CLAE Bradley Cactus Collection - shoes made with a 100% Organic Cactus leather upper!

Bobby Martin is behind the Shoe Your Food Instagram. His obsession with details drives every pairing he creates. He creates a food pairing based on the color wave of some of his favorite shoes!

New animal series by Blank William. Stampede is a mix of horned animals with Nike shoes.

Puma has teamed up with BMW's Designworks division to develop these ultramodern shoes inspired by the GINA Light concept.

VIDEOSavoir-faire: The Making of 'Dioressence' pumps - “A touch of color is enough to change your appearance,” wrote Christian Dior in his Little Dictionary of Fashion.

Nervous System is working with New Balance to develop functional 3D-printed midsoles for performance running shoes creating proprietary systems to generate midsole designs from pressure data from runners.

Fayvel "Shoes for dreamers" - the velcro patch game has expanded to kid's sneakers. Adorable double fox logo too!

Light painting with your shoes. Orphe contain motion sensors and 100 serially-controlled color LEDS.

Adidas Star Wars Kids Originals S/S15 Collection has really fun Darth Vader Shoes.

Oliver Sweeny Johnnie Walker Brogue Shoes... with a special heel compartment to keep some nips of Red Label.

Upper Playground x Al's Attire Jeremy Fish Moc Toe Shoes. The pattern is laser etched on premium cowhide.

Ledia Trubat's E-Traces project uses Lilypad Arduino tech on ballet shoes to capture dance movements and transforming them into visual sensations.

Stay Dry // Introducing a waterproof cotton fabric and taped waterproof seams intended to help protect the items carried inside. It also fits up to men's size 13 shoes.

Crayon shoes and helmets at the National Gallery of Victoria's new Pastello Draw Act exhibit encourage kids to truly free to become active components in the drawing process.

Common Projects Olive Leather iPhone 5 case ~ that buttery soft leather in that perfect olive green on your phone instead of your shoes...

Serial Cut created the visuals for the new Nike Lunar Ballistec, one of the lightest and fastest tennis shoes ever made, using CGI.

Small Foot Inflatable Snow Shoes!

Bespoke shoes tattooed by Henry Hate.

Fimbulbetr Snow Shoes - beautiful design, nice making of video. Norwegian, ergonomic, made of DuPont™ Hytrel® TPC-ET and only 12 pieces, with a specially patented all direction hinge.

12 Shoes for 12 Lovers by Sebastian Errazuriz ~ and viewable at the Melissa Pop-Up in Miami Dec 6 - Jan 6. They have finally all launched on his site ~ and beyond the designs, see the photos and stories of the women who inspired them as well as the 3D models.

FEATUREDNike Studio Wrap 3 in 1 "shoes" are an interesting concept with fun packaging and nice design story.

Wave by Marita Design - shoes from Finland.

Spiny translucent 3D-printed collars were paired with magnetic dresses and shoes that looks like tree roots in Dutch fashion designer Iris van Herpen's latest haute couture collection.

FEATUREDSTR/KE MVMNT (Strike Movement) - this new athletic line takes its design inspiration from "skateboarding and going to punk rock and hip hop shows" resulting in clean styling and fun colors! (And the shoes have pleasure pockets!)

FEATUREDButler Overboots for kids ~ adorable branding/packaging (penguin logo!) and these overboots are soft and pliable but ready to take on snow, rain, etc and slip on right over your kids' shoes!

Cute story of J.Crew's new ballet flats - "Italian shoemaker E. Porselli occupies a tiny storefront in Milan. each week, ballerinas from nearby La Scala come in to pick up shoes on Wednesdays, when new shipments arrive."

NIKE PHOTOiD - for those who can't pick their colors... you can pick your favorite instagram photo and it will auto generate matching shoes...

Using a combination of 3D printing, ABS vacuum shaping and carbon fiber lamination, designer Pavla Podsednikova created 'Instant Shoes' an insane shoe concept for her final thesis.

VIDEOUnique 3D projection mapping performance using a pair of shoes and a pedestal.

VIDEOShiny Ponies ~ J.Crew takes us on an adorable little journey behind where/how their shoes are made... and how much the right shoe can change the way you feel.

Gaspard Tiné-Berès's flat packed slippers, Lasso.

VIDEORobbie Maddison's AIR.CRAFT for DC Shoes was filmed in a military service airplane graveyard in Tucson, Arizona. The short film showcases Robbie's freestyle motocross skills.

FEATUREDadidas golf adizero superlight shoes, "so light, it’s like wearing nothing at all.” So naturally, they sent them over glowingly lit, floating over astroturf in a custom acrylic shoe box...

VIDEOAmazing Coke Zero "Unlock the 007 in you" putting you in James Bond's shoes as people race across a Antwerp Central train station in 70 seconds... as actors and more try to jump in your way!

Dear Design has created a stadium like design for the new Munich shop in Santiago, where the space is flooded with light and the shoes are hanging from a white metal structure.

FEATUREDBeautiful packaging, branding, and use of patterns for the new minimal Skora running shoes.

Inspired by sport, 78 creatives challenged the function of Nike shoes.

Continuing the trend of shoes that leave animal prints - Maskull Lasserre's Outliers in Montreal. Perfect for crazy show tracks!

Ever wondered what a bakery run by David Lynch and HR Giger might look like? Don't Panic speak to artist Scott Hove about the end of the world, big game hunting and fetish shoes.

FEATUREDAdidas Samba's have been a classic indoor soccer shoe since 1950... they've now adapted them to golf shoes... and here's a close up look at the packaging and details of their latest 3 limited edition colorways!

"Shoes Books and a Bike" by Postfossil, allows you to frame your bike and gives it a deserved place of honor in your apartment....like a trophy in a glass jar.

FEATUREDFun to see the design/inspiration behind the new Nike Free Running Shoes. There is awesomely glowing photography of them (they remind me of nudibranchs!) as well as videos with designer Mike Miner.

You may not be aware of it, but since prehistoric times, up to the Middle ages and today, many shoes have been made entirely out of wood. Cat Potter takes this material and models it with a three axis milling machine.

FEATUREDA Valentine's Day look inside the inspiring world of Wieden + Kennedy's NYC office... from fun murals to giant shoes to post it maps and sportscenter ads in the making... and a fun vday surprise!

Jeff from Booooooom and Corey Adams have made this brilliant Wes Anderson-esque video for Native Shoes.

Asics and french magazine Shoes-Up collaborated to create a special edition of the Retro Rocket, the sneaker worn by japanese pupils in 70s. Each pair is delivered with a bag of marbles.

At this year’s Plastic Industry Awards, John Ewans Design received the ‘Consumer Product Design of the Year’ for their innovative Active Tools 2K Adjustable length Rowing Shoes.

Wooden birdhouses shaped like shoes hang over urban power lines like sneakers, giving the birds a place to rest.

New Shrine Shoe Rack for showcasing three pairs of shoes. Wall mounted fixture perfect for small apartments and spaces. Keep your shoes off the floor and neatly against the wall.

FEATUREDAmazing window display of kid's outfits made of MAPS ~ down to the shoes... celebrating Concours on the Ave in Carmel/Pebble Beach.

VIDEOTwo new CG spots from Superfad for Nike, promoting the Alpha Talon and the Hyperstrong Top shoes for Nike Pro series.

Carnovsky's new jungle-inspired series 'La Selva' at London's Jaguar Shoes from 28 July - 21 September.

SEAL makes old tube tyres into fashionable bags, shoes and other goods. They are all hand made in Japan

Crazy packaging for PureProject Shoes from CO Design Agents and the agency The Great Society.

Illustrator Matt Maher depicts a compelling and unsettling underwater scene. (check out his shoes!)

Designed by Joachim de Callatay, Jojo shoes are more than just a pair of shoes, they’re a project. Using a TOMS shoes-type model of giving back for each pair you buy, Jojo gives you the option to donate to specific causes.

New TV ad for Asics shoes by Vitro, USA with a bit of levitation. Gravity, Meet Your Archenemy.

Portfolio Update 2011 of Andre Smatik Ljosaj. The image shows the new SeaLife running shoe from Monie Love Shoes. OsmoseTech cushioned running sole. 100% biodegradeable materials. 100% water resistant.

Oat Shoes have great tree graphics on their soles.

Amazing sound installation made from shoes by Arno Fabre. The project called 'Les Souliers' consists of an ensemble of thirty pairs of shoes, piloted by computers and mechanically activated by 'tramplers'.

Benoît Méléard's architectural shoes. His latest collection is a tribute to 50s American designer Beth Levine.

Small Foot, inflatable snow shoes, could come in handy this winter.

Details - The 71 Most Stylish Presents You Can Give—or Get—This Season - love the layouts

Munich La Roca shop in Barcelona by Bailo+Rull ADD arquitectura displays shoes on conveyor belts.

Sportiva Hobnails ~ Screw in/out high-end metal studs for traction in icy and snowy conditions for your running shoes/etc - inspired by rally car tires!

Lauren Tennenbaum aka (In)Decorous Taste presents her rock crystal shoes.

Converse Spark Creativity Exhibit
Artworks made out of old and worn out shoes.
This is one entry that was remarkable, the title suit very much "PEGASHOES"

FEATUREDOakley and Hot Rod designer, Chip Foose, team up on the new Oakley Three Palms shoes ~ take a peek at the gorgeous sketches that came to become the shoe and packaging!

French Wire Hamper - "Poised on swiveling casters, our wirework hamper ferries loads of laundry to the washer or rounds up stray toys and shoes."

Regina Regis rain boots have been created to add a touch of design and fancy to the “water protection concept”. These cool looking rain boots comes in a whole scale of rainbow colors.

Red Wing Shoes opened its first brick and mortar store in Amsterdam. The interior was designed by Joachim Baan, Pim van Lingen, Kenneth Jaworski, Roeland interieurbouw and Tenue de Nîmes.

Amazing DSQUARED2 skeletal stilettos - a serious object of desire

FEATUREDThis week’s Notcouture roundup is full of drama and includes some exceptional shoes, bold accessories and plenty of style.

Interesting Renders for Camper shoes (Hybrid)
By 3D artist Emilio Gomariz.

Vivienne Westwood and Melissa Shoes have partnered once more to launch Mini Melissa, a range of baby shoes based on Westwood's popular Anglomania designs.

Gaetano Pesce for Melissa ~ always interesting to see designers take on Melissa's plastic shoes... more like design objects than wearable, and you can even customize this one by cutting out discs!

FEATUREDThis week’s Notcouture roundup oozes style. Gorgeous shoes, accessories and clothing for men and women.

Ordinary products- a chair, a pair of shoes, a pair of boxing gloves, a doormat and a chest belt-are supplemented with electronic digital counters that count peculiar interactions with their users.
Designed by Julijonas Urbonas at the RCA.

The History Of Nike Skateboarding Shoes

FEATUREDIt's been an incredibly well rounded week over an Notcouture, with lots to drool over for him and for her. Whether you’re after clothing, shoes or accessories, this week’s roundup has it all.

For all Star Wars lovers, check these prints out. Darth Vader, Darth Maul and Grevious visit DisneyWorld. Ads from Yellow Shoes Creative.

Artist Jenny Mortsell translates Loeffler Randall shoes into fashion illustrations for their latest surreal campaign.

Fred Einaudi has some incredible paintings ~ all oil on canvas ~ subject matter makes you stop and look twice, and then stare some more. See the rest in his portfolio ~ Adorable shoes and pigs and chocolate donuts in the one above too!

Ballpoint pen drawings of Adidas shoes by British illustrator Andrea Joseph.

A selection of a few of the latest posts over at Notcouture, featuring stylish dresses, shoes and gorgeous accessories.

'Fresh Kicks' is a new take on the common shoebox. Inspired by meat-packaging, designer Stephanie Huang takes a literal approach on packaging fresh, cool shoes.

VIDEOForesight - Newton's Shakedown: brilliantly funny new short mockumentary from Christopher Holloran about the world losing gravity. Only chocolate bars and fancy shoes seem to float up. WARNING- Contains good looking scientists, priests and melons.

New adidas tennis shoes with augmented reality angle

FEATUREDNike Mercurial Vapor SuperFly II tonight in Battersea Power House London ~ awesome purpleness? glowing wall of shoes? cement+glass? + feels like apple store in a shipping container? See the cool display as well as shoes!

FEATUREDKenneth Cole 925 Technology ~ New line of shoes that are filled with things like Memory Foam, Cork, Flaxseed, and Sheepskin even with a bendy rubber sole!

A world's first? Fully wearable 3D printed shoes by Swedish design students Naim Josefi and Souzan Youssouf.

Stunning black on black Acquire shows us "Nike has teamed up with Maharam of New York on a stunning black on black collection using the company's horsehair textiles."

Illustrator Mark Ward's work for Adidas 523 Campaign to Celebrate 60th year of the 3 Bar Branding. The five fingers of this line consist of 5 iconic shoes - Superstar, Nizza, Forum, Samba and Stan Smith.

Amazing shooting "Lace Head" by Frédérick Carnet, for Shoes-Up magazine.

At the SEMA Show this week, Ken Block unveiled the world's fastest snow track automobile, his new 400 hp Subaru TRAX STI. This experimental car is equipped with snow car tracks and a monster suspension.

New NikeId app for iPhone allows you customize your shoes and take photos to use as color reference

Ndeur is a group a French who is behind the line of projects called Make a Paper World. These awesome shoes are made as accessories for designer Heidi Ackerman.

574 Clips - For their latest limited edition collection, New Balance created a short video for each of the 480 pairs of shoes. Buy one, and you can put your name at the end of the associated video.

The Luciano Carvari 'No White' ad campaign shows that you can get creative while selling shoes and handbags.

Sports shoes recycled back into a cow hyde at the Aqua Metropolis Osaka festival, Japan

slip cast ceramic versions of everyday objects like toasters and shoes, hand painted with retro style imagery that play off of female stereotypes by artist Shalene Valenzuela

DC Shoes Team Photographer Nate Christenson Interview with CLDFX.

Air Jordan History of Flight Feature - The Man, The Moments, The Shoes, The Stories

Lost & Found stool was inspired by "a scene from the start of the leather industry in Holland: the hard labour world with heavyweight machines making shoes to last a lifetime."

Finally the Vael project range is avaliable to buy online. Their shoes are clever, but their rucksack is what really does it for me.

Artist Catherine McEver has created art prints of a series of little shoes fashioned from unlikely materials ranging from bologna,lettuce,cabbage, corn husks to tortillas. Shown here, a tiny fashion pump made of Swiss cheese with a lettuce buckle.

shoes made from colored pencils

impressive moon bounce shox like shoes on helena bonham carter...

In this series of totems actual lost things are represented (keys, shoes, jobs, friendships, etc). Each paper totem takes the form of a cube, providing an easy way by which to stack them so as to best suit your preference…

Christian Louboutin's FW 09/10 ad campaign places his shoes in still life scenarios, making them part of unique art pieces

LA Times has a photo gallery giving us a peek into the Vans shoes HQ in Cypress

Great editorial concept in French Marie Claire 2.
Dogs shewing on designer shoes!

Marloes's experimentation with 'new shoe typologies' began when she was a child and slathered her mother's shoes. Today, her shoes produce shapes that resemble architectural models.

Wow ! What an amazing Editorial collaboration with amazing Finnish fashion illustrator Laura Laine ! Shoes, Bags and Illustrations...

Shoes Collection by Candle Studio MAGIERA.

furniture manufacturer kartell and normaluisa present 'glue cinderella', the first collection of kartell shoes ~ finally launching this month hopefully!

Vael Project - From the minds that brought you the now defunct Medium Design Group comes a small company producing ultra high end shoes and bags with the jet setter in mind.

DC Shoes have partnered with Portland-based character creators, UNKL, on a limited edition sneaker and toy set. 450 sets will be released in SD at Agenda...

Ultimate shod pony boots from punitive shoes.

Still-Life Polaroids by Andy Warhol. Taken by Warhol between 1977 and 1983, the exhibition captures variety of subjects, among them, ballet shoes, eggs, knives, guns, perfume bottles.

Nancy Wu is likely the most diverse designer to come out of Art Center in a long time. Check out her site for amazing and fresh designs from soap chairs to nike shoes. (Btw, she is the younger sister of NOTCOT's feature car designer Kim Wu)

Each transformers is packaged in a nike shoe box. Inside the box the toy looks like a typical nike running shoe, however once you start playing around you realize that the shoe is actually a transformers toy.

Sweet new Kozyndan shoes

VIDEOTOMS Shoes just launched their Holiday Project, their goal is to giveaway 30,000 shoes to children in need in 30 days. Help TOMS Shoes make a difference this Holiday Season by sharing, spreading, linking the video.

5 Amazing commercials & 5 prints ads from the "Melissa Plastic Dreams" campaign for Melissa shoes including their Zaha Hadid collaboration. It's plastic fantastic!

When Michael Burk isn't customizing shoes for his customers, he spends his time creating incredible works of art like this custom munny.

A Toile de Jouy Shoes pillow by Anne Hubert.

The German running store LUNGE, developed their own shoes, C-Dur or a-Moll. Manufactured in a former cow shed with German materials. more at roitsch.info

Chanel Gun Shoes, by Karl Lagerfeld and Laurence Decade, worn by Madonna

Some photos from the Jak & Jil Blog of them Shoe Gazing (see full review) during New York Fashion Week. They say you are what you wear, andi could agree with that more in reference to one’s shoes. So they have gone forward and profiled...

ROSO Design Studio made this installation for Clark Shoes. Beams of particles come out of the windows, each one consists of 36 wires with 7,500 discos. Wish there was a video for it.

skaters and their shoes...style over function?

Shin Tanaka's paper shoes and paper shoe people.

Wow, a vintage Louis Vuitton Shoe Trunk ~ i wish my shoes could always travel in such luxurious protection!

Furia created a giant Nike shoes/tobogan and placed it on the stairs of the Abasto shopping in Buenos Aires which is a meeting point of 'floggers'.

Melissa of Brazil's latest collaborations including those with Zaha Hadid, Disney & The Little Prince as well as other special editions and the 2009 collection completely redefine stylish, ecological and plastic shoes.

Nat-2's transforming shoe - an interesting idea, although I think the aesthetics of the shoes themselves could use some work.

It's Mondrian Madness! Everything from Nike's SB low dunks to a wall mounted fireplace, Naef blocks to Christian Louboutin's wedges. These items are all based on dutch painter Piet Mondrian's compositions in red, yellow and blue.

Anni Rapinoja is a Finnish environmental activist and artist, whose project "Wardrobe of Nature" uses plants to make clothing, shoes, bags etc for people in a very beautiful way.

Besides iPhone shots being the trend, it seems couples have a different perspective from their mom and pop predecessors. From converse shoes for the bride and groom, mini cooper limos, to live webcast of the ceremony.

Gucci new special collection, "8-8-2008 Limited Edition”. From bikes, to bags, to shoes, to mahjong sets...

Guerrilla advert to promote K-SWISS shoes in Paris

Made nearly completely of carbon fiber... Nike Mercurial Vapor SL Firm Ground Soccer Shoes... wow

Nike SB teamed up with Concepts to release this awesome Lobster inspired shoes! They even come with rubber bands and butter colored laces.