Guest post by Tyler F
In the world of shoes, there are the greats, and the not so greats. And then, there are the hell spawn that you honestly wonder if they are Satan’s doing, or just a joke put on this planet by a hire being to mock us mere mortals. Yes, you know what I’m talking about. People may wear them, and some might find them “quirky” or “fashionable” or “not mainstream”, but we all know them for what they truly are; absolute rubbish. Here are some of the worst shoes ever created by mankind, and why you should banish them to the back of the closet if you own them.
4. Crocs
Okay, whoever created the Croc sandals needs to be thrown in a dungeon, only to never see the light of day. Or be given a stern talking to. Whatever’s less bound to send me to jail. I mean, come on, just look at them! They are basically the poster child for getting old and giving up on life, regardless of their popularity. And oh god, their popularity…In all honesty, this is the one fad that I’ve never understood; Trolls, okay their cute; Pet Rocks? Yeah, totally could have been awesome at some point. But, why on EARTH did Crocs become popular? It defies explanation, as they are without a doubt amongst the worst looking shoes on the planet. But, they are only number 4…
3. Mexican Pointy Boots
Okay, before I come across as an insensitive a$$hole, I want to say that I understand this is a cultural thing, and I’m not bashing them because of that. I love Mexico, I love Mexican food, and I love Mexican people; all of them are alright in my book. This entry is based completely on aesthetics, and aesthetics alone. So, for the love of god, what possessed someone to create boots that are literally a walking hazard, and what possessed other people to start wearing them? It really doesn’t make sense! These boots make people look like gigantic Keebler elves, just waiting to make a new batch of cookies. And you know they can’t be comfortable. So why wear them? Why do these insanities even exist? I honestly couldn’t tell you; but, I wouldn’t be surprised if a blind shoemaker was involved…
2. Kenzo 2013 Runway Shoes
I understand that fashion pretty much only exists to be crazy, but what was the fashion designer thinking when they created this nightmare of a shoe? Seriously, these things give me nightmares, and I’m really happy you’d probably have to sign your soul to the devil in order to afford them. Why? Mainly, it’s because I couldn’t live in a world where these evil things are popular. If I had to walk down a street with a horde of people’s eye shoes watching me the entire way, I don’t think I would be able to deal with it.
1. Barefoot Running Shoes
This one I really thought—nay, hoped—would never get popular. I thought they were a passing fad, something meant to be relegated to the back of hipster kids’ closets, and I feel I had good reason to. I mean, just look at them. They’re shoes that look like feet; how could anyone ever even think about wearing them? Well, it seems a lot of people; because this is the next shoe trend that is sweeping the nation. Like Crocs and Uggs before them, these Barefoot Running Shoes are fast becoming one of the most popular trends around, and for no reason whatsoever. They are, without a doubt, the ugliest and the creepiest shoes I have ever seen, and I had to do research for this list.
Tyler Fleck is a multi-purpose blogger whose work you can find all over the web. But, if you’re looking for legitimately nice shoes, make sure to check out Me and my Feet (whom this article was written for). They offer the best Saltwater Sandals around, as well as a host of great products. Thanks for reading!
