Many people consider wedges to be a practical, less outrageous alternative to skyhigh, stiletto heels, but this gallery of wild wedges demonstrates that the stiletto's chunkier cousin is no stranger to crazy designs.
From hollow wedge heels to platforms in the shape of hearts and tribal designs, to those that are studded and rhinestone-adorned, these wild wedges are perfect for the girls who like to make a statement with their shoe choices.
From legendary shoe designers like Christian Louboutin to affordable alternatives at stores like Aldo, it seems that wedges are getting higher and more intricate and are able to compete with skyscraper stilettos in terms of style.
Check out this gallery of wild wedges and get ready to feel some serious shoe envy.
70 Wild Wedges
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Staggering Sheened Heels
The Charlotte Olympia Resort 2012 Collection Takes Shoes to New Heights
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Basket-Weaved Footwear
The Jeffrey Campbell for Convert Shoes Collection is Vegan-Friendly
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Exotic Summer Fashion
The Primark Summer 2011 Lookbook Features Vacation-Worthy Outfits
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Hollow Cinderella Wedges
Zoe by Christian Werner
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Absolutely Absurd Heels
Irregular Choice's Spring/Summer Collection Will Stun You
65
Eccentric Tribal Fashion
The Tribal Chic Harper's Bazaar Editorial is Full of Inspiration
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Vintage Vixen Lookbooks
The Anthropologie May 2011 Catalog Boasts Color-Blocking and Airy Fabrics
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Retro Pink Swim Shoots
The NathanPaul Swimwear Spring/Summer 2011 Collection Goes Back in Time
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High-Fashion Planking
The DIS Magazine Plank Girl Editorial is a Mix Between Memes and Couture
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Socks Over Shoes
The Francesco di Giorgi FW 2010 Show is Dressed Back to Front
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Footwear as Art
The F*ck Me! Shoe Collection
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Hot Hiking-Inspired Heels
The Ash Fall 2011 Collection is Rough and Rugged
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Sky-High Wedges
'Stockholm Syndrome' for Gravure Magazine Perfects the Platform
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Studded Pumps
The Christian Louboutin Resort 2011 Collection is a Stunning Spring Line
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Chic Floral Wedges
These Ego and Greed Bowler Esp Shoes are Perfect for Spring
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Naughty Dancer Shoes
7" Wedges Have a Sexy Carving of a Woman and a Pole
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Year-Round Booties
Maddison Rothery Rocks Booties for Spring and Summer
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Mammoth Shoes
Drool Over the Acne Pre-Fall 2010 Collection
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Badass Flapper Dresses
Rumi Neely in a Vintage Leather Dress in NYC's Soho
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Glowing Heels
LED Alina Shoes
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Vibrant Contortionist Advertising
The Kurt Geiger Spring 2011 Ad Campaign is Fiercely Flexible
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Whittled Leaf Wedges
The Alexander McQueen Sculpted Sandals are Stunningly Artistic
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Cutout Wooden Wedges
Style Bubble Rocks the Jil Sander SS10 Wedge to Perfection
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Dip-Dye Fringe Fashion
The Nasty Gal Charley 5.0 Cutoffs are Hippie-Chic
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Heart-Shaped Heels
Glittery 7.5" Wedges for Valentine's Day
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Summery Shoe Addictions
The SoleStruck Summer Essentials Lookbook is Every Shoe Lover's Dream
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Winter Wedges
These Braided Wedges by Barbara Gongini Combine Warmth and Style
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Strappy Boho Sandals
The Carven Spring 2012 Shoe Collection is Vibrantly Tribal
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Neon Backdrop Ads
The Vibrant Bebe Spring/Summer 2010 Campaign
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Imprisoned Armor Shoots
The Antidote Magazine ‘Madone' Issue Gets Seductive
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Skyscraping Wedges
Givenchy's Spring 2010 Runway Show Featured Statuesque Footwear
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Hollow Wedge Footwear
6 Inch Tall Wood Wedges
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Ethereal Pirate Photography
The Haute Melissa Jelly Shoes for Spring/Summer 2010
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Psychedelic Wedges
Karim Rashid's Shoe is a Twist on the Traditional Heel
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Festive Charity Shoes
The TOMS Holiday Collection Showcases Sequins and Houndstooth
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Intergalactic Couture Footwear
Edmundo Castillo Creates Hot TRON-Inspired Heels
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Affordable Celeb Footwear
Rachel Bilson ShoeMint Collection is for Fashionistas on a Budget
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70s-Inspired Footwear
The Solestruck Weekender SS11 Collection is Chunky and Retro
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Shell-Pink Shoes
The Loeffler Randall Spring 2011 Collection Offers Vibrant Variety
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Haute Galactic Footwear
Raphael Young's Futuristic Fashions for A/W 2009
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Swordfish Fashion Ads
Lily Donaldson Plays With Props in the Aldo Spring 2011 Campaign
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Feisty Rollerblading Fashion
The Isabel Marant Etoile Spring 2012 Shoot is Sweetly Sporty
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Skyscraper Sightseeing Shoes
Beyonce's Eyecatching, Yet Impratical, Footwear
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Stud Muffin Wedges
The Jeffrey Campbell Tick Shoes Will Have Stylish Hunks Knocking at Your Door
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$2,000 Sandals
The Rick Owens Organza Wedges Are Some Seriously Show-Stopping Shoes
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Clunky Printed Pumps
The Giuseppe Zanotti Platform Wedges Take a Step on the Wild Side
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Stilted Heels
Luxirare Creates Towering Black Suede Wedges to Make You a Giantess
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Whimsical Botanical Heels
The Marc Jacobs Shoes Spring 2011 are Bursting With Florals & Feathers
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Tribal Print Wedges
ALDO for Julian Louie Spring 2011 Footwear Features Peep-Toe Shoes Aplenty
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Hollow Wedge Sandals
United Nude Mobius Shoes
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Dazzling Gold Pumps
The Raphael Young SS 2010 Lookbook is Shoetastic
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Weather-Inspired Shoes
Stella McCartney's Cloud Print Sandals Let You Walk on Air
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Island-Inspired Wedges
The Rupert Sanderson Resort 2012 Collection Will Color Your World
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Penetrating Pumps
The Lauren Tennenbaum for (In)Decorous Taste DIY Spinal Wedges
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Leather Sandal-Sneakers
Adidas Y-3 Steps Up Their Shoe Game With Some Wicked Wedges
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Nautical Couture Wedges
The Yves Saint Laurent Wedge Sandals Make a Splash this Season
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Sweaty Street Shoots
Bambi Blyth Poses Post-Workout for the Tony Biano S/S 2011 Campaign
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Architecturally Abstract Heels
The United Nude Abstract Wedge Makes a High-Fashion Statement
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Mondrian-Inspired Sandals
The Surface to Air Spring 2010 Collection Will Ignite Your Shoe Fetish
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Wild Designer Campaigns
The Fendi Resort Spring 2012 Shoot Gets the Best of Karl Lagerfeld
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Nautical Slingbacks
Opening Ceremony Lace-Up Rope Wedges Are Shipshape
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Crazy Mane Lookbooks
Bambi Northwood-Blyth for Tony Bianco Shoes Autumn/Winter 2011 Campaign
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Animal-Print Athletic Shoes
The Nike Pocket Runner Animal Pack Adds Attitude to Athletic Shoes
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Statement Shoes
Walking Hot in Spring 2008
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Paisley Print Wedges
The Fifth Avenue Shoe Repair SS10 Shoes are Pretty Feminine
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Technicolor Wedges
The Ana Locking Fall 2010/2011 Shoe Collection Gives Autumn a Splash of Color
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Trippy Gem-Filled Shoes
Channel the Style of Lady Gaga with the Haus of Price Sparkle Wedge
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Lacy Celeb Editorials
The Vogue US June 2011 Spread Features a Natural Penelope Cruz
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Wooden Block Wedges
Fendi Sandal Platforms Adds Some Retro-Styled Height
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Pickled Footwear
The Snooki Flip Flops Bear the Design of the Diva's Favorite Snack
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Celebratory Anime Shoes
The Sailor Moon Footwear from Mayla Has Ornate Aesthetics
Open-Stitch Designed Lifestyle Shoes
Nike Highlights a Look at the Killshot 2 Sneaker
Dynamic Chunky Branded Sandals
adidas' Adilette 22 XLG Silhouette is Secured by a Heel Strap
Futuristic Sandal Hybrid Sneakers
The Versace Mercury Boasts a Stealthy Chunky Silhouette
Enchanting Film-Inspired Capsules
The Wicked x ALDO 2024 Collection Features Whimsical Details
Timeless Travel-Inspired Footwear
Malvados' 'Ellie' Sandal Collection Comes in a Variety of Colors
Ultra-Cushioned Hiking Footwear
The On Cloudhorizon Waterproof Hiking Sneaker is Wilderness-Ready
Dynamic Ultra-High Sneakers
Balenciaga Unveils its Oversized 'Platform Sneaker' with a 6-Inch Heel
80s-Inspired Sci-Fi Sneakers
The ALIEN Romulus Reebok BB 4000 II Mid Shoes are Nostalgic
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
Cartoon-Inspired Footwear Collections
The Looney Tunes x ALDO Collection is Playful and Vibrant
Comfortable Hybrid Heels
Sneex Fuses the Performance of Sneakers with the Style of High Heels
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
Stiletto Knee-High Suede Boots
MM6 Maison Margiela Designs the Anatomic Slip-On Suede Boots
Women's Sportswear Flip Flops
Nike Calm Flip Flops Now Arrive in Styles for Women
Hybrid Autumnal Sandal Designs
The Birkenstock Lutry Combines the Styles of Clogs and Sandals
Laceless Slip-On Sneakers
The Jordan 1 Mule Golf Arrives as a Slipped On Silhouette
Movement-Focused Womens Footwear
FitFlop Launches Two New Footwear Styles for Active Women
Comfort-Focused Fashion Clogs
Free People x Dr. Scholl’s Refreshes a Style for a New Generation
Chunky Collaborative Fashionable Shoes
adidas and Y-3 Introduce the Newest Range of Footwear
Cartoon-Honoring Lifestyle Footwear
The Hello Kitty Gazelle Sneaker Honor Her 50th Anniversary
Experimental Shoe Collections
CAMPERLAB Releases Highly Irregular Footwear Designs
Varied Stylish Supportive Pumps
Aldo Unveils its STESSY Series with Comfortable Insole Technology
Espadrille-Like Lifestyle Sneakers
adidas Introduces a Textural Pair of a CLOT Gazelle Shoe
Fuzzy Dynamic Collaborative Footwear
Suicoke and Midorikawa Unveil Another Five Finger Shoe
Comfortable Healthcare Worker Footwear
Clove Makes Footwear for Healthcare Professionals
Celebrity-Inspired Cartoon Heels
Katy Perry Teams Up with Hello Kitty for a New Footwear Capsule
Vegan All-Season Boots
These Boots Are Crafted With Cruelty-Free Leather Alternatives
Waved Graphic Moccasin Shoes
Clarks Originals Unveils the Yin-Yang Collection of Shoes
Chic Cruelty-Free Footwear Designs
Stella Mccartney Debuts the 10th Anniversary Elyse Platform
Padded Fashion-Forward Footwear
The ALDO Pillow Walk Technology Offers Comfort with Each Step
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
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
Spring-Ready Premium Fashion Boots
Fendi and Red Wing Create Boots for Spring/Summer 2025
Vibrant Collaborative Footwear Collections
Daniëlle Cathari Reimagines Clarks Originals' Wallabee
Collaborative Textual Patchwork Sneakers
atmos Japan and adidas Join on the New Gazelle 85 Shoe
Effortless Stealthy Clogs
PUMA Shines a Spotlight on its New Shibui Mule for Summer
Whimsical Film-Based Clogs
The Wicked x Crocs Collaboration Reinterprets the Witches of Oz
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
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
Adventurous Outdoor Sandal Collections
Birkenstock Presents the Outdoor Sandal Collection for SS24
Collaborative Stylish Sneaker Mules
Miu Miu Presents the Sleek New Balance 530 mules
Knitted Chunky Sneakers
Famous Footwear Boasts the DV Dolce Vita Sneaker
Collaborative Slip-On Luxe Mules
Balenciaga and Birkenstock Join on the Balenci-Stock Shoe
Luxury Men's Footwear Collections
Stuart Weitzman Embarks on a New Venture with Itss Latest Range
Western-Inspired Americana Footwear
G.H. Bass Launched its Out West Collection of Premium Shoes
Heritage-Inspired Spike-Free Golf Shoes
The Adidas MC87 4D Spikeless Golf Shoes are Modern
Heeled Platform Perforated Clogs
The New Siren Clog by Crocs Comes in Three Colorway Options
Eye-Adorned Furry Mules
ESENES WORLDWIDE Launches the Unconventionally Stylish Eyeball Mules
Baked Beans-Inspired Slide Sandals
Bush's Bean Slides Deliver a Unique Take on Summer Footwear
Reversible High-Top Unique Footwear
MSCHF Introduces a Look at the Transformative BWD High
Iconic 2000s Teen-Flick Footwear
The HEYDUDE x Mean Girls Collab is Vibrantly Pink
Holiday Statement Collections
The Aldo 2024 Holiday Collection Features Festive Bows and Glitz
Mushroom Leather-Made Sneakers
Sean Wotherspoon Designs More adidas Gazelle Sneakers
Animal-Patterned Textural Footwear
WACKO MARIA Presents Collaborative Wallabees with Clarks
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
Rewilding Running Shoes
Kiki Grammatopoulos' Rewild the Run Disperses Plants During Activity
Hybrid Laced Sneaker Sandals
adidas Introduces the Summer-Ready Beach Gazelle Silhouette
Sleek Western Boots
Naked Wolfe's Stark Boot is Both Bold and Elegant
Collaborative Cushioned Sneakers
Caroline Hu and adidas Originals Join Forces on the SL 72s
Fantastical Crystal Slippers
Swarovski Recreated Cinderella's Glass Slippers for Disney's 100th
Woven Sandal Collections
Malibu Sandals Unveils Its New Spring '24 Collection
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
Romantic Sneaker Releases
The Aldo Heartstep Low-top Sneaker is Valentine's Day-Themed
Western Ranch-Inspired Footwear
The HEYDUDE x Yellowstone Collection Features Pony Hair Suede
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
Edgy Winter Boots
The Naked Wolfe Bambi Boot is Trendy and Warm
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
Thematic Ombre-Effect Sneakers
Ground Up x Walmart Debut The 'Wicked High-Top Sneakers'
Comfort-Focused Footwear Ads
The ALDO Spring 2024 Campaign Highlights Its Pillow Walk Technology
Ventilated Heel-Strapped Clogs
Birkenstock Presents the Birki Flow Clog Silhouette
Heroic Luxury Footwear
The Christian Louboutin x Marvel Collab Unleashes Super Stylish Footwear
Dynamic Vibrant Hiking Shoes
Ramdane Touhami Designs his Own Rugged Hiking Boots
Over-The-Knee Plush Boots
UGG Introduces the New Heights Platform Xtra for Fall 2024
Discarded Shoe-Created Stools
The WU Series by BENTU Design is a Sustainable Alternative
Chunky Unconventional Shoes
Marni Unveils the 'BIG FOOT 2.0' Unisex Sneaker in Multiple Colorways
Collaborative Wedged Sneaker Heels
Isabel Marant and Converse Unveil a Chuck 70 Wedge
Remixed Buckled Moccasin Footwear
Clarks Originals Introduces the Wallabee T-Bar Shoe
Practical Floral-Inspired Sneakers
NOBULL Launched a Series of Floral Sneakers
Neutral Dramatic Tall Boots
UGG Presents the Classic Ultra Ultra Tall Boots with Soft Lining
Chunky Versatile Trail Sneakers
CT Footwear Introduces the Intruder Collection
Elevated Slides Designs
Havaianas Launches Its Spring/Summer 2023 Line and the Designs Look Comfy
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
Luxury Fashion House Moccasins
Miu Miu Transforms the Clarks Suede Delave Wedge Ankle Boot
Patterned Collaborative Loafer Designs
Wacko Maria Joins Dr. Martens on a New 1461 Shoe Design
Puffed Collaborative Premium Footwear
Martine Rose and Clarks Unveil Their Full Collection
Inaugural Italian Footwear Collections
Mugler's Footwear Capsule is Designed by Casey Cadwallader
Stacked Base Lifestyle Sneakers
adidas Unveils Another Gazelle Bold Sneaker Model
Beige-Toned Resin-Coated Footwear
Poliquant Designed Custom Desert Trek and Wallabee
Incredibly Elegant Loafer Designs
G.H.Bass Announces the Release of Its Super Lug Collection
Chunky Patterned Sneaker Models
Clints Introduces the Oasis Wild-Cats Sneaker Model
Dynamic Gemstoned Hiking Boots
Advisory Board Crystals Joins Diemme on a Rugged Boot
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
Ultra-Elegant Unisex Leather Boots
Nicks Boots Just Released the AB64 Footwear Silhouette
Sophisticated Bridal Collections
Bella Belle Introoduces the Champagne Era Footwear Collection
Dynamic Print-Centric Lifestyle Sneakers
Metalwood Studio Creates its Own Gazelle Sneaker
Dynamic Dramatic Sole Sneakers
Cactus Plant Flea Market and Nike Launch a Flea 2 Sneaker
Sculptural Futuristic Sneakers
New Balance Presents a New Version of its Warped Runner Sneaker
Modular Mix-and-Match Footwear
Commbi's Patent-Pending Modular Footwear Uses Swappable Footbeds
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
Multi-Generation Footwear Campaigns
Red Wing Heritage's Will Your Wings Stitches Wills Into Boots
Premium Fashion-Forward Slippers
Mave & Chez Pioneering Luxurious Comfort Footwear for Women
Stiletto Shoulder Bags
Syro's Stiletto Bag Makes a Meaningful Style Statement
Artist-Designed Leather Boots
Dr. Martens Launches a New Boot Silhouette with Artist Loveis Wise
Summery Sporty Platform Mules
adidas Presents its New adiForm Stan Smith Mule for SS23
Elegant Footwear Collections
ARCH NYC Has Unveiled Its Contemporary Fall 2023 Collection
Complimentary Footwear Giveaways
Wildling Recognizes the Toll of Foot Changes During Pregnancy
Intricate Breathable Luxe Sandals
Bottega Veneta Presents the Atlas Sandal for Summer
Comfort-Focused Fashion Slides
Naturalizer's Gen N Project Advances How Women Define Comfort
Gothic Style Perforated Footwear
Crocs Presents the Dynamic Wednesday Stomp Clogs
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
Suede Leather Slip-On Shoes
Merrell's Jungle Moc Shoes Come in an Array of Designs and Colorways
Smart Customized Footwear Designs
Kristýna Hrabánková Designs New Sandals for URBNC3
Stylish Corduroy Shoe Designs
Clarks Originals Collaborates with Aleali May on a New Collection
Bulbous Platformed Fashion Boots
Balenciaga Introduces the Alaska Boot with a Platform Base
Premium Fall-Ready Footwear Designs
Hender Scheme Presents its Latest Lineup for Fall 2023