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About This Quiz
Rumor has it that Marilyn Monroe once said, "Give a girl the right shoes, and she can conquer the world." That's certainly true when it comes to the movies. From Dorothy's famous ruby red slippers in "The Wizard of Oz" to Ellen Ripley's Stomper high-tops in "Aliens," there's no shortage of awesome footwear to be found on the big screen. Remember Marty McFly's self-lacing Nikes? Or Baby Houseman's bright white Keds? What about Jeff Spicoli's awesome checkerboard Vans from "Fast Times at Ridgemont High"? And here's a fun fact for fans of fancy high heels — if you love Carrie Bradshaw's blue Manolo Blahniks from the first "Sex and the City" movie, just Google "Hangisi Jewel Pumps" and they can be yours for a cool $995.
Are you ready to test your Hollywood shoe savvy? This fun visual quiz is the ultimate in film footwear trivia. It's filled with images of movie shoes throughout the decades, from the iconic to the obscure, and covers comedies, dramas, action-adventure movies and sci-fi flicks, as well as sneakers, sandals, loafers and boots. Can you correctly guess the name of the movie that each precious pair belongs to? We think you can do it — slip on some comfy slippers and show us what you've got!
"The Sound of Music"
"Mary Poppins"
"The Wizard of Oz"
In L. Frank Baum's original story — and in the first version of the movie's script — Dorothy's magic slippers were silver. But because color played such an important and groundbreaking role in this 1939 film, the slippers were changed to ruby red so they would pop vividly against the Yellow Brick Road.
"42nd Street"
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"Cinderella"
This live-action version of the classic "Cinderella" fairy tale was directed by Kenneth Branagh and released in 2015. The film stars English actress Lily James as Cinderella, in addition to Cate Blanchett as the Stepmother and Helena Bonham Carter as the Fairy Godmother.
"Snow White"
"Aladdin"
"The Lion King"
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"Erin Brockovich"
"Pretty Woman"
Julia Roberts made latex thigh-high boots famous in this 1990 hit romantic comedy, which also starred Richard Gere, and features supporting performances by Héctor Elizondo, Laura San Giacomo and Jason Alexander.
"Runaway Bride"
"Ocean's Eleven"
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"Grease"
We're not quite sure how Olivia Newton-John managed to dance so well in these sky-high shoes, but she did a great job! The song she dances to in this closing number with John Travolta is "You're the One That I Want."
"Grease 2"
"La La Land"
"Saturday Night Fever"
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"Reality Bites"
"My Cousin Vinny"
"Clueless"
As the spoiled Cher Horowitz, Alicia Silverstone wears these iconic T-bar heels in the 1995 hit film. The movie features Cher in many a pair of stylish shoes, including silver Mary Janes and strappy red pumps.
"Singles"
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"Some Kind of Wonderful"
"Back to the Future"
"Dirty Dancing"
Jennifer Grey made classic white Keds more popular than ever in the late 1980s when she famously sported them as Baby Houseman in the hit film "Dirty Dancing." According to a Keds’ CMO, sales of the shoe exploded after the film was released.
"Mermaids"
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"Bride Wars"
"The Devil Wears Prada"
Starring Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway, "The Devil Wears Prada" is an adaptation of a novel by the same name. The film was a huge hit when it was released in 2006, earning more than $300 million worldwide.
"13 Going on 30"
"How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days"
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"Election"
"Clueless"
"Legally Blonde"
Reese Witherspoon earned a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy for her performance as Elle Woods in this 2001 film. She also starred in the 2003 sequel, "Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde."
"Mean Girls"
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"White Men Can't Jump"
"Apollo 13"
"Forrest Gump"
As Forrest, Tom Hanks wears these sneakers on his cross-country run from Alabama to the Southwest in this 1994 film. The character also famously says: "Momma always says there's an awful lot you could tell about a person by their shoes. Where they're going. Where they've been."
"Back to the Future"
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"Freaky Friday"
"13 Going on 30"
Starring Jennifer Garner and Mark Mark Ruffalo, "13 Going on 30" was a modest success when it was first released in 2004. However, it became extremely popular on DVD, earning close to $57 million in rentals alone, according to IMDB.
"17 Again"
"She's All That"
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"Peggy Sue Got Married"
"Fast Times at Ridgemont High"
These slick slip-ons became a fad in 1982 after Sean Penn wore them as surfer dude Spicoli in the high school comedy "Fast Times at Ridgemont High." It was Penn's second film appearance and he was just 22 years old at the time.
"Pretty in Pink"
"The Breakfast Club"
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"The Burbs"
"Ferris Bueller's Day Off"
"Big"
Tom Hanks sports these Nike Air Force IIs during his famous dance scene on the giant piano at FAO Schwarz. Hanks received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor for his role in this 1988 hit film.
"Vacation"
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"Space Jam"
This live action/animated feature stars Michael Jordan as a fictional version of himself. The movie also includes hordes of beloved Looney Tunes characters, including Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck.
"Thunderstruck"
"Above the Rim"
"Air Bud"
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"Pulp Fiction"
"Reservoir Dogs"
"Jackie Brown"
"Kill Bill: Volume 1"
If you're a fan of Uma Thurman's bright yellow Asics Onitsuka Tiger Mexico 66 sneakers, you're in luck. All it takes is a simple Google search to find a pre-made pair that's ready to purchase.
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"Stranger Things"
"Mac and Me"
"The Goonies"
Created by Data, the nerdy inventor of the Goonies gang, these customized "Slick Shoes" release oil from their heels, which helps the kids escape from the evil clutches of the Fratelli Brothers.
"Beetlejuice"
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"Castaway"
"The Man With One Red Shoe"
Released in 1985, this Tom Hanks comedy about a United States CIA agent was considered a box office flop. It's a remake of a French film from called "Le Grand Blond avec une chaussure noire."
"Forrest Gump"
"Apollo 13"
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"The Golden Child"
"Brewster's Millions"
"Trading Places"
"Beverly Hills Cop"
Prominently featured in one of the film's iconic posters, Eddie Murphy sports these green-and-white, three-striped Adidas sneakers in the first "Beverly Hills Cop" film, which was released in 1984.
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"Sexy Boots"
"Happy Boots"
"Kinky Boots"
Released in 2005, the film "Kinky Boots" was a British-American comedy-drama that was a moderate success. The stage musical adaption debuted on Broadway in April 2013 and was a much bigger hit.
"Bright Red Boots"
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"The Goonies"
"The Bad News Bears"
"Little Big League"
"The Sandlot"
To commemorate the 20th anniversary of this beloved 1993 film, P.F. Flyers released a special "Sandlot" sneaker collection in 2013. Available in both low- and high-top styles, they can still be purchased on the brand's website.
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"The Wedding Singer"
"The Wedding Planner"
If it weren't for Mary Fiore's precious Gucci shoe getting stuck in a manhole, she never would have met Steve Edison. Released in 2001, this romantic movie stars Jennifer Lopez as Mary and Matthew McConaughey as Steve.
"The Wedding Date"
"My Best Friend's Wedding"
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"Marie Antoinette"
Directed by Sofia Coppola and starring Kirsten Dunst, this highly stylized, 18th-century period film about the life of Queen Marie Antoinette won an Academy Award for Best Costume Design in 2007.
"Dangerous Liaisons"
"The Duchess"
"Amadeus"
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"Do the Right Thing"
"The Basketball Diaries"
"White Men Can't Jump"
Woody Harrelson wears these Nike Air Command Force sneakers in the 1992 hit "White Men Can't Jump." Nike released a special version of these shoes after the movie was released, known as the "Billy Hoyle," which is the name of Harrelson's character.
"She's Gotta Have It"
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"The Devil Wears Prada"
"Confessions of a Shopaholic"
"Sex and the City"
Mr. Big (played by Chris Noth) uses one of these beautiful blue Manolo Blahnik heels to propose to Carrie (played by Sarah Jessica Parker) in the first "Sex and the City" movie, which was released in 2008.
"Sex and the City 2"
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"Skyfall"
"Get Smart"
Starring Steve Carell as secret agent Maxwell Smart, this 2008 movie is based on the 1960's television show of the same name. The infamous shoe phone made its first appearance in the TV series.
"Spectre"
"Tomorrow Never Dies"
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"Mrs. Doubtfire"
"Jumanji"
Released in 1995, this fantasy adventure film starring Robin Williams is based on a children's book of the same name. The fictional Parrish brand sneaker that gets destroyed in the film is actually a Nike Air Max2 CB.
"The Mask"
"Honey, I Shrunk the Kids"
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"Like Mike"
Released in 2002, "Like Mike" stars Lil' Bow Wow, who's now known as simply Bow Wow. The comedy features appearances by a number of notable basketball players, including Allen Iverson and Chris Webber.
"Space Jam"
"The Basketball Diaries"
"Do the Right Thing"
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"You Only Live Twice"
"Dr. No"
"From Russia With Love"
Released in 1963, "From Russia With Love" is the second film in the James Bond series. This poison-tipped switchblade shoe made a second appearance in the Bond universe more than 35 years later in the 2002 flick "Day Another Day."
"Live and Let Die"
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"Runaway Bride"
"Father of the Bride"
Kimberly Williams made her feature film debut in this 1991 comedy, which also stars Steve Martin, Diane Keaton and Martin Short. In the movie, Williams's character, Annie Banks, walks down the aisle wearing these white sneakers.
"The Wedding Singer"
"Four Weddings and a Funeral"
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"She's Gotta Have It"
"Do the Right Thing"
Many a Nike shoe was featured in Spike Lee's popular 1989 film, including these cool Air Jordan 4s worn by Buggin’ Out, who was played by a young Giancarlo Esposito (a.k.a. Gus Fring from "Breaking Bad" and "Better Call Saul" fame).
"Mo' Better Blues"
"Jungle Fever"
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"Grease"
"Saturday Night Fever"
"Taxi Driver"
Jodie Foster was just 12 years old when she appeared in this racy 1976 drama, which also stars Robert De Niro and Cybill Shepherd. Foster's performance earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress.
"Pink Flamingos"
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"Back to the Future"
"Back to the Future II"
Nike released a limited-edition batch of these self-lacing sneakers in 2016. In 2019, one of the shoes that was actually worn by Michael J. Fox in the film sold on eBay for an impressive $92,100.
"Blade Runner"
"Tron"
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"Barbarella"
Jane Fonda slayed her space-traveling boot game in this campy 1968 science fiction film, which is based on a comic book series of the same name. Fun fact: The name of the '80s pop group Duran Duran was inspired by a character from this movie called Durand Durand.
"Xanadu"
"Kinky Boots"
"Klute"
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"The Shawshank Redemption"
Based on a 1984 Stephen King story, "The Shawshank Redemption" was released in 1994. While the movie was considered a box office disappointment when it was first released, it's become a classic thanks to video rentals and frequent airings on cable TV.
"The Green Mile"
"The Last Castle"
"Seven"
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"The Terminator"
In the first film of "The Terminator" movie franchise, released in 1984, Kyle Reese picks up these cool Nike Vandals when he's sent back in time to save Sarah Connor from the dangerous cyborg assassin.
"Terminator 2: Judgment Day"
"Blade Runner"
"Back to the Future"
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"Black Swan"
"Red Sparrow"
"The Red Shoes"
Based on a fairy tale by Hans Christian Anderson, this 1948 movie follows the story of a young, dedicated ballerina who is forced to choose between romance and her craft. It received five Academy Award nominations and won two, for Best Original Score and Best Art Direction
"Center Stage"
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"The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou"
While "The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou" came out in 2004, Adidas did not release these Rom “Zissou” sneakers as limited editions until 2017. And even then, only 100 pairs were produced.
"Bottle Rocket"
"Rushmore"
"The Royal Tenenbaums"
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"Alien"
"Aliens"
As Ellen Ripley, Sigourney Weaver wears these Reebok high-top Stompers in this 1986 sequel to "Alien." To honor the 40th anniversary of the first film, Reebok released a new version of the Stomper sneaker in 2019.
"Leviathan"
"Spaceballs"
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"He Got Game"
Directed by Spike Lee and staring Denzel Washington, this sports drama came out in 1998. The version of Air Jordan 13s that are featured in the film were originally released in 1997.
"White Men Can't Jump"
"Sneakers"
"Love & Basketball"
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