UPDATE: This post has been updated on February 5, 2012. Scroll down to see the new add.
Acne‘s “Pistol” ankle boot is pretty much the “It” shoe of the fashion blogosphere because it’s either in every style blogger’s wardrobe or at least on their wish list. Apparently the appeal is partly due to the fact that Acne makes great quality footwear and most bloggers say they were totally worth the investment. At first I didn’t really see why these simple boots were so highly coveted, but the more I look at them the more I start to like them.
Acne Pistol Short Boots
($594, Farfetch)
P.S.: Also available at MyTheresa.
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Vagabond “Dee” Ankle Boots
UPDATE (02/05/2012): Just came across another fantastic bunch of Acne Pistol boot look-a-likes by Vagabond. Love them all and the fair price of $129.95!
Vagabond “Dee” Ankle Boots
($129.95, Solestruck)
P.S.: Also available at Nelly, Zalando.de
& Zalando.co.uk.
Dorothy Perkins Zip Ankle Boots
UPDATE (12/15/2011): Another chic British Acne look-a-like by Dorothy Perkins. Available in black or tan faux leather.
Dorothy Perkins Zip Ankle Boots
(£20, Dorothy Perkins)
P.S.: Also available at Dorothy Perkins US.
BP. “Trolley” Ankle Boots
UPDATE (12/05/2011): One of our readers, JRD, found this super similar Pistol boot look-a-like by BP. which costs a little under $100 and is available in either black or chocolate. Thanks for the great find, JRD!
BP. “Trolley” Ankle Boots
($99.95, NORDSTROM)
Matisse “Presley” Booties
UPDATE (12/05/2011): Found yet another fab and budget-friendly Acne Pistol boot alternative. These booties by Matisse will give you the same rough look but cost less than $140! Yay! Available in black, stone and brown.
Matisse “Presley” Booties
($134, Endless)
P.S.: Also available at Shoes.com, Famous Footwear, Onlineshoes.com, Zappos
, REVOLVEClothing
& Free People.
Office “Nikita” Zip Ankle Boots
UPDATE (12/01/2011): And here we go again! The next Pistol knockoff is kindly presented to you by British footwear brand Office for the sweet price of £70! Available in black and brown faux leather.
Office “Nikita” Zip Ankle Boots
(£70, Office)
KG “Willow” Booties
UPDATE (11/30/2011): And here’s another British Acne look-a-like coming from KG by Kurt Geiger. Available in both black and taupe leather.
KG “Willow” Booties
($268.58, ASOS)
P.S.: Also available at Kurt Geiger.
ALDO “Crisson” Ankle Boots
UPDATE (11/15/2011): A big thank you to ITC reader horangi113 for letting us know about yet another great Acne Pistol knockoff. This one’s by ALDO and it comes in black or beige.
ALDO “Crisson” Ankle Boots
($84.99, Zappos)
P.S.: Also available at Amazon, 6pm
& Amazon.co.uk
(£41.99).
Dolce Vita “Jax” Booties
UPDATE (11/15/2011): Woohoo, found another fantastic though slightly pricey Acne boot alternative. These Dolce Vita tassel booties come in either black, brown or cognac. They’re selling pretty quick, so you better hurry if you fancy this boot style.
Dolce Vita “Jax” Booties
($198, Endless)
P.S.: Also available at Zappos, Singer22, Shoes.com, REVOLVEClothing
, Solestruck, NORDSTROM
, Shopbop
, Free People & Bloomingdale’s
.
Steve Madden “SPINNNER” Ankle Boots
UPDATE (11/10/2011): Found a second, more exact Acne Pistol knockoff by Steve Madden named “SPINNNER”. Available in either black or brown leather. Don’t forget to use promo code “SMFREESHIP” to get free shipping on your $75+ order.
Steve Madden “SPINNNER” Ankle Boots
($79.98, Steve Madden)
Steve Madden “ARLING” Ankle Boots
UPDATE (10/25/2011): Just stumbled upon Steve Madden‘s interpretation of the Acne Pistol boot. Available in either black or cognac leather. Don’t forget to use promo code “SMFREESHIP” to get free shipping on your $75+ order.
Steve Madden “ARLING” Ankle Boots
($79.98, Steve Madden)
Topshop “AMBUSH” Side Zip Boots
Thank Topshop for bringing Acne to the masses. Their Pistol boot look-a-like is almost just as fabulous as the original and I’m currently debating whether I should try these boots myself to see if they can become my go-to ankle boots for this Fall and Winter. Also check out the other colors and variations of the “AMBUSH” boot here.
Topshop “AMBUSH” Side Zip Boots
($150, Topshop)
Bronx “E Lusion” Ankle Boots
If you’re willing to spend a bit more Bronx also has a really great Acne Pistol boot look-a-like for a little less than $190.
Bronx “E Lusion” Ankle Boots
($131.98, Endless)
P.S.: Also available at ASOS.
Nelly Shoes “Low Clara” Ankle Boots
If your budget does not allow for a big splurge and you’re living in the EU, you can get your Acne Pistol fashion fix at Nelly. They have a fab Acne Pistol boot look-a-like for under £50/€50, but be aware that these here are faux leather.
Nelly Shoes “Low Clara” Ankle Boots
(£47.50/€48.50, Nelly)
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