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Real vs. Steal – Report Signature Downey Platform Bootie Sandals

by Irina on April 29, 2010

These super shiny bootie sandals by Report Signature might be the cheapest real version we’ve EVER featured on InTheirCloset. Usually, it’s all about the $700 Jimmy Choos, $900 Louboutins or $1.500 Giuseppe Zanottis. Not this time though! The “Downey” sandals cost a reasonable $118.99, but due to the celebrity love they received and because of their awesomeness in general they sold out in a rush & were never to be seen again. There are a few non-patent sister styles floating around the net (see Endlessendless, REVOLVEcj & ASOSls), but they don’t excite me as much as the super shiny original (check out the modeling video of the Downey below; sooo shiny!). I’m sure Vahni would approve.

Report Signature Downey Platform Bootie Sandals in black patent

Report Signature Downey Platform Bootie Sandals
($118.99, SOLD OUT)

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Vanessa Hudgens, JoJo and Emmanuelle Chriqui wearing black Report Signature Downey-2 Platform Bootie Sandals

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Charles Albert “Barb” Peep-Toe Pumps

Since we can’t get our hands on the original, let’s do the second best thing and turn to Charles Albert for an almost perfect Downey knockoff! These “shooties” might be not quite as polished as the original and the heel might be a tad lower here, but for less than 30 bucks I so don’t care. The style is the same as is the shiny (faux) patent leather. What more could you expect? Did I mention they’re $30 ONLY? Go figure!

Charles Albert "Barb" Peep-Toe Pumps in black patent (Report Signature Downey knockoffs)

Charles Albert “Barb” Peep-Toe Pumpsendless
($29.95, Endless)

ALDO “Catanese” Open-toe Bootie Sandals

If you’re not so into the shiny patent leather, but do like the overall style, check out these Downey knockoffs by ALDO. Like the knockoff above these here are too almost identical but just have a buttery leather finish. They are currently on sale for $54.98 (RRP was $100) and you can pick them in either black or natural (they call it taupe, but it’s actually more of a nude color).

ALDO "Catanese" Open-toe Bootie Sandals in black (Report Signature Downey knockoffs)

ALDO “Catanese” Open-toe Bootie Sandalsamazon
($54.98, Amazon)

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Irina is the founder of InTheirCloset.com and also happens to be an unapologetic shoe aficionado! She has been blogging about fashion since 2007 & still loves to discover new fashionable things day in, day out. Her favorite designers include Alexander McQueen, Prada, Yves Saint Laurent, Givenchy, Donna Karan and many, many more.

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Berty May 2, 2010 at 12:10 AM

I sure love the pair from endless very similar to it! Funny because I had it to share it in my blog when I came across to the original pair! I guess we are both sisters in taste…LOL

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