Constantly buying a new pair of shoes from the store can be quite the expensive hobby, but these DIY footwear activities are offering fashionistas some crafty alternatives to adding new shoes to their collection.
DIY activities are a fantastically cost-effective way to make items or products that are customized and personalized to your taste. Therefore, why not have some fun with your shoe collection and add some sparkly accents or handmade creations? A great way for fashionistas to add their own charm and style to their accessories, these DIY footwear activities will surely make any pair of kicks something people will remember.
From slippers creatively made from upcycled blue jeans to heels and flats accentuated with gold stars and lace, these DIY footwear activities will definitely add a unique flair to any collection of shoes.
45 DIY Footwear Activities
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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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DIY Tin Can Pumps
The 'Pringle of Scotland' Metal Heels are Urban Chic
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DIY Feathered Heels
This 'A Pair and A Spare' Shoe Tutorial Takes Flight
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DIY Shoe Design Tutorials
Bobsmade Colors Your World
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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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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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Interchangeable Shoe Jewelry
Make Any Pair of Flats Fabulous with This Easy DIY Using Old Earrings
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Playful Prehistoric Pumps
These DIY Dinosaur Heels Will Have You Walking Like a T-Rex
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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 Kitty Accented Shoes
This Clever Project Lets You Add Some Feline Touches to Your Footwear
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Handmade Sci-Fi Heels
These DIY R2-D2 Pumps are Crafty Star Wars Shoes
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Flamboyant DIY Spring Sneakers
A Beautiful Mess DIY Sneakers Add Spring to Your Step
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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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Festive DIY Accessory Accents
These Confetti-Dipped Flats and Purses are Ideal for any Celebration
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Sneaker Decals
Funkkit Stickers4Sneakers Skins Let You Customize Your Kicks on the Fly
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Studded Sneaks
Kettle Black Converse Shoes Capitalize on the Studded Dud Style
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DIY Crystal-Encrusted Kicks
This Crafty Project Turns an Average Pair of Shoes into a Sleek Design
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DIY Dungeon Boots
Blogger Recreates Charles Anastase's Spiked, Sky-High Platforms
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DIY Delicate Lace Flats
These DIY Lace Ballet Flats are Elegantly Feminine
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DIY Nautical Floral Sneakers
Make a Fun Summery Statement with This One-Of-A-Kind DIY Sneaker
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Custom Shoe Redesigns
Sneakers Addicts Gives Tips on How to Personalize Your Nike Air Max 1's
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Heart-Shaped Shoe Clips
This DIY Project Lets You Accessorize Your Ordinary Footwear
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DIY Custom Flip-Flops
Switchflops
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Upcycled Blue Jean Slippers
This DIY Project is a Creative Way to Make Use Out of Old Clothing
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Hand Painted Heels
Studio Jellyfish Adds Eye Popping Graphics to Girlie Shoes
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DIY Snow Plow Shoes
Why Shovel the Driveway When You Can Foot Plow the Snow Instead?
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Self-Designed Heels
‘Shoes of Prey' Can Create the Pair of Your Dreams
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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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Cardboard Sneakers
I HAVE POP Creates Shoes Made Out Boxes
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DIY Shoe Challenges
Aldo Contest Gives Opportunity to Aspiring Shoe Designers
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DIY Newspaper Heels
These DIY Heels are Stylish and Easy to Create
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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 Star-Accented Heels
This Crafty DIY Activity Turns an Ordinary Sandal into a Star-Studded Shoe
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Self-Assembled Shoes
The Creo Shoe Concept Lets You Sew and Stitch Your Shoes Together
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Upcycled Sparkle Brogues
The 'DIY Glitter Oxfords' is a Lesson in Refurbishing
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Beloved Kick Facelifts
The JGoods Sneaker Restoration Kit Makes Something Old New Again
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DIY Light-Up Kicks
Converse Shoe Designs Will Look Even Cooler with Light Installations
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Footwear Time Tellers
This Tiny Green Boot Clock Fashionably Displays the Time
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Scribble-Covered Boots
Neighborhood and Clark Desert Boots Create Nostalgia
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Celebratory Anime Shoes
The Sailor Moon Footwear from Mayla Has Ornate Aesthetics
Luxury Cartoon-Like Red Boots
MSCHF Launches a Bulbous Footwear Silhouette with Cushioning
Japanese Wrap-Inspired Shoes
Vibram's Furoshiki Kicks Don't Require Shoelaces
Sustainable Repairable Sneaker Designs
Disassembly Lab Footwear is Easily Repaired by Consumers
Timeless Travel-Inspired Footwear
Malvados' 'Ellie' Sandal Collection Comes in a Variety of Colors
Illusory Doll-Like Heels
Louis Vuitton's Illusion Boots are Cleverly Shaped and Hand-Painted
Minimal Shoe Rack Concepts
Joao Teixera Designs the New Multifunctional Tokyo Shoe Rack Concept
Superhero-Themed Glamorous Shoes
Marvel and Christian Louboutin Join Forces on a Shoe Capsule
Deadstock Denim Clogs
Levi’s x Crocs Upcycles Fabric Into One-of-a-Kind Footwear Designs
AI-Powered Architectural Footwear
Str4ngeThing Envisions a Set of Renaissance Architecture Shoes
Limited-Edition Clogs Collections
Dr. Scholl’s and Re/Done Release Exclusive Clog Collection
Bacteria-Stitched Lab-Grown Shoes
Modern Synthesis Uses Plant Waste to Grow Microbial Textiles
Women's Sportswear Flip Flops
Nike Calm Flip Flops Now Arrive in Styles for Women
Plant-Based Sneakers
'The Plant Shoe' is Made Out of Animal-Free, Sustainable Components
Movement-Focused Womens Footwear
FitFlop Launches Two New Footwear Styles for Active Women
Comfort-Focused Fashion Clogs
Free People x Dr. Scholl’s Refreshes a Style for a New Generation
Rave-Inspired At-Home Manicures
Rave Nailz Boasts a Variety of Eye-Catching Nail Designs
Low-Cut Premium Padded Sneakers
Dior Presents a Look at its New Lifestyle B57 Sneaker
Experimental Shoe Collections
CAMPERLAB Releases Highly Irregular Footwear Designs
Doll-Inspired Sneakers
The Superga x Barbie Collab Shares Fun, Nostalgic Styles
Sneaker-Inspired Slide Sandals
The New Adidas adiFOM Adilette Slides Have a Covered Toe
Custom-Made Insoles
Soles Creates Personalized Support for Your Feet with Custom Insoles
Deadstock-Derived Footwear Collections
These 'Dr. Martens' Shoes Are Made From Surplus Materials
Barrier-Breaking Sneaker Drops
From The Collection: Joy Claire Provides Access to Exclusive Styles
Cozy Sustainable Sneaker Styles
The VEJA SDU REC Flannel Sneakers Have Recycled Materials
Comfortable Healthcare Worker Footwear
Clove Makes Footwear for Healthcare Professionals
Floral-Patterned Lifestyle Sneakers
Nike Unveils Its Nike Dunk Low Next Nature 'Floral Tapestry'
Fuzzy Dynamic Collaborative Footwear
Suicoke and Midorikawa Unveil Another Five Finger Shoe
Hiking Boot-Tranformed Mules
BLUEMARBLE and Diemme Join on a Transformative Footwear
Heart-Adorned Shoe Collections
G.H. Bass Boasts an Adorable Collection of Heart Loafers
Live-Painting Sneaker Experiences
The Martell Sneaker Atelier Turns Brainwaves into Unique Styles
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
Adorably Styled Shoes
Dr. Martens' Pairs Its Mary Jane Shoes with Adorable Ankle Bow Socks
Formal-Ready Collaborative Footwear
CLOT and adidas Join Forces on a New Sneaker Model
Festival-Ready Footwear Series
ALDO Unveils Various Designs Prepared for Summer Festivals
Stylish Cartoon-Themed Shoes
Koi Launches a Whimsical 'Teletubbies'-Inspired Footwear Collection
Personalized Platform Sneakers
The Crocs Mega Crush Sandal is Easy to Customize with Jibbiitz
Rubber Foundation Plaster Sneakers
AIREI Joins Forces with ASICS on a Repurposed ASICS GT-2160
Floral-Adorned Sporty Clogs
adidas and Stella McCartney Expand with a Clogs Silhouette
Responsive Eco-Conscious Sneakers
The Adidas X_PLRBOOST Shoes are Comfy and Stylish
Balletcore Heeled Shoes
Sandy Liang Releases Her Debut Heel Collection with Ballerina Inspiration
Repurposed Patchwork Footwear
ReImagined by UGG Gives New Life to Leftover Leathers & Suedes
Embellished Cozy Premium Footwear
Chopova Lowena Presents the New SS24 Collection at LFW
Vibrant Collaborative Footwear Collections
Daniëlle Cathari Reimagines Clarks Originals' Wallabee
Sustainable Recyclable Shoe Insoles
PRIMAL Clouds Elevate Every Step with Comfort in Any Shoe
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
Danish-Design Wool Felt Slippers
Betterfelt’s Line of Indoor & Outdoor Footwear are Comfortable
Knitted Chunky Sneakers
Famous Footwear Boasts the DV Dolce Vita Sneaker
Scrap Material Footwear
Merrell Created a Scrap Shoe Collection for Zero Waste Week
Upcycled Crushed Velvet Sneakers
Converse Made Its New Design from Discarded Clothes
Comfort-Focused Hands-Free Slip-In Shoes
The Skechers Hands Free Slip-Ins® are Versatile
Size-Inclusive Designer Shoes
Zalando and Seven Designers are Launching Footwear for All
Gen Z Crafting Events
Red Heart Hosted an Exclusive "Crafternoon" in NYC
AI-Enabled Sneaker Marketplaces
Neatsy.ai Has Shoppers Scan Their Foot to Find the Perfect Fit
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
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
Rewilding Running Shoes
Kiki Grammatopoulos' Rewild the Run Disperses Plants During Activity
Whimsical Inflatable Sneaker Concepts
UV-Zhu Uses Daily Objects for His Nike Concept Sneaker
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
Sneaker-Inspired Slip-On Boots
The Blundstone #2145 Active Chelsea Boot Handles Active Lifestyles
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
Limited-Edition Handcrafted Clogs
Filippa K and Swedish Hasbeens Collaboration is Limited-Edition
Olympic-Ready Elevated Footwear
Nike Optimizes its Air Cushioning Tech in New Range of Shoes
Spring-Ready Floral Footwear
Dr. Martens Reintroduces Floral Patterns for the Start of 2023
Fashion-Forward Lifestyle Sneakers
Valentino Garavani Unveils a New Pair of Premium Sneakers
Sneaker-Like Leather Mules
The Goods & Services Mule Boasts a Vibram Outsole
Fashion-Forward Active Sandals
Chloé x Teva Reimagines Iconic Footwear Silhouettes
DIY Candy Jewelry Kits
Cricket's Candy Creations Boasts the Candy Jewelry Craft Kit
Sustainable Knitted Toddler Sneakers
Nike Launches the Swoosh 1 Trainer with Colorful Details
Creative-Collaborative Custom Sneakers
PHILLLLTHY Designs His Own adidas NMD S1 Sneaker Model
Ultra-Luxurious Crystal Footwear
The JIMMY CHOO Crystal Slipper Immediately Turn Heads
Heroic Luxury Footwear
The Christian Louboutin x Marvel Collab Unleashes Super Stylish Footwear
Pocket-Adorned Slip-On Footwear
Vault by Vans and Nicole McLaughlin Launch a Capsule Together
Customizable Shoe Insoles
The EcoDasher Insole Comes with Seven Pads for Each Side
Self-Assembled Modular Footwear
Camper Unveils the Roku Modular Trainer with Minimal Design
Board Game-Themed Fashions
The Shoe Palace x Monopoly Collection Includes an Array of Styles
Lightweight Heeled Sneakers
Converse Released the Chuck 70 De Luxe Heel
Cork-Based Lifestyle Sneakers
CLOT Details the Nike Dunk Low Sneakers with Cork Details
Whimsical Reusable Nail Sets
Facile Nails' Sunset Wave Kit is a Tribute to the 80s
Sustainable Food Material Sneakers
ID.Eight Brings 90s-Inspired Sneakers with Food Materials
Stunning Japanese Art-Inspired Footwear
Christian Louboutin Collaborates with Shun Sudo
Cork Foam Footwears
SOLE Jasper Chukka Redefines What’s Possible Using Natural Materials
Reimagined Lifestyle Sporty Footwear
adidas' Predator Freestyle Adds a Lifestyle Element
Reusable Footwear Gel Cushions
The FOOTCLOUD® Emphasizes Comfort and Confidence
Practical Stylish Boots
SeaVees' Adventure Collection is Both Timeless and Comfortable
Footwear Heritage-Honoring Fashion
Clints Celebrates its Footwear Archives in its Latest Capsule
At-Home Manicure Accessories
Sally Hansen Introduces Salon Effects Nail Accents
Mismatching Neutral Low-Cut Sneakers
Nike Introduces a Pair of Patchwork Dunk Low Sneakers
Virtual Luxury Archives
The Manolo Blahnik Archives Provides a Look at Exquisite Craftsmanship
Inaugural Italian Footwear Collections
Mugler's Footwear Capsule is Designed by Casey Cadwallader
Unorthodox Footwear Designs
The Wacky Pack Footwear Project by Ye Shen Includes Three Styles
Stylish Bar Accessories
These Creative Bar Accessories Will Transform your Drinking Experience
Playful Felt Boots
'The Jester' Boot by Betterfelt is Available in Three Colors
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
Dynamic Dramatic Sole Sneakers
Cactus Plant Flea Market and Nike Launch a Flea 2 Sneaker
Luxury Footwear Debuts
Ottange Makes its Debut as a New Comprehensive Footwear and Accessory Brand
Classic Leather Lifestyle Sneakers
Levi’s Releases 'Glide' Sneaker Made In Sustainable Leather
Lifestyle Minimal Running Sneakers
Mallet London Presents a New Holloway Running Shoe
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
TV Series-Inspired Chunky Footwear
KOI Presents a Capsule Full of Tellytubby-Themed Footwear
Holiday-Ready Reusable Nail Kits
Facile Nails introduces its Holiday Collection
Premium Fashion-Forward Slippers
Mave & Chez Pioneering Luxurious Comfort Footwear for Women
One-Click Shoe Dials
ONECL's Shoe Dial System Supports a Custom Fit
Elegant Footwear Collections
ARCH NYC Has Unveiled Its Contemporary Fall 2023 Collection
Spring-Themed Manicure Kits
The LoveShackFancy x imPRESS Press-On Manicure Collection is Charming
Animal Print-Inspired Luxe Loafers
Duke + Dexter Launches a New Printed Wilde Penny Loafer
Street Art-Adorned Perforated Footwear
Crocs Joins Futura Laboraties on a New Set of Shoes
Engagement Ring Footwear Charms
Jessica Flinn Fine Jewellery Created a £1,790 Charm to Adorn Shoes
Pink 3D-Printed Layered Footwear
HOUSE OF ERRORS and ALIVEFORM Drop the Cherry Blossom Colorway
3D-Printed Futuristic Sneakers
HOUSE OF ERRORS Joins ALIVEFORM on the TOPO-01 Footwear
Understated Perforated Lifestyle Sneakers
ALDI Presents a New Minimal Dupe Sneaker Model
Podiatrist-Friendly Summer Shoes
Birdies' Sun Drenched Collection is Cushioned & Comfort-Focused
Secondhand Footwear Services
Level Shoes Launches a Pre-Loved Buyback Service for Footwear
Celebrity-Backed Functional Footwear
Martha Stewart Launches a Footwear Collection with Skechers
Debut Kids Footwear Collections
Aerosoles Launches the Kids Version of its Popular Women's Line
Platform Lifestyle Customizable Shoes
Nike By You Adds the Cortez Silhouette to its Roster
Activism-Themed Custom Upcycled Shoes
tareet Delivers Custom ASICS for the APOC Store
DIY Nail Art Printers
Preemadonna's DIY Nailbot Kit Gets Girls Interested in STEM
Shoe Mileage Trackers
SHOOZ Tracks a Shoe's Lifespan to Prevent Injury
Embroidered Silky Sneakers
Fragment Design and Nik Join on a Dunk Low Sneaker Model
Outrageous Toe-Like Sandal Charms
Crocs Introduces the Polarizing Toe Jibbitz for its Shoes
Bridal Flip-Flops
Uzurii Launched a Bridal Collection for Wedding Season
Customized Casual Clogs
Customize Your Crocs Adds Personality to Bulk Footwear Orders
Smart Customized Footwear Designs
Kristýna Hrabánková Designs New Sandals for URBNC3
Luxe Retro Lifestyle Sneakers
Loewe Unveils its New Premium Flow Runner for the Season
Colorful Corduroy Collaborative Footwear
Aleali May Joins Clarks Originals on a Colorful Capsule
Stylish Corduroy Shoe Designs
Clarks Originals Collaborates with Aleali May on a New Collection
Premium Fall-Ready Footwear Designs
Hender Scheme Presents its Latest Lineup for Fall 2023