Invisible Shoes

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These pictures of footwear by Brazilian designer Andreia Chaves pretty much broke our brains. The Pipeline explains the appeal: "Yes, we know that her 'invisible shoe' is basically a wedge made of mirrors, and looks about as comfortable as the inside of Steve Buscemi's mouth, but there's really nothing that says 'I'm a fashionista' like showing up at a party with your feet gone A.W.O.L." [Refinery29]