Real vs. Steal – Prada Studded Platform Slingbacks

UPDATE: This post has been updated on December 17, 2009. Scroll down to see the new add.

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I never paid much attention to Prada shoes because they never seemed to be that noteworthy. For me, it was all about Miu Miu, Miuccia Prada’s younger contemporary line which seemed to always outshine her bigger sister in the footwear department – that was until now. I recently discovered some really neat Prada heels which I instantly loved. Take these studded platform slingbacks for example. Pure sexiness! I love the chunkiness of the platform & heel!

Prada Studded Platform Slingbacks
($750, Barney’s)

N.Y.L.A. “Slinger” Studded Slingbacks

UPDATE (12/17/2009): Stumbled upon another budget-friendly Prada alternative by N.Y.L.A.. Also available in brown leather, fuchsia suede and cheetah print. Use our exclusive coupon code INTHEIRCLOSET to receive 15% OFF your entire order.

N.Y.L.A. “Slinger” Studded Slingbacks
($109.99, Heels.com)

P.S.: Also available at Endless and REVOLVEClothing.

Steve Madden “CARMENAA” Studded Slingbacks

If you like the Prada slingbacks, but can’t afford spending so much on shoes, Steve Madden has a great and almost identical knockoff version of the studded Pradas. They have the same stud details, the same shape and even the same chunky heel. The only noticeable difference (apart from the lower price) is that the Steve Madden slingbacks are suede. Hmmmm, I think I’m going to order a pair of these for myself.

Steve Madden CARMENAA Studded Platform Slingbacks
($109.95, Steve Madden)

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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.