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
29
Recycled Denim Shoes
Levi's Creates ‘Reused Jean Shoes' From Vintage Clothing
28
High Heel Shoes for Men
The Latest in Male Shoe Fashion?
27
Giant Staple Heels
Omelle Shoes Look Like Funky Office Supplies
26
Jagged Crag Platforms
These London S/S 2010 Shoes Are Out of This World
25
Living Shoes
Grass Flip Flops for Krispy Kreme
24
High-Tech Hooker Shoes
Sky-High Heels Fit For Ladies of the Night
23
Glowing Heels
LED Alina Shoes
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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
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Musical Shoes
The Gangster CD Stereo Sneaker Plays Your Favourite Tracks
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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
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Unwearable Art Shoes
These LEGO Converse Chuck Taylor Shoes Are Toyrific
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Lumber Kicks
Michael Lau Designs Nike SB Faux Wooden Shoes
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Disco Sandals
Maison Martin Margiela Gets Nostalgic and Glamorous With Sparkly Shoes
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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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Celebratory Anime Shoes
The Sailor Moon Footwear from Mayla Has Ornate Aesthetics
Superhero-Inspired Soccer Shoes
These Conceptual Marvel x Nike Football Sneakers are Comic-Like
Luxury Cartoon-Like Red Boots
MSCHF Launches a Bulbous Footwear Silhouette with Cushioning
Superhero-Themed Sportswear Shoes
Paul Parsons Creates Cool Marvel x Nike Concept Sneakers
Split-Tonal Mid-Cut Leather Shoes
These Air Jordan 3 Mid Sneakers Have a Color-Blocked Split Look
Cartoon-inspired Vibrant Basketball Shoes
Spongebob Squarepants and Nike Unveil a Kyrie Collection
Charitable Horse Sneakers
Horse Kicks Launches its Fall 2022 Collection of Reimagined Sneakers
Natural-Tonal Sporty Sneakers
The Jordan Spizike Low Shoe Comes in Sail and Coconut Milk
Mismatched Creature Feature Sneakers
The PUMA x Gremlins Collection Celebrates the Film Series
Muted Blue Hi-Cut Sneakers
The Jordan Air Ship Sneaker Gets a Diffused Blue Colorway
Cartoon-Inspired Sneaker Collaborations
The Nike Dunk Low Grinch Borrows from the Holiday Villain
Bright Gold Outdoor Shoes
Nike ACG Unveils a New Watercat+ in a Bright 'University Gold' Colorway
Neutral-Colored Y2K Sneakers
The Nike P-6000 Premium Balances Millennium Style with Modern Colors
New Year-Inspired Basketball Shoes
Nike's KD 4 Sneaker Gets a Year of the Dragon Colorway
Nameless Secret Sneakers
Google & Ellesse Created Trainers That Can Only Be Found by Image Search
Bulbous Knitted Sneaker Designs
Nike Introduces the Cacao Wow Flyknit Haven Sneaker Model
Y2K Era Sneaker Designs
The Oakley Edge Icon Brings Millennium Style to the Golf Course
Creature-Inspired Basketball Shoes
PUMA Joins Gremlins on the All-Pro NITRO Basketball Shoe
Vintage-Inspired Legacy Sneakers
Nike and Foot Locker, Inc. Partner to Launch a New Collection
Retro Chrome-Detailed Sneakers
Nike Unveils a Frozen Moments Colorway of the Air Jordan 4
Experimental Shoe Collections
CAMPERLAB Releases Highly Irregular Footwear Designs
Bright Pink-Tinged Dynamic Sneakers
Nike Unveils a Pink Colorway of the Air Max Scorpions
Stark Tonal Typography Sneakers
The New Air Max Plus Mercurial XXV Boasts a Vibrant Look
Semi-Translucent Sneaker Shells
adidas Presents a New Bubble Shell Covering Over the Superstars
Barrier-Breaking Sneaker Drops
From The Collection: Joy Claire Provides Access to Exclusive Styles
Fuzzy Dynamic Collaborative Footwear
Suicoke and Midorikawa Unveil Another Five Finger Shoe
Water-Breathable Outdoor Shoes
Nike Re-introduces the Water Breathable Nike ACG Watercat+
Futuristic Rapper-Backed Shoes
Drake's 'NOCTA Glide' is Launching in Multiple New Colorways
Sustainable Deep Sea Sneakers
The New Nike Air Max Terascape Plus Sneakers Channel the Ocean
Vibrant Fish-Inspired Footwear
Nike Unveils the Rainbow Trout Colorway of the Dunk Low Sneaker
Superhero-Inspired Vibrant Footwear
Nike Delivers the Air Jordan 1 in a Next Chapter Colorway
Multi-Colored Mismatched Basketball Sneakers
Nike Unveils New KD 15 Sneakers in 20 Combined Colors
Optimal Traction Football Sneakers
Nike Launches the Phantom GX Sneaker in a Blaze Colorway
Shaggy Green Sneakers
The New Cactus Plant Flea Market x Nike Dunk Low Sneakers Have Arrived
Stylish Cartoon-Themed Shoes
Koi Launches a Whimsical 'Teletubbies'-Inspired Footwear Collection
Distressed Crackled Leather Sneakers
The Air Jordan 1 Sneaker Gets a Black Toe Colorway
Revived Stealthy Collaborative Footwear
Drake's NOCTA Revives the Retro Nike Zoom Drive Sneaker
Virtual Monster Sneakers
LG Electronics is Unveiling Digital Shoe NFTs at CES 2023
Monstrous-Inspired Heeled Shoes
I Wanna Bangkok Presents the Hulkfoot and Bigfoot Shoes
Anniversary-Honoring Hybrid Footwear
Foot Locker's TN 25th Celebration Honors its 25th Anniversary
Choreographer-Designed Colorful Sneakers
Parris Goebel Gets Her Own Nike Dunk Low Sneaker Model
Upcycled Crushed Velvet Sneakers
Converse Made Its New Design from Discarded Clothes
Sneaker-Inspired Phone Cases
Urban Sophistication Introduces 'The Kick Case' in Three Colorways
Stark Blue High-Top Sneakers
The Iconic Air Jordan 1 Gets a UNC Toe Colorway Palette
Halloween-Inspired Textural Sneakers
Nike Unveils a New Dunk Mid Sneaker with Snake-Like Detailing
Galactic-Themed Retro Sneakers
Jordan Brand Unveils the New Exploration Unit Collection
Outerspace-Inspired Technical Sneakers
adidas Presents Two New COS Supernova Sneaker Colorways
Surf Shoe-Inspired Spikey Footwear
The PUMA Mostro Gets a New Vibrant Textural Update
Textured Natural Slip-On Shoes
Nike Unveils its Innovative Slip-On Shoe, the 'ISPA Universal'
Fashion-Forward Hybrid Sneakers
The COPERNI x Puma 90SQR Sneaker Capsule is Somewhat Futuristic
Reinterpreted Sleek Track Sneakers
Nike Updates the Lunar Sneakers with the Lunar Roam Shoe
Retro Classic Vintage Sneakers
Nike's Air Jordan 1 High Gets a Lost & Found Design Update
Japanese Festival-Inspired Sneakers
Nike Unveils New Nike Dunk Low Sneakers in 'Setsubun' Colorway
Sci-Fi-Themed Rubber-Like Sneakers
Native Shoes Launch Sci-Fi Sneaker Collection with Star Wars
Vinyl Toy-Inspired Glowing Sneakers
Nike Presents a Glowing Air Max 1 '87 and Terminator Low PRM
Animal-Patterned Dynamic Sneakers
Nike's Air More Uptempo Sneakers Get a Bold Animal Design
Space Travel-Themed Sneakers
adidas Unveils Its Highly-Anticipated 'Cosmic Way Runners' Collection
Modern Updated Football Boots
adida Presents the Modernized Tonal Predator 24 Shoe
Whimsical Inflatable Sneaker Concepts
UV-Zhu Uses Daily Objects for His Nike Concept Sneaker
Green Camouflage Sneakers
UNDEFEATED and Nike Reunite for the Air Jordan 37 in 'Military Green'
Doll-Inspired High Heels
The Fantastic Plastic Foot Shoes are Shaped Like a Doll's Tip-Toed Foot
Hip Hop-Honoring High-Top Sneakers
Nike Launches a New Air Force 1 High in a Classics Colorway
Coin-Pocket Logo Sneaker Designs
The Nike Air Force 1 Gets a Swoosh Pocket Design Logo
Futuristic Collaborative Fall Footwear
BOTTER and Reebok Present New Designs at Paris Fashion Week
Interstellar-Detailed Running Sneakers
ASICS Unveils the Retro Futurism New Sneaker Model
Medical Boot-Inspired Sneakers
MSCHF's AC.1 Sneakers Highlights an Experimental Supportive Look
Retro-Tinged Revived Football Shoes
Nike Brings Life Back to its Field General Sneaker Model
Y2K-Inspired Sneaker Capsules
New Balance Unveils the Refined Future Pack of 2002R Shoes
Sneaker-Resembling Electric SUVs
New Balance and Nissan Join Forces on the Special 327 Edition
Post-Apocalyptic-Themed Footwear
Nike ISPA Launches the Mindbody Sneaker with Distressed Details
Halloween Creature-Themed Footwear
adidas Gives the Campus 80 a How to Kill a Werewolf Colorway
Contrasting Embroidered Sneaker Packs
Nike Launches its New Ugly Duckling Pack of Premium Footwear
Chunky Unconventional Shoes
Marni Unveils the 'BIG FOOT 2.0' Unisex Sneaker in Multiple Colorways
Anniversary-Honoring Covered Sneakers
CLOT Gives the Nike Cortez Sneaker Model a New Makeover
Metallic Chunky Retro Sneakers
Nike's Cosmic Unity 3 Sneaker Gets a New Silver Update
Retro-Themed Technical Sneakers
ASICS Presents the New GEL-KAYANO LEGACY Sneaker
Sustainable Color-Blocked Sneakers
CAMPER Launches All-New Sneaker Silhouette, the 'KARST'
Underwater World-Inspired Footwear
Casablanca Unveils the Atlantis Sneaker with Waved Detail
Japanese Izakaya-Themed Sneakers
Nike's Air Force 1 Mid Sneakers Nod to Japanese Culture
Retro-Themed Lifestyle Sneakers
Nike Presents the Retro Air Jordan 2 Chicago Sneakers
Futuristic Minimal Basketball Sneakers
adidas Originals Launches the Crazy Infinity Shoe Today
Slim-Structural Leather Sneakers
adidas Shines a Spotlight at the Country OG Sneaker
Floral Adorned Fluorescent Sneakers
Reebok and noir kei ninomiya Presents New Instapump Fury Shoes
Uniform-Inspired Retro Footwear
Nike Introduces the New Foamposite One Penny PE Shoe
Technical Split-Toe Running Shoes
Nike's Air Rift Sneakers Make a Return in a Triple Black Hue
80s Music-Themed Lifestyle Footwear
ASICS Unveils the New GEL-SPOTLYTE LOW V2 Sneaker Model
Kebab-Themed Lifestyle Sneakers
adidas Launches the ZX 8000 Ø27 Sneaker Model in Light Hues
Mismatching Neutral Low-Cut Sneakers
Nike Introduces a Pair of Patchwork Dunk Low Sneakers
Cool-Toned Low Sneakers
Jordan Brand Unveils the UNC Grey Colorway to the Air Jordan 1
Ultramarine-Themed Retro Sneakers
Nike Launches a Command Force Tonal Air Force 1 Low Shoe
Kung Fu-Inspired Lifestyle Sneakers
Nike and CLOT Unveil New 'CLOTEZ' Sneakers in 'Red/White/Blue'
Retro Leather Skateboard Sneakers
Fucking Awesome Launches a Triple Black of the Experiment 2
Basketball-Shaped Sneakers
The Baller Silhouette by Off-White Mimics the Look of a Sports Ball
Futuristic Dynamic Sneaker Series
adidas Originals & Mr. Bailey Design the OZMORPHIS Collection
Neutral-Toned Patterned Sneakers
Nike's Air Rift Silhouette Joins the 'United in Victory' Lineup
Retro Minimal Leather Footwear
Nike Brings Back the Air Flight '89 Sneaker Model for Fall
Unorthodox Footwear Designs
The Wacky Pack Footwear Project by Ye Shen Includes Three Styles
All-Angle Sneaker Shopping Engines
Google Search Allows Users to View Shoes from All Angles
Reversed-Themed Classic Sneakers
Nike Introduces the New Icon Flip Collection of Sneakers
Square-Toed Bright Geometric Mules
Jordan Brand Unveils the Hex Mule in a Sea Coral Colorway
Dynamic Dramatic Sole Sneakers
Cactus Plant Flea Market and Nike Launch a Flea 2 Sneaker
Vibrant Tonal Glowing Sneakers
Nike Launches a Glow in the Dark Dunk Low Sneaker Model
Perforated Layered Sporty Clogs
The Jordan Systems.23 Gets a New Sail Cement Colorway Palette
Album-Inspired Vibrant Sneakers
9th Wonder Launches a Charles Doutit Design of the Nike KD 15
Sea Creature-Inspired Sneakers
TITAN Joins Nike on a New Beyond the Seas LeBron 19 Low Sneaker
Monochromatic Mid-Cut Sneakers
The Air Jordan 1 Mid Sneaker Gets a Grey Sail Tonal Makeover
TV Series-Inspired Chunky Footwear
KOI Presents a Capsule Full of Tellytubby-Themed Footwear
Retro Branded Toggle Sneakers
Nike Launches Two New Air Force 1 Moving Company Sneakers
Shoe Design NFT Collections
NUBIKK Spotlights Archival Shoes to a New NFT Collection
Deep Navy Tonal Sneakers
Nike Introduces the Jordan 1 Sneaker in a Midnight Navy Colorway
Animal Print-Logo Vibrant Sneakers
Nike's Dunk Low Sneakers Get a Cholorphyll Colorway
Color-Blocking Vibrant Sneakers
Nike Unveils a Doernbecher Version of the Air Jordan 1 Low
Anniversary-Honoring Leather Shoes
The Since 82 Design By Nike Makes Another Return in Blue
Futuristic Bold Tonal Sneakers
Beyoncé and adidas Present the IVY PARK Top Ten 2000 Sneaker
Dark Neutral Tonal Footwear
Nike's Air Max 95 Sneaker Model Gets a Black Earth Colorway
Webbed Laceless Bright Sneakers
Nike Launches a New Tonal Colorway of the Air Kukini Sneaker
Sleek Leather Streaked Sneakers
Kiko Kostadinov Joins ASICS on the New UN1-S Jogger X81
Minimal Reflective Logo Footwear
Nike Launches a New Dare to Fly Design of the Air Jordan 1 Low
Modern-Tech Skate Sneakers
Tiago Lemos and New Balance Numeric Drop the 808 Skate Shoe
Crisp Low-Cut Leather Sneakers
Nike Launches the Air Force 1 Low Join Forces Design
Video Game-Themed Lifestyle Sneakers
Nike's Air Force 1 Gets a Street Fighter III Design Makeover
Sci Fi-Themed Minimal Sneakers
adidas Launches the Stormtrooper Colorway of the Crazy 1 Sneakers
Minimal Retro High-Cut Sneakers
Nike's Air Ship Sneakers Get a Pine Green Colorway
Sleek Retro Basketball Sneakers
NOCTA and Nike Join to Highlight the Zoom Flight 95
Orange-Accented Leather Shoes
The Nike Air Ship 'Team Orange' Hits Shelves This Holiday Season
Bright Inclusive Leather Sneakers
Nike Expands its Be True Collection with a Dunk Low Sneaker
Patterned Multi-Color Sneakers
Crenshaw Skate Club Unveils a New Collaboration with Nike
Experimental Rubber-Soled Footwear
Slam Jam Joins Vibram on the New Post Sneaker Design
Shiny Colorful Blocked Sneakers
UNDEFEATED and Nike Launch the Multi-Patent Colorway
Quote-Adorned Motivational Sneakers
Nike's Zoom Freak 4 Gets an Etched in Stone Colorway
Airy Tonal Low-Cut Sneakers
UNION Joins Nike on a KO Low Air Jordan 1 Sneaker Model
Vibrant Glow-In-The-Dark Sneakers
Nike Dunk Low Sneakers Now Come in a Glow in the Dark Iteration
Vibrant Performance Basketball Shoes
The Iconic Reebok Shaq Attaq OG Sneaker Gets a Re-Release
Monochromatic Sleek Footwear
Nike's Dunk Low Sneakers Get Another Black and White Update
Pink Logo Lifestyle Footwear
Nike Continues to Grow its Since 82 Collection of Sneakers
Neon-Caged Low Sneakers
Nike's Air Kukini Sneaker Gets a Black Neon Colorway Design
Beachy-Themed Lifestyle Sneakers
Overkill Joins PUMA On the New Ocean Drive Pack of Shoes
Patent Leather Colorful Sneakers
UNDEFEATED and Nike Join Forces on a Set of AF1 Sneakers
Shimmering Dark Tonal Footwear
Nike's Dunk Low Sneakers Get an Iridescent Royal Blue Update
Retro Striking Tonal Footwear
adidas Unveils a Regal Purple Colorway of the Crazy 1