Money might be getting a little tight as the Christmas holiday approaches but don't fret, these DIY footwear designs will give you new shoes without you risking bankruptcy.
For those who eat, sleep and breathe shoes, the hardest thing to do is to walk past a pair of sparking Jimmy Choos and realize you just do not have the funds. If you find youself in this predicament then you need to turn to more inventive ideas. Start looking at the existing shoes you already own and thinking of ways to change them. Not only will you be saving a large sum of money, but you'll be making something completely personalized. Only you and a handful of other people will be caught wearing them.
So embrace the holiday season by looking at this collection of DIY footwear ideas to get inspired.
40 Inventive DIY Footwear Designs
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Customizable Strappy Sandals
Go From Boring to Fabulous Using These DIY Gladiator Wrap Sandals
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DIY Customized Flip-Flops
The Brit & Co. Blog Shows How to Dress up Your Shoes
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Minimal Material Footwear
The Lasso Slippers are Made Using a Single Piece of Felt
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DIY Tin Can Pumps
The 'Pringle of Scotland' Metal Heels are Urban Chic
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Upcycled Denim Sandals
The Jeans Sandal Boots by DaniKshoes are Pants for the Feet
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DIY Leather Footwear
Learn How to Make Hand-Made Viking Shoes From 'Earth and Living'
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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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DIY Superhero Kicks
The Easy Comic Book Heels are Crafty
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Couture Footwear DIYs
The Refinery 29 Painterly Pumps Tutorial is Affordably Chic
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Modern Fairytale Shoes
Lauren Tennenbaum Cinderella Pumps are Kryptonite for Fashionistas
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Adaptable DIY Stilettos
The Myshell256 Shoes Can Combine to Create 256 Different Designs
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Playful Prehistoric Pumps
These DIY Dinosaur Heels Will Have You Walking Like a T-Rex
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Customizable Shoe Toys
The Delroy Dennisur Stance Project Brings DIY Artistry to Sneaker Culture
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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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Transforming Eco-Shoes
Be Your Own Designer with the Melissa Shoes & Gaetano Pesce DIY Bootie
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DIY Milky Way Kicks
The Goth Reform Space Vans Tutorial Rocks Your Old Sneakers in a New Way
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DIY Couture Stilettos
Upper Street Boutique Lets You Design Your Own Luxury Shoes
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High-Top Flip Flops
Chuck Taylor Sandals are a Badass Beach Essential
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DIY Dungeon Boots
Blogger Recreates Charles Anastase's Spiked, Sky-High Platforms
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DIY Americana Gear
This Fashion Drug 'Star Shorts' Tutorial is Patriotic and Ready for Summer
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DIY Imitation Couture Stockings
The 'Trendy Girl' Miu Miu Socks are an Affordable Alternative
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Planter Pumps
Cactus Shoes Will be Welcomed by Green Thumbs and Green Toes
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DIY Custom Flip-Flops
Switchflops
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DIY Sneaker Designs
Sneakart Personalized Skins
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DIY Mongolian Boots
Lao Hats' How-To Instructions for the Ulaanbaatar Military Boot
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DIY Hand Painted Sneakers
Rachelle Williams Makes Super Mario Bros High-Tops
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DIY Cap-Toe Heels
Create Your Own Version of This Season's Hottest Shoe Development
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DIY Eco-Sandals
Crocheted Grocery Bags Make Sensible Plarn Shoes
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DIY Canvas Kicks
Show Off Your Designer Skills on the Stance Collection
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DIY Twinkling Toes
The LED Shoe Clips Will Light up Any Pair of Heels
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DIY Sprinter Shoes
Nicolas Couch's 'Transition' Lets You Build Your Own Athletic Shoe
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DIY Footwear
SimpleShoes.com
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DIY Boot Re-Designs
The 2 Bandits Accessories Make Your Footwear Prettier
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DIY Baby Shoes
Preschoolians Personalized Footwear
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Self-Assembled Shoes
The Creo Shoe Concept Lets You Sew and Stitch Your Shoes Together
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Funky Fruity Footwear
Dancretul Creates Custom DIY Orange Peel Adidas Sneakers
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Fringed Furry Footwear
Style Bubble Payhalf Pumps Update Classic Black Heels
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DIY Armadillo Slippers
The DIY Unu Slippers by Robert Hankey are Completely Orginal
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DIY Removable Cleats
Ice Claws Keep You On Your Feet During Winter Months
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Minimal Shoe Rack Concepts
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Deadstock Denim Clogs
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Plant-Based Sneakers
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3D-Printed Winter Sport Shoes
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The Skechers Hands Free Slip-Ins® are Versatile
Sneaker-Inspired Slide Sandals
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These 'Dr. Martens' Shoes Are Made From Surplus Materials
Cozy Sustainable Sneaker Styles
The VEJA SDU REC Flannel Sneakers Have Recycled Materials
Fuzzy Dynamic Collaborative Footwear
Suicoke and Midorikawa Unveil Another Five Finger Shoe
Hiking Boot-Tranformed Mules
BLUEMARBLE and Diemme Join on a Transformative Footwear
Vegan All-Season Boots
These Boots Are Crafted With Cruelty-Free Leather Alternatives
3D-Printed Growing Customized Shoes
Michele Di Carlo Creates the 4Steps 3D-Printed Sneaker Concept
Live-Painting Sneaker Experiences
The Martell Sneaker Atelier Turns Brainwaves into Unique Styles
Ugly Christmas Sweater-Inspired Shoes
Nike Readies for the Holidays with the Ugly Sweater Dunks
Shaggy Green Sneakers
The New Cactus Plant Flea Market x Nike Dunk Low Sneakers Have Arrived
Automated Low-Tech Shoe Designs
The 'Heaven’s Door' Shoes Allow for Easy On and Off
Retro-Style Outdoor-Ready Footwear
The Chaco Retro Collection Features Nostalgic Colors
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
Medical Boot-Representing Footwear
Rick Owens Continues to Grab Attention with the Walking Boot
Repurposed Patchwork Footwear
ReImagined by UGG Gives New Life to Leftover Leathers & Suedes
Festival-Ready Footwear Series
ALDO Unveils Various Designs Prepared for Summer Festivals
Airy 3D-Printed Boots
Rains' Puffer Boot Debuted at Paris Fashion Week
Sustainable Material Hiking Shoes
Veja Releases the Fitz Roy Shoe Made of Ecological Materials
Vibrant Collaborative Footwear Collections
Daniëlle Cathari Reimagines Clarks Originals' Wallabee
Recycled Shoe-Made Furniture
The 'Remix Maison' Makes Use of Discarded Footwear
Transformative Bridal Footwear
Pashion’s Made-to-Order Styles Offer Interchangeable Components
Recyclable Component Shoe Designs
The 'Knitted Colors' Shoes Allow for Easy Style Changes
Monstrous-Inspired Heeled Shoes
I Wanna Bangkok Presents the Hulkfoot and Bigfoot Shoes
Knitted Chunky Sneakers
Famous Footwear Boasts the DV Dolce Vita Sneaker
Perforated Dynamic Cartoonish Boots
MSCHF and Crocs Unveil a Dramatic Yellow 'Big Red Boot'
Scrap Material Footwear
Merrell Created a Scrap Shoe Collection for Zero Waste Week
Printing-Inspired Footwear
Taylor Tabbs Re-Imagines the Converse Mid-Tops with HP Aesthetics
Size-Inclusive Designer Shoes
Zalando and Seven Designers are Launching Footwear for All
Retro Classic Vintage Sneakers
Nike's Air Jordan 1 High Gets a Lost & Found Design Update
Recycled Leather Footwear Collections
NAMESAKE Debuts Its Exclusive ‘CLIPPERS’ Footwear Collection
High-Fashion Shoe Covers
Dior's New B31 Model Comes with a Protective Shoe Cover
Painted Foot-Shaped Shoes
Midorikawa and Suicoke Unite for the Newest Vibram® FiveFingers Release
Ultra-Luxurious Après-Ski Boots
Gucci and Adidas Drop Eye-Catching Luxury Après-Ski Models
Weatherized Technical Fall Footwear
Suicoke Presents its New Collection for the FW23 Season
Exoskeletal Technical-Themed Footwear
Dior Unveils the New Warp Sandal with Gardening Performance
Pre-Distressed Sneaker-Inspired Mules
Balenciaga Drew Inspiration from an Old Footwear Design
Ultra-Distressed Shoe Designs
The New BEAMS x PUMA Silhouette is Inspired by Vintage Sweatshirts
Summer-Ready Sneaker-Sandal Hybrids
The Nike Air Adjust Force Gets a New Sandal Update
Reworked High-Fashion Clogs
Susan Fang Previews Two Brand-New Crocs Iterations at its Runway Show
Sustainable Waterproof Footwear
CCILU Unveils the Fish Water Shoes with an Eco Design
Whimsical Inflatable Sneaker Concepts
UV-Zhu Uses Daily Objects for His Nike Concept Sneaker
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
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
Olympic-Ready Elevated Footwear
Nike Optimizes its Air Cushioning Tech in New Range of Shoes
Limited-Edition Handcrafted Clogs
Filippa K and Swedish Hasbeens Collaboration is Limited-Edition
Doll-Inspired High Heels
The Fantastic Plastic Foot Shoes are Shaped Like a Doll's Tip-Toed Foot
Fashion-Forward Lifestyle Sneakers
Valentino Garavani Unveils a New Pair of Premium Sneakers
Futuristic Collaborative Fall Footwear
BOTTER and Reebok Present New Designs at Paris Fashion Week
Fashion-Forward Active Sandals
Chloé x Teva Reimagines Iconic Footwear Silhouettes
Hybrid Multifunctional Footwear
Vans Skateboarding and Timberland Launch Two New Footwear
Creative-Collaborative Custom Sneakers
PHILLLLTHY Designs His Own adidas NMD S1 Sneaker Model
Sustainable Vintage Shoes
Allbirds' New Sneaker Silhouette Represents Transformation for the Brand
Ultra-Luxurious Crystal Footwear
The JIMMY CHOO Crystal Slipper Immediately Turn Heads
Medical Boot-Inspired Sneakers
MSCHF's AC.1 Sneakers Highlights an Experimental Supportive Look
Hiking-Inspired Asymmetrical Shoes
Our Legacy Presents the Gabe in Chrome Peak Color
Heroic Luxury Footwear
The Christian Louboutin x Marvel Collab Unleashes Super Stylish Footwear
Food Waste-Crafted Shoes
Frank and Oak Showcase a New Circular Zero-Waste Sneaker
Festive Vibrant Lifestyle Sneakers
New Balance Presents a Grinch-Themed 990v4 Sneaker
Pocket-Adorned Slip-On Footwear
Vault by Vans and Nicole McLaughlin Launch a Capsule Together
Self-Assembled Modular Footwear
Camper Unveils the Roku Modular Trainer with Minimal Design
Cozy Reimagined Shoes
Birkenstock’s New Collection with Vince Skelley Explores Mid-Century Design
Chunky Unconventional Shoes
Marni Unveils the 'BIG FOOT 2.0' Unisex Sneaker in Multiple Colorways
Chic Skater Style Sneakers
These Dior B9S Sneakers Come in Two Material Options
Inaugural Italian Footwear Collections
Mugler's Footwear Capsule is Designed by Casey Cadwallader
Sustainable Color-Blocked Sneakers
CAMPER Launches All-New Sneaker Silhouette, the 'KARST'
Cork-Based Lifestyle Sneakers
CLOT Details the Nike Dunk Low Sneakers with Cork Details
Upcycled Hockey Sneakers
Canyaon Unveils a Pair of Custom Boots Crafted From Vintage Hockey Gloves
Sustainable Food Material Sneakers
ID.Eight Brings 90s-Inspired Sneakers with Food Materials
Hairy Avant Garde Footwear
Rick Owens DRKSHDW Delivers the New Abstract Sneaker Model
Luxe Premium Vibrant Sneakers
Dior and Denim Tears Launch the New B33 Sneakers for the Season
Chic Cactus Leather Loafers
G.H. Bass Launches Its First Non-leather Loafer and Its Stylish
Cork Foam Footwears
SOLE Jasper Chukka Redefines What’s Possible Using Natural Materials
Sporty Perforated Slip-On Shoes
Jordan Brand is Planning to Release its Own Foam Clogs
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Chunky Logo-Adorned Shoes
Thibo Denis Teases Two New Winter Colorways for Dior's New B33 Sneakers
Open IP Shoe Initiatives
Thesus Opensources Sustainable Footwear Design to Drive Industry Change
Icy Holiday-Themed Shoes
Nike Unveils Imagery for the Upcoming Nike Dunk High 'Lunar New Year'
Revamped Leather Christmas Shoes
The adidas 'Stan Smith' Gets a Red-Tinted Makeover for Christmas
Footwear Heritage-Honoring Fashion
Clints Celebrates its Footwear Archives in its Latest Capsule
Mismatching Neutral Low-Cut Sneakers
Nike Introduces a Pair of Patchwork Dunk Low Sneakers
Reimagined Footwear Releases
The Dr. Martens x ACW* FW22 Boasts an Incredibly Chic Aesthetic
Apple Leather-Based Footwear
Trash Planet's New Shoes are Made from Vegan Apple Leather
Luxurious Boot-Sandal Hybrids
Givenchy Presents its New Shark Lock Sandal for the Season
Power Tool-Inspired Collaborative Shoes
MSCHF Joins Dremel on the Special Gobstomper Sneaker
Unorthodox Footwear Designs
The Wacky Pack Footwear Project by Ye Shen Includes Three Styles
Sophisticated Bridal Collections
Bella Belle Introoduces the Champagne Era Footwear Collection
DIY Rabbit-Themed Sneakers
Vans and Billy’s Tokyo Teamed Up on the New DIY HI VLT LX
Chic Shoe Care Appliances
The 'Day Starter' Shoe Styler by Yeounju Lee Keeps Footwear Fresh
Contrast Stitching Formal Footwear
CamperLab Presents the New Eki Shoes for the Season
Bright Vegan Penny Loafers
The Weejun Shoe by G.H. Bass Gets a New Construction Update
Classic Leather Lifestyle Sneakers
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Lugged Rubber Soled Sneakers
Très Bien Designs the Diemme Cornaro for Everyday Wearing
Deconstructed Lifestyle White Shoes
Youth of Paris and adidas Join on a Crystal White Campus 80
Storage-Focused Dynamic Footwear
Tagi. Joins Vans on a New Collection of Dynamic Sneakers
Premium Fashion-Forward Slippers
Mave & Chez Pioneering Luxurious Comfort Footwear for Women
DIY-Influenced Layered Sneakers
Nike Delivers the New Artful Sketch with the Past Shoe
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ARCH NYC Has Unveiled Its Contemporary Fall 2023 Collection
Color-Blocking Vibrant Sneakers
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Animal Print-Inspired Luxe Loafers
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Reclaimed Footwear is Used to Craft the Remix Maison Benches
Podiatrist-Friendly Summer Shoes
Birdies' Sun Drenched Collection is Cushioned & Comfort-Focused
Platform Lifestyle Customizable Shoes
Nike By You Adds the Cortez Silhouette to its Roster
Deconstructed Artful Sandals
Craig Green Works Together with adidas on a Unique Sandal
Activism-Themed Custom Upcycled Shoes
tareet Delivers Custom ASICS for the APOC Store
Punk-Inspired Leather Shoes
Junya Watanabe MAN and Stepney Workers Club Launch Punk Leather Shoes
Incredibly Chic Footwear Designs
Palace and C.P. Company Drop the Breathtaking Cornaro Model
Bridal Flip-Flops
Uzurii Launched a Bridal Collection for Wedding Season
Outrageous Toe-Like Sandal Charms
Crocs Introduces the Polarizing Toe Jibbitz for its Shoes
All-Terrain Versatile Boots
CODDI is Revolutionizing Adventure Footwear with Its New Offerings
Smart Customized Footwear Designs
Kristýna Hrabánková Designs New Sandals for URBNC3
Artful Patriotic Collaborative Loafers
Denim Tears and Dr. Martens Join on the Union Black Loafers
Stylish Corduroy Shoe Designs
Clarks Originals Collaborates with Aleali May on a New Collection
Footwear-Branded Holiday Dinner Sets
Nicks Handmade Boots Boasts an Elegant Holiday Dinner Set
Premium Fall-Ready Footwear Designs
Hender Scheme Presents its Latest Lineup for Fall 2023