While arts and crafts activities may seem juvenile and unsophisticated, these classy DIY shoe projects are here to showcase that customized pieces of footwear can result in an elegantly fierce shoe design.
Whether you're going to a fancy dinner party or a simple social gathering, having a sleek pair of heels can make all the difference in an outfit. And while purchasing new shoes from the store can be exhilarating, customizing your footwear with unique touches and accents can serve to make your kicks boldly stand out from the crowd. These classy DIY shoe projects allow fashionistas to create new footwear designs that would be perfect for any special event or night out on the town.
From DIY star-accented heels to bow tie ballet flats, these classy DIY shoe projects will definitely fill your closet with chic yet cost-effective formal footwear options.
23 Classy DIY Shoe Projects
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DIY Feathered Heels
This 'A Pair and A Spare' Shoe Tutorial Takes Flight
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Frilly DIY Heels
Add Tassels to a Classic Pair of Black Heels with This Fun DIY Guide
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DIY Laced-Up Pumps
The Brit & Co. Slingbacks Project is a Great Way to Spruce up Old Shoes
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DIY Metallic-Tipped Boots
These DIY Gold Tip Shoes Bring Flirty Vibes into One's Fall Wardrobe
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Couture Footwear DIYs
The Refinery 29 Painterly Pumps Tutorial is Affordably Chic
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Interchangeable Shoe Jewelry
Make Any Pair of Flats Fabulous with This Easy DIY Using Old Earrings
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Adaptable DIY Stilettos
The Myshell256 Shoes Can Combine to Create 256 Different Designs
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DIY Caviar-Capped Kicks
These 'a pair and a spare' Heels Customize and Update a Classic Shoe Style
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Thrifty Geometric-Patterned Pumps
Fashion Magazine Recreates the Prada Fall 2012 DIY Platform
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DIY Chic Footwear Accessories
The DIY Boot Stuffers Fashionably Stop Your Shoes From Falling Over
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DIY Couture Stilettos
Upper Street Boutique Lets You Design Your Own Luxury Shoes
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DIY Delicate Lace Flats
These DIY Lace Ballet Flats are Elegantly Feminine
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Hand Painted Heels
Studio Jellyfish Adds Eye Popping Graphics to Girlie Shoes
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Jeweled Peacock Accessories
The Peacock Clip-Ins are Exotically Gorgeous
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Personalized Printed Pumps
DreamHeels.com Lets You Design Your Shoe & Earn Money
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DIY Cap-Toe Heels
Create Your Own Version of This Season's Hottest Shoe Development
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DIY Shoe Challenges
Aldo Contest Gives Opportunity to Aspiring Shoe Designers
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DIY Twinkling Toes
The LED Shoe Clips Will Light up Any Pair of Heels
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Bow Tie Ballet Flats
French Garden Shoes are Adnorned with Cute Customizable Clip Ons
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DIY Boot Re-Designs
The 2 Bandits Accessories Make Your Footwear Prettier
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DIY Star-Accented Heels
This Crafty DIY Activity Turns an Ordinary Sandal into a Star-Studded Shoe
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Upcycled Sparkle Brogues
The 'DIY Glitter Oxfords' is a Lesson in Refurbishing
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Faux Suede Cutout Shoes
The Namesake Modcloth Doe Deere Heel is a Fanciful Delight
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Custom-Made Insoles
Soles Creates Personalized Support for Your Feet with Custom Insoles
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Fuzzy Dynamic Collaborative Footwear
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Heart-Adorned Shoe Collections
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Ugly Christmas Sweater-Inspired Shoes
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Festival-Ready Footwear Series
ALDO Unveils Various Designs Prepared for Summer Festivals
Automated Low-Tech Shoe Designs
The 'Heaven’s Door' Shoes Allow for Easy On and Off
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Dr. Martens' Pairs Its Mary Jane Shoes with Adorable Ankle Bow Socks
Formal-Ready Collaborative Footwear
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Personalized Platform Sneakers
The Crocs Mega Crush Sandal is Easy to Customize with Jibbiitz
Floral-Adorned Sporty Clogs
adidas and Stella McCartney Expand with a Clogs Silhouette
Genderless Tooth-Adorned Heels
GCDS Launches its Unisex 'Morso' Line in a Wider Size Range
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The Skechers Hands Free Slip-Ins® are Versatile
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Pineapple Yarn Knitted Sneakers
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Knitted Chunky Sneakers
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Gender Inclusive Ballerina Shoes
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Choreographer-Designed Colorful Sneakers
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Artistic Caged Heel Sneakers
The Y-3 Runner Adidas 4D Halo Has a Continental Rubber Outsole
Upcycled Crushed Velvet Sneakers
Converse Made Its New Design from Discarded Clothes
Luxurious Spring-Ready Sneakers
Burberry Introduces the Dynamic Box Sneakers to its Lineup
Packaging-Inspired Footwear Designs
adidas Introduces the Unique Box Shoe Through its App
Luxury Men's Footwear Collections
Stuart Weitzman Embarks on a New Venture with Itss Latest Range
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The Essie Gel Couture Be-Dazzled Collection is Expressive
Size-Inclusive Designer Shoes
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Retro Classic Vintage Sneakers
Nike's Air Jordan 1 High Gets a Lost & Found Design Update
High-Fashion Shoe Covers
Dior's New B31 Model Comes with a Protective Shoe Cover
Exoskeletal Technical-Themed Footwear
Dior Unveils the New Warp Sandal with Gardening Performance
Sculptural Shoe Activations
Briony Douglas Created a Striking Sculpture Exhibit for Browns Shoes
Pre-Distressed Sneaker-Inspired Mules
Balenciaga Drew Inspiration from an Old Footwear Design
Automotive Lifestyle Sneakers
The Piloti Drift Driving Shoes Have Roll Control 2.0 Heel Technology
Technical High-Fashion Sneakers
The Balenciaga 3XL Sneaker Showcases Exaggerated Soles
Whimsical Inflatable Sneaker Concepts
UV-Zhu Uses Daily Objects for His Nike Concept Sneaker
Beer Brand-Inspired Tonal Sneakers
Nike Launches a New Dunk Low in a Heineken Colorway
Fantastical Crystal Slippers
Swarovski Recreated Cinderella's Glass Slippers for Disney's 100th
Bag-Transformative Technical Shoes
Nicole McLaughlin Designs her Own Diemme Maggiore Shoe
Sparkling Luxurious Bright Clogs
Balenciaga Unveils a New Iteration of the Technoclog Shoe
Luxury Bridal Footwear
Bella Belle Unveils the Elevated Odette Heel for Brides
Bejeweled Bright Clog Designs
Simone Rocha Creates a New Pearly Version of a Crocs Shoe
Romantic Sneaker Releases
The Aldo Heartstep Low-top Sneaker is Valentine's Day-Themed
Limited-Edition Handcrafted Clogs
Filippa K and Swedish Hasbeens Collaboration is Limited-Edition
Fashion-Forward Lifestyle Sneakers
Valentino Garavani Unveils a New Pair of Premium Sneakers
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PHILLLLTHY Designs His Own adidas NMD S1 Sneaker Model
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The JIMMY CHOO Crystal Slipper Immediately Turn Heads
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Luxe Timeless Ankle Boots
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