These peculiar paper shoes are ideal for any individual looking to add some unique eco-friendly touches to their footwear collection.
While shopping for shoes often consists of finding the most durable and stylish designs around, sometimes opting for something a bit more sustainable and green can be a great way to help give back to the environment. Offering eclectic shoe designs that are amazingly made from such things as paper and recycled newspaper, these peculiar shoes will definitely add a one-of-a-kind touch to any ordinary outfit. From DIY newspaper heels to paper running sneakers, these unique footwear features are taking ordinary fashion designs and turning them into wonderfully eco-friendly concepts, an idea that some people might not have deemed possible.
11 Peculiar Paper Shoes
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Recycled Newspaper Shoes
The Eco-Friendly Hot News Ballet Flats from All Black
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Paper Running Sneakers
Cardboard Nike Air Shoes Can Be Mistaken for a Real Shoe
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Prismatic Paper Shoes
Odd Footwear From Mathieu Missiaen and Julien Morin of Le Creative Sweatshop
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Tyvek Paper Shoes
The Light Wing Trainers by Unbelievable Testing Laboratory are Nearly Weightless
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DIY Newspaper Heels
These DIY Heels are Stylish and Easy to Create
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Sophistacted Storytelling Shoes
Julie VonDerVellen Makes Paper Clothing You Can Read
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Mini Paper Shoes
Filippo Perin's Mock Ups of the Kanye West Nike Air Yeezy
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Pseudo Paper Sneakers
David Brownings' Shoe Art Takes a Strong Foothold Among Fans
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Floral Wallpapered Skater Kicks
The Luxe by Vans 2011 F/W Series Imitates Vintage Baroque
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Paper Pop-Up Shoes
The CoupleOf ‘Lily' Laced Shoe by Nadav Bignitz is a Fun Replica
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Distressed Designer Shoes
The Augusta 'Paper' Boot Boasts Authentic Vintage and Worn Qualities
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Minimalist Bouldering Footwear
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