Punk Shoes

Punk shoes are just another way for America's youth to convey their individualistic anti-establishment tendencies in a harmless and questionably tasteful manner. Rather than spending a weekend running from the authorities, you can now make a statement against governmental oppression by merely updating your footwear.

Punk shoes are daring and different.

Characteristics of Punk Shoes

If you're inkling to make a public testament of your rebelliousness, it would follow that your attire must be as shockingly against the norm as possible. In the past, the typical punk look has included everything from neon hairstyles and ripped plaids to tattered fishnets and esoteric band t-shirts. Spikes and chains only add to this classically disestablishmentarian look.

The irony of the punk culture is that, despite its desire to fight against the homogenized "system" in favor of the individual, each punk generally ends up dressing in the same anti-uniform "uniform." Why rebel further against the already established rules of rebellion? If you want your shoes to be characteristically punk you are going to have to favor embellishments such as:

• Spikes
• Black boots with spikes
• Sneakers with spikes
• Skull appliqués
• Hello Kitty appliqués
• Interesting rebellion-oriented slogans
• Interesting rebellion-oriented slogans added with your own Sharpie marker

"Punk shoes" must be outrageously and alarmingly different without straying outside the guidelines of tacit punk regulations.

Using Spikes Efficiently

Spikes are scary. They practically guarantee that you won't be asked to baby sit for the neighbor's precious toddler. The best part about spikes is that they can be added to everyday clothing items such as belts, headbands, collars, and shoes. Many schools will not allow the use of studs or spikes on any clothing items because these metal additions can double as formidable weapons. So, young teens will have to display their spikey anarchist tendencies outside the school system. An internet search for "spiked boots" will reveal many results for this type of footwear.

Warning: it may be difficult for you to obtain standard employment whilst wearing spiked footwear. However, since you have no plans to pay taxes anyway, the concept of gainful employment is a tragic vision. Besides, you can always work at Hot Topic.

Using Skulls Efficiently

You are already decked out in dysfunctional amounts of plaid. Your collection of peculiar band t-shirts grows by the day. Yet, you still don't feel eerily outside the system to the degree that mothers and small children run screaming. Skulls are the solution to your extant popularity. While bordering on the goth/punk movement, skulls are a fun little accessory that add both a touch of grimness and bad religion to your amazingly rebellious outfits. The best part is that skull stickers can so easily be added to your Doc Martens. Throw on a Sex Pistols tee and a spiked collar, and you can call it a day!

Using Hello Kitty Efficiently

Being a walking riot doesn't mean that you can't have a feminine side. Female punks are opting for a girlish indulgence and Hello Kitty stickers, appliqués, and paraphernalia are exactly the accessories you need to add a touch of pink to your punk.

What can Hello Kitty do for your punk shoes? Well, for starters, if you've shaved your head and you can't stop wearing plaid capris, chances are you've been mistaken for a guy oodles of times. The helpful addition of Hello Kitty pink stickers to your mannish boots provides a wonderful girlish spark to your otherwise androgynous attire.

Using Rebellion-Oriented Slogans Efficiently

Perhaps you're a lazy punk and you can't be bothered to sail over to Hot Topic on your environmentally-friendly skateboard for offensive pins and shoe accessories. Well, then, grab a silver sharpie marker and get to work on your boots! There's a statement to be made.

When forming anti-society slogans it is always helpful to remain within the general punk guidelines. Try adding objects onto phrases such as "Down with the ____!" and "Vote against the fascist ____!" Swear words and derogatory names are always welcome on punk shoes. Remember, try and be as creative and anti-everything as possible while concurrently remaining categorically punk. Your shoes are now the all-defining window of your soul.

Where to Purchase

Where do punks shop to find their undeniably unique shoes? Hot Topic, of course. You can express yourself entirely by visiting any of Hot Topic's hundreds of nationwide stores where you can find everything from shoes, boots, pins, and badges to make your footwear an unforgettably offensive delight!

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