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34 Stare-Worthy Stilettos

From Tarantula Shoes to Self-Defence Heels

— September 29, 2009 — Fashion
Apparently after all the practice that women have had with stilettos, there are no limits for the height or concept behind these shoes. Would you dare to wear a 16-inch stiletto? Or -- if you're a man -- try some male stilettos on? How about slapping some wings on your stiletto-loving feet and flying off?

Either way, these stare-worthy stilettos are hard to take your eyes off of!

Implications - From aquatic high heels to freaky shoes for daring soles, stilettos, like many other fashion pieces, are defying conformity and pushing design limits. By doing this, the shoe designers manage to captivate a larger audience and manage to grab free publicity for their daring designs.
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Retro Heels
Retro Heels
Kenneth Cole Boxed In Pumps
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32
Architectural Stilettos
Architectural Stilettos
Conde Nast Traveler Campaign Emphasizes Your Destination
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31
Biodegradable Footwear
Biodegradable Footwear
Eco-Friendly Pumps By Sergio Rossi Made of Recycled Leather
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30
Speaker Stilettos
Speaker Stilettos
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29
Budget Designer Stilettos
Budget Designer Stilettos
H&M Announces Collaboration With Footwear Star Jimmy Choo
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28
Stilettos During Pregnancy
Stilettos During Pregnancy
Moms-to-be Refuses to Step Away from the Stylish Footwear
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27
Spikey Stilettos
Spikey Stilettos
Dolce & Gabbana's Tribute To The 80's
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26
Thorn-Front Stilettos
Thorn-Front Stilettos
Tia Spike Heels From Pour la Victoire Makes a Fierce Footwear Statement
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25
Supercar Stilettos
Supercar Stilettos
Lamborghini Pumps Are Perfect For Ladies With A Need for Speed
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24
Bolted Heel Pumps
Bolted Heel Pumps
Ruthie Davis's Footwear Featured in Dennis Basso's S/S 2010 Collecti
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23
Bartending Stilettos
Bartending Stilettos
Sky-High Heels That Open Beer
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22
Spiral-Heeled Pumps
Spiral-Heeled Pumps
Jeffrey Campbell's Michelle Heel is a Peep-Toe Masterpiece
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21
Toe-Dividing Stilettos
Toe-Dividing Stilettos
Alexander McQueen's Separated Toe-lettos for Freaky Feet
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20
Straptastic Stilettos
Straptastic Stilettos
Thakoon and Giuseppe Zanotti Team Up for Spring 2010
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19
Faux Probationary Shoes
Faux Probationary Shoes
Rodarte Pumps, Ankle Bracelets Not Issued by LAPD
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18
Personalized Printed Pumps
Personalized Printed Pumps
DreamHeels.com Lets You Design Your Shoe & Earn Money
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17
Zombie Pumps
Zombie Pumps
Iron Fist 'Zombie Stomper' Heels Are Frankenstein Fabulous
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16
Poodle Shoes
Poodle Shoes
John Galliano's Hair-Free Pom Pom Stilettos Won't Require Any Trimming
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15
Fringed Heels
Fringed Heels
Christian Louboutin's Suede Fringe Pumps for Couture Cowgirls
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14
Winged Stilettos
Winged Stilettos
Nickolas Kirkwood Shoes for Autumn/Winter 2008
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13
The Heels of New York
The Heels of New York
Fashion Week's Promenade of Stilettos
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12
Papercraft Pumps
Papercraft Pumps
Gorgeous Fashion Accessories From Ndeur & 'Make a Paper World'
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11
Killer Heels IV
Killer Heels IV
Torture Pumps
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10
Lace Stilettos
Lace Stilettos
Applique Footwear from Vincent Rey
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9
Shoe Jewelry
Shoe Jewelry
San Francisco's Litter Label Glams Up Pumps
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8
Self-Defense Stilettos
Self-Defense Stilettos
Well-Heeled Protection
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7
Aquatic High Heels
Aquatic High Heels
Ruud Baan Has His Models Pose In Stilettos Underwater
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6
Stilettos Inspired by Snowboard Boots
Stilettos Inspired by Snowboard Boots
Balenciaga's Bizarre Sportiletto Sandals
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5
See-Through Stilettos
See-Through Stilettos
Christian Louboutin & Marchesa Come Together for Spring 2010
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4
Freaky Shoes For Daring Soles
Freaky Shoes For Daring Soles
Tarantula Stilettos to Mole Slippers
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3
16" Stilettos
16" Stilettos
Sky-High Shoes Are World's Tallest
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2
Tennis Shoes Stilettos
Tennis Shoes Stilettos
The Converse High Heel Sneakers
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1
Male Stilettos
Male Stilettos
Men in High Heels
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