Wednesday, 11 November, 2009 12:24 PM
Julian Hakes designed these fascinating shoes with no sole. The support is there, though, for the heel and ball of the foot, which forms a natural bridge between the two. In the course of designing, he had tracing paper and masking tape on his foot, drew the patterns, and then used a scalpel to cut it off.
Inverted Heel Shoes by Marc Jacobs
The Umbrella Shoes can protect your feet and shoes from rain.
Designed to look like a modern high-chair, this high-chair heels take your feet 6 inches off the ground so they sit almost vertical. It's a fashion accident waiting to happen.
These Dior shoes were worn by Marion Cotillard at the Bike In-Style challenge winner announcement and awards ceremony at the LVMH Tower Magic Room on June 2, 2009, in New York City. The price? $1600!
Maki Aminaka (Löfvander) and Marcus Wilmont (Aminaka Wilmont) introduced their sole-less shoes in London during the 2008 London fashion week With a good pedicure, anyone can carry off this look.
Bottle Opening Shoes, the perfect party shoes.
These give platform shoes a new meaning.
Origami (paper) Shoes, by designer Catherine Meuter.
What's better than shoes with a high heel? Shoes with two high heels!
Big Bird fans rejoice!
This shoe is just totally versatile with a naked lady who forms the heel of this shoe. The price? $175.
