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40 Buckled Footwear Designs

From Clunky High-Fashion Heels to Belted Gladiator Footwear

— July 11, 2013 — Fashion
While buckles are ordinarily associated with accessories you would normally find on belts, these buckled footwear designs are showcasing how this classic wardrobe piece is now being utilized in all sorts of chic shoe designs.

Buckles are often used to secure a piece of clothing in place, they allow individuals to either loosely adjust or tightly fasten something together. What better way to add some pieces of flair and originality to a piece of footwear than by infusing something that is both practical and visually appealing? From rugged buckled boots to gladiator footwear outfitted in several over-the-top buckled accessories, these unique shoe designs will certainly make an impression with its eye-catching features.

Perfect for fashionistas looking to acquire that chic and modern look, these buckled footwear designs will definitely have others envious of your chic shoes.
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Buckle-Ridden Heels
Buckle-Ridden Heels
The Priscilla Platform by Chrissie Morris is All About the Hardware
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Stunning Studded Kicks
Stunning Studded Kicks
The Christian Louboutin Akhalil Biker Boots are Ferocious Footwear
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Prophetic Print Footwear
Prophetic Print Footwear
The Pierry Hardy x Balenciaga Resort 2012 Sandals are Out of This World
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Clunky High-Fashion Heels
Clunky High-Fashion Heels
The Michael Kors Mary-Jane Pumps Bring Big and Bulky Back in Style
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Fluffy Bunny Band Heels
Fluffy Bunny Band Heels
The Viktor & Rolf Rabbit Fur Sandals Will Keep Ankles Blissfully Warm
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Rugged Buckled Boots
Rugged Buckled Boots
The Vans Vault ‘Engineer Boot' Updates Classic Male Footwear
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Strap-Happy Shoes
Strap-Happy Shoes
Annie Black Leather Spats Brings These Buckling Shoes to New Heights
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Straptastic Footwear
Straptastic Footwear
The Bernhard Willhelm Buckle Boot is Terrible for Foot Claustrophobia
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Metallic Tartan Pumps
Metallic Tartan Pumps
The Christian Louboutin Anita Buckled Tartan Shoes Go Punk
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Belted Leather Kicks
Belted Leather Kicks
The Nike Blazer Mid Belt Quickstrike is Casual Formal Footwear
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Monk-Strapped Moccasin Boots
Monk-Strapped Moccasin Boots
Quoddy Sipayik Moccasin Gets Your Feet Ready for the Colder Seasons
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Wooden Block Wedges
Wooden Block Wedges
Fendi Sandal Platforms Adds Some Retro-Styled Height
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Maternal Shoe Sculptures (UPDATE)
Maternal Shoe Sculptures (UPDATE)
The Kobi Levi ‘Mother & Daughter' Depicts a Buckled
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Cowboy-Inspired High Tops
Cowboy-Inspired High Tops
The Js Forum Hi Sneakers Fuse Western and Urban Styles
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Badass Belted Boots
Badass Belted Boots
Dr. Martens and Izzue Toughen Up the 10 Hole Boot
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Belted Suede Loafers
Belted Suede Loafers
The Green George Shoes are a Perfect Start to a Fashionable Fall Season
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Mega Buckle Shoes
Mega Buckle Shoes
Vivienne Westwood
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Belt Buckle Boots
Belt Buckle Boots
Pierre Hardy Spring 2010 Collection Features D-Ring Straps
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Flirty Bow-Tied Footwear
Flirty Bow-Tied Footwear
The RED Valentino Bow Rain Boots Will Keep Your Feet Dry and Fashionable
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70s-Inspired Footwear
70s-Inspired Footwear
The Solestruck Weekender SS11 Collection is Chunky and Retro
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Pricey Purple Suede Sneakers
Pricey Purple Suede Sneakers
Hermes Quantum High Tops Embody High-Fashion Street Style
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Classy Hiking Shoes
Classy Hiking Shoes
Lanvin Sandals Spring/Summer 2011 Mixes Luxury and Sportswear
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Buckled Desert Boots
Buckled Desert Boots
The Quoddy 2011 Spring/Summer Collection
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Haute Footwear
Haute Footwear
A Banquet of Boots for All Flavors Priced $500 or More
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Cutaway Masculine Flats
Cutaway Masculine Flats
The Alexander Wang Pre-Fall 2011 Shoe Collection is Full of Buckles
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Romantically Rugged Footwear
Romantically Rugged Footwear
The Jean-Michel Cazabat Fall 2011 Collection is Inspired by Travel
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Ultra-Treaded Platforms
Ultra-Treaded Platforms
Zan Sandals from L.A.M.B are Strappy Goodness
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Belt Buckle Boots
Belt Buckle Boots
Knee-High Strappy Shoes
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12
Belted Gladiator Footwear
Belted Gladiator Footwear
The Casadei x Prabal Gurung Shoe Collection is Fierce
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11
Flighty Mary Janes
Flighty Mary Janes
Miu Miu Sparrow Print Pumps are Sky High
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Architecturally Abstract Heels
Architecturally Abstract Heels
The United Nude Abstract Wedge Makes a High-Fashion Statement
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Romantic Punk Boots
Romantic Punk Boots
JW Anderson Fall/Winter 2010-11 Realizes the Potential of Florals
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Finger Bone Booties
Finger Bone Booties
The DSquared Fall 2010 Collection is Scandalously Skeletal
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Frilly Frivolous Shoes
Frilly Frivolous Shoes
Christian Louboutin Releases Drool-Worthy Dilliard Shoes
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Warrior Fashion Shoes
Warrior Fashion Shoes
10 Stunning Gladiator Sandals To Get You Excited for Spring
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Stylish Steampunk Boots
Stylish Steampunk Boots
These Kicks by Alex Steshak are Chic
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Straitjacket Buckle Boots
Straitjacket Buckle Boots
The Burberry Fall/Winter 2010 Shoes Are Heavy Duty Winter Wear
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Stylish Oxford Sneakers
Stylish Oxford Sneakers
The Adidas SLVR Brogue Buckle is a Hybrid Between Classy and Sporty
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Designer Rain Boots
Designer Rain Boots
Couture Hunter Wellingtons by Jimmy Choo
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Angry Footwear
Angry Footwear
Cruel Designer Shoes
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