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59 Innovative Shoes in 2009 Edit


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Shoes are more than foot-protecting accessories, they’re a form of self-expression. Footwear trends tend to change very fast, and every year we have a new obsession with finding that perfect pair.

This cluster of unique shoes in 2009 includes everything from mosaic sneakers and fairy tale inspired shoes, to Dior and Galliano haute spring heels. It also includes footwear innovations like human hair shoes and supercar spring footwear. A melange of every style, color and brand for any shoeholic to indulge in. Since some of you regard leather as unethical, the cluster even includes eco-friendly, 100% vegan footwear creations.

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Perilous Heelless Shoes

Perilous Heelless Shoes

Nina Ricci Loves Killer 11" Inch Stilts for Fall 2009 (GALLERY)
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Towering Thigh High Boots

Towering Thigh High Boots

Heidi Klum Dons Killer Footwear for Vogue Photo Shoot (GALLERY)
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Rockstar Sneakers

Rockstar Sneakers

Converse Designs Metallica and AC/DC Trainers for ‘Rock’ Series (GALLERY)
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Frightening Furry Footwear

Frightening Furry Footwear

Bizarre Animalistic Hoof Shoes To Horse Around In (GALLERY)
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Marie Antoinette Shoes

Marie Antoinette Shoes

Only 36 Pairs of These Gorgeous Christian Louboutin Luxury Heels Made (VIDEO)
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Torturous Toe Shoes

Torturous Toe Shoes

Even Ballerinas Would Steer Clear Of These Feet-Deforming Shoes (GALLERY)
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Carbon Fiber Cleats

Carbon Fiber Cleats

Nike Mercurial Vapor Soccer Shoes Feature Super-Light Support (GALLERY)
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Supercar Spring Shoes

Supercar Spring Shoes

Bounce:S Trainers by Adidas Porsche Design Help You Jump (GALLERY)
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Relaunching Iconic Shoes

Relaunching Iconic Shoes

Adidas Marks 60th Anniversary With the Return of 3-Stripe Sneaks (VIDEO)
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Spiked & Feathered Sandals

Spiked & Feathered Sandals

Outrageous Givenchy Shoes Scream Drama & Sass (GALLERY)
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Shattered Sneakers

Shattered Sneakers

Phoks' 'NighKee Serie' of Digital Art is Explosive (GALLERY)
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Poodle Shoes

Poodle Shoes

John Galliano's Hair-Free Pom Pom Stilettos Won’t Require Any Trimming (GALLERY)
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Wearable Artistic Footwear

Wearable Artistic Footwear

Kei Kagami's Heel-less Shoes Are As Comfortable As Platforms (GALLERY)
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Hot Colors for Haute Spring Shoes

Hot Colors for Haute Spring Shoes

Pink, Red, and Orange Showoffs in Paris (GALLERY)
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Gun-Inspired Shoes

Gun-Inspired Shoes

Violent Footwear Featuring Ammunition and Pistol Shapes (GALLERY)
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Strap-Happy Shoes

Strap-Happy Shoes

Dramatic Stemwear Looks for Spring 2009 (GALLERY)
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Warrior Fashion Shoes

Warrior Fashion Shoes

10 Stunning Gladiator Sandals To Get You Excited for Spring (GALLERY)
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Iconic Album Sneakers

Iconic Album Sneakers

Converse Leaks Images of Pink Floyd Chuck Taylors (GALLERY)
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Retro Footwear

Retro Footwear

Pin-Up Pumps and Cha Cha Heels Reign Supreme for Spring (GALLERY)
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Cross-Branded Designer Sneakers

Cross-Branded Designer Sneakers

Kanye West and Louis Vuitton Catapult Street Shoes to the Mainstre (GALLERY)
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Furniture-Inspired Footwear

Furniture-Inspired Footwear

Eamz Heels Inspired by The Eames Lounge Chair (GALLERY)
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Fairy Tale Fashion Shoes

Fairy Tale Fashion Shoes

Footwear by 'Miss L Fire' Fit For Cinderella and Snow White (GALLERY)
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Subway Sneakers

Subway Sneakers

Above + Below London Recycles Old Subway Seats Into Sneaks (GALLERY)
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Pink Zebra-Print Sneakers

Pink Zebra-Print Sneakers

Nike Women’s Greco Wrestling Shoe (GALLERY)
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Ruffly High Heels

Ruffly High Heels

Christian Louboutin's Spring '09 RTW Shoes Are Like Wearable Sculptures (GALLERY)
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1980s Graffiti-Inspired Sneakers

1980s Graffiti-Inspired Sneakers

Psychedelic Boots From Louis Vuitton and Stephen Sprouse (VIDEO)
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Flashback Fashion Fusion

Flashback Fashion Fusion

Paule Marrot Blends '20s Prints and '80s Shoes for Nike (GALLERY)
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Handcrafted Footwear

Handcrafted Footwear

TST Collection By Seishi Tanaka Inspired by Tech and Tradition (GALLERY)
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Urbanized Sailing Shoes

Urbanized Sailing Shoes

La MJC Sebago Docksider Boat Shoes Blend Street & Seaside Style (GALLERY)
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Diamond-Studded Sneakers

Diamond-Studded Sneakers

Adidas Celebrates 60th With $800 Pair of Superstars (GALLERY)
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Zip-Up Leg Warmers

Zip-Up Leg Warmers

Bootilegs Make Simple Footwear Outrageous (GALLERY)
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Caged Footwear

Caged Footwear

These Yves Saint Laurent Hot Catwalk Boots Are Captivating (GALLERY)
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Ribcage-Inspired Sneakers

Ribcage-Inspired Sneakers

Alexander McQueen Puma Trainers Channel Anatomy (GALLERY)
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Snakeskin Sneakers

Snakeskin Sneakers

Japanese Vans Spring 2009 Collection is Pimptastic (GALLERY)
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Kryptonite-Colored Sneakers

Kryptonite-Colored Sneakers

Nike Foamposite Lite KryptoNate Kicks Go On Sale (VIDEO)
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Human Hair Footwear

Human Hair Footwear

Brush Your Feet with Camilla Skovgaard Shoes (GALLERY)
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Personalized Photo Sneakers

Personalized Photo Sneakers

I-Saw Sneakers Are Custom Made Using Your Pictures
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Relaunched Classic Footwear

Relaunched Classic Footwear

The Vans Limited Vault Collection Revives Iconic Shoes (GALLERY)
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Eco-Friendly Sneakers

Eco-Friendly Sneakers

Veja SPMA High-Tops Are a Fashionable Win-Win Situation (GALLERY)
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Beaded Sneakers

Beaded Sneakers

Lucas Ossendrijver Channels the Crafting Vibe for Lanvin S/S '09 (GALLERY)
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High-Heeled Sneakers

High-Heeled Sneakers

Puma's Classic 'Clyde' Gets A Lift Thanks to Sergio Rossi (GALLERY)
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Fringed Footwear

Fringed Footwear

Shaggy Shoe Fashions for Folksy Fashionistas (VIDEO)
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Rainbow Sneakers

Rainbow Sneakers

Atmos and New Balance CM996 Sneakers Are Like a Spectrum (GALLERY)
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Wooden Platform Revivals

Wooden Platform Revivals

1970's Eco-Chic Footwear Makes a Comeback (GALLERY)
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Japanese Zodiac Sneakers

Japanese Zodiac Sneakers

Erik Kriek Helps Onitsuka Tiger Turn 60 With Horoscope Footwear (GALLERY)
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Glow-in-the-Dark Sneakers

Glow-in-the-Dark Sneakers

New Balance MT576S by FRAT and Mita is Great for Athletic Ravers (GALLERY)
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Electric Green Sneakers

Electric Green Sneakers

Adidas Originals Electro Pack Celebrates the Springtime (GALLERY)
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Elegant Wool Sneakers

Elegant Wool Sneakers

The Vans Vault 2009 "Peacock" LX is Comfortable and Classy (GALLERY)
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Re-Releasing Archived Shoes

Re-Releasing Archived Shoes

Bernhard Willhelm ‘Rambaramb’ Boot from Oki-ni (GALLERY)
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Retro Footwear Revivals

Retro Footwear Revivals

Spats Make a Comeback, Fueled by ‘Posso the Spat’ (GALLERY)
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Vegan Sandals

Vegan Sandals

Olsen Haus 'David' Gladiator Sandals Exemplify Eco-Chic
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Mountain-Climbing Skateboard Shoes

Mountain-Climbing Skateboard Shoes

White Mountaineering Slip-Ons Are Fit for the Alps, Or a Skate (GALLERY)
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Camoflage Sneakers

Camoflage Sneakers

New Balance M575J 'Advantage Timber' Shoe Defies Flashy Design (GALLERY)
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Pastel Pink Sneaks

Pastel Pink Sneaks

New Nike Air Force 1 Shoes Are Strictly for Ladies (GALLERY)
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Haute Sustainable Shoes

Haute Sustainable Shoes

Recycled Plastic 'Three Strap' Sandals by Vivienne Westwood and Melissa (GALLERY)
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Military Mosaic Sneakers

Military Mosaic Sneakers

Hypethetic “Mosaic Skull Force One” Shoes Look Like Digi Camo (GALLERY)
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Redesigned Iconic Footwear

Redesigned Iconic Footwear

Dr. Martens Teams Up With Raf Simons (GALLERY)
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Body Organ Footwear

Body Organ Footwear

Wear Your Heart On Your Keds To Show Your Love of Shoes (GALLERY)
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Singer-Branded Shoes

Singer-Branded Shoes

Fergie Launches Hot Line of Footwear (GALLERY)
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