5 Costume Shoes You Can Wear Even After Halloween Is Over

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It might be tempting to buy those checkerboard clown shoes or those glittery pink platform Mary Janes for an awesome Halloween costume, but really, how many times will you get to wear footwear like hairy Hobbit feet again?

They’re cute for one night and will get a few compliments thrown your way, but other than that, they’re pretty much unusable and will most probably just end up in the back of your closet.

Don’t want to throw cash away but just absolutely love dressing up for Halloween? Then, at least get more mileage out of your shoes. Here are five pairs that can be part of your costume this Halloween and part of your regular wardrobe:

1. Vampire Lace Pumps

The pointed heel collars on these lace pumps make them perfect to pair with a vampire costume. They also add a bit of edge when worn with a little black dress.

Ellie Shoes Spellbound Peep-Toe Pumps, $15.12–$54 at Amazon

Ellie Shoes Spellbound Peep-Toe Pumps

Costume Ideas: Dreamgirl “Just One Bite” Vampire Costume, $63.99 / Saylor “Charlotte” Dress, $264

Dreamgirl "Just One Bite" Vampire Costume / Saylor "Charlotte" Dress

2. Victorian Boots

Vintage-style Victorian boots also feel romantic with this fall season’s romantic looks.

Ellie Shoes Ruth Victorian Boots, $26.84–$66.54 at Amazon

Ellie Shoes Ruth Victorian Boots

Costume Ideas: Victorian Gown Costume, $109.43–$111.97 / Giambattista Valli Faux Fur Alpaca Jacket, $2,445 / Giambattista Valli Sleeveless Floral Dress, $3,530

Halloween costume to wear with Vintage-style Victorian boots

3. Skeleton Flats

Thanks to celebrities and their love for the Mara & Mine “Jem Skull” slippers, skeleton designs have become a hot trend in shoes.

Funtasma Skeleton Flats, $36.21 (before: $39.99) at Amazon

Funtasma Skeleton Flats

Costume Ideas: Leg Avenue Glow-in-the-Dark Skeleton-Print Spandex Catsuit, $32.69–$44.99 / J Brand 624 Photo-Ready Stacked Super-Skinny Jeans, $218.69

Skeleton Halloween costumes

4. Glitter Doll Pumps

Perk up a snow queen costume and your holiday ensemble with glitter pumps.

Blue Glitter Mary Jane Pumps, $53.99 (before $107.99) at Amazon

Blue Glitter Mary Jane Pumps

Costume Ideas: Simplicity “Alice in Wonderland” Dress with Apron Costume, $76.32 / Jill Stuart Strapless Bow-Back Dress, $228

Glitter doll Halloween costumes

5. Superhero Boots

Crime-fighter by night, chic trendsetter by day — wear these superhero boots a la Catwoman or the cool and easy way with oversized tees.

Secret Wishes Pleather Thigh-High Boots, $34.53 (before $55.99) at Amazon

Secret Wishes Thigh High Boots

Costume Ideas: Leg Avenue Wet-Look Zip-Front Catsuit, $25.12–$53.79 / FindersKeepers “Simple Life” T-Shirt Dress, $140

Superhero Halloween costumes