# Freaky Shoes For Daring Soles Tarantula Stilettos to Mole Slippers By lourdes sanchez bayas | Published 2008-11-17 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bizarre-footwear-ten-really-weird-and-creepy-shoes References: [oddee](http://www.oddee.com/item_96499.aspx) Trend Hunter has done many wonderful features on very weird, strange-looking and plain dangerous shoes; however, I think this batch of footwear should definitely be included in that long list. The bizarre, tall-heeled metal sandals displayed in the second picture in the gallery look like an exquisite and excruciatingly painful torture device from the time of the inquisition. The tall, see-through stripper shoes with the insects inside the humongous platforms are really a total riot! And so are the fish shoes, the [long lace up](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/megalaced-mule), the hip-hugging snickers and the rest of this wild footwear. On a related note, what’s up with those [fugly cork shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stomp-clog)? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/jewelry) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Bizarre Footwear:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating unique and unconventional shoe designs. - **Exquisite Torture Devices:** Opportunity to create fashion-forward footwear inspired by historical torture devices. - **Insect-inspired Platforms:** Opportunity to incorporate insects and natural elements into shoe design for a whimsical and bold statement. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Fashion industry can explore new possibilities in designing avant-garde footwear for daring consumers. - **Art:** Artists and designers can experiment with unusual shoe creations that blur the line between fashion and art. - **Entertainment:** Entertainment industry can leverage outrageous shoe designs for visual impact in performances and events. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Platform Statement Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8inch-flipflops.md) - [Eye-Adorned Furry Mules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eyeball-mules.md) - [Bigfoot-Inspired Bizarre Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ninlo.md) - [Pool Slide Heeled Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flipped-flop.md) - [Unique Footwear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-fluevog.md) - [Dynamic Ultra-High Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platform-sneaker-1.md) - [Fuzzy Dynamic Collaborative Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/five-finger-shoe.md) - [Unique Platform-Style Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platformstyle-sandals.md) - [Randomness-Inspired Designer Footwear Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beauty-in-chaos.md)