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88 Outlandish Shoes

From Fabulous Flamboyant Footwear to Studded Stilettos

— February 8, 2013 — Fashion
An outfit can be entirely defined by the footwear you choose and this list of outlandish shoes will make sure you are walking in style. A good pair of outrageous shoes can set the tone of your look and make you stand out from the crowd.

Especially when you are hitting the town it is of utmost importance that you step into a place on the right foot. This means busting out you favorite and most fabulous pair of stilettos. These pumps may kill you by the end of the night, but they will make sure you are memorable. Outrageous shoe designs can give your wardrobe a completely different feel and unleash your inner diva.

Whether you want to make a statement or not, this list of outlandish shoes will make you reign supreme.
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Tropically Striped Heels
Tropically Striped Heels
The Giuseppe Zanotti Floral Pumps are Reminiscent of Island Escapades
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Towering Gold Studded Heels
Towering Gold Studded Heels
The TriBeCa Mary Jane Pump is a New Take on Bulky Iconic Shoes
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Towering Maze-Patterned Pumps
Towering Maze-Patterned Pumps
The ASOS HANDLE Wedges Offer a Puzzlingly Patterned Design
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Pink Python Pumps
Pink Python Pumps
The Christian Louboutin 'Paulina' Stilettos are the Perfect Evening Shoe
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83
Thai Embroidered Accessories
Thai Embroidered Accessories
The Caroline Issa x L.K. Bennett Capsule Collection is Pom Pom-Laden
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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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81
Witty Cockerel Pumps
Witty Cockerel Pumps
The Kobi Levi Rooster Heels Will Have You Crowing When the Sun Comes Up
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Chic Chain-Linked Heels
Chic Chain-Linked Heels
These Brian Atwood Hamper Pumps are Embellished with Leather and Velvet
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79
Blood-Splattered High Heels
Blood-Splattered High Heels
Celebrate Dexter Season 7 with These Killer Pumps
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No-Heel Silver Pumps
No-Heel Silver Pumps
The Giuseppe Zanotti Metallic Platforms Place You on a Shiny Pedestal
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Iconic Actress-Inspired Footwear
Iconic Actress-Inspired Footwear
Liam Fahy Spring 2013 Line Honors Katherine Hepburn
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School Spirit Pumps
School Spirit Pumps
The Kobi Levi Cheerleader Shoe is a Pep-Filled Piece of Footwear
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Fabulous Flamboyant Footwear
Fabulous Flamboyant Footwear
The Matthew Williamson Spring/Summer 2013 Shoe Collection is Opulent
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Whimsical Graffiti Floral Heels
Whimsical Graffiti Floral Heels
The Brian Atwood Linford Floral Booties are for the Urban Nymphs
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Futuristic Metallic Accessories
Futuristic Metallic Accessories
The Burberry S/S 2013 Accessories Collection is Vivacious
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Metallic Tartan Pumps
Metallic Tartan Pumps
The Christian Louboutin Anita Buckled Tartan Shoes Go Punk
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Jingling Red Velvet Heels
Jingling Red Velvet Heels
The Jingle Bell Dolly Pumps Turn You Into a Travelling Christmas Song
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Geometric Graphic Shoes
Geometric Graphic Shoes
Atalanta Weller’s Autumn/Winter 2012 Shoe Collection is Striking
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Garden-Inspired Wonderland Heels
Garden-Inspired Wonderland Heels
The Nicholas Kirkwood Floral-Print Pumps are a Colorful Vision
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Abstract Wave-Designed Heels
Abstract Wave-Designed Heels
The uGapp Shoes by Iskender Asanaliev is Unconventional
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Sports Team Stilettos
Sports Team Stilettos
Herstar Toronto Blue Jays Pumps are Hitting the Field
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Exaggerated Crystalline Platforms
Exaggerated Crystalline Platforms
The Giuseppe Zanotti Crystal-Covered Wedge is Captivating
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Chain-Link Stilettos
Chain-Link Stilettos
Lust-Worthy Acessories from the Lanvin Spring/Summer 2010 Collection
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Empire State Stilettos
Empire State Stilettos
The Geox Sping/Summer 2010 Line Makes Use of Iconic Buildings
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Racy Cutout Stilettos
Racy Cutout Stilettos
The Giuseppe Zanotti for Christopher Kane Heel is Hot Hot Hot
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Classic Color-Block Heels
Classic Color-Block Heels
Jason Wu Pre-Fall 2012 Accessories Line Offers Polished Sophistication
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Beer-Branded Stilettos
Beer-Branded Stilettos
The Heineken Heels May Not be for Everyone
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British Culture Pumps
British Culture Pumps
The UK News Shoes From Legend Footwear are Decorated By Historical Headlines
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Wild Cow Printed Footwear
Wild Cow Printed Footwear
The Nora Karen Shoe Collection is Beautifully Hand-Painted
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Fire Dragon Stilettos
Fire Dragon Stilettos
The Kobi Levi Contemporary Chinese Shoe is the Artist's Latest Release
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Bright Pastry-Coated Heels
Bright Pastry-Coated Heels
Dessert Shoes 'Bad Cake You Pumps' Makes Gals Look Delicious
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Cartoonish Cheetah-Print Heels
Cartoonish Cheetah-Print Heels
Jimmy Choo and Rob Pruitt Bring the Zoo to a Shoes and Accessories
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Chic Chandelier Stilettos
Chic Chandelier Stilettos
The Azzaro Lagon Sandals will Light Up Any Walkway
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Star-Spangled Stilettos
Star-Spangled Stilettos
The Miss America Louboutin Heels are Super Hot
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Sugary Stilettos
Sugary Stilettos
The Christian Louboutin Candy Pumps are Seriously Sassy
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Flower Power Printed Heels
Flower Power Printed Heels
The Nicholas Kirkwood Summer 2010 Line is Full of Florals
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Zippered Pumps
Zippered Pumps
Report Signature Comes Out With a Heel Made for Ass-Kicking
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Iconic Art-Imitating Footwear
Iconic Art-Imitating Footwear
The Aperlai Spring 2013 Mimics Artwork from Picasso and Pollock
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Posh Heel-less Pumps
Posh Heel-less Pumps
Physics Don't Apply to the Alexander McQueen Runway Platform No-Heel Sandal
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Accessorizing Accessories
Accessorizing Accessories
Delettrez Jewelry Embellishes Zanotti Shoes
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Stick-Constructed Stilettos
Stick-Constructed Stilettos
Take a Walk on the Wild Side with Julia Kaldy
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Bedazzled Birthday Shoes
Bedazzled Birthday Shoes
Jimmy Choo Crystal Anniversary Celebrates 15 Years in Haute Couture
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Building Block Heels
Building Block Heels
Finn Stone's Limited Edition LEG-GO Stilettos Are Colorful and Playful
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Clunky Shoe Couture
Clunky Shoe Couture
The Chrissie Morris Autumn/Winter Collection is Super Sturdy
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Sky-High Sequined Stilettos
Sky-High Sequined Stilettos
The Porous Sergio Rossi Spring/Summer 2010 Shoes
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Intense Inferno Heels
Intense Inferno Heels
The Barbara Bui Flame Metallic Leather Pumps are Electrifyingly Fashionable
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High-Fashion Tech Pumps
High-Fashion Tech Pumps
The Christian Louboutin 'Lady Peep' Heels are Infused with Computer Chips
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Spikey Stilettos
Spikey Stilettos
Dolce & Gabbana's Tribute To The 80's
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Race Track Stilettos
Race Track Stilettos
The Christian Louboutin Bikki Pumps are Show-Stopping Goodness
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Spiked Slingback Stilettos
Spiked Slingback Stilettos
The Christian Louboutin 'Lady Clou' Pump is Stylishly Badass
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Kitchen Appliance Stilettos
Kitchen Appliance Stilettos
The Kobi Levi Coffee Pot Shoes are Sizzling Hot
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Metallic Luxury Shoes
Metallic Luxury Shoes
Jimmy Choo Lance Metallic Sandal
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Painfully Agonizing Pumps
Painfully Agonizing Pumps
The Christian Loboutin 8-Inch Heels are Crazy Killer Kicks
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Candy-Coated Footwear
Candy-Coated Footwear
Casadei Studded-Heel Platform Pump Shows Off Deliciously Sweet Studs
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Thorn-Front Stilettos
Thorn-Front Stilettos
Tia Spike Heels From Pour la Victoire Makes a Fierce Footwear Statement
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Supercar Stilettos
Supercar Stilettos
Lamborghini Pumps Are Perfect For Ladies With A Need for Speed
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Fierce Superhero Stilettos
Fierce Superhero Stilettos
These Avengers Decoupage High Heels Pack Some Punch
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Avian Stilettos
Avian Stilettos
Kobi Levi Designs Chic Heels Inspired by a Variety of Birds
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Hellish High Heels
Hellish High Heels
MrRobbieRotten Crafts Glow-in-the-Dark Spiked Zombie Pumps for Badass Chicks
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Bartending Stilettos
Bartending Stilettos
Sky-High Heels That Open Beer
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Sassy Springtime Heels
Sassy Springtime Heels
Work it in These John Galliano Spring 2011 Shoes
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Thrifty Geometric-Patterned Pumps
Thrifty Geometric-Patterned Pumps
Fashion Magazine Recreates the Prada Fall 2012 DIY Platform
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Nifty Neon Stilettos
Nifty Neon Stilettos
The Nicholas Kirkwood Spring/Summer 2010 Shoe Collection
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Strikingly Shiny Stilettos
Strikingly Shiny Stilettos
The Alejandro Ingelmo Spring 2012 Collection is a Stunning Debut
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Bootstrap Heels
Bootstrap Heels
Litter Takes the “Yee-Haw” Out of Western Footwear With Edge
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Crystallized Mesh Stilettos
Crystallized Mesh Stilettos
Watered Down Retail Versions of Viktor and Rolf S/S 2010 Shoes
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Funky Fish Tank Heels
Funky Fish Tank Heels
Get Your Groove On with These Unusual Fish Tank Platform Shoes
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Tripod Stilettos
Tripod Stilettos
Acne Studios Footwear Features Triple-Spiked Heels
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Poodle Shoes
Poodle Shoes
John Galliano's Hair-Free Pom Pom Stilettos Won't Require Any Trimming
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Flamingo-Inspired Shoes
Flamingo-Inspired Shoes
These Animal High Heels Give Style to Your Step
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Humdrum Color Blocked Heels
Humdrum Color Blocked Heels
The Christian Louboutin Spring/Summer 2010 Collection
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Ballet-Inspired Stilettos
Ballet-Inspired Stilettos
These Pleaser Women's Ballet Ankle Boots Will Make Any Girl Twirl
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Stylish Stiletto Sheaths
Stylish Stiletto Sheaths
These 'Heel Condoms' Will Dress Your Pumps with Pizzazz
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Skeletal Stilettos
Skeletal Stilettos
The Melonia Shoe by Naim Josefi and Souzan Youssouf
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Spiked Glamazon Pumps
Spiked Glamazon Pumps
Fierce Fashion in the Form of the 'Spikette' by Ruthie Davis
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DIY Laced-Up Pumps
DIY Laced-Up Pumps
The Brit & Co. Slingbacks Project is a Great Way to Spruce up Old Shoes
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Sharp Skeletal Stilettos
Sharp Skeletal Stilettos
These Janina Alleyne Designs are the Future of Footwear
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Spiky Studded Stilettos
Spiky Studded Stilettos
Staggeringly Sharp Shoes by Louise Goldin for Topshop
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Lace Stilettos
Lace Stilettos
Applique Footwear from Vincent Rey
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Studded Pumps
Studded Pumps
The Christian Louboutin Resort 2011 Collection is a Stunning Spring Line
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Illuminating Heels
Illuminating Heels
These Light-Up Stilettos From Nicholas Kirkwood for Rodarte Rock
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Intricate Imaginative Stilettos
Intricate Imaginative Stilettos
The Christian Louboutin Spring 2012 Collection is Mind-Blowing
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Hidden Pop Art Stilettos
Hidden Pop Art Stilettos
'Taylor Says' Creates One-of-a-Kind Killer Heels
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Colorful Craptastic Stilettos
Colorful Craptastic Stilettos
The INSA Elephant Dung Heels Smell Like Crazy Creativity
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Spinal Stilettos
Spinal Stilettos
Skeletal Dsquared2 Fall 2010 Shoes Are Anatomazing
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Convertible Stiletto-Shoes
Convertible Stiletto-Shoes
Sheila's Heels For Women Who Drive
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Slamming Stiletto Sneaks
Slamming Stiletto Sneaks
These High Heel Nike Jordans are Fly Kicks for Courtside Chicks
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