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Ok, this is probably not what you expected to look at today — a whole post dedicated to weird shoes. It shouldn’t come as a surprise, though. The fashion industry is no stranger to the odd and impractical. Just by looking at fashion shows, we see designers constantly pushing the boundaries and experimenting with new concepts. However, those experiments can very often result in some… weird-looking designs.

Weird-looking shoes, more specifically. They’re supposed to protect our feet and make a fashion statement, but sometimes, designers go above and beyond to create weird shoes that leave us scratching our heads. But hey — if nobody pushes boundaries, nothing new would ever come up! From the ones that look like a work of art to shoe designs that are just plain bizarre, we’ve rounded up the weirdest shoes that have hit the market.

To be honest with you, most of these are the most unsightly shoes we’ve ever seen, and we just cannot comprehend how someone would even come up with them. But despite the questionable design, some of these pieces have actually become popular among fashion enthusiasts looking for something different. While these weird shoes may not be everyone’s cup of tea, they’re certainly worth a look for their sheer uniqueness — and who knows, maybe someday one of them will become the next big trend.

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These Campbell's Tomato Soup Shoes I Received For Christmas Years Ago

These Campbell's Tomato Soup Shoes I Received For Christmas Years Ago

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Why Are Weird Shoe Designs Becoming Mainstream?

Well, beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and taste has no friends, right? But, be it as it may, it’s only a partial answer to the dilemma these weird designer shoes present us with, and to get to the core of this unsightly trend, we need to dig a bit deeper. 

In a world where most goodies are mass-produced, and everything looks essentially the same due to social media and its algorithms, we tend not to notice any “normal looking” things. They’re just a part of our daily lives and no longer interesting. 

That’s where weird shoe designs step in (pardon the pun). Designers keep pushing the boundaries of normality further, creating truly incredible designs each year. And while at least half of us agree that these weird shoes are pretty unsightly, none of us will disagree they’re unoriginal. So, most of the weirdest shoes you see on this list were made to push the fashion boundaries and stand out of the crowd. And there’s nothing wrong with wanting to be original, even if that means creating or wearing funny weird shoes! As they say, you do you. 

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Concept Shoes - Inspired By Sea Plants

Concept Shoes - Inspired By Sea Plants

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is... kinda pretty actually. I would never in a million years wear them as shoes, but as art it's cool

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I Personally Think These Are Beautiful And Remind Me Of Monster High Doll Shoes. My BF Does Not Like 'Em, Lol

I Personally Think These Are Beautiful And Remind Me Of Monster High Doll Shoes. My BF Does Not Like 'Em, Lol

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Don’t Judge Another Until You've Walked A Mile In Someone Else’s Shoes

Don’t Judge Another Until You've Walked A Mile In Someone Else’s Shoes

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If You Want The Uncomfortableness Of Wearing Heels Combined With The Discomfort Of Plastic Crocs... This Is The Blister Factory For You

If You Want The Uncomfortableness Of Wearing Heels Combined With The Discomfort Of Plastic Crocs... This Is The Blister Factory For You

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Eneses Worldwide Has Created A Pare Of 'Sneakers' Inspired By The Pokémon's Skull Helmet

Eneses Worldwide Has Created A Pare Of 'Sneakers' Inspired By The Pokémon's Skull Helmet

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Ian Lee
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ohhh it does resemble the skull… but in Pokémon lore its such a dark story lol

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The Perfect Rainbow Shoes For Colour Fanatics

The Perfect Rainbow Shoes For Colour Fanatics

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What The…?

What The…?

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Jessica Specht
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would want to see the bottom of the shoe, but these could be comfortable in the summer.

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When I Think About Feet And LEGO, I Naturally Think About The Intense Physical Pain That Comes From Stepping On The Bricks

When I Think About Feet And LEGO, I Naturally Think About The Intense Physical Pain That Comes From Stepping On The Bricks

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#52

I Looked Up “Dachshund In Shoes” And Got This

I Looked Up “Dachshund In Shoes” And Got This

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Air Candy Machine

Air Candy Machine

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Jessica Specht
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These could be fun, especially if all those balls light up as you walk. An adult version of the kids shoes.

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Finding These Weird Shoes

Finding These Weird Shoes

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Ian Lee
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I didn’t think these were bad until I realized the feet are part of the shoes

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This Is What Happens When You Leave Your 5 Year Old Alone For 22 Minutes

This Is What Happens When You Leave Your 5 Year Old Alone For 22 Minutes

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Virtual Shoes

Virtual Shoes

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When you wanna go to infinity and beyond but are a child who has to go to a secret meeting later

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#84

Just Went Through My Old Shoe Collection And Realized I Always Had An Impeccable Sense For Style

Just Went Through My Old Shoe Collection And Realized I Always Had An Impeccable Sense For Style

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Where Is This Suitable To Be Used?

Where Is This Suitable To Be Used?

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Ian Lee
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Concerts? Personal space and you’ll finally be able to see everything. Con: you will break your ankles

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Loewe Balloon Sandal In Lambskin

Loewe Balloon Sandal In Lambskin

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Ian Lee
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I feel like it also looks like a jelly bean when you put it on

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Crocopads

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What’s really scary is that they look like very expensive shoes. Wish I could read the brand name on the footbed.

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Weird Shoes

Weird Shoes

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Ian Lee
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When you added a few inches on your profile and now you gotta meet up with them:

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KFC Crocs

KFC Crocs

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Ian Lee
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Instead of buying these I would use the money to actually buy KFC

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Hoof Appreciation Post

Hoof Appreciation Post

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

also good for cosplay, not good for everyday. (Don't wanna be a goat, but it's true... i'll show myself out.)

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In Today's Episode Of 'I Wasn't Expecting That': Salomon X Maison Margiela

In Today's Episode Of 'I Wasn't Expecting That': Salomon X Maison Margiela

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It's Raining Today So Better Protect Our Shoes

It's Raining Today So Better Protect Our Shoes

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Ian Lee
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ah yes dont worry abt the rest of you! Your feet will be safe

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Stacked Coin Heel Footwear By Vetements

Stacked Coin Heel Footwear By Vetements

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Ian Lee
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hope that isnt real money lol otherwise I would rip ‘em off

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#115

Good Running Shoes Are Really Important But We're Not Sure What The Deal Is With These!

Good Running Shoes Are Really Important But We're Not Sure What The Deal Is With These!

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