3D Printed Biological Cells Make Self Repairing Trainers

Protocell Trainer Shoes by Shamees Aden

That is the future right there, coming clean in application and mind-blowing to think of. London based designer and researcher Shamees Aden is currently working on developing a concept for shoes that appear to have arrived straight from the future. According to the designer, the trainers would be 3D printed to the exact size of the wearer, fitting fine and snug.

12 Shoes For 12 Lovers, And Their Stories

12 shoes for 12 lovers by Sebastian Errazuriz

Project 12 shoes for 12 lovers by artist and designer Sebastian Errazuriz has a very interesting tone to speak of. For the project, the artist crafted 12 different shoes, based on his relationship with 12 previous lovers. The shape and sculpture of each shoe has something to do with the characteristic of the relationship. To explain the structure and shape of the shoe, the artist has added the story of each of the relations.

Sandals Based on ‘5000 Years of Indian Tradition’

Gurus sandals claim to be re-invented ancient Indian footwear for the modern age. The sandals are sustainably sourced from natural rubber, and are based off Indian footwear that has been traditionally crafted out of wood and is still fairly popular in various parts of India. Creators of the sandals say they designed them to be functional and comfortable without losing touch with the original design.

Fairy Tale Footwear Will Make Wearers Spontaneously Burst Into Song and Dance

Having seen a good share of few fairy tale movies, we are pretty convinced that wearing these shoes will make people spontaneously start dancing and singing. Also, animals might come around to watch and be your BFFs and help you dance your way to a happily ever after. Preferably after getting rid of an evil witch or two. The collection is the work of designer Charlotte Olympia and is titled Once Upon a Time.

Dead Birds on Shoes Make Them a Prohibitively Expensive Luxury

No one probably would pay a dime for a dead bird. And why in the name of fuck would you want them on your shoes? Take away these very legit and sensible concerns, and you have a $3000 pair of shoes adorned by dead birds. Artist Divya Anantharaman made this pair of heels using 500 carats of raw smoky quartz and Swarovski topaz, and then she added taxidermy birds to the mix, presumably just to spice up the party.

Shoes With iPhone Case on Their Heels

iPhone Mashup Shoe might be the ridiculous mashup of a shoe and an iphone case/holder, but we are good people that don’t judge. The 3D printed shoes include a strap and case along their heel where the phone goes. It might be a little trouble, but you get to pull off a Bond-style shoe phone technique. Yeah, Bond looked better but I’m not James Bond, and that sucker did not have 3D printed shoes and a smartphone. You hear that Mr Bond? I’m better than you.