diff --git a/sdk/python/feast/types.py b/sdk/python/feast/types.py
index 0ba1725f17..4b07c58d19 100644
--- a/sdk/python/feast/types.py
+++ b/sdk/python/feast/types.py
@@ -50,7 +50,10 @@ def __hash__(self):
         return hash(self.to_value_type().value)
 
     def __eq__(self, other):
-        return self.to_value_type() == other.to_value_type()
+        if isinstance(other, ComplexFeastType):
+            return self.to_value_type() == other.to_value_type()
+        else:
+            return False
 
 
 class PrimitiveFeastType(Enum):