This Super Gallery showcases shoes that are more than just fashions statements. While some may still look stylish, each has a purpose beyond protecting the foot and looking chic. Some have high tech functionality, others are socially conscious and some are even used to spread messages. The cluster finishes off with special shoes intended to enhance health and athletic ability.
Implications - Shoes are an important part of life in Western society and often times people have more than five pairs in their closets. If you are thinking about getting a new pair of kicks, this list could hold the perfect inspiration showcasing everything from wi-fi sneakers to shoes made out of recycled cans.
Top 42 Functional Shoes
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High-Heeled Shoes with GPS for Prostitutes
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Organic Shoes by Veja
40
Eco Friendly Shoes
39
Aluminium Can Recycled Shoes
Tear Your Feet to Shreds?
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Stiletto Defense
High Heel Shoes With Built in Stun Gun
37
Barefoot Simulators
Vibram's Fivefingers Shoes Keep Climbers on Their Toes
36
Shoe Made of Garbage
Nike Trash Talk
35
Spring-Soled Bouncing Shoes
Kangoo Jumps
34
These Shoes Were Made for Weight Loss
Swiss MBT Shoes
33
Aphrodite Platform Pumps
32
Light of The Party
Soul Fusion Glow Shoes
31
Luxury Soccer Shoes
New Football Boot by Hummel
30
Transformer Shoes
Adjustable Camileon Heel
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Drinking Shoes
Walk With Your Vodka
28
Yoga Thongs
Swamisz Footwear
27
Organic Sneakers in Amsterdam
Veja Collection By Christine Phung
26
Glowing Heels
LED Alina Shoes
25
Gold Footwear On The Green
Puma Golf Shoes
24
Celebrity Endorsed Olympic Branding
Nike Hyperdunk-Kobe PE
23
Customizable Hi-Tech Soccer Shoes
Adidas F50 TUNiT
22
Wi-Fi Sneakers
A Step in the Right Direction
21
Sensitive Shoes
Reflexology Technology Eases The Pain of High Heals
20
Designer Skates
Emporio Armani Skorpion Quadline Roller-Skates
19
Transformer Shoe
More than Meets the Foot?
18
Sustainable Fashion
Handmade Shoes by Hetty Rose
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Nike Donates $500,000 Field Made of Recycled Running Shoes
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Satellite Monitoring in Your Footwear
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Statement Footwear
Jesus Loves You Sandals
14
Recycled Shoes
Yellow Port Shoes Made From Recycled Tires and Trucking Canvas
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Write Love Notes in The Sand With Print Beach Shoes By Paolo Ulian
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Shoe Vending
Onitsuka Tiger's Sneaker Vending Machine
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Vacuum Shoes
Clean as You Walk
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Social Conscience Footwear
Business Inspired by Argentine Alpargata
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Co-Branded MP3 Basketball Sneakers
Zune Reebok Answer XI
8
Computer-Manipulated Sneakers
The Verb for Shoes
7
Virtual Shoe Fitting
Adidas Lets You Test Shoes Without Trying Them On
6
Vegan Shoes
Natalie Portman Designs For Te Casan
5
Flashy Fitness Footwear
Step Counter Shoes
4
Eco Friendly Golf Shoes
Enviro Brings Green to the Green
3
Eco Shoes Dryer
Battery-Powered Sweat Eliminator
2
Video Game Footwear
Nintendo Right in your Sneakers
1
Electric Powered Skates
iSkate For Alternative Commuters
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Superhero-Inspired Soccer Shoes
These Conceptual Marvel x Nike Football Sneakers are Comic-Like
Fully Recyclable Sneaker Styles
The Nike ISPA Link Axis Has Interlocking Components with No Glue
Contrasting Minimal Lifestyle Shoes
Nike's Zoom Vomero 5 Gets a Black and White Colorway
Superhero-Themed Sportswear Shoes
Paul Parsons Creates Cool Marvel x Nike Concept Sneakers
Sturdy Chunky Hiking Sneakers
HOKA Presents a New Tor Summit Sneaker with Rugged Detail
Japanese Wrap-Inspired Shoes
Vibram's Furoshiki Kicks Don't Require Shoelaces
Sustainable Repairable Sneaker Designs
Disassembly Lab Footwear is Easily Repaired by Consumers
Weatherized High-Top Sneakers
Jordan Launches the Durable Air Jordan 5 GORE-TEX Sneaker
Progressive Fabrication Footwear
Assa Studio Limited Launches the Evolve Footwear Capsule
Minimalist Clog-Like Sneakers
adidas Just Released Its New adiFom Superstar Shoes
Flexible Fitness Footwear
The Nike Free Metcon 5 is Ready for Intense Workouts
Minimal Shoe Rack Concepts
Joao Teixera Designs the New Multifunctional Tokyo Shoe Rack Concept
High-Performance Iconic Sneakers
Vans Debuts a New High-Performance Footwear Model
Skate-Ready Practical Sneakers
New Balance Numeric Remixes the 574 Sneaker with Skate Functions
Perforated Breathable Mesh Footwear
The adiFOM Climacool Shoes have an Eco-Friendly Shell
AI-Powered Architectural Footwear
Str4ngeThing Envisions a Set of Renaissance Architecture Shoes
Collaborative Technical Footwear
Nicole McLaughlin Launches a Merrell 1TRL Collaboration
All-Season Flip-Flops
Havaianas' Zip Top Market Flip Flops Come with an Attachment for Winter
RFID-Enabled Sport Sneakers
BANBROKEN ARTDesign Sport Shoes Have the TAP-Tech Feature
Dynamic Thigh-High Tech Sneakers
Voo Store Joins On Running to Create a Unique New Sneaker
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
Nature-Inspired Invigorating Sneakers
Vasque Announces the Launch of Its New Re:connect Collection
Experimental Shoe Collections
CAMPERLAB Releases Highly Irregular Footwear Designs
Comfort-Focused Fashion Clogs
Free People x Dr. Scholl’s Refreshes a Style for a New Generation
3D-Printed Growing Customized Shoes
Michele Di Carlo Creates the 4Steps 3D-Printed Sneaker Concept
Deadstock-Derived Footwear Collections
These 'Dr. Martens' Shoes Are Made From Surplus Materials
Fuzzy Dynamic Collaborative Footwear
Suicoke and Midorikawa Unveil Another Five Finger Shoe
Contemporary Functional Athleticwear
Reebok and Danielle Guizio Join Forces in a New Series
Olympics-Inspired Running Shoes
lululemon Debuts the Team Canada Beyondfeel Women's Running Shoe
Streetwear-Inspired Golf Shoes
The Adidas Ultraboost Spikeless Golf Shoes are Stylishly Functional
Collaborative Textural Lifestyle Sneakers
Nike and Union Join on the Field General Sneaker
Next-Generation Runner Sneakers
The Nike Structure 25 Merges Comfort, Technology and Performance
Superhero Sneaker Concepts
These Conceptual Iron Man Sneakers by Khalil Zahirian are Futuristic
Futurist Footwear Collections
Norse Projects Dropped the ARKTISK Footwear Capsule for 2023
Detail-Oriented Retro Sneakers
Footpatrol Launch a Version of the adidas Originals Campus 80s
Automated Low-Tech Shoe Designs
The 'Heaven’s Door' Shoes Allow for Easy On and Off
Formal-Ready Collaborative Footwear
CLOT and adidas Join Forces on a New Sneaker Model
Off-Grid All-Terrain Sneakers
The Tropicfeel All-Terrain Collection Has High-Performance Features
Responsive Eco-Conscious Sneakers
The Adidas X_PLRBOOST Shoes are Comfy and Stylish
Agile Anatomical Shoes
The TAKAHIROMIYASHITATheSoloist. x Suicoke FiveFinger Shoes are Supportive
Medical Boot-Representing Footwear
Rick Owens Continues to Grab Attention with the Walking Boot
Comfort-Focused Hands-Free Slip-In Shoes
The Skechers Hands Free Slip-Ins® are Versatile
Sustainable Material Hiking Shoes
Veja Releases the Fitz Roy Shoe Made of Ecological Materials
Futuristic Urban Sneakers
The Vans Sim-Plis-Tech are for the Everyday Urban Environment
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
Dramatic Colorfully Laced Footwear
KidSuper Works with Suicoke on a New Collaborative Series
Vibrant Collaborative Tech Sneakers
ASICS and Gallery Dept. Join on the GT-2160 Sneaker
Scrap Material Footwear
Merrell Created a Scrap Shoe Collection for Zero Waste Week
Gaiter-Attached Technical Footwear
The Nike Air Max Scorpion Gets a New Addition and Foundation
Innovation-Forward Running Shoes
The adidas SWITCH FWD Boasts Enhanced Performance
Technical Stealthy Running Shoes
A-COLD-WALL* Introduces the New Vector* Running Footwear
Sophisticated Laidback Footwear Designs
notwoways Unveils a New Matter Style of the Formula
Packaging-Inspired Footwear Designs
adidas Introduces the Unique Box Shoe Through its App
Adaptable Road-to-Trail Sneakers
The Nike Pegasus Trail 5 Supports Athletic Agility
Minimally Designed Lifestyle Shoes
adidas Unveils a Close Look at its Recon Pack of Stan Smiths
Outerspace-Inspired Technical Sneakers
adidas Presents Two New COS Supernova Sneaker Colorways
Printing-Inspired Footwear
Taylor Tabbs Re-Imagines the Converse Mid-Tops with HP Aesthetics
Collaborative Outdoorsy Footwear
The adidas x National Geographic Shoe is Performance-Driven
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
Sci-Fi-Themed Rubber-Like Sneakers
Native Shoes Launch Sci-Fi Sneaker Collection with Star Wars
AI-Enabled Sneaker Marketplaces
Neatsy.ai Has Shoppers Scan Their Foot to Find the Perfect Fit
Technical Collaborative Footwear
Palace and Salomon Continue to Grow their Partnership
Mesh-Heavy Collaborative Footwear
ASICS and Hal Studios Launch a New Collaborative Shoe
High-Fashion Shoe Covers
Dior's New B31 Model Comes with a Protective Shoe Cover
Weatherized Technical Fall Footwear
Suicoke Presents its New Collection for the FW23 Season
Trail-Ready Hiking Sneakers
Nike's Air Max Plus Hiker Boot Adds Functional Technicalities
Whimsical Inflatable Sneaker Concepts
UV-Zhu Uses Daily Objects for His Nike Concept Sneaker
Weatherized Functional Boots
F/CE Joins Danner on the New Danner Light Boots for Winter
Bag-Transformative Technical Shoes
Nicole McLaughlin Designs her Own Diemme Maggiore Shoe
Ultra-Fast Walking Shoes
The Shift Robotics 'Moonwalkers' Increase Walking Speed by 250%
Warranty-Covered Unisex Shoes
Grounded People is Releasing a Special Unisex Shoe Collection
Fire-Proof Technical Sneakers
Salmon Presents the Highly Functional X-ALP gr10k Sneaker
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
Collaborative Mixed-Material Sneakers
Joe Freshgoods and New Balance Unite for the 990v4 Capsule
Hip Hop-Honoring High-Top Sneakers
Nike Launches a New Air Force 1 High in a Classics Colorway
Dynamic Layered Tonal Footwear
Diesel Launches Five New Tonal S-Prototype-Cr Sneakers
Futuristic Collaborative Fall Footwear
BOTTER and Reebok Present New Designs at Paris Fashion Week
Trail-Ready Functional Footwear
Merrell 1TRL Joins Dime on a Collaborative Moab Sneaker
Hybrid Multifunctional Footwear
Vans Skateboarding and Timberland Launch Two New Footwear
Sustainable Knitted Toddler Sneakers
Nike Launches the Swoosh 1 Trainer with Colorful Details
Sustainable Vintage Shoes
Allbirds' New Sneaker Silhouette Represents Transformation for the Brand
Retro Collaborative Textural Sneakers
Fear of God and adidas Present a Collaborative 86 Lo Shoe
Hiking-Inspired Asymmetrical Shoes
Our Legacy Presents the Gabe in Chrome Peak Color
Adventure-Ready Work Boots
KidSuper Released Work Boots Inspired by Hiking and Artistic Themes
Food Waste-Crafted Shoes
Frank and Oak Showcase a New Circular Zero-Waste Sneaker
Olympic-Ready Elevated Footwear
Nike Optimizes its Air Cushioning Tech in New Range of Shoes
Collaborative Bright Lifestyle Sneakers
A.P.C. Joins ASICS on the New GEL-SONOMA 15-50 Shoe
Post-Apocalyptic-Themed Footwear
Nike ISPA Launches the Mindbody Sneaker with Distressed Details
Pocket-Adorned Slip-On Footwear
Vault by Vans and Nicole McLaughlin Launch a Capsule Together
Sophisticated Running Shoe Silhouettes
Stepney Workers Club Debuts the Amiel S-Strike Sneaker
Chunky Unconventional Shoes
Marni Unveils the 'BIG FOOT 2.0' Unisex Sneaker in Multiple Colorways
Retro-Themed Technical Sneakers
ASICS Presents the New GEL-KAYANO LEGACY Sneaker
Breathable Mesh Technical Sneakers
Oakley's Edge Flex Shoes are Supported by a Rubberized Sole
Sustainable Color-Blocked Sneakers
CAMPER Launches All-New Sneaker Silhouette, the 'KARST'
Seasonal Panelling Low-Cut Boots
KidSuper Unveils the Low Top Boots as a Part of its FW23 Range
Custom Men's Footwear Services
Robert August Fuses 21st Century Technology with Craftsmanship
Warped Collaborative Breathable Footwear
Stone Island and New Balance Tease the C1 Sneaker
80s-Style Vegan Sneakers
Fenics' Footwear Boasts Half of the Carbon Footprint of Other Brands
Futuristic Minimal Basketball Sneakers
adidas Originals Launches the Crazy Infinity Shoe Today
Breathable Retro Sneaker Models
ASICS Presents the New GT-2160 Model for the Season
Minimal Lifestyle Golf Sneakers
KITH Unveils a Series of the adidas Samba Golf Sneakers
Reimagined Footwear Releases
The Dr. Martens x ACW* FW22 Boasts an Incredibly Chic Aesthetic
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
Militaristic-Inspired Tonal Footwear
NEIGHBORHOOD and Vans Join Forces on Two Sneaker Models
All-Angle Sneaker Shopping Engines
Google Search Allows Users to View Shoes from All Angles
Technical Patterned Adventurous Footwear
SOUTH2 WEST8 Joins Reebok on the Zig Kinetica II Edge
Sustainable Unisex Lifestyle Sneakers
Vuori Collaborates with Clae On a New Footwear Line
Contrast Stitching Formal Footwear
CamperLab Presents the New Eki Shoes for the Season
Sculptural Futuristic Sneakers
New Balance Presents a New Version of its Warped Runner Sneaker
Militaristic Joint Technical Sneakers
maharishi and Reebok Join on a Zig Kinetica 2.5 Sneaker
Lifestyle Minimal Running Sneakers
Mallet London Presents a New Holloway Running Shoe
Storage-Focused Dynamic Footwear
Tagi. Joins Vans on a New Collection of Dynamic Sneakers
Stylish Everyday Men's Footwear
Lululemon Introduces the New Men's Footwear Collection
Expansive Creative Footwear Series
Camper Presents its ROKU Shoe Line to Push Boundaries
Adaptive Running Shoes
ASICS' GEL-KAYANO 30 Boasts a 4D Guidance System
Color-Blocking Vibrant Sneakers
Nike Unveils a Doernbecher Version of the Air Jordan 1 Low
Futuristic Bold Tonal Sneakers
Beyoncé and adidas Present the IVY PARK Top Ten 2000 Sneaker
Street Art-Adorned Perforated Footwear
Crocs Joins Futura Laboraties on a New Set of Shoes
Tactical Comfy Footwear Styles
The Saucony ProGrid Triumph 4 'Gorpcore' Features Cordura Material
Nature-Inspired Outdoor Shoe Designs
Notre & Salomon Present an Overview of the Salomon XT-4 Model
Modern Technical Lifestyle Sneakers
UNAFFECTED Designs its Own Version of the ASICS Gel-Kayano 14
Youth-Focused Lightweight Shoes
On Launches its First Footwear Collection for Active Youith
Contemporary Upcycled Bright Benches
Reclaimed Footwear is Used to Craft the Remix Maison Benches
Podiatrist-Friendly Summer Shoes
Birdies' Sun Drenched Collection is Cushioned & Comfort-Focused
Sustainably-Minded Lifestyle Sneakers
Proto Collective Unveils Its First Earth-Friendly Sneakers
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
Shoe Mileage Trackers
SHOOZ Tracks a Shoe's Lifespan to Prevent Injury
Supportive Breathable Sneakers
Vionic Sneakers Provide Essential Stability and Support
Dynamic Technical Seasonal Footwear
Suicoke Presents its New Footwear for the SS24 Season
Puffed Futuristic Collaborative Footwear
Rains and Zellerfeld Join Forces on the Puffer Sneaker
Smart Customized Footwear Designs
Kristýna Hrabánková Designs New Sandals for URBNC3
Over-Engineered Industrial Footwears
Cat Footwear Release the Alpha for its 'RePowered' Collection
Comfort-Based Golf Shoes
Rockport Releases a Collection of Comfort-Based Weather Ready Golf Shoes