# Outrageous Designer Footwear- Extravagant Soles By Going Like Sixty | Published 2008-04-09 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/top-designers-shoe-fun-the-heels-you-foot-the-bill-is-there-enough-support References: [styledash](http://www.styledash.com/photos/ugly-expensive-shoes/736831/) The biggest names in shoe design often come up with some of the most unusual footwear designs. This gallery includes designs by recognizable luxury brand names like [Prada](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collapse-sneaker), [Chloe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phoebe-philo), Manolo-Blahnik, Pierre Hardy, and [Versace](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bright-crystal). It's a shoe whore's heaven! Some hits, some misses, but beauty is in the eye of the beholder. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 2% | 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) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Unconventional Footwear Designs:** Opportunity for designers to create innovative and eye-catching shoe designs that push the boundaries of traditional footwear. - **High-end Luxury Shoe Brands:** Opportunity for luxury brands to continue creating extravagant and exclusive footwear designs that cater to a niche market. - **Unique Fashion Statements:** Opportunity for individuals to express their personal style and make a bold fashion statement with outrageous designer footwear. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion and Luxury:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for fashion brands to incorporate unconventional footwear designs and capture the attention of trendsetters and fashion enthusiasts. - **Footwear Retail:** Opportunity for retailers to offer a curated selection of extraordinary designer footwear, catering to a high-end, niche customer base. - **Design and Manufacturing:** Opportunity for designers and manufacturers to collaborate and experiment with new materials and techniques to create innovative and visually striking footwear designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Randomness-Inspired Designer Footwear Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beauty-in-chaos.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) - [Collaborative Footwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maison-margiela-x-christian-louboutin.md) - [Luxury Footwear Debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ottange.md) - [Ultra-Luxurious Bridal Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-bridal-collection.md) - [Eye-Adorned Furry Mules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eyeball-mules.md) - [Ultra-Luxurious Crystal Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jimmy-choo-crystal-slipper.md) - [Futuristic Sandal Hybrid Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/versace-mercury.md)