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Top 60 Shoe Ideas in October

From Religious Wedge Heels to Animated Movie Sneakers

— October 27, 2014 — Fashion
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.
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Metallic Rubber Boots
Metallic Rubber Boots
These Children's Hunter Boots Come in a Glistening Silver Colorway
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Sweet Sneaker Sculptures
Sweet Sneaker Sculptures
Ache Rodriguez Recreated the Gel Lyte V Volcano Out of a Variety of Fruit
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Hyper-Responsive Shoes
Hyper-Responsive Shoes
The Nike Zoom Hypercross Trainer Blends High Responsiveness and Low Weight
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Tech-Inspired Kicks
Tech-Inspired Kicks
The JRDN 4 X PS4 Shoes Combine Two Well-Known Companies
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Growth-Adjusted Sandals
Growth-Adjusted Sandals
The Versatile Grow Shoes Get Bigger With the Size of Your Child's Feet
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30s-Inspired Footwear
30s-Inspired Footwear
Coclico Designs Long-Lasting Shoes Made for Rigors of Modern Urban Life
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Comfy Boots Campaigns
Comfy Boots Campaigns
Suki Waterhouse and Chloe Norgaard Star in the UGG Spring Ads
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Golden Foil Boots
Golden Foil Boots
The Rupert Sanderson Shoe Collection Features Fun Looks for Fall
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52
Kiddie Basketball Shoes
Kiddie Basketball Shoes
These Nike LeBron 12s Are Designed For Young Athletes
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51
Signature Soccer God Shoes
Signature Soccer God Shoes
The Adizero F50 Messi Boot is Inspired By Messi and Barcelona
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50
Religiously Studded Shoes
Religiously Studded Shoes
These Cross-Covered Loafers from Pixie Market Embrace Gothic Style
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Geometric Statement Heels
Geometric Statement Heels
Sergio Rossi's Vibrant Stilettos are Sure to Turn Heads
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Signature Football Shoes
Signature Football Shoes
These Jordan Football Cleats are Player-Specific
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Fierce Shark Slippers
Fierce Shark Slippers
These Comfy House Slippers are Shaped Like the Toughest Ocean Predator
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Cult Classic Footwear
Cult Classic Footwear
The Back to the Future Shoes are Perfect for a Marty McFly Halloween Costume
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Chic Camping Footwear
Chic Camping Footwear
Nendo's Redesigned Camper Beetle are a Completely Waterproof Shoe Design
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Wave-Patterned Sneakers
Wave-Patterned Sneakers
The Adidas ZX Flux Ocean Waves Shoes Bring You Right to the Beach
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Unity-Promoting Shoes
Unity-Promoting Shoes
The Nike + R.T. Air Force 1 Shoes Celebrate Sport's Ability to Unite
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Remixed Desert Boot Collections
Remixed Desert Boot Collections
PATTERNITY X Clarks Originals Launches an Artful Footwear Range
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Elastic Soccer Boots
Elastic Soccer Boots
The New Nike Elastico Superfly is Designed For Small-Sided Soccer
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40
Fall Foliage Sneakers
Fall Foliage Sneakers
The Boast x Tretorn Nylite Maple Camo Sneakers are Ideal for Autumn
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Furry Sci-Fi Heels
Furry Sci-Fi Heels
These Ewok High Heels are Custom Made to Resemble the Infamous Creature
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Animated Movie Sneakers
Animated Movie Sneakers
The Boxtrolls x Nike Roshe Run Helps Promote the Film's Release
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Canvassed Disney Shoes
Canvassed Disney Shoes
These Slip-On Sneakers are Painted With Images from Beauty and the Beast
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Stylish Scandinavian Sneakers
Stylish Scandinavian Sneakers
The Converse CONS Polar Skate Sneakers Have Mad Attitude
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Vibrant Animal Print Shoes
Vibrant Animal Print Shoes
The Adidas Originals Italia Independent Shoes Are Not For the Meek
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Batik Skater Sneakers
Batik Skater Sneakers
The VANS x Della Shoes Feature a Rustic West African Tie-Dye Print
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Electrifying Basketball Sneakers
Electrifying Basketball Sneakers
The KD7 Easy Money Kicks are Inspired By Lightning
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Glamorous Summer Sandals
Glamorous Summer Sandals
Charlotte Stone Designs Modern Slip-Ons Perfect for Sunny Destinations
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Bejeweled Summer Accessories
Bejeweled Summer Accessories
These DIY Jewel Sandals are Inspired by Marni's Luxe Footwear Designs
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30
Religious Wedge Heels
Religious Wedge Heels
These Sebastian Errazuriz Shoes Pay Homage to the Virgin Mary
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Colorful Crochet Laces
Colorful Crochet Laces
These Handmade Knitted Shoe Lace Designs Add Color to Any Pair of Sneakers
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28
Playfully Doodled Sneakers
Playfully Doodled Sneakers
The Polar Skate Co. x Converse Collaboration Stays Fresh
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Luxe Walking Shoes
Luxe Walking Shoes
These Balenciaga Sneakers Marry Comfort with Luxe Design Details
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Rugged Outdoor Sneakers
Rugged Outdoor Sneakers
The Converse All Star Chuck '70 Polartec Shoes Can Be Worn All Year-Round
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25
Shiny Leather Sneakers
Shiny Leather Sneakers
The 8Five2 Shop x Nike SB Lunar Janoski QS Skater Shoe Designs are Sleek
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Decadent Diamond Loafers
Decadent Diamond Loafers
Nick Cannon Commissioned a Pair of Shoes with 14,000 Encrusted Gems
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Graphic Baroque Sneakers
Graphic Baroque Sneakers
The Nike Roshe Run Supreme Foamposite Shoes Were Designed by Rhod Quilino
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Feminine Training Footwear
Feminine Training Footwear
The Nike Zoom Fit Agility Provides Enhanced Cushioning & Responsiveness
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Contemporary Urban Lookbooks
Contemporary Urban Lookbooks
The PUMA x Sophia Chang Collaboration is Fit for a Brooklynite
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Porcelain Patterned Sneakers
Porcelain Patterned Sneakers
The Swedish-Made Gram Shoes Come in Chic Prints
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Modular Sneaker Illustrations
Modular Sneaker Illustrations
Matesz Wojcik Turns Popular Sneaker Designs into Geometric Images
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Dotted Sneaker Collections
Dotted Sneaker Collections
The Adidas Originals Drip Dot Camo Collection for F/W 2014 is Artistic
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Exotic Fitness Sneakers
Exotic Fitness Sneakers
JBF Customs Transforms the Air Jordan 1s Shoes
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Surrealist Art Shoes
Surrealist Art Shoes
These Cloudy Kicks are Part of the Bernhard Willhelm X Camper Collection
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Hipster Emoji Fashion
Hipster Emoji Fashion
Del Toro and Edie Parker Team Up for Social Media-Inspired Collection
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Nautical Spiked Stilettos
Nautical Spiked Stilettos
These Christian Louboutin High Heels Add Color To Your Outfit
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Knee-High Nike Sneakers
Knee-High Nike Sneakers
Riccardo Tisci Designs High Fashion Footwear for the Sports Brand
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Street Art Shoes
Street Art Shoes
The Keith Haring x Reebok 'Crack is Wack' Collection is Vividly Artistic
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Airbag-Studded Shoes
Airbag-Studded Shoes
The LeBron 12 is Designed For Maximum Explosiveness
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Flashy Gold Sneakers
Flashy Gold Sneakers
The Buscemi Gold Sneaker Will Cause a Few Head-Turns
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Dignified Footwear Lookbooks
Dignified Footwear Lookbooks
The Broken Homme Continues to Commit to Excellence
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Understated Oxford Accessories
Understated Oxford Accessories
Freda Salvador's Footwear Collection Boasts Classically Chic Pieces
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Personalized Platform Kicks
Personalized Platform Kicks
These Tall Platform Sneakers Can Be Customized With Stickers
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High-Heeled Rain Gear
High-Heeled Rain Gear
Women's Golashes Keep Your Prized Pumps Protected From Puddles
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Sequined Statement Shoes (UPDATE)
Sequined Statement Shoes (UPDATE)
Miu Miu's Bedazzled Heels are Perfect for Holiday Occasions
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Spinning Footwear Storage
Spinning Footwear Storage
The Shoe Wheel Rethinks Traditional Shelving for the Sneaker-Obsessed
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Haute Hiking Boots
Haute Hiking Boots
The Louis Vuitton Alpinist Mountain Ankle Boot Offers an Air of Elegance
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Hybrid Sneaker Experiments
Hybrid Sneaker Experiments
The Sneaker Melt Project Combines Elements from Several Shoes
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Killer Heels Exhibits
Killer Heels Exhibits
Brooklyn Museum Explores Footwear from the 17th Century to Present Day
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