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
17
Pop Art Sneakers
Nike Andy Warhol & Marilyn Monroe Kicks Bring Culture to Your Feet
16
Fishy Footwear
The Nike 78 Aquarium Shoe by Weiden + Kennedy is Beyond Belief
15
Abstract Sneaker Art
The Visually Impressive Nike + Collab: Paint With Your Feet
14
Sneaker Science Labs
The Nike 78 Project Gives Artists Free Reign Over Shoe Redesign
13
Handmade Shoe Artistry
Church's Footwear is Quality at its Best
12
Charitable Pop Art Shoes
Robert Indiana Converse Sneakers are the Latest Weapons to Fight AIDS
11
Girly Street Art Sneakers
Fafi by Adidas Collection Highlights Female Graffiti Artists
10
Apocalyptic Sneakers
'Nike Fantasy' by Ricardo Diogo Shows Images of War, Fear & Pop Culture
9
High-Top Art Installations
The ALIVESHOES Project Lets You Own the Art
8
Charitable Art Shoes
Brush Footwear and Max Talbot Donate Colorful Kicks to Haitian Kids
7
Art Shoes
Marimekko + Manolo Blahnik Collection
6
Pseudo Paper Sneakers
David Brownings' Shoe Art Takes a Strong Foothold Among Fans
5
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
3
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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Reimagined Classic Shoes
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Craftsmanship-Driven Shoe Ranges
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Crackled Holiday-Inspired Shoes
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Jellyfish-Inspired Sneakers
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Canvas Slip-On Shoes
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Colorful Shoe Ranges
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Elevated Industrial Boots
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Stealthy Hero-Inspired Clogs
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NYC-Inspired Sneaker Designs
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Ballerina-Inspired High-End Shoes
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Bold Skate Shoe Campaigns
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Functional Everyday Footwear
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Fashion House-Made Skate Sneakers
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Hybrid Ballerina Sneakers
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Casual Red-Tonal Shoes
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Retro Silhouette Sneakers
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Runway Cat Heels
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Dynamic Textural Collaborative Shoes
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Navy Blue Collegiate Sneakers
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Basketball Performance Sleek Footwear
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Patterned Puffy Artisanal Shoes
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Asymmetrical Slip‑on Designs
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Graffiti Clog Collaboration
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Inaugural Apparel Brand Sneakers
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Paisley Canvas Sneakers
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Canvas Co-Branded Hi-Top Sneakers
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Emoji-Style Sneakers
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