Women have long realized that cool shoes do not only complement the outfit, they are the whole point. From Cinderella to Carrie, we have all fallen head over heels for “the right pair”—and to hell with cost or comfort! This book explores the outer realms of avant-garde shoe design. Unfettered by commercialism, these pioneering designers give full rein to their artistic visions. These zany pieces contain an array of extraordinary forms and materials. With influences ranging from Las Vegas pizzazz and arcane tribal relics to contemporary architecture, it may be difficult to distinguish between fun footwear and conceptual sculpture.

Designers Featured: Alejandro Ingelmo / Alexa Wagner / Alexander McQueen / Aoi Kotsuhiroi / Atalanta Weller / Barbara Briones / Bionda Castana / Camilla Skovgaard / Casadei / Cesare Paciotti / Chau Har Lee / Charlotte Olympia / Christian Louboutin / Daniele Michetti / Diego Dolcini / Dsquared2 / Edmundo Castillo / GINA / Gio Dev / Jerome C. Rousseau / Jimmy Choo / Kermit Tesoro / Kobi Levi / Lauren Tennenbaum / Laurence Decade / Manolo Blahnik / Marloes ten Bhömer / Naim Josefi / Netta Makkonen / Noritaka Tatehana / Omar Angel Perez / Pauline Van Dongen / Pour La Victoire / René Caovilla / Rob Goodwin / Ruthie Davis / Stuart Weitzman / Stubbs & Wootton / Tania Spinelli / Tea Petrovic / United Nude / Via Spiga / Victoria Spruce / Walter Steiger.