Move aside, diamonds, because high heels are a girl's new best friend. There's nothing else in the world that makes a girl drool more than a pair of Christian Louboutins, and these innovative heels are just the cherry on top. From tripod stilettos to illuminating heels, ordinary just isn't an option for these shoes.
Implications - High-heeled shoes are a perennial favorite of fashionistas and working women. As office dress codes relax slightly and street fashion trends toward extreme personalization, style-savvy consumers are increasingly opting for unusual heels that showcase aspects of their personality. Creative professionals can take advantage of this opportunity by reworking the traditional heel to appeal to a niche market.
41 Innovative Heels
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Sea Creature Shoes
The Remarkable Alexander McQueen Spring 2010 Footwear Collection
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Ice Cream Cone Pumps
Oyee Design Heels are a Yummy Treat
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Killer Shoe Photoblogs
'If Shoes Could Kill,' a New Website from the Cheezburger Network
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See-Through High Heels
Spring 2010 Shoes Take on Transparent Proportions
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Armed Animal High Heels
Gun Hoofs by Iris Schieferstein Adds Danger to Oddity
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Atrociously High Heels
Footwear Threatens to Break Necks
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Candy Coated Soles
Designer Belma Arnautovic's Candy Shop On Heels
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Illuminating Heels
These Light-Up Stilettos From Nicholas Kirkwood for Rodarte Rock
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Paperclip Heels
These Jil Sander Sandals Take Heels to New Heights
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Styishly Stacked Pumps
Are the 12 Inch Stilettos a Sweet Ride or a Morning After Mistake?
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Wonderland Stilettos
Nicholas Kirkwood Haute Couture Shoes Are a Nod to the White Hare
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Sweet Summer Shoes
Fun Feminine Footwear for Warm-Weather Wandering
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Holey Wedged Heels
Guo Pei's Sky-High Heels are Geometric Masterpieces
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Naughty Dancer Shoes
7" Wedges Have a Sexy Carving of a Woman and a Pole
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Dual Heel Shoes
Alexander McQueen's Geisha-Style Footwear
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Giant Staple Heels
Omelle Shoes Look Like Funky Office Supplies
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High-Tech Hooker Shoes
Sky-High Heels Fit For Ladies of the Night
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Swarovskified Heels
The Casadei Fall 2009 Collection is Glittery and Glamorous
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Glowing Heels
LED Alina Shoes
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Crystal-Encrusted Heels
The Prada Spring 2010 Ads are Ravishingly Sparkly
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Figurines as Sandal Heels
Christian Dior's Goddess Shoes
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Barbies As Shoe Displays
Eccentric Bruno Frisoni Shoes are Excessively Glam
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Heart-Shaped Heels
Glittery 7.5" Wedges for Valentine's Day
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Ankle-Breaking Apparel
9 Disaster-Inducing Designs
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Architectural Mega Heels
Mark Giuseppe Zanotti Designs
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Labyrinthine Platform Heels
The Raphael Young Fall 2010 Collection is Out of This World
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Gun Shoes
Chanel Vice Heels
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Multi-Hued Heels
Amaya Arzuaga's Spring 2010 Collection is Full of Color and Sass
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Empire State Stilettos
The Geox Sping/Summer 2010 Line Makes Use of Iconic Buildings
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Tripod Stilettos
Acne Studios Footwear Features Triple-Spiked Heels
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Furniture-Inspired Footwear
Eamz Heels Inspired by The Eames Lounge Chair
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Disco Ball High Heels
The Ce Ce Chin Footwear Collection Draws its Inspiration from Perfume
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Chromatic Structural Shoes
Run Away With These Sculpted Heavy Machine Heels
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Architectural Stilettos
Conde Nast Traveler Campaign Emphasizes Your Destination
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Illuminated Sequined Goatskin Shoes
Chanel Light Bulb Heels
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Sculpted Heels
Julia Finsk Takes Footwear to New Heights With Her Project 1 Shoe
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Crystal-Studded Heels
The Azzaro Enchantment Ankle Boot
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Contemporary Colorblock Heels
The Balenciaga Fall/Winter 2010 Shoes
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Fringed Furry Footwear
Style Bubble Payhalf Pumps Update Classic Black Heels
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Bolted Heel Pumps
Ruthie Davis's Footwear Featured in Dennis Basso's S/S 2010 Collecti
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Sky Scraping Heels
Footwear Fashions are Topping Upwards of 6 Inches
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Doll-Inspired Shoe Collabs
Dr. Martens X Bratz Team Up to Drop a Statement-Making Collection
Gummy Candy-Inspired Clogs
Crocs and Haribo Join Forces on a Gummy Bear Classic Clog
Comfort-Forward High Heels
The Vida Collection Offers Heels That Love You Back
Electric Truck Shoe Concepts
The 'CyberShoes' Footwear Project is Inspired by the Cybertruck
Stop-Motion Film-Inspired Footwear
Converse and Coraline Join Forces on a Special Collection
Model-Approved Footwear Campaigns
Gigi Hadid x Havaianas Lead The Flip-Flop Comeback
Triple-Strap Hybrid Heels
The Ballerina by SNEEX Features Hy-Heel Engineering for Enhanced Comfort
90’s Inspired Archival Footwear
Dr. Martens Introduces its Edgy 'Buzz' Collection
Festive Crackled Low-Cut Sneakers
The New Nike Dunk Low Halloween Prepares for the Holidays
High Fashion Clog Collabs
Crocs x Jean Paul Gaultier Meld Comfort With Couture in New August Drop
Valentines-Inspired Clog Designs
Crocs Launches its Red and Pink-Themed Valentine's Collection
Opulent Anime Fashion Collections
The Jimmy Choo x Sailor Moon Collection is Ethereal
Cartoon-Honoring High Heels
Katy Perry Collections Presents a Hello Kitty Heel Series
Joyfully Patterned Collaborative Footwear
Crocs and Marimekko Join Forces on a Special Capsule
Ultra-Luxurious Bridal Collections
Christian Louboutin's 2025 Bridal Collection is Chic & Stunning
Second-Skin Luxury Footwear
Balenciaga Presents the Dynamic Zero Shoe with Unique Grip
Shiny Collaborative Leather Sneakers
Miu Miu and New Balance Elevate the Miu Miu NB 530
Glitzy Y2K-Inspired Clogs
The Crocs x Juicy Couture Collaboration is a Limited-Time Drop
Luxury Leather Sneakers
KITH's Black Tie 2.0 Revives a Formal Take on Adidas' Classic Shell-Toe
Tasselled Chain Clogs
Crocs x Pop Mart Skullpanda Adds Tassels Chains and 3d Charms to Clogs
Classic Bottle-Cap-Inspired Footwear
The 'Dr. Martens x Palace' Collab Features Vintage Leather
Treat-Themed Clog Designs
Haribo is Launching the New Classic Clog with the Crocs Brand
Donut-Inspired Clog Designs
Krispy Kreme and Crocs Announce a Delicious Collaboration
Bigfoot-Inspired Bizarre Footwear
Suicoke Unveils the NIN-LO, the NIN-HI, and the SUPER-Hi
Chunky Collaborative Fashionable Shoes
adidas and Y-3 Introduce the Newest Range of Footwear
Collaborative Footwear Capsules
Maison Margiela X Christian Louboutin Create Avant-Garde Glamour
Trendy Foam Clogs
The Adidas Lightblaze Moc Offers Style and Comfort
Athletic Shoe Adornments
Adidas Dresses Up the Samba With Lace & Pearls in a Charming New Release
Revived Driving Shoes
Vagabond Shoemakers Debuted a Refined Take on a Retro Silhouette
Collaborative Cartoon Sneakers
Ground Up x Kids Foot Locker Debut Hello Kitty High-Top Sneakers
Impact-Absorption Leather Sneakers
Nike Introduces a New Premium Touch to the Shox Sneaker
Comfort-Forward Heel Collections
Antonia Saint NY's Vicki Collection Brings Elegant Silhouettes
Summer Sneaker Colorways
The Igloo Air Jordans Bring a Fresh Look Just in Time for Summer
Vibrant Soda-Inspired Footwear
HEYDUDE Launched a Coca-Cola Collection Featuring Diet Coke
Slingback-Heel Zipped Sneaker Designs
Nike Introduces the Air Max Craze in Smokey Blue
Diner Culture Footwear
Denny's Introduces the Limited-Edition 'Sticky Kicks' Sneakers
Collaborative Fashion Puffy Boots
adidas and Moon Boot Work in Collaboration on the BOOST Sneaker
Concrete Brick-Themed Footwear
The He She Brick Slippers Have an Industrial Appearance
Spring-Ready Intricately Laced Shoes
Rick Owens Presents the Megalaced Mule for SS25
Unique Platform-Style Sandals
4CCCCEES Offers Distinct Buckle Sandals
Vintage-Inspired Holiday Footwear
Reformation and The Millennial Decorator Launch Footwear
Bold Gaming-Inspired Clogs
Xbox x Crocs Turns Clog Footwear into Wearable Controller Motifs
Chic Festival-Ready Footwear
adidas' Icons are Festival and Spring-Forward Sneakers
Minimal Sleek Skate Sneakers
CLOT and adidas Remix a New Pair of Gazelle Sneakers
Bold Suede Fashionable Sneakers
The New Dries Van Noten Suede Sneaker Boasts Bright Hues
Modern Shoe Collections
Sergio Rossi Steps Into a New Era With Paul Andrew’s Visionary Collection
Crackled Holiday-Inspired Shoes
Nike Debuts the Dunk Low and Air Force 1 in 'Halloween' Iterations
Jellyfish-Inspired Sneakers
Pharrell Williams and Adidas Originals Drop Shoes with Transparency
Futuristic Slip-On Shoes
Adidas Unveils 'Climacool' for a Minimalist Lightweight Footwear Option
Online Game-Inspired Footwear
The Crocs x Fortnite Collection Brings Game Elements to Life
Rugged Stylish Utility Boots
Olly Shinder and Magnum Boots Join Forces on New Footwear
Platform Statement Shoes
These 8-Inch Flip-Flops Make a Towering (And Pricey) Fashion Statement
Elevated Industrial Boots
The Rick Owens x Dr. Martens Quad Boot Trio Transforms into Sculptures
Alluring Footwear Collections
Roger Vivier’s Fall 2026 Collection is Seductively Chic
Stealthy Hero-Inspired Clogs
The New Batmobile Crocs has a Dynamic Silhouette
NYC-Inspired Sneaker Designs
The Coach Soho Sneaker Collection is Chic and Urban-Informed
Ballerina-Inspired High-End Shoes
Givenchy's Sliced Square Ballerina Immediately Captures the Eye
Virtual Heel Try-Ons
WANNA Launched a Virtual Try-On Experience for High-Heeled Shoes
Classically Elegant Sleek Loafers
Converse Presents the Stealthy All-Star Coinloafer
Luxurious Ergonomic Footwear
Thibo Denis Launchis His Birkenstock 1774 Line of Premium Shoes
Actress-Supported Footwear Campaigns
Jimmy Choo Partners with Sydney Sweeney on Its New Campaign
Custom Artist-Joined Shoes
Charli XCX By You Lets Fans Design Their Own Brat‑era Chuck Taylors
Ultra-Luxurious Eyewear Collections
Christian Louboutin Debuts Its First Eyewear Collection
Collaborative Statement Footwear
Crocs and Swarovski Drop Crystal-Studded Clogs
Co-Branded Premium Running Shoes
LOEWE and On Bring Forth New Cloudtilt 2 Colorways
Pillow-Like Footwear Capsules
Martine Rose x Clarks Present the Coming Up Roses AW24 Collection
Sleek Cozy Footwear Rebrandings
The Refreshing UGG Rebranding Brings the Name to New Heights
Fashion House-Made Skate Sneakers
CELINE Presents the Premium Huntington Skate Shoe
Collaborative QSR Sneaker Styles
The White Castle x Heelys Sneakers Come in Two Color Options
Western-Inspired Americana Footwear
G.H. Bass Launched its Out West Collection of Premium Shoes
Runway Cat Heels
Schiaparelli “The Sphynx” Heels Turn Pumps into Sculpted Cats
Whimsical Character-Inspired Statement Capsules
ALDO x Disney Partner for an Iconic Collection
Collaborative Bold Graphics Footwear
Clarks x PLEASURES Launch a Unique Torhill Silhouette
Basketball Performance Sleek Footwear
Converse Presents the New Butter SHAI 001 Sneaker
Iconic 2000s Teen-Flick Footwear
The HEYDUDE x Mean Girls Collab is Vibrantly Pink
Pastel-Colored Valentine’s Day Footwear
The HEYDUDE x Sweethearts Collection Features Candy Prints
Luxury Fashion Label Expansions
Roger Vivier Opens a New Office & Spotlights Its Belle Vivier Shoe
Canvas Co-Branded Hi-Top Sneakers
Nike and Converse Join Forces on a Pair of Chuck Taylors
Shiny Fashion-Forward Sneakers
Ganni Joins Forces with New Balance on a New Fresh Foam Shoe
Doll-Matching Personalized Footwear
American Girl and Crocs Join Forces on Matching Shoes
Holiday Statement Collections
The Aldo 2024 Holiday Collection Features Festive Bows and Glitz
Reimagined Legacy Boots
Marc Jacobs and Dr. Martens Reinterpret the 'Kiki Boot'
Fashion-Forward Sporty Apparel
CLOT and adidas Join Forces Once Again on a New Collection
Dynamic Collaborative Sneakers
adidas Presents the CLOT Superstar Sneaker with Bold Accents
Candy-Themed Tonal Basketball Shoes
Nike Presents the New Limelight Colorway of the LeBron XXII
Bridal Sandal Collections
The Birkenstock & Danielle Frankel Capsule Reimagines Iconic Silhouettes
Collaborative Cushioned Sneakers
Caroline Hu and adidas Originals Join Forces on the SL 72s
Clog-Expansive Sneaker Brands
Crocs is Officially Pushing More Boundaries in Sneakers
Dynamic Fashion-Forward Basketball Shoes
Balenciage Presents its First Basketball Sneaker Model
Hybrid Love-Motif Cozy Boots
UGG Introduces a New Variation of the Mini Dipper Boots
Limited-Edition Crystal Shoes
Stuart Weitzman X Swarovski Unveil Dazzling Pumps for the Holidays
Fragrance-Integrated Fashion Accessories
Versace Integrates the Bright Crystal Perfume to Shoes
Elevated Ultra-Chunky Lifestyle Shoes
BEAMS Gives the HOKA Bondi B3LS Sneakers an Upgrade
Chic Stiletto-Inspired Cookies
Biscuiteers and Manolo Blahnik Partnered for Sweet Treats
Performance-Driven Luxury Sneakers
LOEWE x On Unveil the Cloudsolo
Mule-Style Streetwear Sneakers
The Vans Authentic Sneakers Now Have a Crushable Heel
Fish Bone-Inspired Shoe Designs
Giuseppe Zanotti Brings Back Its Signature Slim Collection
Dynamic Pointed Luxe Sneakers
Balenciaga Introduces a Look at its Reptile Sneaker Model
Singer-Designed Sneakers
The Custom Chuck Taylor All Star Charli XCX By You is brat-Themed
Thematic Ombre-Effect Sneakers
Ground Up x Walmart Debut The 'Wicked High-Top Sneakers'
Tech-Inspired Footwear
The Microsoft Crocs Merge Nostalgia & Pop Culture Through a Playful Design
Ultra-Thin Premium Fashion Sneakers
Prada Introduces a Look at the Dynamic Collapse Sneaker
Holiday-Ready Footwear Collections
Dr. Martens’ Holiday Collection is Timeless and Striking
Comfort-Centric Ultra-Stylish Footwear
Clarks Offers Versatile Classic Shoes for Everyday Wear
Board Game-Themed Dynamic Accessories
Hasbro and Irregular Choice Launch a Monopoly Collection
Textured Floral Design Footwear
Oasis Society Features Spring-Themed Shoes with 3D Florals
Luxury Fashion House Moccasins
Miu Miu Transforms the Clarks Suede Delave Wedge Ankle Boot
Comfortable Spring-Forward Footwear
Clarks Offers Spring Comfort with a Range of Styles
Sport-Infused Shoe Capsules
June Ambrose x Naturalizer Fuses Fashion Aesthetics & Athletic Codes
Ballet-Inspired Blue Shoes
Jordan Pointe Hyper Royal is a Women’s Sneaker from Jordan Brand
Silk-Covered Lifestyle Sneakers
Caroline Hu and adidas Join on a New Range of Silk Sambas
3d-Printed Collab Flip Flops
Havaianas' Inagural 3d-Printed Flip-Flops Arrive in High-Tech Style
Rebellious Clog Collaborations
The Jean Paul Gaultier x Crocs Capsule Fuses Function with Couture
Feminine Technical Fashion Sneakers
Salomon and MM6 Maison Margiela Present the XT-Mary Jane
Bridal Shoe Collections
Valentina Rangoni to Debut a Collection Inspired by Her Own Tuscan Wedding
Hotline-Inspired Footwear Campaigns
Sydney Sweeney Stars in HEYDUDE's ‘The Fashion Crisis Hotline’
Whimsical Clog Collaborations
LoveShackFancy x Crocs Celebrates Feminine, More-is-More Aesthetics
Stylish Platform Clogs
Crocs Celebrates the Return of its Iconic 'Bae Clog'
Dynamic Gemstoned Hiking Boots
Advisory Board Crystals Joins Diemme on a Rugged Boot
Interchangeable Themed Shoe Charms
Coach Debuts Shoe Charms to Captivate Gen Z Audiences
Creature-Themed Amphibian Footwear
The ESENES Worldwide Frog Clogs Have a Slip-On Style
Seasonally Appropriate Footwear Capsules
ALDO Shoes Presents Shoes Donned in Petals & Pearls
City-Inspired Footwear
Adidas Originals steps into Los Angeles with LA-themed Superstar II
Collaborative Premium Flip-Flops
Dolce & Gabbana Joins Havaianas on Printed Sandals
Experiential Clog Stores
The New York City Crocs Icon Concept Centers on Personalization
Modern Golf Footwear Designs
Heathlander Emphasizes Style, Performance, and Comfort
Event-Ready Spring Shoes
ALDO's New RSVP Edit Ensures There are Shoes for Every Occasion
Unique Footwear Designs
Fluevog Releases Quirky Shoes for Distinctive Tastes
Sophisticated Nude Heel Collections
The Christian Louboutin Limited Nudes Capsule is Ultra-Chic
Romance-Inspired Comfortable Footwear
HEYDUDE Offers Unique Last-Minute Valentine’s Day Gifts
Custom Party Shoes
Converse and Charli XCX Lets Fans Personalize Chuck Taylors in a Brat Aesthetic
Frog Inspired Clogs
The ESENES Frog Clogs Bring Sculptural Amphibian Detailing to Footwear
Gothic Style Perforated Footwear
Crocs Presents the Dynamic Wednesday Stomp Clogs
Premium Technical Rugged Footwear
Balenciaga Introduce the New Hike Sneaker Model
Minimalist Bouldering Footwear
The So iLL Athletic Bouldering Shoe 1 Was Created with Fred Nicole
Celebrity-Headed Luxury Brands
Christian Louboutin Appoints Jaden Smith as Men's Creative Director
Romantic Seasonal Sneaker Ranges
The Converse Chucks in Love Range Celebrates Valentine's Day
Dramatically Designed Chunky Sneakers
Noir Kei Ninomiya and Reebok Create an Instapump Fury
Vegan Fashionable Boundering Shoes
Boris Bidjan Saberi Designs the Athletic Bouldering Shoe 1
Architectural Luxury Sneakers
The Louis Vuitton LV Tilted Sneaker Arrives with an Angled Sole