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Marsèll boots: A mystery wrapped in an enigma

MarsèllUglyUglyBoots.jpgThere are many unanswered questions in life. What came first, the chicken or the egg? Why are we here? Is there a God? Why does Donatella Versace not give the sunbeds a rest? Why did Heidi Montag/Pratt feel the need to make an album? Added to this list is now "Who the hell designed these, and why, oh, why?"

Urgh. Yuck. If you'll excuse me for being crude, it looks like they are made from human skin, and someone (maybe a giant?) has shoved on someones finger as the heel (although this has been described by Marsèll as "distinctive" and "organic shaped". Please.)

I mean really, who would want these on their feet? Not only that, but who would pay £679 to have them on their feet?

If you would, and I've thoroughly offended you by this post, I'm sorry, and as a consolation you can find the snappily named 'Leather boots with cut-out sections' from Farfetch here.

Posted by Steph Powell on June 16, 2009 1:20 PM in Boots| Designer Shoes| Ugly Shoes
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Office Trigger t-bar blue leather flats

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I don't know what would 'trigger' anyone in their right mind to wear these Trigger sandals, but if it's a £15 reduction, then maybe - just maybe - a few people might jump on board?

I can't really explain what gets my goat about them - is it the extreme 'flatness', the colour or the weirdly wide T-bar? Whatever it is, it's safe to say, my feet won't be sliding into these anytime soon. If you want yours to (and I won't judge, promise!), they're now £40 from Office.

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Posted by Kelly McAuliffe on March 30, 2009 3:30 PM in Flats| High St| Shoes in the UK| Ugly Shoes
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Ugly Shoe of the Week

hig-h-leg-jersey.jpgNope, I just can't do it. I've tried to like/understand the current trend for flip-flops with legs attached to them, but I'm still totally confused by it. Why would you need a jersey sock on your flip flops? To me, these fall into roughly the same category as the peep toe and cut-out boots that have been taking over the shoe world, the only difference being that while I have seen the odd peep toe boot I've quite liked, I'm yet to see a flip flop/sock combo that doesn't just leave me scratching my head in bewilderment.

These ones are from Urban Outfitters, and are $180 - a fact that makes them even more puzzling to me...

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Posted by on March 19, 2009 11:45 AM in Ugly Shoes
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Ugly Shoe of the Week

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There are so many things not to love about this shoe that I barely know where to start. The denim uppers? The lace-up front? The peep-toe-on-a-boot? The open heel? The giant, clumpy platform? Individually, they might just have worked, but add them altogether and what do you get? That's right, you get the Ugly Shoe of the Week. Sorry, http://couture.zappos.com/n/p/dp/51754223/c/15422.html
">Robert Clergerie...

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Go fishing with Pleaser's cheetah 'Pimp' shoes

pleaser_cheetah_pimpshoes.jpgCheck out these puppies... or fishies rather.

These aptly named 'Pimp' shoes dressed in cheetah fur are just one of many available on the fetish site Pleaser. They feature a see-through 3.5 inch heel that includes plastic gold fish - yes, really. I'm sure someone out there would get a right laugh with these novelty shoes, but I think I'll pass.

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Posted by Kimberley Foster on January 22, 2009 2:09 PM in Lace-Ups| Ugly Shoes
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Ugly shoe of the week: Givenchy Bondage Oxfords

givenchy_bondage_oxfords.jpgThere are so many things wrong with these Pepto pink Givenchy Bondage Oxfords, I don't know where to begin.

Taking the trend of gladiator sandals a little far, I can't understand why anyone would want to try this style out - especially in pink. But if you are interested then they are also available in black and nude. For more info, check out the Givenchy website.

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Posted by Kimberley Foster on January 21, 2009 11:48 AM in Ugly Shoes
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Ugly Shoe of the Week: Rick Owens Hidden Sandals

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At first I assumed this was a joke. Had to be, right? But no: these shoes are being sold on a fashion website, which seems to suggest we're actually expected to wear them. Then again, maybe the fact that they're being sold for 962 euros is the joke?

Rick Owens, I have no idea what you were thinking here, but I certainly hope it was a lot of fun...

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Posted by on January 16, 2009 1:13 PM in Designer Shoes| Ugly Shoes
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