No, these are not some alien life-form. These are the “first all-terrain athletic shoe” from Reebok. According to them, the Reebok ATV 19+ Training Shoe can tackle snow, gravel, mud, grass, sand and concrete with the greatest of ease due to the grippy-ness of the bumpy sole. You’d cop a fair bit of slack from your mates for wearing them but it doesn’t mean you can’t wear them and go exploring in the wilderness.