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40 Inventive DIY Footwear Designs

From Upcycled Denim Sandals to Chic Caviar-Capped Pumps

— November 19, 2012 — Fashion
Money might be getting a little tight as the Christmas holiday approaches but don't fret, these DIY footwear designs will give you new shoes without you risking bankruptcy.

For those who eat, sleep and breathe shoes, the hardest thing to do is to walk past a pair of sparking Jimmy Choos and realize you just do not have the funds. If you find youself in this predicament then you need to turn to more inventive ideas. Start looking at the existing shoes you already own and thinking of ways to change them. Not only will you be saving a large sum of money, but you'll be making something completely personalized. Only you and a handful of other people will be caught wearing them.

So embrace the holiday season by looking at this collection of DIY footwear ideas to get inspired.
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DIY Removable Cleats
DIY Removable Cleats
Ice Claws Keep You On Your Feet During Winter Months
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Funky Fruity Footwear
Funky Fruity Footwear
Dancretul Creates Custom DIY Orange Peel Adidas Sneakers
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DIY Armadillo Slippers
DIY Armadillo Slippers
The DIY Unu Slippers by Robert Hankey are Completely Orginal
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DIY Cap-Toe Heels
DIY Cap-Toe Heels
Create Your Own Version of This Season's Hottest Shoe Development
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DIY Twinkling Toes
DIY Twinkling Toes
The LED Shoe Clips Will Light up Any Pair of Heels
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DIY Canvas Kicks
DIY Canvas Kicks
Show Off Your Designer Skills on the Stance Collection
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DIY Boot Re-Designs
DIY Boot Re-Designs
The 2 Bandits Accessories Make Your Footwear Prettier
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DIY Imitation Couture Stockings
DIY Imitation Couture Stockings
The 'Trendy Girl' Miu Miu Socks are an Affordable Alternative
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Fringed Furry Footwear
Fringed Furry Footwear
Style Bubble Payhalf Pumps Update Classic Black Heels
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DIY Baby Shoes
DIY Baby Shoes
Preschoolians Personalized Footwear
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DIY Americana Gear
DIY Americana Gear
This Fashion Drug 'Star Shorts' Tutorial is Patriotic and Ready for Summer
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DIY Couture Stilettos
DIY Couture Stilettos
Upper Street Boutique Lets You Design Your Own Luxury Shoes
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Transforming Eco-Shoes
Transforming Eco-Shoes
Be Your Own Designer with the Melissa Shoes & Gaetano Pesce DIY Bootie
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Customizable Shoe Toys
Customizable Shoe Toys
The Delroy Dennisur Stance Project Brings DIY Artistry to Sneaker Culture
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DIY Sprinter Shoes
DIY Sprinter Shoes
Nicolas Couch's 'Transition' Lets You Build Your Own Athletic Shoe
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Self-Assembled Shoes
Self-Assembled Shoes
The Creo Shoe Concept Lets You Sew and Stitch Your Shoes Together
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Thrifty Geometric-Patterned Pumps
Thrifty Geometric-Patterned Pumps
Fashion Magazine Recreates the Prada Fall 2012 DIY Platform
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DIY Sneaker Designs
DIY Sneaker Designs
Sneakart Personalized Skins
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DIY Footwear
DIY Footwear
SimpleShoes.com
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DIY Mongolian Boots
DIY Mongolian Boots
Lao Hats' How-To Instructions for the Ulaanbaatar Military Boot
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Modern Fairytale Shoes
Modern Fairytale Shoes
Lauren Tennenbaum Cinderella Pumps are Kryptonite for Fashionistas
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Playful Prehistoric Pumps
Playful Prehistoric Pumps
These DIY Dinosaur Heels Will Have You Walking Like a T-Rex
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DIY Milky Way Kicks
DIY Milky Way Kicks
The Goth Reform Space Vans Tutorial Rocks Your Old Sneakers in a New Way
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DIY Hand Painted Sneakers
DIY Hand Painted Sneakers
Rachelle Williams Makes Super Mario Bros High-Tops
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DIY Metallic-Tipped Boots
DIY Metallic-Tipped Boots
These DIY Gold Tip Shoes Bring Flirty Vibes into One's Fall Wardrobe
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Planter Pumps
Planter Pumps
Cactus Shoes Will be Welcomed by Green Thumbs and Green Toes
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DIY Tin Can Pumps
DIY Tin Can Pumps
The 'Pringle of Scotland' Metal Heels are Urban Chic
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DIY Dungeon Boots
DIY Dungeon Boots
Blogger Recreates Charles Anastase's Spiked, Sky-High Platforms
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DIY Eco-Sandals
DIY Eco-Sandals
Crocheted Grocery Bags Make Sensible Plarn Shoes
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Adaptable DIY Stilettos
Adaptable DIY Stilettos
The Myshell256 Shoes Can Combine to Create 256 Different Designs
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Couture Footwear DIYs
Couture Footwear DIYs
The Refinery 29 Painterly Pumps Tutorial is Affordably Chic
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DIY Caviar-Capped Kicks
DIY Caviar-Capped Kicks
These 'a pair and a spare' Heels Customize and Update a Classic Shoe Style
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DIY Superhero Kicks
DIY Superhero Kicks
The Easy Comic Book Heels are Crafty
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High-Top Flip Flops
High-Top Flip Flops
Chuck Taylor Sandals are a Badass Beach Essential
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DIY Custom Flip-Flops
DIY Custom Flip-Flops
Switchflops
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DIY Leather Footwear
DIY Leather Footwear
Learn How to Make Hand-Made Viking Shoes From 'Earth and Living'
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DIY Customized Flip-Flops
DIY Customized Flip-Flops
The Brit & Co. Blog Shows How to Dress up Your Shoes
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Upcycled Denim Sandals
Upcycled Denim Sandals
The Jeans Sandal Boots by DaniKshoes are Pants for the Feet
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Minimal Material Footwear
Minimal Material Footwear
The Lasso Slippers are Made Using a Single Piece of Felt
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Customizable Strappy Sandals
Customizable Strappy Sandals
Go From Boring to Fabulous Using These DIY Gladiator Wrap Sandals
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