When artists design shoes, the results are often too beautiful to wear. For proof of said beauty, look no further than this top list filled with awesome art shoes.
The best part about an art shoe is that it has universal appeal 99.9 percent of the time. There is just something about shoes that makes artists drop their pretension and design beautiful works that everyone can understand and appreciate. The only heartbreaking thing about these awesome art shoes is that not all of them are wearable. Take heart, however, as the vast majority of these sneakers, heels and high tops can and should be worn. If your idea of a cool shoe is one shaped like a battleship, you've definitely got to check out all of these awesome art shoes.
18 Awesome Art Shoes
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Surreal Shoe Art
Priscilla Ainhoa Griscti Draws Fantasy Fairytale Stilettos
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Pop Art Sneakers
Nike Andy Warhol & Marilyn Monroe Kicks Bring Culture to Your Feet
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Fishy Footwear
The Nike 78 Aquarium Shoe by Weiden + Kennedy is Beyond Belief
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Abstract Sneaker Art
The Visually Impressive Nike + Collab: Paint With Your Feet
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Sneaker Science Labs
The Nike 78 Project Gives Artists Free Reign Over Shoe Redesign
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Handmade Shoe Artistry
Church's Footwear is Quality at its Best
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Charitable Pop Art Shoes
Robert Indiana Converse Sneakers are the Latest Weapons to Fight AIDS
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Girly Street Art Sneakers
Fafi by Adidas Collection Highlights Female Graffiti Artists
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Apocalyptic Sneakers
'Nike Fantasy' by Ricardo Diogo Shows Images of War, Fear & Pop Culture
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High-Top Art Installations
The ALIVESHOES Project Lets You Own the Art
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Charitable Art Shoes
Brush Footwear and Max Talbot Donate Colorful Kicks to Haitian Kids
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Art Shoes
Marimekko + Manolo Blahnik Collection
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Pseudo Paper Sneakers
David Brownings' Shoe Art Takes a Strong Foothold Among Fans
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Paint-Splattering Shoes
Martin Rud Creates Vibrant Color-Splashing Kicks Art
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Sneaker Art Boom
The More Unique, The Better For Decorated Sneaks
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Unwearable Art Shoes
These LEGO Converse Chuck Taylor Shoes Are Toyrific
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Handwritten Art Sneakers
Reebok x Maeda Emoretion
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Warship Shoes
Phil Noto Creates a Custom Art Sneaker for the Bold Hype Gallery in New York
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Customizable Charity Shoes
The Converse 'Make Mine (RED)' Campaign Lets You be the Designer
Surreal Watercolor Illustrations
Gabriel Moreno Has a Sweet Artistic Style
Gloomy Fashion Illustrations
Cassandra Rhodin's Watercolors Mix 1920s Style and Sadness
Paint Splatter Tattoos
Amanda Wachob Ventures From Cloth to Skin Tats
Twitter High-Tops
Daniel Reese Customized Sneakers Feature Pop Culture Heavyweights
30 Bold and Bright Sneakers
Shoes That Scream for Attention
Psychadelic Femme Illustrations
Feminine and Sultry Works by Tina Darling
Hybrid Sportsvertising
Sports Ads Step Off The Field to Hit a Creative Home Run
25 Fauxrigami Fashions
From Papercraft Headdresses to Origami Chrysanthemum Couture
Funky Footwear Artworks
These Shoe Illustratioins by Achraf Amiri are Wacky Interpretations
Multi-Room Fish Tanks
The Silverfish Aquarium from Octopus Studios
Footwear as Art
The F*ck Me! Shoe Collection
24 Shoe Collaborations
Funky Footwear Partnerships Keep Feet Chic
Stuffed Animal Shoes
The Teddy Bear Adidas from Jeremy Scott Bring Back the Comfort of the Crib
Dripping Portraits
Molly Brill Masters The Art Of Emotional Water Colors
Fragmented Fashion Illustrations
Becha ELLE Openers Bring a Mixed Media Twist to Style
Historical Footwear Exhibits
The Bata Shoe Museum
Papercraft Fashion
Wearable Paper Art
Converse Canvas
All Stars By Argentinean Designers
Horror Fashion
Freddy Krueger Nike Sneakers
Golden Footwear Accessories
Sneaker Crowns Add Some Luxury Flair to Your Shoes
Pop Art Fall Fashion
Blumarine Warhol-Inspired Pastel Brights
Freshly Baked Sneakers
Collette & Nike Serve Up The Air Macaroons Royalty
Post-Earthquake Photo Essays
Jeremy Cowart's 'Voices of Haiti' is Absolutely Powerful
Studded Sneakers
Worn Converse All Star Shoes Glammed Up By Gienchi
Whimsical Fairyland Illustrations
These Artworks by Gina Martynova are Passionately Pretty
Fishy Footwear
The Nike 78 Aquarium Shoe by Weiden + Kennedy is Beyond Belief
Marvelous Superhero Kicks
Jay Angeles Creates Unique Nike Shoe Concepts
Origami Snowt-Fits
Marchesa's Paper Art & Cutout Collection for Spring 2010
12 Jeremy Scott Footwear Finds
From Stuffed Animal Shoes to Mythological Footwear
Spiked Footwear
These Christian Louboutin Rollerboy Shoes Makes You Look Like a Stud
Dark and Dreary Diaries
The Splash Fashions 2011 Calendar is Artistically Creepy
10 Haiti Earthquake Aidovations
From Charitable Earthquake Anthems to TwitPics as News
Gladiator Sneakers
Nike Gladiateur Kicks it Crazy Old-School With Modern Twist on Warrior Shoes
Coloring Book Agendas
Artist ISE Ratinan Thaicharoen's SINGHA Beer 2011 Calendar
Papercraft Pumps
Gorgeous Fashion Accessories From Ndeur & 'Make a Paper World'
Fantastically Fiery Footwear
Adidas' Jeremy Scott Flame Shoes Sets Your Feet on Fire
Real Life Cinderella Shoes
Glass Designs by Asa Jungnelius
Artist-Inspired Accessories
Betsey Johnson's Summer 2009 Bags Channel Andy Warhol
Illuminated Hightop Sneakers
The Solebox Reebok Omnizone Pump is Pretty High-Tech
Haute Sparkly Shoes
These Miu Miu Glitter and Crystal Brogues are Perfect for New Year's Eve
Charitable Corsets
Lady Gaga Auctions Costume for Haiti
Dress Shoe Sandals
The Classy Soulland 2011 Spring/Summer Collection
Canadian Charity Anthems
Young Artists for Haiti Join Forces With a Wavin' Flag
Charitable Pop Art Shoes
Robert Indiana Converse Sneakers are the Latest Weapons to Fight AIDS
Easter Egg Sneakers
The Air Jordan 1 Hare is An Easter Treat From Nike
1980s Graffiti-Inspired Sneakers
Psychedelic Boots From Louis Vuitton and Stephen Sprouse
Earth Day Kick Displays
Nike SB Dunk High Skunks Set To Drop
Paint Splash Furniture
Blob Sofa by David Genin is Perfect for Artists
Refrigerator-Aquariums
Local River Grows Fish and Vegetables
Badass Black Leather Sneakers
Adidas 80s CP Kicks Surprise Hardcore Fans
Bewildered Watercolors
The Tomokazu Matsuyama ‘In Case You're Lost' Art
Creative Converse Collections
February 2010 Converse Japan Collection is Released
Modern Art Kicks
The Robert Indiana Chuck Taylor Pack Makes You Too Hip
Awesome Wizardry Kicks
Jay Angeles Creates Magical Harry Potter Nike Concepts
Provocative Watercolors
Fashion Illustrations by Peter Winnettare Used by A-List Designers
Blinged-Out Boots
The JW Anderson Swarovksi Boot Embodies Rocker Chic
Retro Shoulder Art
Andy Warhol Totes Let You Flaunt Your Flare For Pop Art
T-Shirts for Haiti
Fashion Leaders & Celebs Help a Worthwhile Cause
Iconic Polaroid Photography Exhibits
Andy Warhol Still-Life Retro Images
LEGO Fashion Shows
Jean-Charles de Castelbajac's Toy Runway
Fan-Created Canvas
Paintings of the Stars, From Rihanna to Robert Pattinson
Sneaker Burgers
Nike Air Max 90 interpreted by Ole Hemmendorff
Pop Art Plateware
Eat Off of Andy Warhol's Iconic Artwork
Fantastically Dreamy Prints
These Illustrations by Benjamin Lacombe are a Creative Wonder
Earmuffed Kicks
These Bound Mid Fur Sneakers by Puma x Alexander McQueen Keeps Your Ankles Warm
Streetscape Watercolors
Grzegorz Wrobel Captures Peaceful Imagery in His Paintings
Cousin Itt Watercolors
Natalia Sanabria Uses Illustration Watercolor to Create 2D Life
Mythical Oxford Footwear
These Osborn Design Studio Shoes Conjure Patterns from the Past
Personalized Photo Sneakers
I-Saw Sneakers Are Custom Made Using Your Pictures
Gothic Victorian Illustrations
Michelle Araujo Creates Eye-Catching Surreal Masterpieces
Ink Splatter Stickers
Tonky Designs' Peel and Stick Art Work Simulates Messy Accidents
Art Shoes
Marimekko + Manolo Blahnik Collection
Paint Splashing Music Videos
Robyn Gets Artistically Messy in Cobrastyle
Mini Paper Shoes
Filippo Perin's Mock Ups of the Kanye West Nike Air Yeezy
Paint Splashing Shoes
SlamJam Dives Into Their BePositive 2010 S/S Collection
Painterly Inked High Tops
The Puma Collaboration with Sadia Rafique
Pony Print Kicks
The Converse Japan December 2009 Release is Covet Worthy
Breakfast Typography
Stefan Chinof Creates Food and Coffee Splattered Text
Reimagined Classic Kicks
The Converse Star Player EV Digs Up the Past
Pseudo Paper Sneakers
David Brownings' Shoe Art Takes a Strong Foothold Among Fans
Snowy Sport Sneakers
Adidas Original OT-Tech 7X 700 Winter Hi Running Boots
Glowing Angel Kicks
The Adidas GITD JS Wings Keep Your Shoes Bright at Night
Sneaker Sculptures
Shoes As Art
Sneakercycles
Adidas & Kalavinka Combine to Create Synergized Sports Gear
Paint Splattered Dishes
The Zest Plates Add a Pop of Colour to Kitchenware
Earth-Friendly Boat Shoes
The Timberland Earthkeepers are 90% Recyclable and Can be Disassembled
Boxy Origami Shoes
Andreia Chaves' Shoe Concepts are Bold Artistic Statements
Old School Shoe Tributes
The Air Jordan CP3.III Pays Homage to the Original Court Sneaker
Colorfully Vivid Inkblots
L. Filipe Dos Santos Puts an Artsy Spin on Rorschachs
Paint-Splattering Shoes
Martin Rud Creates Vibrant Color-Splashing Kicks Art
Glamorous Kicks
The Stanton by Converse is a New Fashion Must-Have
Elegant LEGO Jewelry
Whimsical 'Forever Young' Accessories Blend Old and New
Revisiting Classic Kicks
Adidas Vault Reveals 60 Years of Shoemaking Experience
Warhol Nostalgia Exhibitions
Stephen Shore's Factory Flashbacks at Gallery 303
Formal Skate Shoes
The Vans Leather Pack is Perfect for Prom
17 Warholian Tributes
Honoring Andy Warhol With Everything From Everyday Objects to Fine Art
Disco Ball Kicks
‘Adidas Originals by Originals Jeremy Scott JS Sequin' Shoes Are Retr
Canines Fashioned From Footwear
Nike Air Max 90 Pitpulls by Vinti Andrews
Artsy Sneakers
The Reebok Straptastik
Unwearable Art Shoes
These LEGO Converse Chuck Taylor Shoes Are Toyrific
Lumber Kicks
Michael Lau Designs Nike SB Faux Wooden Shoes
Bold Graphic Sneakers
Vans Sk8 Hi ‘All-Over Check' May Cause Seizures
Handwritten Art Sneakers
Reebok x Maeda Emoretion
Aquarium Massages
HydroGlass Hydrotherapy Table Has a Heated Mattress, Vichy Shower Heads
Centennial Shoe Collections
Converse Turns 100 With Special-Edition Sneaker
Midas Touch Kicks
The Nike Air Max 90 Gold Foil Sneakers are Flashy
Eco Straw Sneakers
The Bio Mituri is Updated Version of Two Thousand Year Old Korean Shoe
Wacky Watercolors
John Walter and Corinne Felgate Join Forces for Show at the Nunnery in London
Boxer-Loving Sneaks
The 2011 Manny Pacquiao Summer Footwear Collection is a Knockout
Pickled Kicks
Team Macho Creates Canned Shoe Art For SOL(e)D Fundraiser
Pre-Distressed Kicks
Affliction Roughs Up Your New Shoes Before You Even Wear Them
Fluorescent Fish
Add Ambience to Aquatic Life With This Oceanic Mood Lamp
Lightweight Chuck Taylors
Converse and Barneys NYV Create Feather Light Kicks
Throwback Blue Kicks
The Adidas ZX 8000 Retro Brings Back the Funk
Tough Polka Dot Footwear
The Adidas Originals Jeremy Scott Hiking Boots
Camouflage Sneakers
New Balance M575J 'Advantage Timber' Shoe Defies Flashy Design
Transparent Court Kicks
The Nike 2010 University Air Jordan Lets Everyone See Your Sweet Socks
Easternized Footwear
Nike Women's Qi Pao Pack Channels Cheongsams
Christmas-Themed Kicks
Adidas Unveils Stan Smith II Sneakers
Head Splatter Art
Kike Besada Uses Paint on Photos in 'Sounding in Fathoms'
Shaggy Suede Shoes
The Takahiro Miyashita's Converse Redesign Shags Things Up
Hip-Hop Politicians
The Wyclef Haiti Presidential Bid Vaults Haiti Into the Spotlight
Earthquake Aid Paintings
The ‘Help Haiti' Artwork Fundraiser
Bad Boy Boarder Kicks
Adidas Skateboarding October 2009 Collection is Perfect for Skaters
Fish Tank Table
Eye Catching Table for Your Kitchen
Virtual Dishware Designers
SplatterPlatter Lets You Create Your Own Artistic Dishes
Aquarium USBs
LED Faux Fish Tank Is Also a Cell Phone Holder
Anatomical Gym Shoes
Nike Blazer Mid Sneakers Show the Skeleton of the Foot
Funky Anniversary Shoes
Adidas Top Ten Hi 30th Anniversary Kicks are the Bomb
Paintballed Warhol Works
Famous Marilyn Monroe Portrait Masterfully Replicated by Projectile Paint
Couture Sportswear Hybrids
Highsnobiety Shoots Pairs Stella McCartney With Nike
Gory Kicks
Nike SB 'Blood Splatter' Blazers are Murderously Cool
Haitian Campaign Videos
Wyclef Jean's Promotional Ad for Presidency is Visually Appealing
Contra-Warholian Art
Murakami Turns Artwork Into Everyday Objects