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Taxidermy Meets Stiletto: The $43,000 "Dovima" by Roger Vivier

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Care to strut around with some real dead animals on your feet? Designer Bruno Frisoni for Roger Vivier not only thinks you do, but he's willing to bet that at least some of us are willing to pay through the nose for the privilege. The Dovima, as the shoe is known, is beautiful (and slightly creepy) thanks to the rose pink-dyed taxidermy birds perched delicately on each toe. Each stuffed bird also has a crystal-encrusted head and is further complemented by 24 ct gold-coated mesh, silk, ribbons, and crocodile-skin rosettes. Plus every pair comes with special protective crocodile or snakeskin platforms that attach before you wear them to keep the shoes from ever touching the ground. All for just $43,000 and three months of waiting after you order.

What will they think of next? Be sure to see more of Roger Vivier's Spring/Summer 2009 shoes in the gallery below.

Via HipGirlie

Gallery: Roger Vivier's 2009 Spring/Summer Shoes