Over the years, shoes have become the ultimate statement-maker, with designers and innovators creating some seriously strange footwear. While we want our clothing to be versatile and understated, our shoes are definitely where we like to have fun!
From the recent crop of super sky-high heels seen at the Spring 2010 runways to weird shoe designs crafted of paper and wire, check out this cluster of strange footwear. Trust me, you’ll be more grateful of your basic ballet flats after seeing these!
91 Bizarre Shoes
Seriously Strange Footwear, From Winged Sandals to Staple Heels:
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Modern Wizard of Oz Shoes
‘The Kansas Project' in Hong Kong
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Sea Creature Shoes
The Remarkable Alexander McQueen Spring 2010 Footwear Collection
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Killer High Heels
10 Dangerous Shoes for Spring 2009
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Convertible Stiletto-Shoes
Sheila's Heels For Women Who Drive
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Extreme Torture Shoes
From 4-Legged Boots to Porcupine-Spiked Heels
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Extreme Ballerina Heels 2
Christian Louboutin Fetish Shoes
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Aluminium Can Recycled Shoes
Tear Your Feet to Shreds?
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Platform Shoes as Flower Vases
Scherer Gonzales Spring 2009
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Chiseled Heels
Nicholas Kirkwood's A/W Shoes are Artwork for Your Footsies
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Freaky Shoes For Daring Soles
Tarantula Stilettos to Mole Slippers
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Writhing Wraparound Shoes
The 'Mojito' Shoe by Julian Hakes Has No Foot Plate
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High Anti-Heels
Eccentric Shoes Spruce Up Basic Black Minimalism in Marie Claire Italy
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Folding Flat-Pack Footwear
EIN/Tritt Origami Shoes
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Painted Skin Shoes
Temptu Paints
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Horseshoes for Humans
Ponyplay Iron-Clad Shoes
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Kaleidoscopic Heels
Nicholas Kirkwood Spring 2010 Shoes Hit You With Killer Colors
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Virtual Shoe Museum II
Whacked Concept Shoes
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Floral Men's Shoes
Gucci Spring 2009 Menswear
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Frightening Furry Footwear
Bizarre Animalistic Hoof Shoes To Horse Around In
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Gun Footwear
Madonna Gets Slammed for Wearing Gun Heel Shoes
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Winged Stilettos
Nickolas Kirkwood Shoes for Autumn/Winter 2008
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Torturous Toe Shoes
Even Ballerinas Would Steer Clear Of These Feet-Deforming Shoes
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Rusty Footwear
Chain Shoes Win Shoemania 2009 Competition
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Supercar Spring Shoes
Bounce:S Trainers by Adidas Porsche Design Help You Jump
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Feathered Footwear
Nicholas Kirkwood Debuts His Spring 2010 Shoes at Roksanda Ilincic
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Bizarre Shapely Shoes
Footwear Gets Angular With Kicks From Koji Horigome
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Collage Shoes
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Frontless Shoes
Annejet Kosters Shoe Designs
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Bacon Shoes
Keds Makes a Mouthwatering Pair of Breakfast Kicks
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Fear-Inducing Footwear
Gabriella Marina Gonzalez Shoes Bring Out the Giantess in You
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Dual Heel Shoes
Alexander McQueen's Geisha-Style Footwear
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Shoes That Look Like Origami
By Designer Marloes ten Bhomer
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High Heeled Feet
Julie Rrap's Stiletto Foot Means You'll Never Need Shoes Again
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Giant Staple Heels
Omelle Shoes Look Like Funky Office Supplies
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Wearable Artistic Footwear
Kei Kagami's Heel-less Shoes Are As Comfortable As Platforms
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Spiked & Feathered Sandals
Outrageous Givenchy Shoes Scream Drama & Sass
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Luxury Footwear Sneak Peak
First Look at Omelle Shoes
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Jagged Crag Platforms
These London S/S 2010 Shoes Are Out of This World
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Living Shoes
Grass Flip Flops for Krispy Kreme
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Flip The Bird Shoes
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Inchworm Shoes
Grow With Your Feet
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High-Tech Hooker Shoes
Sky-High Heels Fit For Ladies of the Night
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Poodle Shoes
John Galliano's Hair-Free Pom Pom Stilettos Won't Require Any Trimming
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Glowing Heels
LED Alina Shoes
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Radical Rock-N-Roll Heels
The Edgy Spring 2010 Dolce and Gabbana Shoes
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Tasseled Toes
Marc Jacobs' Furry Louis Vuitton Spring 2010 Shoes
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Figurines as Sandal Heels
Christian Dior's Goddess Shoes
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Twinkling Feminine Footwear
The Child-Like, Pretty, Printed Miu Miu Spring 2010 Shoes
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Wired Heels
Shoes for Masochists by Polly Verity
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Sculptural Steel Shoes
Chau Har Lee Creates Architectural Laser Cut Footwear
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Wearable Cinderella Shoes
Plastic Flats from Kartell and Normaluisa Channel Disney Heroine
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Quirky Shoes For Eccentric People
Boldly Coloured Shoes From Irregular Choice
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Anime-Inspired Shoes
Manga Footwear
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Gun-Inspired Shoes
Violent Footwear Featuring Ammunition and Pistol Shapes
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Warrior Fashion Shoes
10 Stunning Gladiator Sandals To Get You Excited for Spring
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Chained Sneakers
'Nise' Badass Denim Footwear by Upper Echelon Shoes
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Wizard of Oz Witch Shoes Doorstopper
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Edible Shoes
Luxurious Chocolates By Theobroma Cacao
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DIY Eco-Sandals
Crocheted Grocery Bags Make Sensible Plarn Shoes
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Dangerous Glam Shoes
Fierce Shoes Decorated by Louise Goldin, Christopher Kane, Panos
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Skyscraper Sightseeing Shoes
Beyonce's Eyecatching, Yet Impratical, Footwear
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Dreamy Shoes
Chris Cork's ‘All Day I Dream About Sneakers' Collection
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Collared Sneakers
Reebok Answers Critics with 'Top Down Shoes' Launch
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Movie Themed Shoes
Adidas Hellboy II Sneakers
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Convertible Tutu Shoes
Karl Lagerfeld Designs Ballet-Inspired Shoe for Repetto
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Party Shoes Worth Hoarding
Exotic Styles for the Fashion Hunt
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Illuminated Sequined Goatskin Shoes
Chanel Light Bulb Heels
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Transformer Shoes
'Goodie 2 Shoes'
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Human Hair Footwear
Brush Your Feet with Camilla Skovgaard Shoes
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Finspired Footwear
The Spoiler Shoes are Futuristic Auto Accessories
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Rotation Molded Shoes
Industrial Production Technique Makes Footwear Look Like Ice
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Stained Glass Shoes
Kraken Mosaics' 'Space Case' is a Psychedelic Cinderella Shoe
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Snake Skin Boat Shoes
80s Yuppie Look Is Back With a Wild Twist
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Anatomical Footwear
Unusual Skeletal Shoes Promote Odd X-Ray Fashion
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Shoes Made of Old Truck Tires
Old Ho's Rubber Tire Sandals
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Paw Shoes
Ferocious Footwear by Bob Basset
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Skull Footwear
Martin Margiela's Scary Shoes
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Mini Paper Shoes
Filippo Perin's Mock Ups of the Kanye West Nike Air Yeezy
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Strait Jacket Shoes
Visvim Christo Sandals Make a Controversial Statement
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Belt Buckle Boots
Knee-High Strappy Shoes
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Winged Sandals
Zaha Hadid Channels the Messenger God in the Vivienne Westwood Rocking Shoes
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16-Foot Boots
Red Wing Shoes Celebrates Store Launch With Supersized Footwear
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Statement Shoes
Walking Hot in Spring 2008
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Hand-Painted Unisex Shoes
Neon Cow Skin Shoes
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Recycled Medical Supply Fashion
'Medic Esthetic' Shoes
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Golden Cycling Shoes
Custom Shimano SH-R300 Sneakers
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Architectural Soles
Lacoste and Zaha Hadid Team to Design Ultra-Modern Shoes
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Self-Deprecating Shoes
Starstyling Teams With Dr. Scholls For Threaded Footwear Line
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GPS Footwear
Ambulator Shoes are Designed for Dementia Patients
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Military Mosaic Sneakers
Hypethetic “Mosaic Skull Force One” Shoes Look Like Digi Camo
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Celebratory Anime Shoes
The Sailor Moon Footwear from Mayla Has Ornate Aesthetics
Fully Recyclable Sneaker Styles
The Nike ISPA Link Axis Has Interlocking Components with No Glue
Retro-Inspired Sneaker Hybrids
Martine Rose and Nike Create a Hybrid Air Max Sneaker
Futuristic Sandal Hybrid Sneakers
The Versace Mercury Boasts a Stealthy Chunky Silhouette
Futuristic Slip-On Sneaker Models
The Nike Clogposite Returns After it Debuted in the Early 2000s
Flat-Soled Sporty Fashionable Sneakers
COMME des GARÇONS and Nike Present a Field General 82
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
Illusory Doll-Like Heels
Louis Vuitton's Illusion Boots are Cleverly Shaped and Hand-Painted
Slip-On Sneaker-Inspired Shoes
The Nike Air Force 1 Lover Wilds are Inspired by a Classic
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
Retail-Exclusive Stark Blue Footwear
These Nike Air Max 95 Trainers are Exclusive to JD
Comfortable Hybrid Heels
Sneex Fuses the Performance of Sneakers with the Style of High Heels
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
Luxurious Stealthy Fashion Mules
Balenciaga Presents a Look at its Sunday Molded Mule
Juxtaposing Dynamic Running Shoes
The adiSTAR Cushion Sneakers have a Retro Design
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
Futuristic Layered Sneaker Models
Nike's Air Max Portal Shoes Boasts a Chunky Silhouette
Football Boot-Inspired Sneakers
Nike Launches the Air Max Plus Tiempo Sneaker Model
Experimental Shoe Collections
CAMPERLAB Releases Highly Irregular Footwear Designs
Doll-Inspired Sneakers
The Superga x Barbie Collab Shares Fun, Nostalgic Styles
Loafer-Style Sneakers
The New Balance 1906L Toes the Line Between Formal and Casual Style
Sophisticated Tassel-Detailed Shoes
Vans Introduces a Look at the Elevated Carver Sneaker Model
Athletic Tabi-Style Shoes
Nike Unveils a New 'Fire Red' Tabi Model with Velcro Straps
Second-Skin Luxury Footwear
Balenciaga Presents the Dynamic Zero Shoe with Unique Grip
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
Nostalgic 80s-Inspired Expressive Footwear
Clarks and Netflix Launch a Stranger Things Collection
Cosmic-Inspired Running Shoes
Nike Introduces a Look at its New Cosmic Runner Model
Streetwear-Inspired Golf Shoes
The Adidas Ultraboost Spikeless Golf Shoes are Stylishly Functional
Waved Graphic Moccasin Shoes
Clarks Originals Unveils the Yin-Yang Collection of Shoes
Boldly Tonal Patient-Designed Sneakers
Nike Unveils the 2024 Doernbecher Freestyle Collection
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
Futurist Footwear Collections
Norse Projects Dropped the ARKTISK Footwear Capsule for 2023
Sophisticated Monotonal Footwear
adidas Spotlights the Formal Stan Smith Freizeit Shoe
Premium Low-Cut Lifestyle Sneakers
Nike Unveils a Stealthy Air Force 1 Low Paris Sneaker
Safety-Focused Shoe Designs
Vans Vault Launches Sneakers with Built-In Ankle Guards
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
Collaboration Automotive Footwear
The Adidas X Crazyfast Bugatti is Speed and Precision-Focused
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
Luxe Strapped Futuristic Sneakers
Kiko Kostadinov Presents a New Tonkin Shoe for the FW23 Season
Biodegradable 3D-Printed Shoes
ROOTS Features a Fully Compostable and Biodegradable Elastomer
Vibrant Collaborative Footwear Collections
Daniëlle Cathari Reimagines Clarks Originals' Wallabee
Transformative Bridal Footwear
Pashion’s Made-to-Order Styles Offer Interchangeable Components
Psychedelia-Inspired Footwear Models
Aries & Clarks Originals Releases Two Psychedelic Shoe Models
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
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
Woven Midsole Sneakers
Nike and Jacquemus' JF1 Reimagines the Iconic Air Force 1 Style
Luxury Men's Footwear Collections
Stuart Weitzman Embarks on a New Venture with Itss Latest Range
Sleek Monochromatic Footwear Designs
CamperLab Draws Attention to its Caramba Footwear
Packaging-Inspired Footwear Designs
adidas Introduces the Unique Box Shoe Through its App
Sophisticated Laidback Footwear Designs
notwoways Unveils a New Matter Style of the Formula
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
Dramatically Shaped Luxe Sneakers
Balenciaga Showcases a Look at its New Reptile Sneaker
Size-Inclusive Designer Shoes
Zalando and Seven Designers are Launching Footwear for All
Patterned Puffy Artisanal Shoes
Suicoke and Story mfg. Present a New Collection Together
Emoji-Style Sneakers
Josewong's Shoe 1 Mimics the Look of an Iconic Emoji
Baked Beans-Inspired Slide Sandals
Bush's Bean Slides Deliver a Unique Take on Summer Footwear
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
Reversible High-Top Unique Footwear
MSCHF Introduces a Look at the Transformative BWD High
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
Breathable Eco-Friendly Sneakers
The National Geographic Launch the Contour Zero Sneakers
Dynamic Collaborative Sneakers
adidas Presents the CLOT Superstar Sneaker with Bold Accents
Technical High-Fashion Sneakers
The Balenciaga 3XL Sneaker Showcases Exaggerated Soles
Summer-Ready Sneaker-Sandal Hybrids
The Nike Air Adjust Force Gets a New Sandal Update
Artistic Floral Footwear Designs
Ohana Hatake Footwear Was Created by Takashi Murakami
Sparkling Luxurious Bright Clogs
Balenciaga Unveils a New Iteration of the Technoclog Shoe
Dynamic Fashion-Forward Basketball Shoes
Balenciage Presents its First Basketball Sneaker Model
Fragrance-Integrated Fashion Accessories
Versace Integrates the Bright Crystal Perfume to Shoes
Branded Outsole Luxe Footwear
Daniel Lee's Burburry FW23 Footwear Highlights the Soles
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
Dynamic Pointed Luxe Sneakers
Balenciaga Introduces a Look at its Reptile Sneaker Model
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
Sustainable Vintage Shoes
Allbirds' New Sneaker Silhouette Represents Transformation for the Brand
Ventilated Heel-Strapped Clogs
Birkenstock Presents the Birki Flow Clog Silhouette
Heritage-Honoring Collaborative Shoes
Birkenstock Presents a Special Filson Collection of Shoes
Heroic Luxury Footwear
The Christian Louboutin x Marvel Collab Unleashes Super Stylish Footwear
Post-Apocalyptic-Themed Footwear
Nike ISPA Launches the Mindbody Sneaker with Distressed Details
Sophisticated Running Shoe Silhouettes
Stepney Workers Club Debuts the Amiel S-Strike Sneaker
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
Halloween-Inspired Stealthy Sneakers
Nike Presents a Look at the Upcoming AF1 Halloween Design
Logo-Detailed Rare Hi-Top Sneakers
JOOPITER Presents Rare Nike SB Chasing Grails Dunk High Shoes
Incredibly Stylish Running Shoes
Ferragamo Unveils a Series of Monochromatic Running Shoes
Warped Collaborative Breathable Footwear
Stone Island and New Balance Tease the C1 Sneaker
Elevated Slides Designs
Havaianas Launches Its Spring/Summer 2023 Line and the Designs Look Comfy
Futuristic Minimal Basketball Sneakers
adidas Originals Launches the Crazy Infinity Shoe Today
Patterned Collaborative Loafer Designs
Wacko Maria Joins Dr. Martens on a New 1461 Shoe Design
Inaugural Italian Footwear Collections
Mugler's Footwear Capsule is Designed by Casey Cadwallader
Footwear Brand Heritage Books
The Book of Birkenstock Explores the Brand's Heritage
Chunky Patterned Sneaker Models
Clints Introduces the Oasis Wild-Cats Sneaker Model
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
Reversed-Themed Classic Sneakers
Nike Introduces the New Icon Flip Collection of Sneakers
Coquette Hybrid Sneaker Sandals
ASICS and Cecille Bahnsen Present a New GEL-QUANTUM 360 VIII
Dynamic Dramatic Sole Sneakers
Cactus Plant Flea Market and Nike Launch a Flea 2 Sneaker
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
Sustainable Futuristic Fall Footwear
Ancuta Sarca Presents a New Dynamic Range for FW23
Stylish Everyday Men's Footwear
Lululemon Introduces the New Men's Footwear Collection
Premium Fashion-Forward Slippers
Mave & Chez Pioneering Luxurious Comfort Footwear for Women
Elegant Footwear Collections
ARCH NYC Has Unveiled Its Contemporary Fall 2023 Collection
Closed-Toe Sandal Collections
Adish and Suicoke Release New Iterations of ZAVO Closed-Toe Mules
Intricate Breathable Luxe Sandals
Bottega Veneta Presents the Atlas Sandal for Summer
3D-Printed Futuristic Sneakers
HOUSE OF ERRORS Joins ALIVEFORM on the TOPO-01 Footwear
Boldly Patterned Colorful Sneakers
COMME des GARÇONS Presents a Salomon SR811 Platform
Ergonomic Bulbous-Shaped Shoes
Jacquemus Releases Its Ergonomic and Runway-Ready Les Mules Goia
Podiatrist-Friendly Summer Shoes
Birdies' Sun Drenched Collection is Cushioned & Comfort-Focused
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
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
Vegan Fashionable Boundering Shoes
Boris Bidjan Saberi Designs the Athletic Bouldering Shoe 1
Bridal Flip-Flops
Uzurii Launched a Bridal Collection for Wedding Season
Smart Customized Footwear Designs
Kristýna Hrabánková Designs New Sandals for URBNC3
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
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