Unveiling the Most Remarkably Eccentric Footwear of 2012 – Are These the Ugly Shoes That Defied Fashion Norms?

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Occasionally, we deliberately showcase less favorable shoes here on Your Next Shoes to spark discussion among our audience. However, there are also instances where featuring such shoes is unintentional.

We knew we’d get you talking when we featured this pair of DV8 by Dolce Vita shoes on our Facebook page last week, but what we totally didn’t expect was how you YNS readers reacted to them.

With remarks like "epic fail," "tragic," and "please stop," it's hard to argue that this particular pair of DV8 by Dolce Vita "Gypsie" platform Mary Janes isn't the ugliest footwear we've showcased this yearWith remarks like “epic fail,” “tragic,” and “please stop,” it’s hard to argue that this particular pair of DV8 by Dolce Vita “Gypsie” platform Mary Janes isn’t the ugliest footwear we’ve showcased this year

These shoes got such an overwhelmingly negative response that the “nay” votes might as well have been unanimous.

Receiving comments such as “epic fail,” “tragic,” and “please stop,” would you say that this pair of DV8 by Dolce Vita “Gypsie” platform Mary Janes are the ugliest pair of shoes we’ve ever featured this year?

DV8 by Dolce Vita "Gypsie" Platform Mary JanesDV8 by Dolce Vita “Gypsie” Platform Mary Janes, $168.95

The stiletto heel on a flat platform design reminds us of those Alain Quilici skate shoes, but this DV8 by Dolce Vita style makes those Alain Quilicis look almost normal.

There’s almost always at least one person who likes the eccentric shoes we feature, but for some reason, we couldn’t find that person for this style. If you’re that person, please don’t be ashamed to say you like these shoes! There has to be at least one. There HAS to be!

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