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50 Cute Cartoon Kicks

These Cartoon-Inspired Shoes Range from Tremendous to Tacky

— December 13, 2012 — Fashion
Adding a playful touch to your wardrobe is simple with these cartoon-inspired shoe designs that are sure to please any inner child. The selection of styles here range from high heels to laid-back flats that are all vibrant in color, striking in design and draw direct influence from cartoon creations.

From Marvel to Nintendo, these shoe finds blend a perfect amount of kitsch with fetching designs that aren't just contemporary cool, but also comfy. There are custom-created Toms Shoes as well as a number of Vans slip-on canvas shoes to be found here that won't overload your outfit, but will definitely turn heads. For stepping out in style, the high heel selections here are fabulously frivolous and definitely not for the shy as they'll be drawing attention for the way the color pops as you strut your stuff.
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Printed Hipster Espadrilles
Printed Hipster Espadrilles
The Opening Ceremony Soludos Offer Euro Summer Staples
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Street Art Sneakers
Street Art Sneakers
The Ugg x Claw Money Collaboration is an Unexpected Departure
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48
Bonbon-Patterned Sneaks
Bonbon-Patterned Sneaks
These Converse Japan Oyatsu Candy Shoes are Perfect for Chocolate-Lovers
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47
Floral Wallpapered Skater Kicks
Floral Wallpapered Skater Kicks
The Luxe by Vans 2011 F/W Series Imitates Vintage Baroque
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Berry Covered Sneakers
Berry Covered Sneakers
The Spring 2013 Converse Marimekko Sneaker Features Colorful Berry Prints
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45
Custom-Illustrated Kicks
Custom-Illustrated Kicks
Jolby Sneakers are Hand-Painted and Completely Unique
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44
Googly-Eyed Heels
Googly-Eyed Heels
The Christian Louboutin Deja Vu Slingbacks are a Sight for Sore Eyes
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43
Cutesy Cartoon Kicks
Cutesy Cartoon Kicks
These Asics Hello Kitty Athletic Shoes are for the Young at Heart
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42
New Wave Brogues
New Wave Brogues
Jeffery-West Creates Men's Dress Shoes for Hell-Raisers
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41
8-Bit Peep Toes
8-Bit Peep Toes
These Super Mario Heels Pay Tribute to the Classic Game
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40
Coloring Book Skate Kicks
Coloring Book Skate Kicks
Relive Grade School Art Class with the Vans Crayola Pack
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39
Floraltastic Women's Footwear
Floraltastic Women's Footwear
The Meow Floral Lace Up Shoes Add a Punch of Color to Spring Styles
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38
Gold-Spiked Shoes
Gold-Spiked Shoes
The Christian Louboutin New Men's Shoe Collection is Spectacular
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37
Intergalactic Droid Slip-Ons
Intergalactic Droid Slip-Ons
Star Wars Custom TOMS Shoes Suit Up Sci-Fi Style
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Adorable Fruity Kicks
Adorable Fruity Kicks
The Converse Fruit Pack is Plastered With Bright Produce
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Japanese Cartoon Kicks
Japanese Cartoon Kicks
Dr Martens x Sanrio SS 2011 Brings the Adorable Character to Footwear
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Cartoonish Cheetah-Print Heels
Cartoonish Cheetah-Print Heels
Jimmy Choo and Rob Pruitt Bring the Zoo to a Shoes and Accessories
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33
Graffiti-Bombed Kicks
Graffiti-Bombed Kicks
Famous Street Artists Enhance Plain Shoes for Graffiti Sneakers
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Critter-Faced Footwear
Critter-Faced Footwear
The Animal Mary Jane Shoes Feature Adorable Creatures
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31
Eccentric Bohemian Kicks
Eccentric Bohemian Kicks
The SUNO Tennis Sneakers Combine Comfort with Bold Style
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Funky Frugivorous Platforms
Funky Frugivorous Platforms
The Jeffrey Campbell Fruit Slice Heel is So Delicious You Could Eat It
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Custom Comic Cover Kicks
Custom Comic Cover Kicks
Arth Akal Paints Funky Footwear Inspired by Superheroes
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Rock Show Shoes
Rock Show Shoes
Vans Warped Tour Footwear Gets You Ready to Rock
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Guitar God Kicks
Guitar God Kicks
The Converse Jimi Hendrix Pack Will Make You a Guitar Hero
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Teenage Hero Sneakers
Teenage Hero Sneakers
Converse Teen Titans Turns Your Little Guy into a Crime-Fighting Guru
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Flower Power Shoes
Flower Power Shoes
Nike Sportswear Liberty Collection in a Blooming Look
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Fierce Superhero Stilettos
Fierce Superhero Stilettos
These Avengers Decoupage High Heels Pack Some Punch
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Superhero Film Shoes
Superhero Film Shoes
The Dark Knight Rises Toms Shoes Commemorate the Final Batman Installment
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Super-Heroine-Styled Shoes
Super-Heroine-Styled Shoes
The Wonder Woman Converse All Star Lo Tops are Fiercely Female
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Geeky Gaming Pumps
Geeky Gaming Pumps
The 'Super Mario Wedge Heels' Will Stomp Out Goombas
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Flintstones Street Kicks
Flintstones Street Kicks
The Jeremy Scott JS Bones Shoe by Adidas Delivers Style & Playfulness
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Dr. Seuss Sneakers
Dr. Seuss Sneakers
The Converse Grinch Pack Will Have You Heading for Whoville
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Daring Zebra Sneakers
Daring Zebra Sneakers
The Vans X Supreme Shoes Bring Animal Print to Men's Fashion
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Funky Fast-Food Footwear
Funky Fast-Food Footwear
The Cheeseburger Vans Combine Skateboard Style with Diner Deliciousness
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Cinematic Custom Kicks
Cinematic Custom Kicks
Brass Monki's Bodacious Boat Shoes Pay Homage to Pop Culture
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15
Vibrant Villainous Shoes
Vibrant Villainous Shoes
Star Wars Fans Will Love the Adidas Skyline Mid Darth Vader Shoes
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14
Sweetheart Speckled Sneakers
Sweetheart Speckled Sneakers
Vans Valentine's Day Collection is Flirty and Festive
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13
Super Hero Kicks
Super Hero Kicks
Chuck Taylor x DC Comics Collaboration Makes for Uncanny Footwear
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12
Star Wars Kicks
Star Wars Kicks
The R2D2 Shoes are Perfect Pieces of Droid Footwear
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11
Candy-Colored Kicks
Candy-Colored Kicks
The Reebok Freestyle 30th Anniversary Shoes are Totally Rad
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Fab Four Footwear
Fab Four Footwear
The Beatles Converse Customization by Christianne Jackson Rocks
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9
Sugary-Sweet Sneakers
Sugary-Sweet Sneakers
These Rainbow Sprinkles Vans Kicks Make Footwear Fun
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Customized Disney Princess Kicks
Customized Disney Princess Kicks
Etsy User 'Creativity in the Making' Hand Paints TOMS Shoes
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7
Parisian Graphic Sneakers
Parisian Graphic Sneakers
Stylist Robert Verdi Customizes Vans to Look like Hermes Scarves
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Crazy Cartooned Heels
Crazy Cartooned Heels
The 'Keith Haring' Shoe Line by Nicholas Kirkwood is Popping With Color
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Seussical Scenery Shoes
Seussical Scenery Shoes
The Lorax Converse Speak Towards the Environment
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Stylish Superhero Slip-Ons
Stylish Superhero Slip-Ons
These Avenger TOMS sure Kick Ass
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DIY Superhero Kicks
DIY Superhero Kicks
The Easy Comic Book Heels are Crafty
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Glorious Gamer Sneakers (UPDATE)
Glorious Gamer Sneakers (UPDATE)
Vidoe Game Shoes by Brass Monki are Awesome
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Marvelous Superhero Kicks
Marvelous Superhero Kicks
Jay Angeles Creates Unique Nike Shoe Concepts
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