Real vs. Steal – Christian Louboutin Big Kiss Studded Flats

UPDATE: This post has been updated on June 14, 2010. Scroll down to see the new adds.

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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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)

P.S.: Also available at Shopbop.

daniblack “Marval” Studded Flats

UPDATE (06/14/2010): Found one more subdued Big Kiss knockoff by daniblack.

daniblack “Marval” Studded Flats
($90.75, Endless)

P.S.: Also available in black, grey & purple suede at 6pm.

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.

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
($144.95, Endless)

P.S.: Also available in black, yellow and blue at Zappos.

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)

P.S.: Also available at Endless.

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