Emily Ratajkowski Takes “Wrong Shoe Theory” to New Heights With the Ugly Shoe

The model and writer wore a pair of Brain Dead x Oakley slip-ons patterned with imitation python and pockets of purple-blue gel. Dubbed the “Team Flesh” silhouette, the shoe isn’t intended for anyone but fashion risk-takers. (Or guys who are a little too into indoor climbing.)

While she’s been a longtime supporter of sporty shoes, from the Adidas Sambas to Vans checkerboard slip-ons, Emily Ratajkowski is upping the ante by committing the summer to this freaky shoe. Yesterday, she wore it with an asymmetrical black off-the-shoulder tee, a slate gray miniskirt with contrast stitching, and a burgundy leather shoulder bag from Gimaguas lined with metallic studs. On other instances, she’s worn them with a simple tank and shorts, or a sexy, sheer white pointelle skirt set. Where this ugly shoe will go next is up to EmRata and EmRata alone.