UPDATE: This post has been updated on May 17, 2011. Scroll down to see the new add.
Leave it to Christian Louboutin to take a simple, sweet ballerina flat and make it sexy—and subversive. There’s nothing about the Big Kiss Flat I don’t like, from the gleaming black patent, to the spiky silver studs. Well, truth be told, there are a couple tiny problems with these shoes: the typically high Louboutin price tag, and the fact that although they debuted in the Resort 2010 collection, they’re already sold out.
Christian Louboutin Big Kiss Studded Flats
($950, SOLD OUT)
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Gianni Bini “Vanity” Studded Flats
UPDATE (05/17/2011): Here’s another though not quite as spot-on Louboutin spiked alternative coming from Gianni Bini. Available in black or nude.
Gianni Bini “Vanity” Studded Flats
($59.99, Dillard’s)
Candela Studded Punk Flats
UPDATE (06/14/2010): I also just came across these fabulous though somewhat pricey Big Kiss look-a-likes by Candela. Available in either black or white leather.
Candela Studded Punk Flats
($264.50, Endless)
daniblack “Marval” Studded Flats
UPDATE (06/14/2010): Found one more subdued Big Kiss knockoff by daniblack.
daniblack “Marval” Studded Flats
($90.75, Endless)
Steve Madden “KAISAR” Studded Flats
Since Louboutin’s Big Kiss is not only pricey, but just about impossible to acquire, you can get your good girl/bad girl fill with the Steve Madden “Kaisar” studded flat. It’s not quite as spiky, but lots of gleaming studs still make this flat a stand-out. Use promo code “SMSPRING15” to get 15% OFF + Free Shipping on your order of $75 or more! Offer valid until 06/30/12.
Steve Madden “KAISAR” Studded Flats
($89.95, Steve Madden)
Charles David “Rad” Studded Flats
Another option is the studded, shiny snake “Rad” Flat by Charles David. Like the Big Kiss, the “Rad” boasts high-gloss shine, and while there are less studs, the snakeskin adds oomph. Hiss…
Charles David “Rad” Studded Flats
($86.78, Endless)
Pour la Victoire “Juliet” Studded Flats
And here is yet another alternative: “Juliet” by Pour la Victoire. Not quite as aggressive in appearance (and probably superbly comfy) these flats could very well replace the flip-flips in your closet.
Pour la Victoire “Juliet” Studded Flats
($125.90, NORDSTROM)
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If anyone is looking for the Big Kiss flats, you might be able to find your size at a local Richmond shop, http://roanshop.com/big-kiss/ at 50% off! Its a great place to get sale Christian Louboutins.
The Candela studded flats are available at Bluefly for 40% off
sizes 6-10 are available
http://www.bluefly.com/Candela-black-leather-studded-Punk-ballerina-flats/cat870094/307596802/detail.fly
The thing about the Louboutins is that there are way too many spikes.
From a guys POV (so take that for what it’s worth), they scream aggressive and angry. Too much for me.
The Gianni Bini’s are softer and more lady like (at a much more palatable price)!