These 31 Unconventional kicks represent that pair of shoes we all had at one time or another that now remain in the darkest recesses of our closets. Though I remember having some pretty weird colored Nikes, I can't attest to owning a pair of sneakers with the disco ball built into the heel. I would, however, still proudly don a pair of shoes that could play CDs.
In any case, let us look over the hits and misses of footwear in these 31 unconventional kicks.
32 Unconventional Kicks
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Modern Wizard of Oz Shoes
‘The Kansas Project' in Hong Kong
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Sea Creature Shoes
The Remarkable Alexander McQueen Spring 2010 Footwear Collection
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Writhing Wraparound Shoes
The 'Mojito' Shoe by Julian Hakes Has No Foot Plate
28
Recycled Denim Shoes
Levi's Creates ‘Reused Jean Shoes' From Vintage Clothing
27
High Heel Shoes for Men
The Latest in Male Shoe Fashion?
26
Giant Staple Heels
Omelle Shoes Look Like Funky Office Supplies
25
Jagged Crag Platforms
These London S/S 2010 Shoes Are Out of This World
24
Living Shoes
Grass Flip Flops for Krispy Kreme
23
Glowing Heels
LED Alina Shoes
22
Electric Light Shoes
OniTsuka Tigers With Mini City of Lights
21
Splatter-Painted Shoes
One of a Kind, Hand-Painted, Socially Responsible Footwear from TOMS
20
Chained Sneakers
'Nise' Badass Denim Footwear by Upper Echelon Shoes
19
Musical Shoes
The Gangster CD Stereo Sneaker Plays Your Favourite Tracks
18
Robot Inspired Footwear
I Ashi Bionicus Shoes by Liam Fahy
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Party Shoes Worth Hoarding
Exotic Styles for the Fashion Hunt
16
Bio-Degrading Shoes
Brooks' Bio-Mo-Go Footwear Delivers Earth-Friendly Mojo
15
Transformer Shoes
'Goodie 2 Shoes'
14
Finspired Footwear
The Spoiler Shoes are Futuristic Auto Accessories
13
Rotation Molded Shoes
Industrial Production Technique Makes Footwear Look Like Ice
12
Stained Glass Shoes
Kraken Mosaics' 'Space Case' is a Psychedelic Cinderella Shoe
11
Kinetic Flashlight Kicks
Pioneer Headlight Shoes Lights Up Your Path
10
Paw Shoes
Ferocious Footwear by Bob Basset
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Mini Paper Shoes
Filippo Perin's Mock Ups of the Kanye West Nike Air Yeezy
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Strait Jacket Shoes
Visvim Christo Sandals Make a Controversial Statement
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Metallic Shoes
Doc Martens Teams Up With Raf Simons to Make Reflective Footwear
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Disco Ball Kicks
‘Adidas Originals by Originals Jeremy Scott JS Sequin' Shoes Are Retr
5
Unwearable Art Shoes
These LEGO Converse Chuck Taylor Shoes Are Toyrific
4
Lumber Kicks
Michael Lau Designs Nike SB Faux Wooden Shoes
3
Disco Sandals
Maison Martin Margiela Gets Nostalgic and Glamorous With Sparkly Shoes
2
GPS Footwear
Ambulator Shoes are Designed for Dementia Patients
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Furry Running Shoes
The New Balance Urban Outdoor Collection is Silly Looking
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Bold Gradient Tonal Sneakers
Nike Introduces the Air Max Dn8 Shoe in an Aqua Colorway
Retro Leather Sneaker Revivals
The Total 90 Iii “Fir” Highlights Cracked Leather Vintage Accents
Minimal Earth Toned Sneakers
GALLERY DEPT. Joins ASICS On New Gel-K1011 Sneaker Colorways
Collaborative Dynamic Bright Sneakers
Pharrell and adidas Present a Look at the Jellyfish Sneaker
Brown Tonal Dynamic Footwear
Nike Introduces a New Tonal Air Flightposite Model in Baroque Brown
Neon-Tinged Performance Footwear
Nike Unveils the Air Foamposite One in a Black and Volt Hue
Electric Truck Shoe Concepts
The 'CyberShoes' Footwear Project is Inspired by the Cybertruck
Flat-Soled Sporty Fashionable Sneakers
COMME des GARÇONS and Nike Present a Field General 82
Stop-Motion Film-Inspired Footwear
Converse and Coraline Join Forces on a Special Collection
Luxe Creamy Retro Sneakers
The Air Jordan 12 Retro Sneaker Gets a Phantom Colorway
AI-Generated Footwear Designs
PUMA Launches AI-Enhanced Inverse Sneaker Collection
Futuristic Silver Tonal Footwear
The adidas Crazy 2 Sneaker Gets a Silver Metallic Colorway
90’s Inspired Archival Footwear
Dr. Martens Introduces its Edgy 'Buzz' Collection
Gradient Footwear Colorways
Big Bubble 'Sundial' Extends Nike’s Air Max 95 Anniversary Lineup
Monochromatic Relaunched Basketball Shoes
The Air Jordan 5 Reverse Metallic Gets a Re-Release
Black Denim-Adorned Sneakers
Nike Unveils the Book 1 in a Black Label Colorway Palette
Extravagant Dad-Inspired Shoes
New Balance’s 'Tech Explosion' is a Dad Shoe from the future.
Minimal Earthy Tonal Sneakers
Nike Unveils a Sail and Khaki Gato Sneaker Model
Earthy Tonal Statement Sneakers
Nike's Air Jordan 5 Model Gets a New Earth Colorway
Black Metallic Summer Sneakers
Nike Presents a Stealthy Tonal Pegasus Premium
Pale Green-Tonal Basketball Shoes
Nike Introduces an Abundance Colorway of the Air Jordan 4
Classic Lifestyle Shoes
The 'adidas Handball Spezials' Boast Versatility and Heritage
Minimal Contrast Lifestyle Sneakers
Nike Gives its Air Force 1 a Light Khaki Update
Cartoon-Inspired Casual Shoes
The Patrick Star Superstar Blends Playful Motifs with Iconic Model
City-to-Summit Boot Designs
The Nike Cygnal Boot Comes in Two Color Options
Revived Driving Shoes
Vagabond Shoemakers Debuted a Refined Take on a Retro Silhouette
Textural Stealthy Lifestyle Sneakers
Nike's Air Force 1 Low Gets a Black Cat Colorway Design
80s Athletics-Inspired Sneakers
Miista Presents the New Nikolette Shoe with a Vintage Performance
Nostalgic Millennium Sneaker Models
The Nike V2k Run Pays Homage to the 2000s Aesthetic
Vintage-Inspired Summer Sneakers
Nike Presents a Light British Tan Air Max Muse Shoe
Snakeskin-Textural Soccer Footwear
Nike's Total 90 III Model Gets Two Snakeskin Colorways
Ballet-Inspired Split-Toe Footwear
Nike Presents the Dynamic Air Rift Black Swan Model
Chic Cyberpunk Boot Designs
The Nike ACG Air Zoom Gaiadome GORE-TEX Digi Camo Comes in Two Colors
Floral Adorned Blue Sneakers
Nike Unveils the Forget Me Not Air Jordan 4 Sneaker Model
Sporty Dynamic Futuristic Footwear
adidas and James Harden Presents the Cyber Metallic Vol. 9
TV-Inspired Classic Sneakers
The Stranger Things Converse Collab Applies Series-Inspired Details
Video Game Console Sneakers
The Nike AIR SNES Allows Fans to Actually Play Retro Games
Leather Basketball Sneakers
The Air Force 1 Low Lx “Icon” is a Premium Low-Top Basketball Sneaker
Animal-Inspired Patterned Footwear
Nike Presents the Air max Dn8 in a Snakeskin Colorway
Slingback-Heel Zipped Sneaker Designs
Nike Introduces the Air Max Craze in Smokey Blue
Cord Cage Running Shoes
KEEN UNEEK 360 Uses a Modular Cord System for Repairable Construction
Metallic-Tinged Split-Toe Footwear
Nike Unveils Another Tonal Air Rift Model in Metallic Hues
Diner Culture Footwear
Denny's Introduces the Limited-Edition 'Sticky Kicks' Sneakers
Women's Lifestyle Sneakers
The Air Jordan 4 Birds of Paradise is a Women's Lifestyle Sneaker
Retro Translucent Lifestyle Sneakers
Nike's Invisible Woman 2.0 Transforms the Air Force 1 Low
Low-Profile Sneakers
Nike Air Force 1 Low Phantom Features Tonal Materials and Understated Detail
Light-Tonal Low Basketball Sneakers
Nike's Air Jordan 1 Low Gets a Light Blue Palette
Prickly Monochromatic Sleek Footwear
A$AP Rocky and PUMA Launch New Mostro 3D Shoes
Minimal Contrasting Basketball Shoes
The Nike Air Jordan 14 Sneaker Model Gets a Black Toe Version
Bold Gaming-Inspired Clogs
Xbox x Crocs Turns Clog Footwear into Wearable Controller Motifs
Chic Festival-Ready Footwear
adidas' Icons are Festival and Spring-Forward Sneakers
Earthy Tonal Running Sneakers
adidas Introduces the Ghost Sprint Shoe is Magic Beige
Reimagined Light Lifestyle Footwear
Nike Introduces the Total 90 III SP Sneaker in Sail
Digitally-Collectible Footwear Items
Epic Games is Now Selling 'Kicks' in Fortnite
Breathable Gray Knitted Footwear
Nike Presents the ACG Watercat Shoe in Iron Gray
Jellyfish-Inspired Sneakers
Pharrell Williams and Adidas Originals Drop Shoes with Transparency
Sci-Fi Sneaker Capsules
PUMA x E.T. Collection Has Nostalgic Graphics Through Footwear and Apparel
Artistic Bubbly Footwear Designs
Crocs The Roy Has a Bulbous, Comfort-Driven Aesthetic
Dynamic Layered Bright Sneakers
Nike Unveils an Air Pegasus Wave in Football Grey
Knitted Breathable Dynamic Sneakers
Nike Introduces the Air Max Flyknit Venture Sneaker
Stealthy Tonal Basketball Sneakers
Nike Introduces the Black Label Colorway of the KD 18
Skate-Centric Classic Footwear
Vans Introduces the Refreshed Skate Old Skool 36+ Model
Neutral Tonal Low-Cut Sneakers
Nike's Total 90 III Shoe Arrives in a Sail Gum Colorway
Game Console Sneaker Designs
Reebok Introduces a Playstation-Inspired Sneaker Collaboration
Bulbous Collaboration Sneakers
The Adidas x AVAVAV Moonrubber Megaride Has a Sci-Fi Feel
Glowing Collaborative Y2K Sneakers
Dover Street Market and Nike Present a Glowing Vomero 5
Sneaker Tag-Inspired Car Keys
Nissan's Kicks Key Merges Auto Technology with Streetwear Culture
Color-Conscious Summer Footwear
The FitFlop x Pantone Collection Showcases The Color of Comfort
Sleek Iridescent Soccer Shoes
Nike's Total 90 III Sneaker Comes in a Blue Void Colorway
Cool Tonal Sneakers
The City Jeans Adidas Gazelle Indoor Diamond in the Rough Drops Limitedly
Leather Running Sneakers
The Moon Shoe Leather Pack is a Leather Lifestyle Running Shoe Collection
Dynamic Sole Unit Sneakers
adidas Brings Attention to its New Zponge Sneaker Model
Neon-Tinged Technical Sneakers
ASICS Presents Two Stark Colorways of the GEL-SEKIRAN
Vibrant Festive Basketball Shoes
Nike Presents the New KD17 Christmas Sneaker Model
Sustainable Open-Style Sneaker Designs
The KEEN UNEEK 360 Will Come in Three Colors
70s-Inspired Trail Running Shoes
The Nike LDV Has Been Revived for a Limited Run
Basketball Performance Sleek Footwear
Converse Presents the New Butter SHAI 001 Sneaker
Glowing Luminous Technical Sneakers
Atmos Presents a Glow-In-The-Dark Gel-Kayano 14
Authentic Footwear Campaigns
Crocs' Wonderfully Unordinary Marks a New Chapter for the Brand
Retro Stealthy Black Sneakers
Nike's Air Max 95 Big Bubble Gets a Triple Black Palette
Orange Leather Skate Sneakers
Nike Unveils the Dunk Low Sneaker in a Sundial Colorway
Emoji-Style Sneakers
Josewong's Shoe 1 Mimics the Look of an Iconic Emoji
Reptilian-Inspired Bold Sneakers
Saucony Gets a Progrid Omni 9 Glowaconstrictor Shoe
Silver-Tinged Lifestyle Sneakers
Nike Introduces the KD 18 Sneaker in Soft Pearl
Heritage Running Models
Jacquemus x Nike Moon Shoe Drop in Soft Pearl, Fauna Brown & Aluminum Pink
Festive Themed Soccer Cleats
Vanessa Bryant Presents the Nike Kobe 6 in a Grinch Colorway
Creamy Tonal Lifestyle Sneakers
The Nike Pegasus Wave Sneaker Gets a Sail and Coconut Milk Hue
Exhibition-Only Sneakers
The atmos x Ghost in the Shell x Reebok Drops Instapump Fury 94
Martial Arts Sneakers
CNCPTS adidas Taekwondo F50 Selene Updates a Taekwondo Shoe
Reimagined Lugged Boat Shoes
Packer Remixes the Timberland Handsewn Boat Shoe
Sculptural Mary Jane Sneakers
Issey Miyake x Camper's Karst Finch Reworks a Hybrid Open Shoe
All-White Textural Futuristic Shoe
Nike's Clogposite Gets a Summit White Colorway
Fish Bone-Inspired Shoe Designs
Giuseppe Zanotti Brings Back Its Signature Slim Collection
Icon-Inspired Footwear
Finder Flip-Flops Reinterpret the macOS Icon as Wearable Footwear
3D-Printed Basketball Footwear
The Adidas BB.01 Sneaker Will Be Limited to 169 Pairs
Technical Collaborative Sneakers
ASICS and ZUTOMAYO Launch Two New Gel-Kayano 14 Shoes
Retro Slim Shoe Releases
The Nike Air Superfly Makes a Bold and Stylish Comeback
Monochromatic Smokey Hi-Cut Sneakers
The Air Jordan 1 Hi 85 Shoe Gets an Irregular Shadow Hue
Nature-Inspired Collaborative Sneakers
Kiko Kostadinov Creates Three ASICS UB10-S GEL-KAYANO 20s
Tech-Inspired Footwear
The Microsoft Crocs Merge Nostalgia & Pop Culture Through a Playful Design
90s Era Hiking Boots
The Columbia Bugaboot 1 is Limited to 1,993 pairs
Retro Tech Running Shoes
New Balance's 1000 Shoe Comes in Vintage Indigo and Arid Stone
Tactical Camo-Tinged Sneakers
Nike's Book 1 Sneaker Gets a Desert Camo Colorway
Purple Tonal Performance Footwear
Nike Unveils the Kobe 8 Elite Low Protro in a Moonwalker Hue
Greyscale Leather Speckled Sneakers
Nike Introduces a New Air Jordan 4 in a Fear Colorway
Symbolic Knot-Inspired Footwear
Nike's Dunk Low Sneaker Gets a Friendship Knot Model
Metallic-Tinged Retro Sneakers
Maha Amsterdam and Nike Revive the Total 90 Shox Magia
Superhero-Inspired Dramatic Boots
Bull Airs Introduces the New Yancy Street Stompers
Animal-Print Patterned Skate Sneakers
Nike's Dunk Low Sneaker Gets a Snakeskin Colorway
Collaborative Bright Skate Sneakers
Carpet Company Creates a Vans Skate Old Skool 36+
Split-Toe Sneaker Returns
Nike Unveils an Updated Air Rift with a Sleek Black and Gray Design
Vibrantly Bold Sneaker Models
New Balance Presents the 740 Sneaker in Cyber Jade
Bold Futuristic Running Shoes
Supervsn and HOKA Debut Striking Clifton One9 Styles
Artistic Naturally Dyed Sneakers
The 3sixteen x Saucony Peregrine 15 'Gesso' Comes in Four Hues
Comedic Sci-Fi Sneakers
The FUN Ghostbusters Sneakers Pay Homage to the Revived Franchise
Black Patent Stealthy Sneakers
Nike Introduces a Black Patent Field General 82 Model
Vintage Leather Sneakers
Converse Pro Leather J VTG OX Marks 50 Years with Japanese Collaborations
Sci-Fi Series Sneaker Ranges
The Nike x Converse x Stranger Things Range Celebrates the Series
Game-Inspired Breathable Footwear
Fortnite and adidas Join on an UltraBOOST Collection
Dark Red Skateboarding Sneakers
Nike Introduces a Dark Team Red Colorway for the Dunk Low
Indoor Sports-Focused Footwear Models
The Crazyflight 7 by Adidas is Versatile and Stylish
Stealthy Collaborative Skate Footwear
Nike and Supreme Launch a New SB Dunk Low Sneaker
Triple Black Leather Sneakers
Nike Introduces the New Dunk Low Sneaker in Triple Black
Football Lifestyle Sneakers
The Bad Bunny x Adidas F50 Ghost Sprint is a Football Lifestyle Shoe
Unique Footwear Designs
Fluevog Releases Quirky Shoes for Distinctive Tastes
Futuristic Sculptural Footwear
Vans Future Clog Highlights Wearable Art and Dutch Clog Heritage
Pearl Bead Sneakers
The Vans Old Skool 36 Pearlized Pack Introduces Bead-Detailed Updates
NYC-Inspired Dynamic Running Shoes
Brooks Introduces a New Ghost 16 Technical Running Shoe
Taupe-Tinged Basketball Sneakers
The Air Jordan 1 Hi 85 Gets an Irregular Shadow Colorway
Expanded Simplistic Mid Sneakers
The Air Jordan 3 Sneaker Gets a Rare Air Edition
Patterned Color-Blocked Skate Shoes
Nike and Arts-Rec Join Forces on the SB Dunk Low Model
Frog Inspired Clogs
The ESENES Frog Clogs Bring Sculptural Amphibian Detailing to Footwear
Vivid Footwear Capsules
norda SS26 Kaleidoscopic Collection Introduces Nine New Iterations
Graphic Skate Sneakers
The Vans OTW x Undercover Monster Collection Spotlights Classic Silhouettes
Compact glow-in Sneakers
Kyrie Irving KAI 2 White Phantom and Sun glow-from-dawn-to-dusk sneakers
Slender Retro Sneakers
The adidas SL 72 Shoes Feature Bold Colorways
Neon-Tinged Dynamic Lifestyle Sneakers
New Balance Plans to Launch a 1906A Neon Pack
Cartoon-Inspired Shoes
The Spongebob Squarepants x adidas Stan Smith Freizeit Reimagines a Classic
Film-Inspired Sneaker Capsules
Puma's ET Series Brings Film References to Footwear and Streetwear
Retro Football-Inspired Colorways
Nike Releases the Mad 90 Pack with Four New Air Max 90s