If you know any shoes that are uglier then please post them in the comments.

1. Sanitary Towel Slippers

Here’s the ultimate in do-it-yourself ugly shoes; this foot wear is actually crafted from sanitary napkins making them the nastiest of possible shoes. At least the sanitary products are not USED but since it’s a DYI project, some sicko out there will likely opt for the used ones. It’s just gross to even think of putting these on human feet.

2. Apple Shoes

Among the truly tasteless ugly shoes are these unusual Apple logo vintage sneakers which look like Reebok or Basic rip-offs. The company logo as it appear in the 90’s is embrodered on the side and tongue of these shoes which were distributed to company employees.

3. Z Coil Shoes

These ugly shoes are as awful looking as they come; however, if you are one of the millions of people with back pain, poor posture, and foot problems who are forced to spend hours on their feet, you may join the ranks which swear by these funny looking shoes. The ugly coil heel provides softer impact that traditional sneaker-style shoes and the slightly raised heel helps encourage proper spinal alignment — they that doesn’t make the stylish or attractive.

4. Vibram Five Fingers

Comfort and performance rather than fashion were drivers in this five-toed design called the “Five Fingers Sprint”. Frankly, they are pretty scary, especially the camouflage version.

5. UGG Boots

Uggs couldn’t have been given a more appropriate moniker because you look at these ugly shoes for women and immediately say “UGG”. Lined with fleece, the boots are an issue of animal rights enthusiasts and the knock-offs are supposedly actually harming the feet of those who wear the cheap look-alikes.

6. Gameboy Platforms

Still playing your old Gameboy?  Apparently lots of girls in Japan are because these ugly platform shoes are rather popular among the gawky pre- and early-teens. The Gameboy actually poos out to play while waiting in line or any other delay. The cut-out heel is just too ugly for words this must be some form of torture device created by extraterrestrials to cause horrific pain in the feet, back and Gameboy thumb to boot!

7. Skechers Shape Up Shoes

Skechers are a brand name of well-loved sports shoes but the latest Shape-Up Fitness Shoes are definitely the ugliest shoes ever released. Supposedly they help you shape up easily while you go about your normal day due to the unique design; by the way, did you see the Super Bowl Skechers Shape-Ups ad with Joe Montana saying the ugly foot gear improved his posture and strength?

8. Twilight Inspired Sneakers?

This vampire-inpsired pair of Converse sneakers are supposed to come with “freebies” but we have no idea what the freebie might be — a pair of small holes in your neck maybe? These rate high among ugliest shoes and your neighbors will likely avoid you if you wear them. Only the truly pathetic would put this ugly footwear on for any reason not to mention the $125 USD cost!

9. Pimp Gold Fish Shoe!

These ugliest shoes are just WRONG! These ‘Pimp’ shoes have cheetah fur uppers and can be found at the fetish website Pleaser. It gets worse when you notice the plastic gold fish inside the 3.5 inch heel — novel but truly sick; disco died but apparently these designers didn’t notice. You’ll end up looking like Huggie Bear the shady informer/pimp/drug dealer form the original  Starsky and Hutch (the TV series, not the movie).

10. Crocs

Crocks are truly among the world’s ugliest shoes but millions have been sold based on the pitch that they are comfortable and everyone’s friends are wearing them; frankly I found them terribly uncomfortable as well as ugly.Inventors of these poor excuses for shoes,  Lyndon “Duke” Hanson, Scott Seamans, and George Boedecker wanted to create lightweight, comfy foot gear and, according to millions, they have accomplished their goal even if they aren’t eye candy.

On the opposite, the biggest advantage of UGG ladies wellington boots is that it can hide the shortcomings of legs and show the very beautiful line of your legs to the most extent. Winter is coming. Beauties wear ladies wellington boots meanwhile the most headache thing they think is how to maintain and put their ladies wellington boots away. There are many tips for maintaining and putting ladies wellington boots away as follows. Let’s study them.

Tips for ladies wellington boots maintenance:
1. You can clean the dust with brushes. It’s easier to clean if you fill some newspapers or hard objects to sharp the ladies wellington boots.

2. You can pull some eradicator on a cloth, then twist it evenly. Do remember never pull it on the shoes distinctly in order not to leave some stains on shoes.

3. You should smear eradicator on the inclined plane of shoes and do not smear it partly. It may decolorize the color.

4. Then you should brush the instep lightly and smear on the high tube of your ladies wellington boots to protect your ladies wellington boots.

5. Finally you should finish the clean work of cleanning the ladies wellington boots with a cloth.

Tips for putting away your ladies wellington boots:
1. Before putting away the ladies wellington boots,you should clean it and you’d better put it in the sunlight.

2. Then you should protect your ladies wellington boots by steps.

3. Then you should put some thing to sharp the ladies wellington boots to keep it in sharp and not drap.

4. After that you should put silk stocking on your ladies wellington boots to prevent dust on it.

5. At last you should put it in a shoe box. There is a hole in the good shoe box in order to be ventilated. Then just put it at a dry and ventilate place.

The other ones look like you took a trash bag and put it over your boots, kind of odd looking! The next thing to look into is leather cream. To keep the material in good condition, buy some leather cream, you can purchase them in the color of your leather boots or in a neutral shade which you will be able to use on any leather. Using a soft cloth, dab it into the leather cream and apply to your boots, this will keep the leather soft and conditioned so it will not get any cracks, dry out or look worn out. When it is dry, using another cloth, gently buff it in circular motions, this will make your leather boots shine.

Next, make sure you store your boots correctly when you aren’t using them. If possible, don’t place other shoes on top of your boots which could cause them to get creases or ruin the shape of the boot! Store them in an upright position away from other shoes. Also, you can consider buying a shoe tree of some sort. Only insert the shoe tree when your shoes are dry. It’ll hold back the shape of your leather boots and preclude crinkles from happening thus making your leather boots looking in a pristine condition!

If your shoes do get wet, and hopefully you have some kind of a waterproof protection on them, make sure that you get the wetness off of them before storing them anywhere – have it be on a shoe tree or right at your front door. Getting the water off of them now will cause less problems for you in the future! Make sure your leather boots especially are not placed in front of any heat sources such as a furnace or a fireplace, this could end up melting the shoe and then where will you be?!? If you want your boots to last for years to come, these are some of the best tips to follow along with.

If you are spending a few hundred dollars per pair of boots or shoes, one would think you would want to keep them maintained as well. Thankfully, it’s not like it used to be when it comes to cleaning your shoes. You now have an array of products to help you out when it comes to cleaning your shoes. Military boots are quite stylish and smart in appearance. They can add elegance and class to your personality thereby making you look sophisticated and glamorous. These shoes are made of high quality materials. After buying it, you need to take good care of it.

First thing you need to do is find out exactly what your shoes are made out of. You wouldn’t clean a boot that is made out of leather the same way you would clean a boot made out of suede or PVC. You can find out what materials your shoes are made out of by simply looking online. Once you find out what the shoe is made from, you can then continue to look online and find out how to clean them. For example, for leather shoes you might find that these tips are used:

- First off, if your boots have grit and dirt on them, it’s important that you wipe them down before starting this. Leave your boots set side until they appear to be dry. If you clean them and wear them wet, you just defeated the first tip!

- Second off, it’s important you not only clean the upper part of the boot, but the soles as well. Simply use some warm water, a bristle brush and if you want to – some added dishwasher liquid. Let them dry!

- Thirdly, you will want to take baby wipes and wipe down the upper part of the shoe. Oftentimes you will need several wipes to clean the shoe, the brand of wipe doesn’t matter. Let air dry again.

- Fourthly, use a sponge to wipe down the entire boot again – sole and uppers.

However, suede boots do not follow the same guidelines. In fact, if your shoes are suede, and not water proof, the last thing you want to do is wash them with water. If they are not water proof, you would need to take an extra step in doing that on your own. Most of the boot brands available these days such as:

Magnum Hi-Tec Boots – For over 20 years, Magnum, a division of Hi-Tec Sports USA, Inc., has been the leader in offering unsurpassed comfort, technology, and value in uniform footwear used by law enforcement, military, fire/rescue, and emergency medical agencies around the world. The Work Series offers safety footwear for construction, trade, and industrial personnel. Distributed in over 70 countries, Magnum footwear is made to stand up to the most demanding situations while offering uncompromising comfort and performance.

Matterhorn Boots – Matterhorn work boots are favored by working people who rely on practical, hard-working, well-made rugged footwear that keep going and going. People wearing Matterhorn work boots are not the sort of men who spend weekends at the mall trying on shoes. Matterhorn men replace their favorite work boots when they wear out with ‘another of the same’. Shopping online means you can avoid the crowds and make your purchase anytime you choose.

Oakley Boots – Oakley has designed a variety of Assault Boots and even an Assault Shoe to meet all the needs of your specific work environments. US Standard Issue offers the Temperate and Hot Weather SI Assault Boots, made in the USA and also the Oakley SI Assault Boots, made overseas. All Oakley Assault Boots are made in 6″ and 8″ versions for your preference. This military hardware exceeds the combat performance profile for durability, comfort and protection. The 8″ Desert Boots conform with US Army AR 670-1 boot requirements.

Bates Boots – Founded in 1885, Bates has grown and flourished as a result of our advancements in footwear technologies and our unwavering commitment to those who depend on our products. What was founded as a small dress footwear business has become a leading footwear manufacturer for uniformed personnel today. The choice to focus on military dress shoes for the United States Navy in the 1960s came on the heels of decades of prosperity and was
influenced by both the need to produce a better product for those who served and our sense of duty to do so.

Already come water proofed, but it’s better to be safe than to be sorry when it comes to a $150+ shoe! If you can’t figure out what the shoe is made from, visit the manufactures website online and see if they offer cleaning tips. A lot of the sites online that offer your brand of shoe will have a set of guidelines to clean the shoe. Some sites may even offer a trade in for your boot. They will clean the boot, re-sole it, etc. This would cost extra, so frankly, I would suggest doing it on your own! There’s really no sense in paying someone to clean your Bates boots, if you can do it yourself in 15 minutes, right?!? Save your money!

Shoe trees: Shoe trees are crucial. They allow your recently worn shoes to contract and dry out to their ideal shape – but only if you choose the less decorative unvarnished ones. Varnished trees look posh, but they don’t properly draw moisture – i.e., sweat – out of the leather. Top marks go to unfinished cedar models with a split toe and a fully shaped heel: These ensure the closest possible fit between shoe and tree. Also, there’s no need to own a pair of trees for each pair of shoes. The vital time for using them is the hour or two after you have removed the shoes from your feet. After that, the shoes will have returned to their natural architecture and the trees can be removed.

Repair work: Invest as much care in choosing a cobbler to resole or reheel your shoes as you did in repurchasing them. And to prevent permanent damage (or, at least, the outrageous repair costs), have all work done before it’s absolutely necessary.

Suede: Suede shoes are in a category of their own, since you cannot polish away any scuff marks. Use a suede eraser (basically a brick of crumbly rubber) to rub away small blemishes. Then use a suede brush to restore the nap, or fuzz, of the leather.

Wet shoes: Stuff soaking-wet shoes with newspaper and dry them away from direct heat. Direct heat can dry the leather too fast, causing it to crack – and once that happens, nothing can save your shoes.

Salt stains: The traditional remedy for road-salt stains is a little vinegar and water, applied sparingly.

What to Do When You’re Soaking F**king Wet:

You were caught in a downpour on your way home from work. Act fast and do as follows.

Stuff your shoes with crumpled-up newspaper and dry slowly, away from direct heat. Before they’re entirely dry, insert cedar shoe trees to make sure they dry out evenly and maintain their shape.

What to Do About Smelly Shoes:

Prevention: Wash your feet more often and wash your socks even more often, and don’t wear the same pair of shoes every day. (Ideally, have three interchangeable pairs of dress shoes.) Also, try inserting unvarnished cedar shoe trees into just-removed shoes. They’ll absorb perspiration, deodorize the shoes, and straighten them out after daily wear.

Cure: Change your insoles, or better, take your shoes to a cobbler to have the insoles replaced. Beyond that, contact your local exorcist.

How to Polish a Shoe:

1. Wipe your shoes down with a damp cloth to remove superficial dirt and stains.

2. Wet the welt brush and scrub out the entire welt strip.

3. If the shoes need it, apply sole-edge dressing – carefully. If you get it on the uppers, it will stain them permanently. Let edge dressing dry before going any further.

4. Apply polish, using a circular rubbing motion. You don’t need to slather it on. You don’t need to be gentle. And the more you rub, the better. Let the polish dry. It should take about five minutes.

5. Buff the entire shoe with a polishing brush. For extra gleam, hold the shoe between your knees and buff the toe vigorously with a lint-free cloth.

Polishing: The Materials:

You’ll need the right tools – just a few, but each with a crucial purpose.

Shoe polish: Kiwi wax-based polish is as good a brand as any other. (Cream polishes, applied with a brush, may be easier to use, but they won’t give you the same shine.) And you don’t need every color under the sun. Black, of course; a chestnut or darker brown; and something middling or neutral for light-colored shoes.

Welt brush: Looks like a toothbrush (and you can use one in its place). It’s designed to get the grit out of the welt, the seam where the shoe’s upper joins the sole. You’d be amazed how much dirt gets in there.

Polishing cloth: In lint-free cotton or linen. Use the same one for putting on the polish that you use for buffing, regardless of the color you’re using. And hang on to it: The longer you use the same cloth, the more it becomes suffused with rich oils and dyes.

Polishing brush: To get the high shine out of the shoe once you’ve got all that wax into the leather. Horsehair is recommended.

Sole dressing: The edge of the sole takes a scuffing from doorjambs and sidewalks. Restore the pristine look of your shoes with an edge dressing, applied with a small craft brush or a cotton swab.

How to Whiten Your Shoes:

Leather sneaker:

For scuff marks, try swabbing with nail-polish remover and then wiping clean. If the whole shoe starts yellowing or darkening, spray with a 50/50 mixture of water and lemon juice and let sit in the sun for a full day.

Canvas sneaker:

The 50/50 mixture of water and lemon juice works for canvas, too, but for more serious stains, mix a tablespoon of baking soda with a touch of water and rub the sticky paste onto the offending spots. Wipe dry. Or try a whitening polish like Hollywood Sani-White.

Leather shoe:

For lighter scuff marks, lightly rub a pencil eraser against the area. Still dirty? Hollywood Sani-White and similar polishes work, too. But if the shoes were never white to begin with, try slapping on a fresh coat of matte white latex paint.

Shoes as Investments:

Cheap shoes are a false bargain. They’re made of glue, rubber, and low-grade leather, which often bears scars from shrubs, trees, and barbed wire (the normal hazards of bovine life), and which is rejected out of hand by reputable shoemakers. Good shoes begin with great leather, period. Be prepared to pay for it. Of course, once you have invested your hard-earned cash in a quality pair, you’re going to want to hang on to them. Put a little time and effort into looking after them and they’ll last longer than any three pairs of cheap clodhoppers.