Shailene Woodley Wears Barefoot Running Shoes At Golden Globes After-Party (PHOTOS)

There were plenty of Jimmy Choos, Louboutins and Manolos on the Golden Globes red carpet last night.

But a few of Hollywood's hottest stars did a quick costume change for the after-parties, cooling their heels in more comfortable shoes.

As the Telegraph pointed out, Shailene Woodley, the breakout star of "The Descendants," made an especially unconventional footwear choice for the Warner Brothers and InStyle after-party: barefoot running shoes. The sock-like sneakers, in varieties like Vibram FiveFingers, are as silly as they are sought-after -- they were chosen as the most popular shoe trend of 2011.

Barefoot running sneaks supposedly let wearers "move as nature intended" while running, although it's not clear if they make a difference for red carpet-walking.

The rubberized toes did look a little bizarre poking out beneath Shailene's long black dress, but at least she chose a coordinating color rather than a flashy neon. Plus, in a night full of safe dresses and only a few fashion faux pas, Shailene's strange shoe pick was a pleasant little surprise.

Check out Shailene's tootsies below -- do you think this is an appropriate red carpet shoe?

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Comments

[Jerseygirl 52]

08:45 AM on 02/27/2012

She is the coolest!

[mkn1948]

08:09 PM on 01/30/2012

I say she's the smartest one of the bunch!

[everfree]

01:01 PM on 01/30/2012

We are very proud to sell these shoes on our online store. We try our best to be as helpful as possible and send out your shoes fast. We sell lots of other items too and we are constantly acquiring more products, all in which we think will bring you one more step closer to a healthier lifestyle. www.everfree.co.uk

[Mary Frances Cooke]

02:31 PM on 01/20/2012

yes....you go girl

[amiciaier]

09:47 PM on 01/19/2012

love, love, love! finally! a smart girl! i own three pairs of these and swear they are the most comfortable shoe ever! wish i could wear them in the snow.... hint hint hint vibram!

[klynb]

01:17 AM on 01/19/2012

Ms. Woodley had juvenile spinal scoliosis, making it painful for her to wear heels and almost as painful to wear "cute" flats, most of which have no support whatsoever.

At least they're not diabetic shoes.

[mschievly]

11:24 PM on 01/18/2012

Cool --but thought her hair seemed a little grandma -ish

[Dahveed1]

10:52 PM on 01/18/2012

Its fine with me.

[Victoria Silveira]

06:39 PM on 01/18/2012

I think it's awesome she does not feel the need to please everyone else! Those shoes are COMFORTABLE, like walking around in your bare feet. They are presentable, as they cover and protect what they should; SO WHAT if they don't look as good as stiletto's, I can GUARANTEE she was pain free, comfortable, and she looked STUNNING!

[rhettphive]

12:47 PM on 01/18/2012

At an after-party surely high heels aren't necessary. The Golden Globes are where everyone gets toasted on champers during event? If so, I'm sure a lot of actresses couldn't get back up on their high heels afterwards either.

[andrsjill]

12:22 AM on 01/18/2012

I think it's cute funny and silly all wrapped up in one, in the best kind of way! (:)) She's a beautiful young woman. And good for her, she went for comfort!

[AKansasComment]

11:41 PM on 01/17/2012

Trying too hard to be different.

[Reticuli]

04:15 PM on 01/17/2012

Nice. After all, wearing essentially what looks like hooves looks SOOOOO natural and not at all silly, right? The only people who like high heels and pumps are women themselves, and they only like them because they THINK other women will think less of them if they don’t wear them. That is truly silly. Toe shoes rock.

[laurenproof12]

08:22 AM on 01/18/2012

You're male correct? Love how you speak for all women, not only are you male...but even if you were/are female, what makes you think you can speak for all of us?

[erinbliss]

03:12 PM on 01/17/2012

I've been wanting a pair of those shoes!

[Raboom1]

08:49 PM on 01/18/2012

I have some and they're for the water!

[erinbliss]

10:28 AM on 01/19/2012

The ones my husband reviewed a few years ago for the fashion blog he occasionally writes for were for runners.

[ladybyrd]

04:43 PM on 01/19/2012

I have a couple pairs and they are great, they are not only for water sports they are also for:
Fitness
Running
Yoga/Pilates
&Trekking

[valerie5656]

02:46 PM on 01/17/2012

Congrats to her!!.. She wore somthing where her feet wouldn't hurt all night and damn, didn't the color match her gown!!. .ROFL!! who cares about the damn shoes??? cept her poor feet :)