One exceptionally entertaining celebrity we like to watch is Nicki Minaj. Not only can the Harajuku dresser rap, but she can also certainly stop traffic with her over-the-top fashion choices. And while she has been known to favor exquisite pumps and peep toes from Giuseppe Zanotti and Christian Louboutin for her red carpet appearances, Nicki’s preference in footwear goes far beyond the classic. Her flamboyant taste in boots, for instance (and, of course, clothing), is what makes the star quite memorable.

For today’s entry, we decided to highlight some of Nicki’s unforgettable shoe moments in 2012. Take a look at her outfits and do tell, which do you think deserves a spot in the YNS Hall of Fame?

1. Pink 7″ Stack 301 Goth Gogo Platform Boots

Nicki Minaj signing copies of her new album, Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded, at HMV in London on April 19, 2012

Nicki Minaj drssed up like a crazy Barbie doll

Nicki’s hot pink super platform boots

Get the look with the following boots:

Pleaser Stack 301 Platform Boots, $115 at Amazon

2. Neon Faux Fur Boot Sleeves

Nicki Minaj leaving her hotel in London on April 20, 2012

A closer look at Nicki’s furry boot sleeves

Get the look:

Pleaser Faux Fur Boot Sleeves in Neon Green, $14.99 – $31.99 at Amazon

3. MARC by Marc Jacobs Sky Snow Boots

Nicki Minaj wearing a pink fur coat

Nicki Minaj arriving at her hotel in London on April 17, 2012

A closer look at Nicki’s bulky MARC by Marc Jacobs snow boots

MARC by Marc Jacobs Sky Snow Boots, $290

4. Denim Over-the-Knee Boots

Nicki Minaj wearing an all-denim attire while leaving her hotel in London, England, on October 31, 2012

A closer look at Nicki’s denim over-the-knee boots

5. Red Patent Over-the-Knee Boots

Nicki Minaj performing live at Rockefeller Plaza as part of the Toyota Concert Series, New York City, on August 14, 2012

A closer look at Nicki’s red patent boots

Get the look:

Funtasma by Pleaser Lust 3000 Boots, $49 at Amazon

6. Multicolored Mismatched Fendi Mixed-Media Booties

Nicki Minaj heading to the American Idol Season 12 Auditions at Jazz at Lincoln Center on September 17, 2012

Nicki Minaj looking slightly less ridiculous than usual

A closer look at Nicki’s mismatched Fendi mixed-media haircalf lace-up booties

Same style boots in different colors:

Fendi Mixed-Media Victorian Calf Hair Lace-Up Ankle Boots in Red/Green, $1,430

7. Gothic Multibuckled Boots

Nicki Minaj leaving her hotel in London, England, on April 18, 2012

A closer look at Nicki’s gothic buckled boots

Of course, if you ask us, we would rather pick the best feet (or should we say, heels?) she has put forward so far — the strassed Christian Louboutin crystal ‘Daffodile’ pumps she wore to the 2012 BET Awards held last July.

8. Bejeweled ‘Daffodile’ Pumps at the BET Awards

Nicki Minaj poses in the press room at the 2012 BET Awards at The Shrine Auditorium on July 1, 2012 in Los Angeles, California

A closer look at Nicki’s crystal-encrusted Christian Louboutin Daffodiles

Christian Louboutin ‘Daffodile’ Strass Crystal Pumps, $6,395

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