If you're looking for something practical yet eco-friendly to get your friends and family this holiday, then these sustainable footwear gifts are offering some unique options for going green this season.
When it comes to buying a new pair of shoes, people often look for options that are both comfortable and stylish, but if you happen to be in the mood for something a bit more environmentally conscious, then these sustainable footwear designs are just for you. While some people may associate eco-friendly footwear with dull and unattractive concepts, these sustainable shoes are here to showcase that utilizing eco-friendly methods and materials can still result in the most unique and modern designs.
From unique cardboard sneakers to planet-preserving pumps, these sustainable footwear gifts are showcasing some creative ways to go green this holiday season.
100 Sustainable Footwear Gifts
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Found Object-Constructed Shoes
Winde Rienstra's Shoes Make Use of Unconventional Materials
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Basket-Weaved Footwear
The Jeffrey Campbell for Convert Shoes Collection is Vegan-Friendly
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Organic Shoes by Veja
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Eco Friendly Shoes
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Atypically Constructed Footwear
Designer Anna Korshun Doesn't Use Glue or Stitching for Shoes
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Aluminium Can Recycled Shoes
Tear Your Feet to Shreds?
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Upcycled Denim Sandals
The Jeans Sandal Boots by DaniKshoes are Pants for the Feet
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Ghandi-Inspired Flip Flops
Gurus are an Eco-Friendly Shoe with a 5,000 Year-Old History
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Shoe Made of Garbage
Nike Trash Talk
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Recycled Denim Shoes
Levi's Creates ‘Reused Jean Shoes' From Vintage Clothing
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Sustainable Sporty Installations
The Nike Feather Pavilion is Made From 100% Recycled Products
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Blooming Eco-Sneakers
The Virgin Collection by OAT Shoes Features Fully Biodegradable Footwear
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Hand Sewn Leather Sneakers
The FEIT Hand Sewn Shoes Feature the Best Craftsmanship
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Chic Recycled Shoes
PleaseMachine Style Lab Creates Footwear Out of Junked Textile
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Transforming Eco-Shoes
Be Your Own Designer with the Melissa Shoes & Gaetano Pesce DIY Bootie
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Living Shoes
Grass Flip Flops for Krispy Kreme
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Organic Sneakers in Amsterdam
Veja Collection By Christine Phung
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Electricity-Generating Footwear
The PediPower Shoes Harnesses Kinetic Energy from Pedestrians
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Customizable Plastic Footwear
Gaetano Pesce and Melissa Team up to Create Funky Footwear
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Vegan-Friendly Footwear
'di Romeo' Presents Cruelty-Free Shoes
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Foldable Footwear
Minimax Reduces Waste From Packaging
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Planter Pumps
Cactus Shoes Will be Welcomed by Green Thumbs and Green Toes
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Fully Biodegradable Shoes
The 01Ms are Eco-Friendly Kicks
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Bold Eco Kicks
Osborn Design Studios' Shoes Get You on Your Feet in Fair-Trade Fashion
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Chic Eco-Conscious Kicks
MOVMT Shoes and Accessories are Made With Upcycled Plastic Bags
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Fashion-Savvy Sustainable Sandals
GreenSoul Shoes Works to Support Ethical Business Practices
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Chic Scuba Gear or Eco-Awareness
'High Tide Heels' Mystery
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Recycled Newspaper Shoes
The Eco-Friendly Hot News Ballet Flats from All Black
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Sustainable Fashion
Handmade Shoes by Hetty Rose
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Eco-Friendly Disassembling Footwear
The 'Designed for Deconstruction' Shoe is Easily Pulled Apart
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Vegan Brogue Shoes
Bourgeois Boheme Sells Ethical Footwear in a Range of Hip Styles
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Eco-Chic Footwear
Dacca Boots Are Made From Plastic Bags
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Car Innertube Shoes
Rachel Ford's Sustainable Fashion Collection Rocks
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DIY Eco-Sandals
Crocheted Grocery Bags Make Sensible Plarn Shoes
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Luxury Sustainable Footwear
Feit Shoes and Accessories are Hand-Crafted to Perfection
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Recycled Shoes
Yellow Port Shoes Made From Recycled Tires and Trucking Canvas
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Upcycled Advertisement Footwear
The Jimmy Tomczak 'Paper Feet' are Made from Old Billboards
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Cardboard Sneakers
I HAVE POP Creates Shoes Made Out Boxes
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Eco-Friendly Philanthropic Flip Flops
Hari Mari Footwear Donates Money to Battle Cancer
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Upcycled Cellphone Shoes
Walkie Talkies by O2 Shows What Can be Done With Old Handsets
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Earth-Saving Galoshes
These Cute Kids Rain Boots are Made with Natural Materials
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Environmentally Aware Footwear
Snuggle Up in Cozy Po-Zu Ethical Ugg Boots
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Bio-Degrading Shoes
Brooks' Bio-Mo-Go Footwear Delivers Earth-Friendly Mojo
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Crystallized Sod Shoes
These Daffodile Christian Louboutin Pumps Look Exactly Like Grass
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Newsworthy Flip Flops
Paper Flops are Made Using Upcycled Newspapers
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Eco-Friendly Sneakers
Veja SPMA High-Tops Are a Fashionable Win-Win Situation
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Vegan Unisex Footwear
The Good Guys ‘Don't Wear Leather' Line is Conscientious
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Vegan Shoes
Melissa Campana Makes Recyclable Eco Footwear
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Funky Decomposable Footwear
Stella McCartney Reveals ‘Biodegradable' Heels
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Fashionable Planet-Preserving Footwear
REMYXX Cool Sneakers are 100 Percent Recycable
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Cork-Patterned Kicks
The '35 Lite Cork LX' Sneakers from 'Gourmet' Sport a Distinct Design
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Planet-Preserving Pumps
Seattle-Based Clementine Boutique Sells Stylish Sustainable Footwear
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Ecological Awareness Sneakers
The Endangered Species Shoes
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Resoled Shoe Revivals
Patagonia Partners with Mountain Soles to Extend Footwear Life
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Green-Thumbed Sneakers
The Nike GS Football Boot is Composed of Ultra Slick Recycled Materials
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Kinetic Flashlight Kicks
Pioneer Headlight Shoes Lights Up Your Path
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Fibrous Footwear Designs
The Liz Ciokajlo Natural Selection Collection is Made Out of Eco Material
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Cork Shoe Comebacks
Sandals That Are Nice On The Feet And Good For The Earth
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Shoelace Gardens
'Field' by Dominic Wilcox Consists of 500 Terra Plana Shoes
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Charitable Footwear
These Bed Stu Oil Spill Shoes Aid Oil-Spill Clean-Up Efforts
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Eco-Friendly High Tops
The People's Movement Offer Environmentally Sustainable Shoes
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Chopstick Sandals
These Joseph Palmer Chop Flops Reinvent Old Eating Utensils
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Green Trail Shoes
'New Balance 070' Uses Reduced Waste Design & Recycled Materials
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Eco-Friendly Designer Flip-Flops
The Missoni + Havaianas 2012 Collection Makes the Perfect Pair
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Recycled Rain Boots
Boots by 'Waste for Life' are Made From Recycled Plastic Bags
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Comfy Eco Footwear
The Viva Terra Eco Snuggly Slipper-Boots are Sturdy and All-Natural
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Eco-Conscious Work Boots
The Yele Haiti Collaboration Product Line Saves the World
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Captain Planet-Approved Kicks
The New Tony Alva Vans Sneakers are All Green, All the Time
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Biodegradable Athletic Attire
The Puma InCycle Collection Lets You Stylishly Save the World
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Barely-There Summer Shoes
The Eco- and Wallet-Friendly Paper-Feet Sandal by Jimmy Tomczac
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Earth-Friendly Boat Shoes
The Timberland Earthkeepers are 90% Recyclable and Can be Disassembled
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Recycled Suede Shoes
The Beyond Skin Footwear Line is Made Largely from Recycled Bottles
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LED Flip Flops
The Teva 'Illum' Sandals for Early-Morning Surfers Emit Ten Feet of Light
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Plaidtastic Eco Footwear
FYE Footwear Won't Harm our Earth
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Foldable Eco Footwear
Pocketflops are Fashionable & Convenient Flip Flops
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Mean Green Running Shoes
Brooks' Brand 'Green Silence' Leads in Sustainabilty
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Biodegradable Slip-Ons
OneMoment Shoes by Figtree Factory Studios Decompose Back into the Earth
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Salvaged Plastic Runners
The New Balance 'newSKY' is Made Using Recycled Bottles
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Eco Friendly Golf Shoes
Enviro Brings Green to the Green
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Eco-Friendly Felt Footwear
The ONSTAIL Slippers are Colorfully Stylish
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Scrap-Tipped Shoes
The Christian Louboutin Havana Trash Flat is Made Out of Designer's Own Garbage
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Recycled Medical Supply Fashion
'Medic Esthetic' Shoes
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Bodacious Biodegradable Kicks
OAT Shoes Limited Skin Collection Uses Compost-able Leather
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Eco Straw Sneakers
The Bio Mituri is Updated Version of Two Thousand Year Old Korean Shoe
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Sleek Biodegradable Shoes
The 'PlusMinus' Shoe Degrades Back into the Earth in 90 Days
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Modern Wooden Footwear
Defeat Ecology, Kill a Tree for Kicks
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Solar Shoe Lights
Solar Street Light Kit is Ultimate in Holiday Recycling
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Pine-Woven Shoes
This Hadas Ilani ‘Needle and Thread' Footwear is Organic
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Recycling Footwear
Nike's Reuse-A-Shoe Project Grinds Kick-Offs Into Play Places
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Decomposing Soles
Simple Shoes' Soles Biodegrade in 20 Years, as Opposed to 1,000
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Green Crib Kicks
The Timberland Earth Keepers Lounger is a Comfy and Green House Shoe
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Recycled Rasta Shoes
The Adidas Nizza Lo Grun is a Green Double Threat
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Earth-Compassionate Heels
Ethical Charmone Footwear
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Green Furniture Pumps
These Furniture Scrap Heels from Liza Fredrika Aslund are Eco-Friendly
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Upcycled Designer Skates
The Dsquared2 Skate Moss Shoes Aren't Fit for Triple Axels
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Green Baby Gift Boxes
Eco-Friendly Sets Make Great Presents for Environment-Minded Parents
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Planet-Pleasing Pumps
These Eco-Friendly Manolo Blahniks Utilize Sustainable Materials
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Haute Sustainable Shoes
Recycled Plastic 'Three Strap' Sandals by Vivienne Westwood and Melissa
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Fancy Philanthropic Footwear
David Palmer Creates $18,000 Flip Flops to Save the Rainforest
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Biodegradable Footwear
Eco-Friendly Pumps By Sergio Rossi Made of Recycled Leather
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Customizable Strappy Sandals
Go From Boring to Fabulous Using These DIY Gladiator Wrap Sandals
Impressionable Beach Sandals
Custom Sand Imprint Flip Flops Print Personalized Messages
DIY Customized Flip-Flops
The Brit & Co. Blog Shows How to Dress up Your Shoes
Minimal Material Footwear
The Lasso Slippers are Made Using a Single Piece of Felt
Geometric Serpentine Sneakers
The Christian Louboutin Snakeskin Sneakers Slither into S/S 2013
Energy-Producing Workstations
Eddi Tornberg Harnesses Power From Office Spaces
3D Printed Sneakers
The Nike Football 3D Printed Shoes are Unbelievable
Transforming Leather Footwear
The Shoebag by Tal Weinreb Morphs from Shoes into an Elegant Handbag
Barefoot-Mimicking Footwear
The AdiPure Training Shoes are Perfect for Avid Runners
Futuristic Film-Inspired Kicks
The 'Tron' Leather Sneaker is a Dapper Lace-Up with a Sci-Fi Feel
Mythology-Inspired Footwear
These Ancient Greek Sandals Will Make a Demigod Out of You
Hairy High-Fashion Sneakers
Alexander McQueen Puma Shoes are Designer Kicks with Personality
Sock-Like Sneakers (UPDATE)
The Nike Free Flyknit 2013 Launch Collection is Like a Second Skin
Radiant Tribal Sneakers
The Reebok x Keith Haring Foundation Footwear Raises Awareness
Woven Dunks
The Nike Dunk Woven Spring 2013s are Ready for a Picnic
Bohemian Nordic Sneakers
The 'CA Hiker 106 Era' Hi-Top VANS Sneakers Feature a Nordic Design
New Media-Inspired Footwear
The Spring/Summer 2014 Y3 Adidas Shoes Are More Artful Than Sporty
Cool Coordinated Triathlete Clothing
The Nike Trois Collection Strives for Seamless Design
Revamped Recycled Art
Artist David Irvine Saves Old Paintings From Being Thrown in the Trash
Electrically Vibrant Pumps
These Christian Louboutin Unbout Heels are Viciously Vibrant
Colorful Customized Heels
Unleash Your Creative Side with Custom-Made Footwear
Swift Safari-Spotted Kicks
Leopard Print Nike Blazer Sneakers are Fast and Fashionable
Inside-Out Street Shoes
Elisa Van Joolen's Inverted Kicks Show an Unseen Side of Shoes
Brazen Print Kicks
The Marimekko x Converse 2013 S/S Sneaker Collection is Bold
Yoga-Inspired Footwear Lookbooks
The Gioia Maini Diana Collection is Fierce and Flexible
Classy Skater Kicks
The Adidas Busenitz ADV Skate Shoe Is Fancy and Skate-Ready
Hi-Tech Rocking Chairs
The iRock by Micasa Lab Has a Built-In iPad Dock and Sound System
Glittery Flamboyant Footwear
The Lazy Oaf x Kickers Shoe Collection is Limited Edition
Summery Sneaker Revivals
The Nike Air Max 95 Sunset Pack is Sure to Appeal to the Kick Connoisseur
Shoe-Sandal Footwear
Beam Plus Sandals Allow Your Feet to Wander in Style
Handcuffed Sneakers
The London Donna Sneakers from Giuseppe Zanotti are Literally Captivating
Hybrid Shoe Shelters
This Mobile Shelter by Sibling is Perfect for Protection
Fierce Animalistic High Heels
The Charlotte Olympia She Wolf Pumps Feature Hungry Wolves
Punchy Floral Sneakers
The Liberty x Nike Air Max 90 Floral Print Sneakers Are Vibrant
Metallic Fish-Inspired Footwear
Mandy Coon Introduces Fish Skin Shoes at New York Fashion Week
50s-Inspired Footwear Ads
The Aldo Fall 2013 Campaign Channels the Lead Characters from 'Grease'
Rabbit-Replaced Heels
The 'Thumper' Irregular Choice Shoes Sport Unusual Heels
Glowing Supernatural Sneakers
The 'Nike Air Foamposite One ParaNorman' Shoe Embraces Weird
Furry Animalistic Footwear
The P.A.M x Diemme Spring 2013 Preview is Textured
Textured Floral Footwear
The Newest Raf Simons Sneakers Boasts a Bold Flowery Design
Pedal-Powered Prison Sentences
Santa Rita do Sapucaí Penitentiary Has Inmates Create Energy
Animal Patterned Sneakers
The Nike and Offspring Zebra Pack Lets You Walk on the Wild Side
Floral Sporty Sneakers
These Nike x Liberty of London Shoes are Garden-Inspired
Webbed Element-Inspired Kicks
Get Noticed and Get Fit in the Puma BioWeb Elite Sneakers
Candy Cane-Inspired Heels
The Christian Louboutin Foraine Glitter Platform Combines Patterns
Corduroy-Heeled Shoes
The Bedwin Rubbersole OG Sneaker White Sports a Simple Silhouette
Fully Biodegradable Shoes
The 01Ms are Eco-Friendly Kicks
Cleverly Compact Rain Boots
These Japanese Rubber Shoes Can be Amazingly Folded Up
Speckled Training Sneakers
The Reebok 'Scrimmage Mid' Sneakers are Perfect for Training
Luxe Walking Shoes
These Balenciaga Sneakers Marry Comfort with Luxe Design Details
Recycled Juice Pack Purses
Use Empty Beverage Boxes to Create a Cute DIY Carton Wallet
Geology-Inspired Footwear
Barbora Veselá's Geology of Shoes Takes Cues from Rock Formations
Kinetic Phone Chargers
The Ino Bike Lets Commuters Recharge Phones On the Go
Split-Personality Shoes
The Puma by Miharayasuhiro MY-57 Mid Snake is Elegant and Sporty
Electrifying Footwear Accessories
The Red Lightning Bolt Shwings Personalize Shoes
Cab-Inspired Flats
These Kate Spade Taxi Flats are a Fun and Practical Way to Get Around Town
Exclusive Neon Court Sneakers
The Nike Air Max Hyperposite Shoes Honor 'Battle of the Boroughs'
Comic-Inspired Accessories
The Archie x Charlotte Olympia Collection Channels Betty and Veronica
Upcycled Denim Gadget Covers
Ikku Converts Denim and Canvas into Electronic Sleeves
Stellar Sneaker Collectibles
Nike Geometric Pack Consists of Three Footwear Options
8-Bit Winged Kicks
The Adidas JS Wings 2.0 Sneakers are Pixelated
Psychedelic Shoe Campaigns
The Sergio Rossi S/S 2013 Collection Features Tribal-Like Designs
High-Fashion Tech Pumps
The Christian Louboutin 'Lady Peep' Heels are Infused with Computer Chips
Witty Graphic Merchandise
Paul Kasmin Shop & Edition01 Celebrate Anniversaries with New Collection
Literal Slip-On Shoes
Penny Loafers by Sonya Clark Relates to Ancestry in a Roundabout Way
Flamboyant Neon Sneakers
The Saucony Women's Sneaker Collection is its First Ever Female Series
Fairytale-Inspired Glass Shoes
Stuart Weitzman Designed Cinderella Slippers for Broadway
Shimmering Rapper Footwear
This 'Chimera' Sneaker by Lil Wayne for Supra is Eye-Catching
Transformer-Inspired Footwear (UPDATE)
The PUMA Disc Blaze LTWT CB Resemble Autobots
Adorable Creature Slippers
Knitted Costumes by TheMiniatureKnitShop are the Perfect Gift
Metallic Tartan Pumps
The Christian Louboutin Anita Buckled Tartan Shoes Go Punk
Posh Heel-less Pumps
Physics Don't Apply to the Alexander McQueen Runway Platform No-Heel Sandal
Exotic Textured Footwear
The Christian Louboutin 'Louis Flat Python Crystal' Sneakers are Comfy
Retro-Inspired Kicks
The 'Air Jordan 1 Retro 89' Sneakers Use Elements from Previous Models
Planet-Friendly Flip Flops
Feelgoodz Footwear Is Constructed Using Socially Responsible Methods
Checkerboard Floral Kicks
The Floral Shoes from Alexander McQueen Have a Checkered Design
Business Suited Sneakers
Nike's New Stylish Running Shoe Will Have You Perform with Class
Designer Olympic High Heels
The 'Opening Ceremony Platform Sandal' is Ready for the Olympians
Spiked Leather Sneakers
These Christian Louboutin High Tops are Glamorously Edgy
Burlesque Camouflage Footwear
The Jimmy Choo Camo Collection is Deceptive
Adorable Slipper Confections
These Pink Fuzzy Slipper Cookies are Perfect for Any slumber Party
Recycled Mainsail Sacks
Shanti Yoga Mat Totes Harness the Winds of Tranquility for Practical Use
Fibrous Footwear Designs
The Liz Ciokajlo Natural Selection Collection is Made Out of Eco Material
Money-Themed Sneakers
The 'Adidas x Jeremy Scott JS Wings 2.0' Sport a Money Printed Theme
Resurrected Blocked Retro Sneakers
Nike Air Current Sneakers are Back From 1989
Wicked Emperor Slippers
Relax with the Dark Side in the Cozy Darth Vader Slippers
Edgy Weaponized Sneakers
The John Varvatos x Converse Weapon Studded Sneakers are Punk-Chic
Recycled Cardboard Toys
Paperpod Offers Eco-Friendly Furniture and Playhouses
Paint-Splashed Sneakers
The Black Leather Painted Mid-Top Lanvin Sneakers are Creatively Chic
Paint-Spackled Kicks
The Vans Era Overspray Pack are Made for Art Enthusiasts
Flirty Bow-Tied Footwear
The RED Valentino Bow Rain Boots Will Keep Your Feet Dry and Fashionable
Dotted Rain Boots
The Gourmet 21 TX Boots Are Spotted and Versatile
Fluffy Bunny Band Heels
The Viktor & Rolf Rabbit Fur Sandals Will Keep Ankles Blissfully Warm
Jacquard Print Kicks
Barbara Bui Sneakers Make a Splash
Intricately Carved Scarves
The Block Shop Textile Products Are Made with Wooden Pieces
Recyclable Corrugated Radios
The Cardboard Radio is Lightweight and Great for the Outdoors
Sleek Safari Kicks
The Bonanza Leopard Fashion Shoes Sandals are Destined to Adorn a Wild Wardrobe
Vibrant Lightweight Kicks
The Nike 'Flyknit Lunar1+' Sneaker Collection is Cushioned
Fabulously Fruity Brogue Sneakers
The Christian Louboutin Golfito Kicks are Bright & Classy
Glamorous 1940s Star Pumps
The Charlotte Olympia Leading Lady Heels Feature Rita Hayworth
Device-Charging Bicycles
The Siva Cycle Atom Generator Harness Kinetic Energy to Power Gadgets
Aid-Providing Designer Handbags
'Amykathryn' Supports At-Risk Women Throughout the World
Dainty Doily-Inspired Footwear
The Lasunka Crochet Ivory Barefoot Sandals are Delicate
Neon Light Swings
Artist Su-Mei Tse Uses Illuminated Tubes for Everyday Sculptures
Recycled Wine Bottle Planters
These Designs by Amanda Parker are a Stylish Addition to Any Home
Androgynous All-terrain Boots
Patta and KangaROOS Create Urban Hiking Boots for Him and Her
Disc-Tightening Kicks
These Bold Puma Running Shoes Adjust with the Turn of a Wheel
Upcycled Skateboard Seating
This Skate Study House Chair is Made from Old Skateboard Decks
Whimsical Wizard Footwear
These Literary-Inspired Heels Makes Harry Potter Look Fabulous
Anti-Odor Footwear
The Toe Half Socks Strap to Your Feet to Cover Up Bad Feet Smells
Palm Tree-Clad Sneakers
The Vans Vault 2013 Spring TH Reverie Kicks Go Tropical
Quirky Paisley-Printed Wellies
50th Birthday Havaianas x Matthew Williamson Debutes for Winter
Adorably Shelled Booties
The Turtle Leather Shoes are Soft Slip-Ons for Your Toddler
Tricolor Chained Footwear
The Raf Simons Holographic Sneakers are Futuristic
Pocket-Bearing Boots
The LUME Footwear Jr. Sleeve Collection is Convenient
Kinetic Smartphone Chargers
The Infinity Cell Uses Kinetic Energy to Charge Your iPhone
Hue Contrasting Slip-Ons
The Dollhouse 'Color Block Jelly Sandal' is a Fun Summer Buy
Pink Python Pumps
The Christian Louboutin 'Paulina' Stilettos are the Perfect Evening Shoe
Creepy Skeletal Slippers
The Jack Skellington Slippers Ensure Sweet Dreams on Chilly Evenings
Safari-Inspired Skate Shoes
The Nike SB Primitive Lunar Rod Sneaker is Designed by Paul Rodriguez
Upscale Tie-Dye Sneakers
The Del Toro 2013 Spring Alto Chukkas are Bright Beauties
Feather-Light Insulating Slippers
The Air Fit Room Shoe Acts Like Warm Pillows for Your Feet
Spooky Christmas Movie Pumps
Get Ready for the Holidays with the Nightmare Before Christmas Heels
Cozy Critter Footwear
These Felt Animal Slippers are Perfectly Adorable for Your Youngster
Power-Generating Soccer Balls
SOCCKET is an Energy-Harnessing Soccer Ball That Generates Power