Over the years, shoes have become the ultimate statement-maker, with designers and innovators creating some seriously strange footwear. While we want our clothing to be versatile and understated, our shoes are definitely where we like to have fun!
From the recent crop of super sky-high heels seen at the Spring 2010 runways to weird shoe designs crafted of paper and wire, check out this cluster of strange footwear. Trust me, you’ll be more grateful of your basic ballet flats after seeing these!
91 Bizarre Shoes
Seriously Strange Footwear, From Winged Sandals to Staple Heels:
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Modern Wizard of Oz Shoes
‘The Kansas Project' in Hong Kong
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Sea Creature Shoes
The Remarkable Alexander McQueen Spring 2010 Footwear Collection
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Killer High Heels
10 Dangerous Shoes for Spring 2009
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Convertible Stiletto-Shoes
Sheila's Heels For Women Who Drive
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Extreme Torture Shoes
From 4-Legged Boots to Porcupine-Spiked Heels
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Extreme Ballerina Heels 2
Christian Louboutin Fetish Shoes
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Aluminium Can Recycled Shoes
Tear Your Feet to Shreds?
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Platform Shoes as Flower Vases
Scherer Gonzales Spring 2009
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Chiseled Heels
Nicholas Kirkwood's A/W Shoes are Artwork for Your Footsies
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Freaky Shoes For Daring Soles
Tarantula Stilettos to Mole Slippers
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Writhing Wraparound Shoes
The 'Mojito' Shoe by Julian Hakes Has No Foot Plate
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High Anti-Heels
Eccentric Shoes Spruce Up Basic Black Minimalism in Marie Claire Italy
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Folding Flat-Pack Footwear
EIN/Tritt Origami Shoes
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Painted Skin Shoes
Temptu Paints
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Horseshoes for Humans
Ponyplay Iron-Clad Shoes
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Kaleidoscopic Heels
Nicholas Kirkwood Spring 2010 Shoes Hit You With Killer Colors
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Virtual Shoe Museum II
Whacked Concept Shoes
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Floral Men's Shoes
Gucci Spring 2009 Menswear
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Frightening Furry Footwear
Bizarre Animalistic Hoof Shoes To Horse Around In
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Gun Footwear
Madonna Gets Slammed for Wearing Gun Heel Shoes
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Winged Stilettos
Nickolas Kirkwood Shoes for Autumn/Winter 2008
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Torturous Toe Shoes
Even Ballerinas Would Steer Clear Of These Feet-Deforming Shoes
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Rusty Footwear
Chain Shoes Win Shoemania 2009 Competition
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Supercar Spring Shoes
Bounce:S Trainers by Adidas Porsche Design Help You Jump
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Feathered Footwear
Nicholas Kirkwood Debuts His Spring 2010 Shoes at Roksanda Ilincic
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Bizarre Shapely Shoes
Footwear Gets Angular With Kicks From Koji Horigome
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Collage Shoes
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Frontless Shoes
Annejet Kosters Shoe Designs
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Bacon Shoes
Keds Makes a Mouthwatering Pair of Breakfast Kicks
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Fear-Inducing Footwear
Gabriella Marina Gonzalez Shoes Bring Out the Giantess in You
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Dual Heel Shoes
Alexander McQueen's Geisha-Style Footwear
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Shoes That Look Like Origami
By Designer Marloes ten Bhomer
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High Heeled Feet
Julie Rrap's Stiletto Foot Means You'll Never Need Shoes Again
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Giant Staple Heels
Omelle Shoes Look Like Funky Office Supplies
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Wearable Artistic Footwear
Kei Kagami's Heel-less Shoes Are As Comfortable As Platforms
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Spiked & Feathered Sandals
Outrageous Givenchy Shoes Scream Drama & Sass
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Luxury Footwear Sneak Peak
First Look at Omelle Shoes
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Jagged Crag Platforms
These London S/S 2010 Shoes Are Out of This World
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Living Shoes
Grass Flip Flops for Krispy Kreme
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Flip The Bird Shoes
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Inchworm Shoes
Grow With Your Feet
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High-Tech Hooker Shoes
Sky-High Heels Fit For Ladies of the Night
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Poodle Shoes
John Galliano's Hair-Free Pom Pom Stilettos Won't Require Any Trimming
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Glowing Heels
LED Alina Shoes
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Radical Rock-N-Roll Heels
The Edgy Spring 2010 Dolce and Gabbana Shoes
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Tasseled Toes
Marc Jacobs' Furry Louis Vuitton Spring 2010 Shoes
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Figurines as Sandal Heels
Christian Dior's Goddess Shoes
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Twinkling Feminine Footwear
The Child-Like, Pretty, Printed Miu Miu Spring 2010 Shoes
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Wired Heels
Shoes for Masochists by Polly Verity
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Sculptural Steel Shoes
Chau Har Lee Creates Architectural Laser Cut Footwear
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Wearable Cinderella Shoes
Plastic Flats from Kartell and Normaluisa Channel Disney Heroine
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Quirky Shoes For Eccentric People
Boldly Coloured Shoes From Irregular Choice
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Anime-Inspired Shoes
Manga Footwear
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Gun-Inspired Shoes
Violent Footwear Featuring Ammunition and Pistol Shapes
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Warrior Fashion Shoes
10 Stunning Gladiator Sandals To Get You Excited for Spring
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Chained Sneakers
'Nise' Badass Denim Footwear by Upper Echelon Shoes
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Wizard of Oz Witch Shoes Doorstopper
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Edible Shoes
Luxurious Chocolates By Theobroma Cacao
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DIY Eco-Sandals
Crocheted Grocery Bags Make Sensible Plarn Shoes
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Dangerous Glam Shoes
Fierce Shoes Decorated by Louise Goldin, Christopher Kane, Panos
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Skyscraper Sightseeing Shoes
Beyonce's Eyecatching, Yet Impratical, Footwear
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Dreamy Shoes
Chris Cork's ‘All Day I Dream About Sneakers' Collection
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Collared Sneakers
Reebok Answers Critics with 'Top Down Shoes' Launch
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Movie Themed Shoes
Adidas Hellboy II Sneakers
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Convertible Tutu Shoes
Karl Lagerfeld Designs Ballet-Inspired Shoe for Repetto
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Party Shoes Worth Hoarding
Exotic Styles for the Fashion Hunt
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Illuminated Sequined Goatskin Shoes
Chanel Light Bulb Heels
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Transformer Shoes
'Goodie 2 Shoes'
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Human Hair Footwear
Brush Your Feet with Camilla Skovgaard Shoes
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Finspired Footwear
The Spoiler Shoes are Futuristic Auto Accessories
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Rotation Molded Shoes
Industrial Production Technique Makes Footwear Look Like Ice
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Stained Glass Shoes
Kraken Mosaics' 'Space Case' is a Psychedelic Cinderella Shoe
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Snake Skin Boat Shoes
80s Yuppie Look Is Back With a Wild Twist
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Anatomical Footwear
Unusual Skeletal Shoes Promote Odd X-Ray Fashion
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Shoes Made of Old Truck Tires
Old Ho's Rubber Tire Sandals
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Paw Shoes
Ferocious Footwear by Bob Basset
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Skull Footwear
Martin Margiela's Scary Shoes
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Mini Paper Shoes
Filippo Perin's Mock Ups of the Kanye West Nike Air Yeezy
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Strait Jacket Shoes
Visvim Christo Sandals Make a Controversial Statement
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Belt Buckle Boots
Knee-High Strappy Shoes
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Winged Sandals
Zaha Hadid Channels the Messenger God in the Vivienne Westwood Rocking Shoes
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16-Foot Boots
Red Wing Shoes Celebrates Store Launch With Supersized Footwear
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Statement Shoes
Walking Hot in Spring 2008
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Hand-Painted Unisex Shoes
Neon Cow Skin Shoes
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Recycled Medical Supply Fashion
'Medic Esthetic' Shoes
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Golden Cycling Shoes
Custom Shimano SH-R300 Sneakers
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Architectural Soles
Lacoste and Zaha Hadid Team to Design Ultra-Modern Shoes
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Self-Deprecating Shoes
Starstyling Teams With Dr. Scholls For Threaded Footwear Line
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GPS Footwear
Ambulator Shoes are Designed for Dementia Patients
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Military Mosaic Sneakers
Hypethetic “Mosaic Skull Force One” Shoes Look Like Digi Camo
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Celebratory Anime Shoes
The Sailor Moon Footwear from Mayla Has Ornate Aesthetics
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
Superhero-Themed Sportswear Shoes
Paul Parsons Creates Cool Marvel x Nike Concept Sneakers
Timeless Travel-Inspired Footwear
Malvados' 'Ellie' Sandal Collection Comes in a Variety of Colors
Minimalist Clog-Like Sneakers
adidas Just Released Its New adiFom Superstar Shoes
Illusory Doll-Like Heels
Louis Vuitton's Illusion Boots are Cleverly Shaped and Hand-Painted
Slip-On Sneaker-Inspired Shoes
The Nike Air Force 1 Lover Wilds are Inspired by a Classic
Superhero-Themed Glamorous Shoes
Marvel and Christian Louboutin Join Forces on a Shoe Capsule
AI-Powered Architectural Footwear
Str4ngeThing Envisions a Set of Renaissance Architecture Shoes
Brand-Honoring Staple Bold Footwear
Dr. Martens' 14XX Blends New and Retro Brand Themes
Bulbous Knitted Sneaker Designs
Nike Introduces the Cacao Wow Flyknit Haven Sneaker Model
Dynamic Thigh-High Tech Sneakers
Voo Store Joins On Running to Create a Unique New Sneaker
Luxurious Stealthy Fashion Mules
Balenciaga Presents a Look at its Sunday Molded Mule
Plant-Based Sneakers
'The Plant Shoe' is Made Out of Animal-Free, Sustainable Components
Architect-Designed Shoes
Koio Collaborates with Norm Architects on a Design-Forward Shoe
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
Experimental Shoe Collections
CAMPERLAB Releases Highly Irregular Footwear Designs
Doll-Inspired Sneakers
The Superga x Barbie Collab Shares Fun, Nostalgic Styles
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
Puffy Marshmallow-Inspired Shoes
Jet-Puffed's S’mores Shoes are Reminscent of the Sugary Treat
Fuzzy Dynamic Collaborative Footwear
Suicoke and Midorikawa Unveil Another Five Finger Shoe
Streetwear-Inspired Golf Shoes
The Adidas Ultraboost Spikeless Golf Shoes are Stylishly Functional
Waved Graphic Moccasin Shoes
Clarks Originals Unveils the Yin-Yang Collection of Shoes
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
Shaggy Green Sneakers
The New Cactus Plant Flea Market x Nike Dunk Low Sneakers Have Arrived
Safety-Focused Shoe Designs
Vans Vault Launches Sneakers with Built-In Ankle Guards
Adorably Styled Shoes
Dr. Martens' Pairs Its Mary Jane Shoes with Adorable Ankle Bow Socks
Personalized Platform Sneakers
The Crocs Mega Crush Sandal is Easy to Customize with Jibbiitz
Collaboration Automotive Footwear
The Adidas X Crazyfast Bugatti is Speed and Precision-Focused
Medical Boot-Representing Footwear
Rick Owens Continues to Grab Attention with the Walking Boot
Balletcore Heeled Shoes
Sandy Liang Releases Her Debut Heel Collection with Ballerina Inspiration
Festival-Ready Footwear Series
ALDO Unveils Various Designs Prepared for Summer Festivals
Airy 3D-Printed Boots
Rains' Puffer Boot Debuted at Paris Fashion Week
Luxe Strapped Futuristic Sneakers
Kiko Kostadinov Presents a New Tonkin Shoe for the FW23 Season
Vibrant Collaborative Footwear Collections
Daniëlle Cathari Reimagines Clarks Originals' Wallabee
Biodegradable 3D-Printed Shoes
ROOTS Features a Fully Compostable and Biodegradable Elastomer
Deflated Balloon-Covered Heels
Loewe's Deflated Balloon Pumps Almost Look Like Ruffles
Transformative Bridal Footwear
Pashion’s Made-to-Order Styles Offer Interchangeable Components
Psychedelia-Inspired Footwear Models
Aries & Clarks Originals Releases Two Psychedelic Shoe Models
Kidult Baby Shoes
MSCHF's Super Baby Collection Supersizes Chunky, Colorful Footwear
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
Knitted Chunky Sneakers
Famous Footwear Boasts the DV Dolce Vita Sneaker
Avant-Garde Dynamic Footwear
Rick Owens and Dr. Martens Join Forces on a Range of Footwear
Woven Midsole Sneakers
Nike and Jacquemus' JF1 Reimagines the Iconic Air Force 1 Style
Gaiter-Attached Technical Footwear
The Nike Air Max Scorpion Gets a New Addition and Foundation
Custom-Fitted 3D-Printed Footwear
Zellerfeld Unveils New 3D Printed Open Beta Platform Shoes
Sophisticated Laidback Footwear Designs
notwoways Unveils a New Matter Style of the Formula
Luxurious Spring-Ready Sneakers
Burberry Introduces the Dynamic Box Sneakers to its Lineup
Packaging-Inspired Footwear Designs
adidas Introduces the Unique Box Shoe Through its App
Luxury Men's Footwear Collections
Stuart Weitzman Embarks on a New Venture with Itss Latest Range
Surf Shoe-Inspired Spikey Footwear
The PUMA Mostro Gets a New Vibrant Textural Update
Dramatically Shaped Luxe Sneakers
Balenciaga Showcases a Look at its New Reptile Sneaker
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
Baked Beans-Inspired Slide Sandals
Bush's Bean Slides Deliver a Unique Take on Summer Footwear
Painted Foot-Shaped Shoes
Midorikawa and Suicoke Unite for the Newest Vibram® FiveFingers Release
Furry Avant-Garde Shoe Designs
Doublet Collaborates with SUICOKE and Vibram on the FUTON-LO
Weatherized Technical Fall Footwear
Suicoke Presents its New Collection for the FW23 Season
Exoskeletal Technical-Themed Footwear
Dior Unveils the New Warp Sandal with Gardening Performance
Olympic-Ready Elevated Footwear
Nike Optimizes its Air Cushioning Tech in New Range of Shoes
Pre-Distressed Sneaker-Inspired Mules
Balenciaga Drew Inspiration from an Old Footwear Design
Ultra-Comfortable Boot Designs
HIDDEN.NY and Suicoke Design an Extremely Comfortable Boot
Technical High-Fashion Sneakers
The Balenciaga 3XL Sneaker Showcases Exaggerated Soles
Summer-Ready Sneaker-Sandal Hybrids
The Nike Air Adjust Force Gets a New Sandal Update
Whimsical Inflatable Sneaker Concepts
UV-Zhu Uses Daily Objects for His Nike Concept Sneaker
Sparkling Luxurious Bright Clogs
Balenciaga Unveils a New Iteration of the Technoclog Shoe
Branded Outsole Luxe Footwear
Daniel Lee's Burburry FW23 Footwear Highlights the Soles
Fashion-Forward Lifestyle Sneakers
Valentino Garavani Unveils a New Pair of Premium Sneakers
Sleek Minimal Luxury Footwear
Loro Piana Presents a Look at the New White Sole Shoes
Futuristic Collaborative Fall Footwear
BOTTER and Reebok Present New Designs at Paris Fashion Week
Sustainable Vintage Shoes
Allbirds' New Sneaker Silhouette Represents Transformation for the Brand
Medical Boot-Inspired Sneakers
MSCHF's AC.1 Sneakers Highlights an Experimental Supportive Look
Hiking-Inspired Asymmetrical Shoes
Our Legacy Presents the Gabe in Chrome Peak Color
Heroic Luxury Footwear
The Christian Louboutin x Marvel Collab Unleashes Super Stylish Footwear
Post-Apocalyptic-Themed Footwear
Nike ISPA Launches the Mindbody Sneaker with Distressed Details
Sophisticated Running Shoe Silhouettes
Stepney Workers Club Debuts the Amiel S-Strike Sneaker
Cozy Reimagined Shoes
Birkenstock’s New Collection with Vince Skelley Explores Mid-Century Design
Chunky Unconventional Shoes
Marni Unveils the 'BIG FOOT 2.0' Unisex Sneaker in Multiple Colorways
Chic Skater Style Sneakers
These Dior B9S Sneakers Come in Two Material Options
Luxe Frog-Inspired Clogs
JW Anderson Shares a Pair of Frog Clogs Ahead of Milan Fashion Week
Halloween-Inspired Stealthy Sneakers
Nike Presents a Look at the Upcoming AF1 Halloween Design
Lightweight Heeled Sneakers
Converse Released the Chuck 70 De Luxe Heel
Logo-Detailed Rare Hi-Top Sneakers
JOOPITER Presents Rare Nike SB Chasing Grails Dunk High Shoes
Incredibly Stylish Running Shoes
Ferragamo Unveils a Series of Monochromatic Running Shoes
Hairy Avant Garde Footwear
Rick Owens DRKSHDW Delivers the New Abstract Sneaker Model
Animal Kingdom-Inspired Sneakers
Balmein Releases the Slick B-EAST Sneaker Collection
Warped Collaborative Breathable Footwear
Stone Island and New Balance Tease the C1 Sneaker
Elevated Slides Designs
Havaianas Launches Its Spring/Summer 2023 Line and the Designs Look Comfy
Futuristic Minimal Basketball Sneakers
adidas Originals Launches the Crazy Infinity Shoe Today
Weather-Inspired Seasonal Footwear
Hi-Tex HTS74 Drops its New FW22 Collection Connected to Moods
Patterned Collaborative Loafer Designs
Wacko Maria Joins Dr. Martens on a New 1461 Shoe Design
Reimagined Footwear Releases
The Dr. Martens x ACW* FW22 Boasts an Incredibly Chic Aesthetic
Luxurious Boot-Sandal Hybrids
Givenchy Presents its New Shark Lock Sandal for the Season
Unorthodox Footwear Designs
The Wacky Pack Footwear Project by Ye Shen Includes Three Styles
Monochrome High-Top Sneakers
The Air Jordan 1 High '85 Sneaker Gets a Black and White Update
Inaugural Italian Footwear Collections
Mugler's Footwear Capsule is Designed by Casey Cadwallader
All-Angle Sneaker Shopping Engines
Google Search Allows Users to View Shoes from All Angles
Sophisticated Bridal Collections
Bella Belle Introoduces the Champagne Era Footwear Collection
Reversed-Themed Classic Sneakers
Nike Introduces the New Icon Flip Collection of Sneakers
Contrast Stitching Formal Footwear
CamperLab Presents the New Eki Shoes for the Season
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
Fur-Covered Luxe Shoes
Burberry's Creeper Shoes are Debuting with the FW2023 Collection
Sustainable Futuristic Fall Footwear
Ancuta Sarca Presents a New Dynamic Range for FW23
Stylish Everyday Men's Footwear
Lululemon Introduces the New Men's Footwear Collection
Premium Fashion-Forward Slippers
Mave & Chez Pioneering Luxurious Comfort Footwear for Women
Exclusive Streetwear-Collaborative Shoes
Nike Presents a Range of New Corteiz Air Max 95 Sneakers
Elegant Footwear Collections
ARCH NYC Has Unveiled Its Contemporary Fall 2023 Collection
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
Winter Season Sandals
The Birkenstock Fall/Winter 2022 Collection is Cozy
Closed-Toe Sandal Collections
Adish and Suicoke Release New Iterations of ZAVO Closed-Toe Mules
Intricate Breathable Luxe Sandals
Bottega Veneta Presents the Atlas Sandal for Summer
3D-Printed Futuristic Sneakers
HOUSE OF ERRORS Joins ALIVEFORM on the TOPO-01 Footwear
Ergonomic Bulbous-Shaped Shoes
Jacquemus Releases Its Ergonomic and Runway-Ready Les Mules Goia
Podiatrist-Friendly Summer Shoes
Birdies' Sun Drenched Collection is Cushioned & Comfort-Focused
Butterfly-Adorned Shoes
NEEDLES and Reebok Collaborated on a Chic Footwear Silhouette
Leather-Centric Biker Luxe Apparel
Vivienne Westwood Presents the WILD BEAUTY Collection
Punk-Inspired Leather Shoes
Junya Watanabe MAN and Stepney Workers Club Launch Punk Leather Shoes
Luxe Timeless Ankle Boots
Prada Unveils a New Ankle Boot for the Spring/Summer 2022 Season
Outrageous Toe-Like Sandal Charms
Crocs Introduces the Polarizing Toe Jibbitz for its Shoes
Seasonal Mood-Inspired Footwear
Hi-Tec's 'TS74' Fall/Winter 2022 Line Features Reworked Designs
Incredibly Chic Footwear Designs
Palace and C.P. Company Drop the Breathtaking Cornaro Model
Dynamic Technical Seasonal Footwear
Suicoke Presents its New Footwear for the SS24 Season
Bridal Flip-Flops
Uzurii Launched a Bridal Collection for Wedding Season
Glistening Python Leather Footwear
Rick Owens Unveils a New Edfu Plain Sabot for the SS23 Season
Pink Logo Lifestyle Footwear
Nike Continues to Grow its Since 82 Collection of Sneakers
Smart Customized Footwear Designs
Kristýna Hrabánková Designs New Sandals for URBNC3
Elevated Platform Lifestyle Sneakers
The Rick Owens DRKSHDW Released New 'Abstract Sole' Sneakers
Stark Red Lifestyle Sneakers
Nike's Air Force 1 Lows Get a New Picante Red Colorway
Gritty Rodent-Inspired Boots
The Ratboot by Uncommon Creative Studio is Bold and Oversized
Architect-Inspired Fall Loafers
Drôle de Monsieur and Paraboot Launch a New Reims Loafer
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