Real vs. Steal – Alexander McQueen “Faithful” Peep-toe Ankle Boots

UPDATE: This post has been updated on December 21, 2009. Scroll down to see the new add.

I wonder if – one fine day – I will be the happy owner of a pair of Alexander McQueen heels. I would LOVE to, but thinking that his shoes go for more than 1k per pair, I somehow doubt this is ever going to happen. Not with that kind of budget at least. Anyone out there bothering to tell me the secret of getting rich quick? My shoe addiction refuses to wait any longer to be satisfied.

Alexander McQueen “Faithful” Peep-toe Ankle Boots
($1159, Zappos)

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Charlotte Russe Peep Toe Zipper Booties

UPDATE (12/21/2009): Here’s yet another Alexander McQueen knockoff by Charlotte Russe which seems to be just a rebranded version of the Pink Duchess booties below. Use coupon code SHIP50 on orders of $50+ to receive free standard shipping.

Charlotte Russe Peep Toe Zipper Booties
($34.99, Charlotte Russe)

Wet Seal Motorcycle Booties

UPDATE (12/10/2009): Stumbled upon yet another Faithful bootie knockoff version by Wet Seal. Available in either black or taupe.

Click on the link below and navigate to the shoes section or enter style number “41642955” in the search field to find the Alexander McQueen inspired zipper booties on the website. Wet Seal is currently offering FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $15+ (offer ends December 18, 2009).

Wet Seal Motorcycle Booties
Style #: 41642955
($19.50, Wet Seal)

ALDO “Haga” Zip Ankle Boots

UPDATE (12/02/2009): Found yet another great alternative to the McQueen booties by Aldo. They are not a complete rip-off, but the inspiration behind these is more than obvious.

ALDO “Haga” Zip Ankle Boots
($120, Amazon)

Michael Antonio “Monet” Zipper Booties

UPDATE (11/19/2009): Woohoo! I didn’t expect to find a knockoff just as good as the Steve Maddens, but then I stumbled upon these zipper booties by Michael Antonio. They look just as good AND are way cheaper, too. Yay! Also available in brown, berry, grey and red.

Michael Antonio “Monet” Zipper Ankle Booties
($63.95, Endless)

P.S.: Also available at Shiekh Shoes.

Pink Duchess “Vicky” Zipper Ankle Boots

UPDATE: These booties by Pink Duchess are also a good and super affordable alternative to the real McQueen booties. And you san save even more cash! Get 15% OFF your entire order at LuLu*s with our exclusive coupon code INTHEIRCLOSET Offer valid until November 23rd, 2009.

Pink Duchess “Vicky” Zipper Ankle Boots
($37, LuLu*s)

P.S.: Also available at LoveMyShoes in black, red and brown.

Steve Madden “SERYNA” Peep-toe Ankle Boots

I love and hate Steve Madden. Hate because his collection is mostly based on other people’s creativity and LOVE because it makes being fashionable on a budget SO much easier without having to compromise the designer look of a shoe.

These Alexander McQueen knockoffs are almost identical, the only thing that’s different is that the zipper isn’t a skull shape, but everything else could pass as the original. The ankle boots are currently on pre-order and will be ready to ship in approx. 4 weeks. However I wouldn’t wait too long to order as this style is probably one of the first to sell out.

Steve Madden “SERYNA” Peep-toe Ankle Boots
($129.95, Steve Madden)

About Irina

Irina is the owner of InTheirCloset.com. She has been blogging about fashion since 2007. Her favorite designers include Alexander McQueen, Giambattista Valli, Rodarte, Stella McCartney and Yves Saint Laurent. She can't live without sarcasm and high heels that exceed her monthly budget by 10x. View all post by Irina.

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