Shoes are one of the most important accessories in the fashion industry. Everyone knows that it’s not so much the clothes that “make” the whole image, but the shoes and accessories. The right combination of shoes and accessories can make stunning even the simplest, at first glance, image, and the wrong – to ruin even the most expensive set.
Today there are different types of shoes available in different styles of different materials, shoes that can be worn on a variety of occasions. Modern fashion is quite democratic and at the same time eclectic, quite often allowed even the most daring combinations. From unusual design ideas are born magnificent fresh compositions that set the rhythm of life.
As a rule, the most unusual and strange models on the streets certainly no one wears. You can see them somewhere at a fashion show, in magazines, or even in a museum. However, in recent years, world designers have been experimenting more and more, creating unique models of shoes, and some of them even become a kind of meme, significantly increasing brand recognition. Today we want to tell you exactly about the most unusual shoe models of recent years.
Balenciaga
Alaska Fur
These cool pink heels from one of the most progressive fashion houses of the latest decade, Balenciaga, look like candies, and in the first place, due to the chosen color. The bright shade of pink works great with the unusual shape of the boots, where the massive front is balanced by a thin delicate heel. These statement shoes do not need any bright accessories in one look.
Balmain
Unicorn
The iconic Parisian Maison Balmain does not lag behind the young and progressive brands, and not the first season surprises its fans with super modern shoes. So these sneakers, resembling rather a part of space equipment, are very much loved by modern fashionistas. The bright colors of the elements only enhance the futuristic style of the model.
Charles Jeffrey Loverboy
Banana Boots
The strangest model of Wellington boots for fans of fruit salads. In fact, it’s hard to imagine a person walking through the city’s autumn streets in this masterpiece, but these banana artworks have served the recognizability of the brand well. Go vegan, go bold, go crazy.
Comme Des Garçons
Homme Plus
Japanese conceptual designers Comme Des Garçons have been presenting some of the most unusual and creative collections of both clothing and footwear for years. One of the brand’s most memorable shoe creations is this “double” pair of classic lace-ups, capable of turning even the most modest and casual look into a wow-effect outfit.
Comme Des Garçons
Kids Love Gaite
And this model of men’s shoes from the Comme Des Garçons collection looks as if a fancy businessman stepped on a poor artist’s palette and didn’t even notice it. Everything is beautiful and unusual, but it’s hard to imagine how these shoes can behave in a dense crowd….
Converse
Chuck 70 De Luxe Heel High
It would seem that for many years of its existence, the legendary shoe brand Converse has already managed to show us everything. But that’s not the case! This model of sneakers on thick rubber heels looks very cool and quite comfortable. And the iconic logo of the Brand perfectly complements the white thick sole.
Dsquared2
Sasquatch
The most famous fashion twins from the Dsquared2 brand have followed one of the most contradictory trends of the latest seasons — fur footwear. These boots represent a hypertrophied version of the Traditional winter footwear and Sami people. With probably too much fur.
Fendi x MAD Architects
FW24
Fendi, one of the most chic and elegant Italian brands with a long history, is not afraid of experiments, yet even the brightest and boldest models of the fashion house still look exquisite and sophisticated. Look at those sneakers, executed in a very interesting gray and yellow color palette. Pretty suitable for everyday walks, aren’t they?
Converse + Feng Chen Wang
Chuck 70 2-in-1 Low
Another young brand, which keeps surprising us with its vision of casual footwear is Feng Chen Wang. From season to season the label keeps enlarging and exaggerating elements of the shoes, and it led to the introduction of these massive hypertrophied sneakers with a huge fantasy sole.
Go Odd or Go Home
AVAVAV
The hyper-realistic shoe trend hit the catwalk back in the early 2020s, but it still hasn’t left. Brands present all kinds of interpretations of shoes with toes, and this Go Odd or Go Home model is one of the most interesting in our opinion. Here, the hyper-realism even looks sexy.
I Wanna Bangkok
Hulkfoot
Here’s another example of the same trend. Only this time the toes are more of a smirk. These green rubber mules from I Wanna Bangkok are reminiscent of the Hulk or a frog, and you’re unlikely to see anyone on the street or in a cafe wearing these shoes. Although, who knows…green is still in fashion.
JW Anderson x Wellipets
Frog Loafers
JW Anderson is a brand that is known for its unusual approach to fashion and innovative ideas. The designer of the fashion house, Jonathan Anderson, is also the initiator of the contest called “Your Picture Your Future”. Well, this shoe model is not without a “future”. In collaboration with Wellipets, the brand presented its frog slippers, which look quite appropriate for rainy weather.
MSCHF
Big Red Boots
MSCHF is not just another fashion brand, but an art collective, which not only surprises but shocks the world with its creative footwear. These Big Red Boots have even become a meme. The idea was to combine playful cartoon elements with real fashion, creating a product that would be instantly recognizable and undoubtedly unique. And it worked.
MSCHF
Reverse
Based in New York, the MSCHF brand is known for its unconventional and often provocative creations that blur the lines between art, fashion, and internet culture. This model of shoes “on the contrary” makes you wonder whether everything is all right with your eyesight. By the way, this shoe is quite appropriate to wear with simple jeans and T-shirts and pretend that everything is as it should be.
Natasha Zinko
It’s been a long time since we were surprised by sock boots. But Natasha Zinko did it because she “pulled” on elegant shoes like gauze bandages, which first of all refer us to pictures with mummies and pharaohs. If we go deeper into the topic, it can certainly get creepy. Although, this pair of shoes may well become that very statement, depending on how you style it.
Rick Owens
These metallic cocoon boots are quite in the spirit of one of today’s most recognizable designers, Rick Owens. The Parisian fashion house has always wanted to emphasize unusual elements and details, both in clothes and shoes. And this time the designer presented something extremely futuristic, but at the same time, quite appropriate.
UGG + Victor Wong
Another toes-styled shoe model was introduced by the well-known brand of comfy shoes UGG. This time the label collaborated with the young designer Victor Wong, which led to the creation of fur sandals with exaggerated golden toes. That could be fun home footwear for the winter season, however, wearing them outside is quite questionable.
Vaquera
The name of the brand, Vaquera, is a Spanish analog for the Cowgirl, and you can see this wild-west influence on most of the brand’s collections. As for this pair of shoes, the camel suede smoking wedges look somewhat very weird, But when you imagine them with denim garments and minimalistic silhouettes, you realize, that they are quite wearable.
Wings x Nintendo
Super Mario Boots
Footwear brand Red Wing Shoes has collaborated with Nintendo Japan to create real Mario shoes from Super Mario Bros. Much to the dismay of all fans of the legendary gaming franchise, the shoes have been created as one-of-a-kind. Nintendo ordered a pair of shoes to display in one of its offline stores. And the exhibit is very popular – people crowd near the booth to snap souvenir for photo.
Yume Yume x Avavav
Young fashion brand Avavav is known for constantly bringing out amazing shoes that are made more as an art object rather than a closet item. Such is the case with this shoe model, created in collaboration with another fashion industry newcomer, Yume Yume.
