These October 2014 shoe ideas range from religious wedge heels that are sculptural in their aesthetic to animated movie sneakers that pay homage to iconic cartoon characters.
In recent years, designers are embracing strong visual details and are creating wearable art accessories that defy convention. From sculptural heels to vibrant animal print sneakers, these October 2014 shoe ideas are all about conceptual couture.
When looking at formal and informal shoes, both styles are embracing visual opulence in different ways. While sneakers are looking to the surrealism art movement for their design inspiration, heels are being adorned with colored jewels, sequins or studs.
These October 2014 shoe trends illustrate the power of a statement accessory and it's ability to inspire one's entire ensemble.
Top 60 Shoe Ideas in October
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Killer Heels Exhibits
Brooklyn Museum Explores Footwear from the 17th Century to Present Day
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Hybrid Sneaker Experiments
The Sneaker Melt Project Combines Elements from Several Shoes
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Sequined Statement Shoes (UPDATE)
Miu Miu's Bedazzled Heels are Perfect for Holiday Occasions
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Street Art Shoes
The Keith Haring x Reebok 'Crack is Wack' Collection is Vividly Artistic
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Contemporary Urban Lookbooks
The PUMA x Sophia Chang Collaboration is Fit for a Brooklynite
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Dignified Footwear Lookbooks
The Broken Homme Continues to Commit to Excellence
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High-Heeled Rain Gear
Women's Golashes Keep Your Prized Pumps Protected From Puddles
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Dotted Sneaker Collections
The Adidas Originals Drip Dot Camo Collection for F/W 2014 is Artistic
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Porcelain Patterned Sneakers
The Swedish-Made Gram Shoes Come in Chic Prints
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Flashy Gold Sneakers
The Buscemi Gold Sneaker Will Cause a Few Head-Turns
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Playfully Doodled Sneakers
The Polar Skate Co. x Converse Collaboration Stays Fresh
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Glamorous Summer Sandals
Charlotte Stone Designs Modern Slip-Ons Perfect for Sunny Destinations
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Haute Hiking Boots
The Louis Vuitton Alpinist Mountain Ankle Boot Offers an Air of Elegance
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Modular Sneaker Illustrations
Matesz Wojcik Turns Popular Sneaker Designs into Geometric Images
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Spinning Footwear Storage
The Shoe Wheel Rethinks Traditional Shelving for the Sneaker-Obsessed
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Airbag-Studded Shoes
The LeBron 12 is Designed For Maximum Explosiveness
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Surrealist Art Shoes
These Cloudy Kicks are Part of the Bernhard Willhelm X Camper Collection
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Feminine Training Footwear
The Nike Zoom Fit Agility Provides Enhanced Cushioning & Responsiveness
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Luxe Walking Shoes
These Balenciaga Sneakers Marry Comfort with Luxe Design Details
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Exotic Fitness Sneakers
JBF Customs Transforms the Air Jordan 1s Shoes
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Remixed Desert Boot Collections
PATTERNITY X Clarks Originals Launches an Artful Footwear Range
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Rugged Outdoor Sneakers
The Converse All Star Chuck '70 Polartec Shoes Can Be Worn All Year-Round
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Graphic Baroque Sneakers
The Nike Roshe Run Supreme Foamposite Shoes Were Designed by Rhod Quilino
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Hipster Emoji Fashion
Del Toro and Edie Parker Team Up for Social Media-Inspired Collection
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Shiny Leather Sneakers
The 8Five2 Shop x Nike SB Lunar Janoski QS Skater Shoe Designs are Sleek
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Knee-High Nike Sneakers
Riccardo Tisci Designs High Fashion Footwear for the Sports Brand
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Decadent Diamond Loafers
Nick Cannon Commissioned a Pair of Shoes with 14,000 Encrusted Gems
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Animated Movie Sneakers
The Boxtrolls x Nike Roshe Run Helps Promote the Film's Release
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Fall Foliage Sneakers
The Boast x Tretorn Nylite Maple Camo Sneakers are Ideal for Autumn
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Religious Wedge Heels
These Sebastian Errazuriz Shoes Pay Homage to the Virgin Mary
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Stylish Scandinavian Sneakers
The Converse CONS Polar Skate Sneakers Have Mad Attitude
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Comfy Boots Campaigns
Suki Waterhouse and Chloe Norgaard Star in the UGG Spring Ads
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30s-Inspired Footwear
Coclico Designs Long-Lasting Shoes Made for Rigors of Modern Urban Life
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Religiously Studded Shoes
These Cross-Covered Loafers from Pixie Market Embrace Gothic Style
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Nautical Spiked Stilettos
These Christian Louboutin High Heels Add Color To Your Outfit
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Electrifying Basketball Sneakers
The KD7 Easy Money Kicks are Inspired By Lightning
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Elastic Soccer Boots
The New Nike Elastico Superfly is Designed For Small-Sided Soccer
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Batik Skater Sneakers
The VANS x Della Shoes Feature a Rustic West African Tie-Dye Print
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Cult Classic Footwear
The Back to the Future Shoes are Perfect for a Marty McFly Halloween Costume
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Signature Football Shoes
These Jordan Football Cleats are Player-Specific
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Geometric Statement Heels
Sergio Rossi's Vibrant Stilettos are Sure to Turn Heads
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Wave-Patterned Sneakers
The Adidas ZX Flux Ocean Waves Shoes Bring You Right to the Beach
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Chic Camping Footwear
Nendo's Redesigned Camper Beetle are a Completely Waterproof Shoe Design
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Sweet Sneaker Sculptures
Ache Rodriguez Recreated the Gel Lyte V Volcano Out of a Variety of Fruit
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Vibrant Animal Print Shoes
The Adidas Originals Italia Independent Shoes Are Not For the Meek
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Tech-Inspired Kicks
The JRDN 4 X PS4 Shoes Combine Two Well-Known Companies
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Bejeweled Summer Accessories
These DIY Jewel Sandals are Inspired by Marni's Luxe Footwear Designs
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Canvassed Disney Shoes
These Slip-On Sneakers are Painted With Images from Beauty and the Beast
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Understated Oxford Accessories
Freda Salvador's Footwear Collection Boasts Classically Chic Pieces
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Unity-Promoting Shoes
The Nike + R.T. Air Force 1 Shoes Celebrate Sport's Ability to Unite
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Golden Foil Boots
The Rupert Sanderson Shoe Collection Features Fun Looks for Fall
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Personalized Platform Kicks
These Tall Platform Sneakers Can Be Customized With Stickers
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Furry Sci-Fi Heels
These Ewok High Heels are Custom Made to Resemble the Infamous Creature
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Fierce Shark Slippers
These Comfy House Slippers are Shaped Like the Toughest Ocean Predator
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Colorful Crochet Laces
These Handmade Knitted Shoe Lace Designs Add Color to Any Pair of Sneakers
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Signature Soccer God Shoes
The Adizero F50 Messi Boot is Inspired By Messi and Barcelona
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Kiddie Basketball Shoes
These Nike LeBron 12s Are Designed For Young Athletes
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Growth-Adjusted Sandals
The Versatile Grow Shoes Get Bigger With the Size of Your Child's Feet
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Hyper-Responsive Shoes
The Nike Zoom Hypercross Trainer Blends High Responsiveness and Low Weight
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Metallic Rubber Boots
These Children's Hunter Boots Come in a Glistening Silver Colorway
Related Ideas
Celebratory Anime Shoes
The Sailor Moon Footwear from Mayla Has Ornate Aesthetics
Superhero-Inspired Soccer Shoes
These Conceptual Marvel x Nike Football Sneakers are Comic-Like
Luxury Cartoon-Like Red Boots
MSCHF Launches a Bulbous Footwear Silhouette with Cushioning
Open-Stitch Designed Lifestyle Shoes
Nike Highlights a Look at the Killshot 2 Sneaker
Retro-Inspired Sneaker Hybrids
Martine Rose and Nike Create a Hybrid Air Max Sneaker
Chunky Luxe Lifestyle Sneakers
The Dior Chrono Sneakers Have Delicate Retro Details
Enchanting Film-Inspired Capsules
The Wicked x ALDO 2024 Collection Features Whimsical Details
Futuristic Slip-On Sneaker Models
The Nike Clogposite Returns After it Debuted in the Early 2000s
Luxe Creamy Retro Sneakers
The Air Jordan 12 Retro Sneaker Gets a Phantom Colorway
Superhero-Themed Sportswear Shoes
Paul Parsons Creates Cool Marvel x Nike Concept Sneakers
Dynamic Ultra-High Sneakers
Balenciaga Unveils its Oversized 'Platform Sneaker' with a 6-Inch Heel
Stealthy Stitched Lifestyle Sneakers
Nike Introduces a Look at its New Killshot 2 Premium Sneaker
Festive Crackled Low-Cut Sneakers
The New Nike Dunk Low Halloween Prepares for the Holidays
Self-Expressive Rugged Boots
Dr. Martens is Launching a Special Wednesday Collection
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
Cartoon-Honoring High Heels
Katy Perry Collections Presents a Hello Kitty Heel Series
00s-Inspired Technical Clogs
The Nike Clogposite Gets Another Remix with a Slip-On Shape
Traditional Formal Hybrid Sneakers
Mizuno Brings Back the Wave Prophecy Moc for the Season
Iconic Shoe Colorways
adidas to Reintroduce the SL 72 OG Shoes in Five Retro Colors
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
Cartoon-Honoring Lifestyle Footwear
The Hello Kitty Gazelle Sneaker Honor Her 50th Anniversary
Revived Mixed-Material Lifestyle Sneakers
Nike Breathes Life Back to the Air Terra Humara Sneaker
Football Boot-Inspired Sneakers
Nike Launches the Air Max Plus Tiempo Sneaker Model
Cosmic-Inspired Running Shoes
Nike Introduces a Look at its New Cosmic Runner Model
Experimental Shoe Collections
CAMPERLAB Releases Highly Irregular Footwear Designs
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
Metallic Tinged Football Shoes
The Nike Tiempo Sneaker is Revived in Metallic Hues
Sleek Monochromatic Hiking Sneakers
HOKA's Tor Summit 2 Sneakers Get a New Update
Impact-Absorption Leather Sneakers
Nike Introduces a New Premium Touch to the Shox Sneaker
Romantic Low-Cut Sneakers
Nike Readies its New 'Valentine's Day' Silhouette for the 2024 Season
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
Sleek Low-Cut Lifestyle Sneakers
Nike Presents the New Court Shot Sneaker with Minimal Design
Minimalist Monochromatic Sneakers
The LOEWE x On Cloudtilt Comes in Six Colors
Women-Celebrating Low Sneakers
Jordan is Set to Release International Women’s Day Sneakers
Metallic Logo All-White Sneakers
Nike Unveils a New Sleek Tonal Air Max Pulse Sneaker Model
Boldly Tonal Patient-Designed Sneakers
Nike Unveils the 2024 Doernbecher Freestyle Collection
Villain-Inspired Futuristic Sneakers
Nike Presents a New Iteration of the Air Flightposite Sneaker
Chic Cruelty-Free Footwear Designs
Stella Mccartney Debuts the 10th Anniversary Elyse Platform
Minimal Contrasting Basketball Shoes
The Nike Air Jordan 14 Sneaker Model Gets a Black Toe Version
Superhero Sneaker Concepts
These Conceptual Iron Man Sneakers by Khalil Zahirian are Futuristic
Horror-Creature-Inspired Footwear Capsules
Reebok Unveiled a Universal Monsters Collection
Premium Low-Cut Lifestyle Sneakers
Nike Unveils a Stealthy Air Force 1 Low Paris Sneaker
Formal-Ready Collaborative Footwear
CLOT and adidas Join Forces on a New Sneaker Model
Vibrant Distressed Shoe Silhouettes
Converse and ADER ERROR Launched a Second Collaborative Drop
Crackled Holiday-Inspired Shoes
Nike Debuts the Dunk Low and Air Force 1 in 'Halloween' Iterations
Medical Boot-Representing Footwear
Rick Owens Continues to Grab Attention with the Walking Boot
Balletcore Heeled Shoes
Sandy Liang Releases Her Debut Heel Collection with Ballerina Inspiration
Festival-Ready Footwear Series
ALDO Unveils Various Designs Prepared for Summer Festivals
Clog-Style Cowboy Boots
The Crocs Classic Cowboy Boot Delivers What Fans Have Been Asking for
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
Monstrous-Inspired Heeled Shoes
I Wanna Bangkok Presents the Hulkfoot and Bigfoot Shoes
Elegant Old-School Sneaker Styles
The Todd Snyder Tuscan Court Shoe Will Come in Two Colors
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
Dazzling Crystal-Covered Sneakers
The Converse x Swarovski Chuck 70 De Luxe Squared is Angular
Sleek Monochromatic Footwear Designs
CamperLab Draws Attention to its Caramba Footwear
Global Games-Inspired Sneakers
The New Air Jordan 6 Retro Shoes Get an Olympic Makeover
Luxurious Spring-Ready Sneakers
Burberry Introduces the Dynamic Box Sneakers to its Lineup
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
Crimson Tonal Retro Sneakers
The Air Jordan 13 Comes in a Retro Dune Red Colorway
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
Emoji-Style Sneakers
Josewong's Shoe 1 Mimics the Look of an Iconic Emoji
Japanese Festival-Inspired Sneakers
Nike Unveils New Nike Dunk Low Sneakers in 'Setsubun' Colorway
Sci-Fi-Themed Rubber-Like Sneakers
Native Shoes Launch Sci-Fi Sneaker Collection with Star Wars
Horror Film-Inspired Footwear
A New Collection of Horrific Crocs Celebrates Halloween Ahead
Weatherized Technical Fall Footwear
Suicoke Presents its New Collection for the FW23 Season
Iconic 2000s Teen-Flick Footwear
The HEYDUDE x Mean Girls Collab is Vibrantly Pink
Bold Suede Fashionable Sneakers
The New Dries Van Noten Suede Sneaker Boasts Bright Hues
Vinyl Toy-Inspired Glowing Sneakers
Nike Presents a Glowing Air Max 1 '87 and Terminator Low PRM
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
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
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'
Limited-Edition Crystal Shoes
Stuart Weitzman X Swarovski Unveil Dazzling Pumps for the Holidays
Luxury Bridal Footwear
Bella Belle Unveils the Elevated Odette Heel for Brides
Dynamic Fashion-Forward Basketball Shoes
Balenciage Presents its First Basketball Sneaker Model
Colorful Layered Retro Sneakers
Nike Launches an Air Max 1 Design in Japan Iteration
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
Food-Themed Valentine's Shoes
Reebok Debuts the 'Food & Bev' Capsule Inspired by Valentine's Day
Branded Outsole Luxe Footwear
Daniel Lee's Burburry FW23 Footwear Highlights the Soles
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
Sleek Minimal Luxury Footwear
Loro Piana Presents a Look at the New White Sole Shoes
Hip Hop-Honoring High-Top Sneakers
Nike Launches a New Air Force 1 High in a Classics Colorway
Spooky Back-to-School Footwear
Keds x Monster High Shares the Styles of Favorite Characters
Futuristic Collaborative Fall Footwear
BOTTER and Reebok Present New Designs at Paris Fashion Week
Thematic Ombre-Effect Sneakers
Ground Up x Walmart Debut The 'Wicked High-Top Sneakers'
Sustainable Vintage Shoes
Allbirds' New Sneaker Silhouette Represents Transformation for the Brand
Heroic Luxury Footwear
The Christian Louboutin x Marvel Collab Unleashes Super Stylish Footwear
Greyscale Leather Speckled Sneakers
Nike Introduces a New Air Jordan 4 in a Fear Colorway
Ultra-Thin Premium Fashion Sneakers
Prada Introduces a Look at the Dynamic Collapse Sneaker
Luxury Fashion House Moccasins
Miu Miu Transforms the Clarks Suede Delave Wedge Ankle Boot
Chunky Unconventional Shoes
Marni Unveils the 'BIG FOOT 2.0' Unisex Sneaker in Multiple Colorways
Chic Skater Style Sneakers
These Dior B9S Sneakers Come in Two Material Options
Stunning Japanese Art-Inspired Footwear
Christian Louboutin Collaborates with Shun Sudo
Halloween-Inspired Stealthy Sneakers
Nike Presents a Look at the Upcoming AF1 Halloween Design
Lightweight Heeled Sneakers
Converse Released the Chuck 70 De Luxe Heel
Couture Technical Sneaker Models
Juntae Kim Remixes a Pair of Salomon Sneakers for Fashion Week
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
Practical Floral-Inspired Sneakers
NOBULL Launched a Series of Floral Sneakers
Elevated Modern Footwear Silhouettes
Sergio Tacchini Debuts Two New Silhouettes for the AW23 Line
Slim-Structural Leather Sneakers
adidas Shines a Spotlight at the Country OG Sneaker
Floral Adorned Fluorescent Sneakers
Reebok and noir kei ninomiya Presents New Instapump Fury Shoes
Chunky Logo-Adorned Shoes
Thibo Denis Teases Two New Winter Colorways for Dior's New B33 Sneakers
Inaugural Italian Footwear Collections
Mugler's Footwear Capsule is Designed by Casey Cadwallader
Candy-Inspired Shoe Designs
The SB Dunk High "Sweet Tooth" by Nike is Playful and Colorful
Basketball-Shaped Sneakers
The Baller Silhouette by Off-White Mimics the Look of a Sports Ball
Springtime-Inspired Tonal Sneakers
SOREL Unveils its Kinetic Collection with Amy Juliette Lefevre
Sophisticated Bridal Collections
Bella Belle Introoduces the Champagne Era Footwear Collection
Reversed-Themed Classic Sneakers
Nike Introduces the New Icon Flip Collection of Sneakers
Square-Toed Bright Geometric Mules
Jordan Brand Unveils the Hex Mule in a Sea Coral Colorway
Chunky Monochromatic Sneakers
The Latest Jordan 4 Sneakers Have a Skate-Centric Look
Functional Relaxed Winter Footwear
The SUICOKE FW24 Footwear Collection Has Over 40 Styles
Luxe Organically Shaped Shoes
MAD Architects and Fendi Create a Dynamic Sneaker Model
Elegant Footwear Collections
ARCH NYC Has Unveiled Its Contemporary Fall 2023 Collection
Reprised Fall Apparel Capsules
SHEIN Reimagines Autumnal Fashion Looks with Western Motifs
Futuristic Bold Tonal Sneakers
Beyoncé and adidas Present the IVY PARK Top Ten 2000 Sneaker
Gothic Style Perforated Footwear
Crocs Presents the Dynamic Wednesday Stomp Clogs
Activism-Themed Custom Upcycled Shoes
tareet Delivers Custom ASICS for the APOC Store
Beweled Fashion Forward Clogs
Simone Rocha and Crocs Develop Dynamic Heel-Clog Designs
Vegan Fashionable Boundering Shoes
Boris Bidjan Saberi Designs the Athletic Bouldering Shoe 1
Dynamic Technical Seasonal Footwear
Suicoke Presents its New Footwear for the SS24 Season
Dramatically Designed Chunky Sneakers
Noir Kei Ninomiya and Reebok Create an Instapump Fury
Luxe Retro Lifestyle Sneakers
Loewe Unveils its New Premium Flow Runner for the Season
Elevated Platform Lifestyle Sneakers
The Rick Owens DRKSHDW Released New 'Abstract Sole' Sneakers
Stylish Corduroy Shoe Designs
Clarks Originals Collaborates with Aleali May on a New Collection
Premium Fall-Ready Footwear Designs
Hender Scheme Presents its Latest Lineup for Fall 2023