Platforms from the disco days no longer pass as the means of funky footwear. Nor do the latest Jordans in kaleidoscopic patterns and colors. If your shoes aren’t sporting their own animal heel or shackles you might as well keep them to yourself.
I remember a time when shoes that lit up where a hot topic but those spotlight steppers couldn’t possibly compete with the these outlandish soles. Shoe designers today have drawn inspiration from the utmost unthinkable -- from scuba diving gear to playground equipment. It isn’t usual to see a girl at a party walking around in a shoe that sports no heel or an angelic pretty boy with wings on his feet.
Funky footwear is art you can walk in and more times than not, you can do so comfortably.
32 Pairs of Unusual Funky Footwear
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Horn-Heeled Pumps
Exotic Regrets by Aoi Kotsuhiroi Features Dark Fang-Like Footwear
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Carnivorous High Heels
Iris van Herpen and United Nude's Fang Shoe is Literally Long in the Tooth
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Platform Rodent Homes
The Terrifying Hamster Exploitation Pump
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Armed Animal High Heels
Gun Hoofs by Iris Schieferstein Adds Danger to Oddity
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Extreme Haute Platforms
The Omar Perez Stilett"O"s Collection Shows Shoes Fit for Gaga
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Atrociously High Heels
Footwear Threatens to Break Necks
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Sultry Sorbet Heels
These Ice Cream Shoes are a Delicious Treat on a Hot Day
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Killer Heels III
Murderous Shoes
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Torturous Toe Shoes
Even Ballerinas Would Steer Clear Of These Feet-Deforming Shoes
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Fetching Grassy Footwear
Yashin Kusa Shoes Let You Feel Lush Blades Between Your Toes
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Aquatic Creature Pumps
These 'Taylor Says Grey Sharkie Heels' are Fantastically Predatory
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Frontless Shoes
Annejet Kosters Shoe Designs
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Naughty Dancer Shoes
7" Wedges Have a Sexy Carving of a Woman and a Pole
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Shocking Stiletto Implants
Bit Rebels conceptualize the Idea of Human Body Stilettos on Your Feet
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Dirty Sneaker Pumps
Davide Allieri Makes Converse High Heels Called 'Precision Impression 4'
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Glowing Heels
LED Alina Shoes
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Electric Light Shoes
OniTsuka Tigers With Mini City of Lights
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Multihued Winged Sneakers
Jeremy Scott Does Technicolor Athletic Gear for Adidas
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Spicy Condiment Kicks
These Sriracha Shoes by Hourglass Footwear Add Flavor to Any Outfit
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Wired Heels
Shoes for Masochists by Polly Verity
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Minotaur High Heels
Hoof Heels from Roxanne Jackson are Monstrously Chic
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Rabbit-Replaced Heels
The 'Thumper' Irregular Choice Shoes Sport Unusual Heels
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Bright Pastry-Coated Heels
Dessert Shoes 'Bad Cake You Pumps' Makes Gals Look Delicious
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Chic Scuba Gear or Eco-Awareness
'High Tide Heels' Mystery
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Funky Fish Tank Heels
Get Your Groove On with These Unusual Fish Tank Platform Shoes
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Food-Inspired Footwear
Waffle Cone Ice Cream Sneakers
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Winged Flats
Klushka Wings Shoes Channel Native American Culture
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Glowing Angel Kicks
The Adidas GITD JS Wings Keep Your Shoes Bright at Night
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Anti-Odor Footwear
The Toe Half Socks Strap to Your Feet to Cover Up Bad Feet Smells
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Fuzzy Furry Footwear
These Sperry Band of Outsiders 'Sasquatch Chukka Shoes' are Cuddly Cute
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Walk-Powered Shoe Chargers
Exercise and Charge your iPod
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Elephant dung super platform Heels
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The Instant Shoe Concept Proposes Perfectly Tailored Footwear
60 Blinding Rhinestone Finds
From Blinged-Out iPad Covers to Crystallized Manicures and Bras
Heel-Less Cyborg Shoes
The Finsk Project 2 Shoes Send You to Ridiculous Heights
Feathers of Leather
Fanciful Accessories by Anne Holm Alexandersen
Toddlers in Heels
Katie Holmes Dresses Daughter Suri Cruise in High Heels
Extreme Platform Heels
The Zhang Yichao 2010 China Fashion Week Show Features Sky-High Stilettos
Absolutely Absurd Heels
Irregular Choice's Spring/Summer Collection Will Stun You
17 Spinal Cord Creations
From Anatomical Step Structures to Backbone Bookshelves
Fish Tank Jewelry
The Miniature Fingertip Aquarium Holds Tiny Sea Life
Boldly Printed Rapper Kicks
Reebok Takes a Walk on the Wild Side with Tyga's T-Raww Shoes
Storybook Shoes
Converse and Dr. Seuss Team up for a Colorful Fall 2010 Line
Eye-Widening Frames
The Eyelid Trainer is Meant to Create a Double Eyelid Effect
Mythological Footwear
Adidas Wings 2.0 by Jeremy Scott Let You Channel Hermes and Mercury
Shiny Stilted Heels
The Jantaminau SS 2011 Couture Collection Features Skyrocketing Footwear
Rainbow-Colored Runners
Nike's Flyknit Racer and HTM Shoes are Vibrantly Knitted Fashion Styles
Vigilante-Inspired Heels
Embrace Ferocity With These Bedazzled Batman Pumps
Stiletto Rain Boots
Make a Bold Statement With the Versace Cutout Heels
Modern Eastern-Inspired Heels
The Irregular Choice Oriento Sun Shoes Have Oriental Flair
Vibrantly Rubber Kicks
Pure by Jean Nouvel is Made from Only Three Types of Materials
Stuffed Animal Shoes
The Teddy Bear Adidas from Jeremy Scott Bring Back the Comfort of the Crib
Pixelated Luxury Cars
The United Nude Lo Res Lamborghini Countach is a Rough Ride
Lipstick Heels
Alberto Guardiani Blends Women's Formalwear Essentials
Colorful Customized Heels
Unleash Your Creative Side with Custom-Made Footwear
Spiked Glamazon Pumps
Fierce Fashion in the Form of the 'Spikette' by Ruthie Davis
Pattern-Happy Pumps
Irregular Choice's Spring/Summer 2010 Line is Full of Surprises
Fish Tank Purses
The Portable Aquarium Fishbowl is a Revelation in Pet Walks
Printed 3D Nylon Shoes
The Pauline Van Dongen 'Metamorphosis' Line at The Future of Fashion
Wacky Whimsical Heels
The Irregular Choice AW 2010 Lookbook is a Crazy Shoe Wonderland
Twisted Coil Booties
Iris Van Herpen and United Nude Create a Pair of Hoof-Like Heels
Wooden Block Heels
The Benoit Meleard SS11 Collection Looks Impossible to Walk In
High-Top Flip Flops
Chuck Taylor Sandals are a Badass Beach Essential
Sassy Scholastic Shoots
The Karmaloop Fall Lookbook is School-Ready
Heel-Flaunting Footwear
The Patrick Cox Collection for GEOX S/S ‘13 Elaborately Accents Heel
Strappy Architectural Pumps
The United Nude Spring Summer 2010 Collection
Upcycled Auto Couture
The Lexus Fashion Workshop Tasks Designers With Reusing Car Parts
34 Hot Buckled Shoes
From Straitjacket Buckle Boots to Biker Chic Sneakers
Stiletto-Silhouette Shoes
The Big City Sneaker Shows That Pain is Not Beauty
12 Jeremy Scott Footwear Finds
From Stuffed Animal Shoes to Mythological Footwear
25 Coloring Book Inspirations
From Stone-Shaped Coloring Tools to Outlined Walls
Heel-Less Iceberg Platforms
Noritaka Tatehana's Christmas Collection is a Sculptural Sensation
Kaleidoscopic Wings
The Erin Wasson RVCA Fall 2010 Collection is the Last of Its Kind
Pump-Wearing Plants (UPDATE)
Giddyspinster Stiletto Planters Make Interior Flora Fashionable
Labyrinthine Platform Heels
The Raphael Young Fall 2010 Collection is Out of This World
Bust-Boosting Apps
The iAugment iPhone App Allows You to Increase Your Breast Size
Plastic Surgery Apps
Boost Your Beauty Shows How You'd Look with a Nose Job
Fab Fishy Flats
The Umbra 'FishHotel' Lets Goldie Live Up-Scale
Cigarette Brandishing Stilettos
The Prada Smoking Lips Sandal is Racy
Futuristic Flatpack Footwear
United Nude Moon Life Shoes are a Fashion Fit to Bring to Mars
Hova-Branded Kicks
The Nike Air Force 1 and Jay-Z 'All Black Everything' Collection
45 Pretty Paisley Designs
From Oddball-Patterned Blazers to Printed Hipster Espadrilles
Tripod Stilettos
Acne Studios Footwear Features Triple-Spiked Heels
Unpredictable Footwear Ads
This Rider Sandals Campaign Communicates Flip-Flop Versatility
Fish Scale Pumps
Lovely People Summer 2010 Collection Gets Fishy With the 'Cash Yellow' Shoe
Flintstone Heels
Jeremy Scott's Pepples-Inspired Bone Bow Heels
Comic Book Wedges
These Archie Comic Heels Will Make You Feel Like Betty or Veronica
Pumped Workwear Prints
Deichmann Campaign Asserts Height Gets You Higher Up the Corporate Ladder
Edible Haute Couture Heels
These Chocolate Louboutin Shoes by Cocoandre is Savory Sweet
Patient-Produced Implants
The Tal Golesworthy Heart Implant Continues to Save Other Lives
Blue Suede Skater Shoes
The 'Converse Skateboarding Star Player Mid' Kicks are Rocker Rad
Olympic Mascot Slippers
The 2010 Vancouver Olympic Mascot Quatchi Keeps Your Feet Warm
Furniture-Inspired Footwear
Pablo Reinoso Incorporates Pieces of Furniture into His Designs
See-Through Kicks
Jeremy Scott Adidas JS Wings Spring/Summer 2011 Sneakers are Crystal Clear
Chained-Up Booties
Iris van Herpen's Crystallization Collection is Rockstar Footwear
Hellish High Heels
MrRobbieRotten Crafts Glow-in-the-Dark Spiked Zombie Pumps for Badass Chicks
Ravishing Flower-Adorned Footwear
The Sergio Rossi Spring 2012 Collection is Breathtaking
Designer Ceramic Wedges
Laura Papp's Porcelain Heels are Lightweight and Surprisingly Stylish
Eccentrically Carved Heels
The Tyake Tyoke Footwear Collection is Unique Yet Wearable
Luxe Leather-Clad Portraits
The 'Playfully Decadent' Shoot for POSI+TIVE Magazine is Ultra Glam
Tie-Dye Skater Kicks
The Emerica Reynolds Cruisers are Video Game-Inspired
Formal-Ready Kicks
The Jeremy Scott Penguin Sneaker Fall/Winter 2010 by Adidas Originals
Inverted Gadget Holders
Play with Technology in Bed with the KuneKune Lying Down Tablet Stand
Paisley-Camo Kicks
The Liberty x Nike Air Force 1 Downtown Pack Triple Boosts Your Style
DIY Newspaper Heels
These DIY Heels are Stylish and Easy to Create
Woolly Sweater Kicks
Springcourt Designs Dover Street Market Shoes
Mouseketeer High Tops
Mickey Mouse Adidas Sneaks Designed by Jeremy Scott
Bottled Breast Implants
Rodial ‘Boob Job' Cream Firms, Uplifts and Fills Out the Girls
Banana Heels
Fruit-Inspired Pumps From Sergio Zambon
Stilted Heels
Luxirare Creates Towering Black Suede Wedges to Make You a Giantess
Puppy Fur Platforms
Litter SF Takes on an Animalistic Theme
Pretty Plexiglass Shoes
These Stylish Designs from Minna Parikka Feature See-Through Heels
Wildly Sculptural Footwear
The Casadei Spring 2012 Collection is Intricate and Detailed
Sasquatch Coats
Amber Rose in Vibe Magazine Wear Some Pretty Eccentric Outfits
Candy-Coated Footwear
Casadei Studded-Heel Platform Pump Shows Off Deliciously Sweet Studs
Bullet-Bound Heels
The Manola Blahnik Military Ankle-Cuff Sandals are Tough and Chic
Designer Dessert Heels
Karl Lagerfeld’s Ice Cream Pumps Will Cool Down Any Catwalk
British Banking Shoes
The Converse Jack Purcell Pound is a Super Royal Shoe
Streetwise Sasquatches
Urbanwear Label Fingercroxx & Michael Lau Create 'TOOBIGFOOT'
15 Magnificent Mary Jane Pumps
From Miu Miu's Sparrow Adorned Styles to Prada's Faux Booties
Intimidating Shark-Shaped Heels
These 'Irregular Choice' Heels are Made to Resemble Predators
Vivid Superhero Stilettos
Comic Book Heels Bring Couture to Superheroes
Fibrous Footwear Designs
The Liz Ciokajlo Natural Selection Collection is Made Out of Eco Material
Funky Fish Abodes
The Modular Fish Hotel is a Liquid Dream Come True
25 Gorgeous Gladiator Sandals
From Thigh-High Styles to Glamorous High Heels
Celebrity-Worthy Footwear
These Hollywood Heels are for the Inner Celebrities in All of Us
Sparrow Sneakers
The Adidas 'Wood Rich' from Eric Bailey Keeps You Hood in the Wood
Flamingo-Inspired Shoes
These Animal High Heels Give Style to Your Step
Gilded Cross Kicks
These Above-The-Ankle Hi-Tops For Adidas by Jeremy Scott are Way Hot
Contemporary Colorblock Heels
The Balenciaga Fall/Winter 2010 Shoes
Vocal-Perfecting Devices
The Beauty Voice Trainer Gives Women a Dulcet Tone
Hot Sauce-Inspired Underwear
The Sriracha Boxer Briefs Demand Respect
Printed Cartoon Sneakers
These Retro Converse Kicks Pay Homage to a Great Canadian Game
Swimsuit Sneaker Hybrids
The Montrose Shoe from Onia is Made with Fast-Drying Cotton
Architecturally Abstract Heels
The United Nude Abstract Wedge Makes a High-Fashion Statement
Grungy Group Portraits
The Kenton Snake Rattle and Roll Editorial is Rocker Chic
Soft Keyboard Sandals
These Kito Keyboard Slippers are Perfect for Geek-Chic Beach-Lovers
Supersized Sasquatch Outfits
Wear a Bigfoot Costume to Your Next Halloween Party
Belly-Toning Cushions
The Lower Stomach Beauty Trainer Trims Your Belly Simply and Stylishly
Mountainous Fishy Habitats
The Fishscape Fishbowl Gives Your Pet a Room with a View
Doodled Classic Shoes
The Keds Collective 2010 Collection Features Artistic Designs
Spicy Condiment Lip Salves
The Sriracha Lip Balm Leaves Lips Feeling Warm and Savory
Foliage Thermostats
'Leaf' Thermometer Changes Color Depending On Temperature
80s Electro-Pop Kicks
The Blondie Converse Sneakers Are Really Rock & Roll
Guitar God Kicks
The Converse Jimi Hendrix Pack Will Make You a Guitar Hero
Cheek-Tightening Mouthpieces
The Kuwaete Sukkiri Tongue Exerciser Combats Saggy Skin
Flower-Topped Teal Booties
Floral Essence Heels from Designer Irregular Choice
Mini Bar Flip-Flops
Havaianas Ace Hotel Partnership Gives Patrons Complementary Sandals
Shredded High Tops
The Trussardi 1911 Fall/Winter 2010 Collection is Fashionably Distressed
Orange Peel Kicks
The Adidas Originals by Originals Jeremy Scott JS License Plate Sneakers
Sasquatch Suit Fashion
The Chanel AW10 Collection Prepares You For Another Ice Age
Fish Tank Time Pieces
The AquaClock Wall Aquarium is an Aquatic Lover's Dream
High Heel Bottle Stoppers
Nine West Enters a New Era With Its 'Love Fury' Fragrance
Hand-Shaped Utensils
The 'Tenohira Salad Tong' is Simple and Suave
Practical Wooden Wares
The Potluck Vesir Pieces Are Made for the Home
Fiery Hot Movie Treats
The 'Sriracha Rooster Sauce Popcorn' is a Taste Explosion in Your Mouth
New Wave Brogues
Jeffery-West Creates Men's Dress Shoes for Hell-Raisers
Super Sasquatch Skateboards
Bigfoot and Stereo Unveil Sweet New Skate Decks
Super Spicy Sipping Bottles
The Gage and DeSoto Sriracha Water Bottle Mimics the Iconic Design
Shaggy Suede Shoes
The Takahiro Miyashita's Converse Redesign Shags Things Up
Hedgehog Auto Advertising
Volkswagen Uses a Hedgehog to Advertise its Park Assist Feature
Sriracha-Loving Cocktails
The 'Cocky Rooster' is Fiery Hot Taste Sensation
Cleverly Concealed Trash Carriers
The Pet Goldfish Garbage Bags Decoratively Discards Debris
Vibrating Facial Revampers
The Eye Slack Haruka Promises to Eliminate Under-Eye Bags
Star-Filled Shoe Soles
The 'Etnies and Kevin Smith Clerks Jameson 2' Sneakers
Spicy Condiment-Flavored Candies
The Sriracha Chocolate Bar Brings the Heat to Your Mouth
Spicy Flavor-Enhancer Tees
I Heart Analogue Produces a T-Shirt with a Sriracha Sauce Design
Fiery Condiment Injections
Jump Start Your System With Some Sriracha IV