Ugly Shoes: How the '90s are Alive and Well

Stella McCartney must have designed these with one fellow Brit in mind.

If you were a stoner who listened to Phish in high school and didn't have these, then you weren't a stoner who listened to Phish.

Shoe designer Amina Muaddi can barely keep her bold designs in stock after gaining major clout as Rihanna's shoe designer for her line, Fenty. As a designer she pushes shape and proportion and her wonky heel has become a signature of her namesake line.

This Miu Miu pair is a bit more refined take and the gingham laces keep the style connected to its playful past.

The strappiness of this modern take somehow make platforms feel a bit sexier and more grown-up. Still bitchy though.

The simplicity of this mary jane gets the quirky Prada treatment with a hybrid sole of espadrille and sneaker tread to make it a perfect mix of classic styles all in one shoe.

This chunky platform mary jane style is a '90s staple from the ever-classic Dr. Marten. (Depeche Mode CD not included).

Riccardo Tisci's take on Burberry since his 2018 appointment as chief creative officer has drawn inspiration from British high society as well as counter culture, as demonstrated here in these shoes.