Real vs. Steal – Balenciaga Fall 2006 Harness Platform Boots

UPDATE: This post has been updated on February 19, 2010. Scroll down to read the news.

So excited about this! Remember Balenciaga’s Fall 2006 harness ankle boots with the mega platform? A lot of people thought they were the ugliest shoes on the planet, but then Mary-Kate Olsen came along, fell in love with these boots and wore them like a million times. And suddenly people were all over these boots. Of course, not everyone could afford the real Balenciagas and hence had to wait for an affordable knockoff version.

Balenciaga Fall 2006 Harness Platform Boots
(Price Unknown, N/A)

Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen Love Balenciaga

Sam Edelman “Zoe” Ankle Boots

UPDATE (02/19/2010): Good news! Solestruck is now selling the “Zoe” boots for $299.95! All sizes are still available, so hurry & make your order.

The knockoffs were delivered by Sam Edelman and became such a big hit that they sold out in no time. Even Rumi of Fashion Toast fame fell in love with these Balenciaga look-a-likes. More than 2 years later, Sam Edelman has chosen to reintroduce the coveted ankle boots for his Fall 2009 line due to the popular demand. Unfortunately, they raised the price as well. If you missed out on these the first time, this is your chance now, but be fast and order quickly, these boots go like hot cakes!

Sam Edelman “Zoe” Ankle Boots
($299.95, Solestruck)

P.S.: Also available at Endless, Zappos, SHOES.com, NORDSTROM & Tobi.

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