paperclip Heels
These Jil Sander Sandals Take Heels to New Heights
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Styishly Stacked Pumps
Are the 12 Inch Stilettos a Sweet Ride or a Morning After Mistake?
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Wonderland Stilettos
Nicholas Kirkwood Haute Couture Shoes Are a Nod to the White Hare
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Sweet Summer Shoes
Fun Feminine Footwear for Warm-Weather Wandering
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Holey Wedged Heels
Guo Pei's Sky-High Heels are Geometric Masterpieces
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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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Giant Staple Heels
Omelle Shoes Look Like Funky Office Supplies
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High-Tech Hooker Shoes
Sky-High Heels Fit For Ladies of the Night
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Swarovskified Heels
The Casadei Fall 2009 Collection is Glittery and Glamorous
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Glowing Heels
LED Alina Shoes
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Crystal-Encrusted Heels
The Prada Spring 2010 Ads are Ravishingly Sparkly
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Figurines as Sandal Heels
Christian Dior's Goddess Shoes
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Barbies As Shoe Displays
Eccentric Bruno Frisoni Shoes are Excessively Glam
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Heart-Shaped Heels
Glittery 7.5" Wedges for Valentine's Day
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Ankle-Breaking Apparel
9 Disaster-Inducing Designs
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Architectural Mega Heels
Mark Giuseppe Zanotti Designs
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Labyrinthine Platform Heels
The Raphael Young Fall 2010 Collection is Out of This World
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Gun Shoes
Chanel Vice Heels
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Multi-Hued Heels
Amaya Arzuaga's Spring 2010 Collection is Full of Color and Sass
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Empire State Stilettos
The Geox Sping/Summer 2010 Line Makes Use of Iconic Buildings
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Tripod Stilettos
Acne Studios Footwear Features Triple-Spiked Heels
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Furniture-Inspired Footwear
Eamz Heels Inspired by The Eames Lounge Chair
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Disco Ball High Heels
The Ce Ce Chin Footwear Collection Draws its Inspiration from Perfume
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Chromatic Structural Shoes
Run Away With These Sculpted Heavy Machine Heels
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Architectural Stilettos
Conde Nast Traveler Campaign Emphasizes Your Destination
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Illuminated Sequined Goatskin Shoes
Chanel Light Bulb Heels
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Sculpted Heels
Julia Finsk Takes Footwear to New Heights With Her Project 1 Shoe
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Crystal-Studded Heels
The Azzaro Enchantment Ankle Boot
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Contemporary Colorblock Heels
The Balenciaga Fall/Winter 2010 Shoes
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Fringed Furry Footwear
Style Bubble Payhalf Pumps Update Classic Black Heels
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Bolted Heel Pumps
Ruthie Davis's Footwear Featured in Dennis Basso's S/S 2010 Collecti
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Sky Scraping Heels
Footwear Fashions are Topping Upwards of 6 Inches
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Cartoon-Inspired Cat Slides
Hello Kitty Launches a New Slide Collaboration with adidas
Celebratory Anime Shoes
The Sailor Moon Footwear from Mayla Has Ornate Aesthetics
Cushioned Computer-Generated Shoes
The Loewe x On Cloudtilt Uses Computer-Generated Midsole Tech
Dynamic Chunky Branded Sandals
adidas' Adilette 22 XLG Silhouette is Secured by a Heel Strap
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
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
Opulent Anime Fashion Collections
The Jimmy Choo x Sailor Moon Collection is Ethereal
Cartoon-Honoring High Heels
Katy Perry Collections Presents a Hello Kitty Heel Series
Comfortable Hybrid Heels
Sneex Fuses the Performance of Sneakers with the Style of High Heels
All-Pink Accessory Collections
The ALDO x Barbie Collection Has Accessories in Hot Pink Hues
Collaborative Technical Footwear
Nicole McLaughlin Launches a Merrell 1TRL Collaboration
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
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
Movement-Focused Womens Footwear
FitFlop Launches Two New Footwear Styles for Active Women
Cartoon-Honoring Lifestyle Footwear
The Hello Kitty Gazelle Sneaker Honor Her 50th Anniversary
Low-Cut Premium Padded Sneakers
Dior Presents a Look at its New Lifestyle B57 Sneaker
Doll-Inspired Sneakers
The Superga x Barbie Collab Shares Fun, Nostalgic Styles
Varied Stylish Supportive Pumps
Aldo Unveils its STESSY Series with Comfortable Insole Technology
Fuzzy Dynamic Collaborative Footwear
Suicoke and Midorikawa Unveil Another Five Finger Shoe
3D-Printed Growing Customized Shoes
Michele Di Carlo Creates the 4Steps 3D-Printed Sneaker Concept
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
Streamlined Split-Toe Luxe Sneakers
The Lamborghini Performance Sneaker Boasts a Sleek Look
Charm-Accented Technical Sneakers
Bentgablenits Remixes Unique ASICS Sneaker Models
Cartoon-Inspired Clog Designs
Crocs Previews the Stylish New Hello Kitty x Crocs Clog
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
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
Rugged Stylish Utility Boots
Olly Shinder and Magnum Boots Join Forces on New Footwear
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
Genderless Tooth-Adorned Heels
GCDS Launches its Unisex 'Morso' Line in a Wider Size Range
Balletcore Heeled Shoes
Sandy Liang Releases Her Debut Heel Collection with Ballerina Inspiration
Embellished Cozy Premium Footwear
Chopova Lowena Presents the New SS24 Collection at LFW
Basketball-Inspired Dynamic Slides
Crocs Presents the New NBA Echo Slides Honoring the Sport
Vibrant Collaborative Footwear Collections
Daniëlle Cathari Reimagines Clarks Originals' Wallabee
Stealthy Hero-Inspired Clogs
The New Batmobile Crocs has a Dynamic Silhouette
Collaborative Colorful Sneakers
Vans and Advisory Board Crystals Drop a Miracle Conditions 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
Elegant Hybrid Sneaker Clogs
Cecile Bahnsen Presents Her ASICS GEL-Quantum 360 VIII Design
Comfortable High-Heeled Sneakers
Sneex is Sara Blakely's Latest Venture of Hybrid Footwear
Kidult Baby Shoes
MSCHF's Super Baby Collection Supersizes Chunky, Colorful Footwear
Monstrous-Inspired Heeled Shoes
I Wanna Bangkok Presents the Hulkfoot and Bigfoot Shoes
Technical Mary Jane Shoes
Heaven by Marc Jacobs Creates the GEL-LOKROS ASICS Mary Janes
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
Vegan Celebrity-Inspired Sneakers
Nicki Minaj Teams Up with Løci for a New Footwear Collaboration
Sleek Monochromatic Footwear Designs
CamperLab Draws Attention to its Caramba Footwear
Pillow-Like Footwear Capsules
Martine Rose x Clarks Present the Coming Up Roses AW24 Collection
Jewelry-Inspired Nail Polishes
The Essie Gel Couture Be-Dazzled Collection is Expressive
Heeled Platform Perforated Clogs
The New Siren Clog by Crocs Comes in Three Colorway Options
Printing-Inspired Footwear
Taylor Tabbs Re-Imagines the Converse Mid-Tops with HP Aesthetics
Villainess-Inspired High Tops
Converse Just Released Converse Chuck 70 High Tops in 'Poppy Pink'
Clog-Expansive Sneaker Brands
Crocs is Officially Pushing More Boundaries in Sneakers
Size-Inclusive Designer Shoes
Zalando and Seven Designers are Launching Footwear for All
Designer-Backed Low-Cut Sneakers
adidas and Stella McCartney Create a New Court Boost
Minimal Sleek Skate Sneakers
CLOT and adidas Remix a New Pair of Gazelle Sneakers
Eye-Adorned Furry Mules
ESENES WORLDWIDE Launches the Unconventionally Stylish Eyeball Mules
Iconic 2000s Teen-Flick Footwear
The HEYDUDE x Mean Girls Collab is Vibrantly Pink
Stiletto-Like Luxury Lipsticks
Christian Louboutin's Rouge Stiletto is a Slim, Sleek Lip Product
Olympic-Ready Elevated Footwear
Nike Optimizes its Air Cushioning Tech in New Range of Shoes
Pre-Distressed Sneaker-Inspired Mules
Balenciaga Drew Inspiration from an Old Footwear Design
Co-Branded Platform Clogs
The Barbie x Crocs Footwear Collab Shares Playful All-Pink Styles
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
Dynamic Collaborative Sneakers
adidas Presents the CLOT Superstar Sneaker with Bold Accents
Technical High-Fashion Sneakers
The Balenciaga 3XL Sneaker Showcases Exaggerated Soles
Maximalist Summer Flip-Flops
Dolce & Gabbana Partners with Havaianas to Launch Flip Flops
Collaborative Cushioned Sneakers
Caroline Hu and adidas Originals Join Forces on the SL 72s
Iconic Shoe Campaigns
Amina Muaddi's Fall/Winter 2023 Campaign Ushers in 'New Icons'
Bejeweled Bright Clog Designs
Simone Rocha Creates a New Pearly Version of a Crocs Shoe
Luxury Bridal Footwear
Bella Belle Unveils the Elevated Odette Heel for Brides
Romanticized Shoe Designs
The MadeMe x Dr. Martens 1461 Quad Shoe Has a Heart of Steel
Hybrid Love-Motif Cozy Boots
UGG Introduces a New Variation of the Mini Dipper Boots
Dynamic Fashion-Forward Basketball Shoes
Balenciage Presents its First Basketball Sneaker Model
Summer Collaborative Premium Footwear
Martine Rose Unveils the Coming Up Roses Capsule
Fragrance-Integrated Fashion Accessories
Versace Integrates the Bright Crystal Perfume to Shoes
Ice Cream-Inspired Jewelry
The More is More Collection Was Inspired by Premium Ice Cream Bars
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
Spooky Back-to-School Footwear
Keds x Monster High Shares the Styles of Favorite Characters
Fashion-Forward Active Sandals
Chloé x Teva Reimagines Iconic Footwear Silhouettes
Dynamic Pointed Luxe Sneakers
Balenciaga Introduces a Look at its Reptile Sneaker Model
Thematic Ombre-Effect Sneakers
Ground Up x Walmart Debut The 'Wicked High-Top Sneakers'
Ultra-Luxurious Crystal Footwear
The JIMMY CHOO Crystal Slipper Immediately Turn Heads
Heroic Luxury Footwear
The Christian Louboutin x Marvel Collab Unleashes Super Stylish Footwear
Futuristic Collaborative Footwear
Feng Chen Wang Unveils a new Crocs Collaboration
Sparkling Pink Skate Sneakers
A New Barbie Dunk is Dosed in Pink Hues and Glittery Details
Charm-Adorned Futuristic Clogs
Futura Laboratories Launches the 'Classic Clog' in Two Colorways
Chunky Platform White Sneakers
Beloved Influencer Alix Earle Showcases the Reebok Club C Extra
Sophisticated Running Shoe Silhouettes
Stepney Workers Club Debuts the Amiel S-Strike Sneaker
Shiny Fashion-Forward Sneakers
Ganni Joins Forces with New Balance on a New Fresh Foam Shoe
Chunky Unconventional Shoes
Marni Unveils the 'BIG FOOT 2.0' Unisex Sneaker in Multiple Colorways
Collaborative Patterned Lifestyle Sneakers
Tulie Yaito Joins Forces with adidas on the Forum Hi
Stunning Japanese Art-Inspired Footwear
Christian Louboutin Collaborates with Shun Sudo
Sophisticated Footwear Campaigns
Miu Miu and Church Introduce Their Second Collaboration
Collaborative Wedged Sneaker Heels
Isabel Marant and Converse Unveil a Chuck 70 Wedge
Candy-Themed Clogs
Hershey and Crocs Created a Sweet Collaboration for Halloween
Red Bottom Premium Chairs
Pierre Yovanovitch and Christian Louboutin Unveils the Clam Chairs
Luxe Premium Vibrant Sneakers
Dior and Denim Tears Launch the New B33 Sneakers for the Season
Elevated Slides Designs
Havaianas Launches Its Spring/Summer 2023 Line and the Designs Look Comfy
Floral Adorned Fluorescent Sneakers
Reebok and noir kei ninomiya Presents New Instapump Fury Shoes
Silver Polka Dot Shoes
PAPERGIRL PARIS and BEAMS Re-Imagine the ASICS GT-2160
Dynamic Gemstoned Hiking Boots
Advisory Board Crystals Joins Diemme on a Rugged Boot
Bejeweled Checkered Footwear
Mattias Gollin Remixes the Vans Signature Slip-Ons with Jewels
Hamburger-Inspired Sleek Footwear
Vandy the Pink Joins Clarks Once More on New Designs
Footwear Heritage-Honoring Fashion
Clints Celebrates its Footwear Archives in its Latest Capsule
Candy-Inspired Shoe Designs
The SB Dunk High "Sweet Tooth" by Nike is Playful and Colorful
Café Collaborative Skate Footwear
Vans and PaperGirl Announce Their New Collaboration
Collaborative Perforated Shoes
Palace and Crocs Join Forces on a Stealthy Pair of Crocs
Luxurious Boot-Sandal Hybrids
Givenchy Presents its New Shark Lock Sandal for the Season
Luxury Fashion House Moccasins
Miu Miu Transforms the Clarks Suede Delave Wedge Ankle Boot
Sophisticated Bridal Collections
Bella Belle Introoduces the Champagne Era Footwear Collection
Coquette Hybrid Sneaker Sandals
ASICS and Cecille Bahnsen Present a New GEL-QUANTUM 360 VIII
Luxury Footwear Debuts
Ottange Makes its Debut as a New Comprehensive Footwear and Accessory Brand
Luxe Organically Shaped Shoes
MAD Architects and Fendi Create a Dynamic Sneaker Model
Premium Fashion-Forward Slippers
Mave & Chez Pioneering Luxurious Comfort Footwear for Women
Elegant Footwear Collections
ARCH NYC Has Unveiled Its Contemporary Fall 2023 Collection
Fashion Collaborative Sneaker Models
CLOT and adidas Join Forces Once Again on a SS24 Series
Stunning Designer-Backed Shoe Revamps
Reebok & Danielle Guizio Elevate the Zig Kinetica 2.5
Perforated Slip-On Mary Janes
Crocs Presents a New Classic Mary Jane Clog Design to the Lineup
Gothic Style Perforated Footwear
Crocs Presents the Dynamic Wednesday Stomp Clogs
Chunky Multi-Color Clogs
Crocs Adds the New Bubble Crush Clog to its Expansive Portfolio
Beweled Fashion Forward Clogs
Simone Rocha and Crocs Develop Dynamic Heel-Clog Designs
Comfortable Stylish Heel Designs
Inez Delivers Heels with Proprietary Comfort Insole Units
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
Bridal Flip-Flops
Uzurii Launched a Bridal Collection for Wedding Season
London Creative Loafer Campaigns
G.H. Bass Taps Creatives for the Stepping Out Campaign
Dramatically Designed Chunky Sneakers
Noir Kei Ninomiya and Reebok Create an Instapump Fury
Smart Customized Footwear Designs
Kristýna Hrabánková Designs New Sandals for URBNC3
Sporty Chunky Breathable Footwear
Crocs Introdices the New Bubble Crush Clog