Who said you need clout like Lady Gaga’s to rock some of the craziest high heels? If you dig the internet a little, you’ll find plenty of outlandish, outrageous, and original shoes that are all within reach.
You don’t require fame or a vast fortune, and there’s no need to scour the internet tirelessly! We’ve already put in the effort to compile a collection of 34 of the most peculiar and extraordinary heel designs ever created.
Check out the following sculpted, twisted, and doll-head-filled shoes. Dare to wear any of these unusual and quirky shoes?
1. Eggcellent Heels: Loewe’s Broken Egg Sandals
Black sandal with two goatskin straps and a heel with a broken egg (Credit: Loewe)
Available in black and white, these Loewe sandals in calf and goatskin leather feature an architectural broken egg heel.
The broken egg sandal was designed by Spanish luxury house Loewe’s creative director, Jonathan Anderson (Credit: Loewe)
2. Hula on Your Feet: Hawaiian-Inspired Heels by Irregular Choice
Get ready to hula dance in these spectacular Hawaiian-themed dream character heels from Irregular Choice.
3. Step into Nature: Irregular Choice’s Garden Party Wedges
Irregular Choice invites you to play in the quirky and clever “Garden Party” wedges.
4. Futuristic Elegance: Zaha Hadid x United Nude Nova Shoes
Architect Zaha Hadid and the inimitable United Nude collaborated on this pair of high-tech and surprisingly light limited-edition shoes.
5. Bone-Chic Style: Quimera Species ‘Lethe’ Booties
We like to think of these skull heels as the updated version of those popular bone heels from 2010.
6. Geometric Glam: Chromat Orthogonal Platform Sandals
7. Steampunk Sophistication: Hades Footwear Oxford Boots
See more of Hades Footwear’s awesome steampunk-themed shoes.
8. Gravity-Defying Design: Martinez Lierah ‘Dissolving’ Shoes
These remind us of the Simone Rocha plexiglass-heel oxfords that make you look like you’re perpetually on your tippy-toes.
9. Spherical Style: Jeffrey Campbell ‘Overdome’ Ball-Heel Pumps
Jeffrey Campbell calls these heels “ball heels,” but let’s be real — they’re eggs.
10. Minimalist Edge: Abcense ‘Apron’ Sandals
11. Chain Reaction: Jeffrey Campbell ‘Lynked-Tie’ Booties
Jeffrey Campbell takes fashion’s obsession with chains this season to another level.
12. Tropical Glam: Dolce & Gabbana Pineapple Sandals
These shoes are from Dolce & Gabbana’s tropical Spring/Summer 2017 collection. Would you wear these pineapple-sculpted heels?
13. Industrial Chic: ACNE Rusted Nail-Heel Sandal Booties
Don’t miss this cool collection of shoes inspired by rusty nails.
14. Disney Magic: Irregular Choice Mickey Mouse Pumps
These unique Disney shoes are from the Mickey Mouse & Friends Shoe Collection.
15. Animal Instincts: Gucci’s Zebra-Print Fur Heels
How about these shoes striped with panels of black and white leather to resemble a zebra?
16. Playful Poodles: Charlotte Olympia ‘Cherie’ Platform Sandals
Holly Madison should have had a pedicure before showing off her feet in these Charlotte Olympia sandals!
17. Modern Art: The High Chair Shoes
Modeled after a sleek, modern high-chair, these shoes blur the line between fashion and art—leaving us wondering if they’re more suited for display than for wearing.
In that sense, they remind us of the scariest shoes of all time. These heels will lift your feet over 6 inches off the ground so they sit almost vertically!
18. Festive Fun: Santa and Mrs. Claus Molded Heels
The fabric-covered uppers have built-in LED lights that flash when walking, and the toes feature appliqued Santa and Mrs. Clause w/ bead details.
19. Avant-Garde Appeal: The Scariest Shoes by Leanie van der Vyver
Are these heels crazy enough for you?
20. Bullet Points: Gun-Inspired Killer Heels
Wearing these shoes through security at the airport is not a good idea.
21. Casino Chic: Irregular Choice ‘Up The Ante’ Dice Heels
Hey, high roller? You will not be taking a gamble on these jackpot concept high heels from Irregular Choice, so lay your cards on the table and place your bets while giving snake eyes at these confetti-glitter treats for your feet.
22. Fox-Trot Fashion: Camilla Elphick’s Pez Foxy Heels
Camilla Elphick’s “Pez” shoes gained widespread attention from fashion editors, prompting the British designer to launch her own label. The award-winning shoes and accessories designer founded her eponymous label in 2014.
Feel part of the thrill with these mocha-colored peep-toe heels in glossy leather featuring appliqué fox faces that rest on enamel Pez dispenser heels.
Camilla Elphick’s ‘Pez’ shoes gained widespread attention from fashion editors
23. Mismatched Marvels: Jacquemus Button Heels
Oversized square and circle heels add a playful, bold aesthetic to these suede Jacquemus pumps featuring decorative buttons.
24. Tentacle Trend: Kermit Tesoro’s ‘Polypodis’ Shoes
Filipino designer Kermit Tesoro designed these unique heel-less tentacle shoes. He studied at UP Diliman College of Fine Arts and is a Nina Simone fan.
25. Face Forward: Gwen Murphy’s Incredible Shoe Art
Holding an MFA in Sculpture from the Boston University College of Fine Arts, American artist Gwen Murphy has named her collection of shoe artworks “Foot Fetish” because she actually perceives shoes as fetishes.
Some of her creations are displayed at Harmon gallery in the idyllic Cape Cod town of Wellfleet, Massachusetts.
26. Twist and Turn: Julian Hakes ‘Mojito’ Sandals
A twisted lime peel was the inspiration for these foot-plate-less “Mojito” sandals.
27. Doll Drama: Jeffrey Campbell Ken Doll Wedges
The version with Barbie doll heads already freaked us out. This one with Ken doll heads takes it from weird to witchcraft.
28. Wearable Art: Kobi Levi’s Sculptural Shoe Collection
This is of course not the first time that we feature crazy shoes from Kobi Levi, the talented Israeli footwear designer who never ceases to amaze.
Could this be the first heel in the world to be shaped like a beer bottle?
With its bicycle-chair heel, a Union Jack T-strap, and a chain-inspired ankle strap, it’s not hard to see that Kobi was inspired by the first UK women’s professional bicycle race when designing this shoe.
The “Blow” shoe features a heel shaped as an inflatable sex doll!
Finally, the flamboyant “Rooster” shoe features a dramatic crest and dark colors.
29. Fire It Up: Vetements Lighter-Heel Sock Boots
These black knit ankle boots from Vetements are set on a slender stacked heel designed to resemble cigarette lighters printed with imagery from vintage Playboy magazine covers, and the sock-like uppers are finished with a contrasting white jacquard logo just below the ribbed-knit top edge.
30. Sculptural Simplicity: Jacquemus ‘Espiral’ Leather Sandals
Made from beige leather, the artful ‘Espiral’ sandal from Simon Porte Jacquemus sits on slightly different heels that are reminiscent of swirling ‘J’s.
31. Shimmer and Shine: Solace London ‘Sawyer’ Leather Mules
Solace London’s “Sawyer” mules grounded the label’s entire Spring ’18 collection, proving their versatility.
Crafted from supple leather, this black version has a sleek, minimalist silhouette set on a shimmering sculptural heel.
32. Wild Wonders: Dorateymur Elephant-Heel Pumps
33. Prints That Pop: Jeffrey Campbell’s Newsprint Boots
While we love the newspaper print shoes from SJP by Sarah Jessica Parker, we’re not sure what to think of these ‘Rustler newsprint boots by Jeffrey Campbell inspired by ‘fake news.’
34. Holiday Spirit: Irregular Choice Santa’s Helper Boots
These glittery sparkle boots by Irregular Choice feature intricately detailed Santa and Mrs. Clause appliques at each bootie
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