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100 Pop Culture Kicks

From Sparkling Sci-Fi Heels to Cinematic Custom Kicks

— February 4, 2014 — Fashion
These pop culture kicks are perfect for anyone looking to pay tribute to their all-time favorite cinematic features and comic characters.

If you're looking to add some modern touches to your shoe collection, then these pop culture kicks will definitely provide some enticing options that modern youths will surely appreciate. By infusing cinematic references and superhero characters into products, retailers are able to create an overall design that modern audiences are able identify and relate with. From wedges that feature iconic comic strips to shoes that feature infamous Star Wars characters, these pop culture kicks will definitely make an impression with their up-to-date references.

A great way to add culturally relevant features to your wardrobe, these modern footwear designs will definitely add pizzazz to any outfit.
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DIY Vampire-Inspired Wedges
DIY Vampire-Inspired Wedges
These True Blood Shoes are Perfect for Vampire Lovers
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97
Symbolic Video Game Kicks
Symbolic Video Game Kicks
These Assassins Creed Shoes by Amorous Design are Combat-Ready
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96
Fuchsia Charity Footwear
Fuchsia Charity Footwear
The Lebron X 'Think Pink' Supports Breast Cancer Awareness Month
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95
Sci-Fi Kitty Slippers
Sci-Fi Kitty Slippers
Combine Your Love for Star Wars and Hello Kitty with These Adorable Shoes
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94
Lightsaber-Inspired Sneakers
Lightsaber-Inspired Sneakers
Stride Rite Children's Shoes are for Star Wars Geeks
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93
Lion-Themed Kicks
Lion-Themed Kicks
These Simba TOMS Have Been Customized Like the Lion King Film
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92
Classic Cartoon Character Kicks
Classic Cartoon Character Kicks
Celebrate Looney Tunes with the Air Jordan VIII Bugs Bunny Shoes
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91
Rad Superhero Kicks
Rad Superhero Kicks
PHANTACi Unveils the Green Hornet Sneakers
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90
Comic-Inspired Accessories
Comic-Inspired Accessories
The Archie x Charlotte Olympia Collection Channels Betty and Veronica
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89
Anime-Inspired Kicks
Anime-Inspired Kicks
Puma Expresses its Colorful Side with 'Toori Run' Collection
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88
Pixelated Plumber Game Kicks
Pixelated Plumber Game Kicks
Converse One Star Super Mario Bros OX Stylizes Vintage Nintendo
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87
Wicked Emperor Slippers
Wicked Emperor Slippers
Relax with the Dark Side in the Cozy Darth Vader Slippers
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86
Caped Crusader Slippers
Caped Crusader Slippers
These Batman Slipper Boots Will Keep You Warm and Cozy
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85
Slick Turtle Kicks
Slick Turtle Kicks
The Custom Donatello Nike Air Force Sneakers are Perfect for TMNT Fans
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84
Comic Book-Inspired Kicks
Comic Book-Inspired Kicks
The Pierre Hardy Poworama Shoes are Fun and Funky
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83
Rebellious Rapper Runners
Rebellious Rapper Runners
These Nike Air Revolution Shoes Come with a Public Enemy Customization
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82
Monstrous Undead Footwear
Monstrous Undead Footwear
These Zombie Flip Flops Are Perfect for Fans of the Living Dead
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81
Powerful Superhero Pumps
Powerful Superhero Pumps
These Iron Man Shoes are for the Fearless Woman
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80
Presidential Re-Election Footwear
Presidential Re-Election Footwear
The 2012 President Obama Sneakers Celebrate Another Four Years
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79
Blacked-Out Sci-Fi Sneakers
Blacked-Out Sci-Fi Sneakers
The Reebok Aliens Cinema Pack Gives a Subtle Nod to the Iconic Film
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78
Sparkling Sci-Fi Heels
Sparkling Sci-Fi Heels
These Doctor Who Heels Come from Online Shop 'Made by Bunny'
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77
Silhouetted Mouse Fashion
Silhouetted Mouse Fashion
Kickers x Minnie & Mickey Shoes Dresses Disney Urban Style
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76
Shimmering Rapper Footwear
Shimmering Rapper Footwear
This 'Chimera' Sneaker by Lil Wayne for Supra is Eye-Catching
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75
Sleek Superhero Kicks
Sleek Superhero Kicks
The Bounty Hunter x DC Comics Airwalk Sneakers are Nerdtastic
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74
Toy Soldier Stilettos
Toy Soldier Stilettos
The GI Jane Shoe Represents the Desirable Daughter of a Colonel
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73
Nostalgic Fairytale Kicks
Nostalgic Fairytale Kicks
The Del Toro X Disney Shoes Will Please Any Disney Fan
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72
$60,000 Basketball Sneakers
$60,000 Basketball Sneakers
A Pair of Signed Air Jordan Silver Shoes are for Auction
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71
Intergalactic Droid Slip-Ons
Intergalactic Droid Slip-Ons
Star Wars Custom TOMS Shoes Suit Up Sci-Fi Style
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70
Heroic Sneaker Prints
Heroic Sneaker Prints
These DC Comics Shoes by Converse Feature Batman, Joker & Superman
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69
Japanese Cartoon Kicks
Japanese Cartoon Kicks
Dr Martens x Sanrio SS 2011 Brings the Adorable Character to Footwear
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68
Villianous Footwear
Villianous Footwear
The Adidas x Star Wars ZX 8000 Emperor is Full of the Dark Force
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67
Mythical Creature Kicks
Mythical Creature Kicks
These Magical Unicorn High Heels are Glamorously Chic
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66
Empire-Approved Sneakers
Empire-Approved Sneakers
The Adidas Darksidestars are a Force to be Reckoned With
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65
Wookie Warrior House Shoes
Wookie Warrior House Shoes
Chewbacca Slippers Will Keep Your Feet Warm from Hoth to Endor
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64
DIY Fantasy Footwear
DIY Fantasy Footwear
These Hand Painted Harry Potter Heels are a Fan's Dream
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63
Geektastic Sneakers
Geektastic Sneakers
Hande Sekerciler's ‘Star Wars_Darkside' Shoe Design
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62
Superhero Studded Sneakers
Superhero Studded Sneakers
The Converse ‘The Dark Knight Rises’ Chuck Taylor All Star
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61
Mary Jane-Inspired Kicks
Mary Jane-Inspired Kicks
Curren$y and Diamond Supply Co. Release 4/20 Collection
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60
Sith Lord Kicks
Sith Lord Kicks
The Adidas Originals x Star Wars Superstars II Feature Darth Vader
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59
Metallic Superhero Kicks
Metallic Superhero Kicks
The Iron Man AF1 Editions are Next-Level Awesome
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58
Superhero-Inspired Kicks
Superhero-Inspired Kicks
The Nike SB Dunk High 'Tecate' Sneakers are Iron Man Perfect
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57
Faded Female Kicks
Faded Female Kicks
These Nike Pre Montreal Racers Brighten Up Women's Workout Attire
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56
Popeye-Inspired Pumps (UPDATE)
Popeye-Inspired Pumps (UPDATE)
The Kobi Levi 'Olive Oyl' Heels are Comically Enhanced Kicks
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55
Nerdy Sci-Fi Stilettos
Nerdy Sci-Fi Stilettos
Star Wars Custom Painted Heels Let Ladies Wear the Force on Their Feet
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54
Vibrant Movie-Themed Shoes
Vibrant Movie-Themed Shoes
ASICS' Kill Bill-Inspired Kicks Pay Homage to a Modern Classic
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53
Comic Book Wedges
Comic Book Wedges
These Archie Comic Heels Will Make You Feel Like Betty or Veronica
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52
Custom Comic Cover Kicks
Custom Comic Cover Kicks
Arth Akal Paints Funky Footwear Inspired by Superheroes
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51
Personally Designed Superhero Shoes
Personally Designed Superhero Shoes
Make Your Own Converse Batman: Arkham City Chuck Taylor Kicks
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50
Superhero Sneaks
Superhero Sneaks
The Nike Iron Man Dunk Will Help You Fight Evil Faster Than Ever Before
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49
Teenage Hero Sneakers
Teenage Hero Sneakers
Converse Teen Titans Turns Your Little Guy into a Crime-Fighting Guru
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48
Anti-Superhero Footwear
Anti-Superhero Footwear
The District Customs Nike KD4 Kryptoman Will Destroy the Powerful Superman
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47
Haute Galactic Footwear
Haute Galactic Footwear
Raphael Young's Futuristic Fashions for A/W 2009
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46
Lightsaber Kicks
Lightsaber Kicks
The Stormtrooper Sneaker by Adidas Originals is Badass
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45
Sci-Fi Smuggler Kicks
Sci-Fi Smuggler Kicks
The Star Wars x Adidas Han Solo Sneakers Cement Harrison Ford in Fashion
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44
Fierce Superhero Stilettos
Fierce Superhero Stilettos
These Avengers Decoupage High Heels Pack Some Punch
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43
Empire Fighting Kicks
Empire Fighting Kicks
The Star Wars Sneakers are Finally Revealed
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42
Musically Commemorative Sneakers
Musically Commemorative Sneakers
Vans x Iron Maiden Shoes Represent 'The Number of the Beast' Hit
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41
Geek-Chic Crochet Kicks
Geek-Chic Crochet Kicks
These Knit Converse Sneakers are Kitschy and Cozy
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40
Superhero Film Shoes
Superhero Film Shoes
The Dark Knight Rises Toms Shoes Commemorate the Final Batman Installment
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39
Super-Heroine-Styled Shoes
Super-Heroine-Styled Shoes
The Wonder Woman Converse All Star Lo Tops are Fiercely Female
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38
Split Personality Shoes
Split Personality Shoes
The Adidas Originals 'Star Wars' Top Ten R2-D2 and C-3PO Sneakers
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37
Artsy Star Wars Apparel
Artsy Star Wars Apparel
The Star Wars Adidas Artist Fusion Pack Spring/Summer 2011 Collection
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36
Colorful Classic Kicks
Colorful Classic Kicks
The Nike Pre Montreal Racer Sneakers are a Bright and Bold Throwback
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35
Caped Hero Sneakers
Caped Hero Sneakers
The Superman Converse Chuck Taylor All-Star is this Summer's Must-Have Shoe
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34
Sci-Fi Stilettos
Sci-Fi Stilettos
Shadow Empress Studios Creates Handmade Iconic Star Wars Heels
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33
Living Dead Footwear
Living Dead Footwear
These Zombie Sandals Will Kill You With Their Quirky Comedy
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32
Handmade Sci-Fi Heels
Handmade Sci-Fi Heels
These DIY R2-D2 Pumps are Crafty Star Wars Shoes
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31
Fairy Tale Footwear
Fairy Tale Footwear
The Charlotte Olympia Fall 2013 Collection is for Childlike Romantics
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30
DC Superhero Kicks
DC Superhero Kicks
These Converse x Green Lantern Sneakers Brings the Power of Oa to Footwear
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29
Pop Culture Painted Pumps
Pop Culture Painted Pumps
These Charlotte Olympia Custom Shoes are Inspired by Iconic Art
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28
Robot-Inspired Shoes
Robot-Inspired Shoes
Adidas Originals and Star Wars Fall/Winter 2010 'R2-D2 + C-3PO'
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27
Luminous Superhero Sneakers
Luminous Superhero Sneakers
The 'Oryon X TRON Shoes' are Made with Innovative Technology
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26
Man of Steel Sneakers
Man of Steel Sneakers
The Superga DC Comics Sneakers are Heroicly Cool
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25
Cinematic Custom Kicks
Cinematic Custom Kicks
Brass Monki's Bodacious Boat Shoes Pay Homage to Pop Culture
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24
Skywalker Sneakers
Skywalker Sneakers
Adidas 'Star Wars' Shoes are a Force to Be Reckoned Wtih
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23
Sci-Fi Blizzard Kicks
Sci-Fi Blizzard Kicks
The Star Wars Superstar 2.0 Shoes Shows the Fashionable Side of Planet Hoth
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22
Mammoth-Inspired Footwear
Mammoth-Inspired Footwear
Adidas Originals Chewbacca Boots Fall/Winter 2010 'Star Wars' Collection
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21
Celebrity Wedge Sneakers
Celebrity Wedge Sneakers
The Alicia Keys x ReeboK Wedge Sneaker Collection is Bold & Beautiful
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20
Badass Superhero Kicks
Badass Superhero Kicks
These Masterpiece x Airwalk x DC Comics Shoes Will Have Geeks Drooling
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19
Internet-Inspired Sneakers
Internet-Inspired Sneakers
Lumen Bigott's Social Media Shoes Bring Your Laptop Love to the Streets
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18
Futuristic Film-Inspired Kicks
Futuristic Film-Inspired Kicks
The 'Tron' Leather Sneaker is a Dapper Lace-Up with a Sci-Fi Feel
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17
Super Hero Kicks
Super Hero Kicks
Chuck Taylor x DC Comics Collaboration Makes for Uncanny Footwear
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16
The Force-Inspired Footwear
The Force-Inspired Footwear
The Adidas Star Wars 2010 Campaign Embodies Classic Characters (UPDATE
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15
Fantasy Villain Footwear
Fantasy Villain Footwear
Kobi Levi's New Line Will Help You Become the Fairest of Them All
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14
Superhero Sneakers
Superhero Sneakers
Reebok Creates Wonder Woman Kicks for Fabulous Femmes
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13
Star Wars Kicks
Star Wars Kicks
The R2D2 Shoes are Perfect Pieces of Droid Footwear
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12
'Star Wars' Sneakers
'Star Wars' Sneakers
From Darth Vader Boots to Adidas 'Star Wars' Pack
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11
Jedi Master Sneakers
Jedi Master Sneakers
The Star Wars Adidas Fall/Winter 2010 Collection Shows Familiar Faces
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10
Superhero Sneaks
Superhero Sneaks
Batman & Robin Custom Nike Sneakers Designed by Brass Monki
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9
Vibrant Slimer Kicks
Vibrant Slimer Kicks
Adidas Originals Star Wars Attitude Hi ‘Jabba The Hutt' Sneaker
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8
Fab Four Footwear
Fab Four Footwear
The Beatles Converse Customization by Christianne Jackson Rocks
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7
Vigilante-Inspired Heels
Vigilante-Inspired Heels
Embrace Ferocity With These Bedazzled Batman Pumps
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6
Stylish Superhero Slip-Ons
Stylish Superhero Slip-Ons
These Avenger TOMS sure Kick Ass
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5
DIY Superhero Kicks
DIY Superhero Kicks
The Easy Comic Book Heels are Crafty
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4
Comic-Inspired Sneakers
Comic-Inspired Sneakers
Dc Comics and Converse Team Up to Create these Super Flashy Kicks
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3
Twitter High-Tops
Twitter High-Tops
Daniel Reese Customized Sneakers Feature Pop Culture Heavyweights
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2
Marvelous Superhero Kicks
Marvelous Superhero Kicks
Jay Angeles Creates Unique Nike Shoe Concepts
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1
Comic Book-Themed Kicks
Comic Book-Themed Kicks
The Reebok x Marvel Sneakers are Full of Graphic Sole
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