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Real vs. Steal – Derek Lam Odesa Lace Up Sandals

by Vahni on January 5, 2011

UPDATE: This post has been updated on January 05, 2011. Scroll down to see the new add.

Hmmm. This Lam looks a little like a very popular Lou I have been coveting for several seasons now. Love the corset-like lacing and summery cork heel. And we all know there is nothing sexier than a sandal that ties around the ankle. But what I don’t love: $790 for this pair? Um, no, thank you, Derek Lam.

Derek Lam Odesa Lace Up Sandals in black

Derek Lam Odesa Lace Up Sandalscj
($790, Shopbop)

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Leighton Meester and Scarlett Johansson wearing Derek Lam Odesa Lace Up Sandals

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Gianni Bini “Victoria” Sandals

UPDATE (01/05/2011): Stumbled upon another Dere Lam look-a-like by Gianni Bini. Available in black, bone and brown.

Gianni Bini "Victoria" Sandals in black (Derek Lam Odesa knockoffs)

Gianni Bini “Victoria” Sandalsls
($99.99, Dillard’s)

Charles by Charles David “Canto” Lace-Up Sandals

UPDATE (08/03/2010): Another fabulous though somewhat pricey Lam alternative coming from Charles by Charles David. Available in brown and black.

Charles by Charles David "Canto" Lace-Up Sandals in brown and black (Derek Lam Odesa knockoffs)

Charles by Charles David “Canto” Lace-Up Sandalsendless
($175, Endless)

P.S.: Also available at 6pmcj.

ASOS ROPE Cage Sandals

UPDATE (08/03/2010): Reader Alex kindly informed us about yet another Lam look-a-like by ASOS. Available in black or red. Thank you, Alex!

ASOS ROPE Cage Sandals in black (Derek Lam Odesa knockoffs)

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($18.96, ASOS)

Carlos by Carlos Santana “Tamingo” Lace-Up Sandals

That Carlos, he knows just what a Black Magic Woman wants, doesn’t he? Or maybe it’s not that he knows what women want, but what men want to see on them. The “Tamingo” Lace-Up Sandal by Carlos by Carlos Santana is uh, how do you say…caliente, papi! Gorge. And $99 plus 15% off? Got your spell on me, baby.

Carlos by Carlos Santana "Tamingo" Lace-Up Sandals in black (Derek Lam Odesa knockoffs)

Carlos by Carlos Santana “Tamingo” Lace-Up Sandalsendless
($99, Endless)

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Vahni

Vahni Georgoulakos is a fashion fanatic, professional writer, and the principal of her own blog, Grit and Glamour. She is also the International Style Examiner for Examiner.com and a staff writer for InTheirCloset. She hails from the southeastern US, but has lived as far south as Sydney, Australia. She has been featured in Grazia Australia, Style Sample Magazine and was named one of Charlotte's Best Dressed women in 2005. If you have a fashion question, you can contact Vahni at gritandglamour@gmail.com. You can also follow her on Twitter @gritandglamour.

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alex June 2, 2010 at 5:10 AM

ur awesome i check this website everyday :) xo
would you be able to find some dr. martens look alikes? the shorter kind? if you can thanks soo much!

lala August 3, 2010 at 6:45 PM

asos has a similar version, on sale for under $20!

http://www.asos.com/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=963909

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