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Real vs. Steal – Giuseppe Zanotti I96070 Zipper Booties

by Irina on October 29, 2010

UPDATE: This post has been updated on October 29, 2010. Scroll down to see the new add.

Back in October we received a reader request from Yolanda who was looking for a more affordable version of Giuseppe Zanotti‘s I96070 Zipper Booties.

Hi In Their Closet Team,
I have a request to find a look-a-like for this bootie by Giuseppe Zanotti. I have looked high and low, and cannot find one.

Thanks in advance,
Yolanda

It always bugs me big time when I can’t help our readers out immediately, but I always make sure to archive all reader request in case I’ll stumble upon a knockoff in the future.

Giuseppe Zanotti I96070 Zipper Booties in black

Giuseppe Zanotti I96070 Zipper Bootiesendless
($371.25, Endless)

RSVP “Sadee” Peep-toe Booties

UPDATE (10/29/2010): Found yet another Giuseppe Zanotti alternative by RSVP. Available in black & brown leather as well as black suede.

RSVP "Sadee" Peep-toe Booties in black (Giuseppe Zanotti I96070 knockoffs)

RSVP “Sadee” Peep-toe Bootiescj
($89, Zappos)

Vince Camuto “Amber” Open-toe Booties

UPDATE (02/28/2010): Found another Zanotti knockoff by Vince Camuto. Available in an array of colors and finishes.

Vince Camuto "Amber" Open-toe Booties in black (Giuseppe Zanotti I96070 knockoffs)

Vince Camuto “Amber” Open-toe Bootiescj
($118, Zappos)

P.S.: Also available at Shoebuycj, NORDSTROMls, Dillard’sls, Piperlimecj, Endlessendless & Macy’sls.

Pink Duchess “Venus” Zipper Ankle Boots

Imagine my delight when I found these Pink Duchess booties! I instantly remembered Yolanda’s request. While these zipper booties might not be as delicate as the Zanottis their unbeatable price of $27.99 makes them an impulse purchase you won’t have to regret. Available in black, grey or brown.

Pink Duchess “Venus” / Donatella-8 Zipper Ankle Boots
($27.99, Kmart)

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Real vs. Steal – Alexander McQueen “Faithful” Peep-toe Ankle Boots

by Irina on May 27, 2010

UPDATE: This post has been updated on May 27, 2010. Scroll down to see the new adds.

I wonder if – one fine day – I will be the happy owner of a pair of Alexander McQueen heels. I would LOVE to, but thinking that his shoes go for more than 1k per pair, I somehow doubt this is ever going to happen. Not with that kind of budget at least. Anyone out there bothering to tell me the secret of getting rich quick? My shoe addiction refuses to wait any longer to be satisfied.

Alexander McQueen "Faithful" Zipper Peep-toe Ankle Boots in black

Alexander McQueen “Faithful” Peep-toe Ankle Bootscj
($1159, Zappos)

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Madden Girl “Kernal” Zipper Booties

UPDATE (05/27/2010): If you’re wary of high heels, try these “Faithful” knockoffs by Madden Girl. They’re a bit bulky, but the low heel makes them that much more practical for day-to-day wear. The price ain’t too bad either.

Madden Girl "Kernal" Zipper Booties in black (Alexander McQueen Faithful knockoffs)

Madden Girl “Kernal” Zipper Bootiesendless
($49.95, Endless)

P.S.: Also available at Zapposcj.

Wet Seal Motorcycle Booties

UPDATE (12/10/2009): Stumbled upon yet another Faithful bootie knockoff version by Wet Seal. Available in either black or taupe.

Click on the link below and navigate to the shoes section or enter style number “41642955” in the search field to find the Alexander McQueen inspired zipper booties on the website.

Wet Seal Motorcycle Booties in black (Alexander McQueen Faithful knockoffs)

Wet Seal Motorcycle Booties
Style #: 41642955
($19.50, Wet Seal)

ALDO “Haga” Zip Ankle Boots

UPDATE (12/02/2009): Found yet another great alternative to the McQueen booties by Aldo. They are not a complete rip-off, but the inspiration behind these is more than obvious.

Aldo "Haga" Zipper Open-toe Booties in black (Alexander McQueen "Faithful" knockoffs)

ALDO “Haga” Zip Ankle Bootsendless
($120, Amazon)

Michael Antonio “Monet” Zipper Booties

UPDATE (11/19/2009): Woohoo! I didn’t expect to find a knockoff just as good as the Steve Maddens, but then I stumbled upon these zipper booties by Michael Antonio. They look just as good AND are way cheaper, too. Yay! Also available in brown, berry, grey and red.

Michael Antonio "Monet" Zipper Ankle Booties in black (Alexander McQueen Faithful knockoffs)

Michael Antonio “Monet” Zipper Ankle Bootiescj
($34.97, Shiekh)

Pink Duchess “Vicky” Zipper Ankle Boots

UPDATE: These booties by Pink Duchess are also a good and super affordable alternative to the real McQueen booties.

Pink Duchess "Vicky" Zipper Ankle Boots in black (Alexander McQueen Faithful knockoffs)

Pink Duchess “Vicky” Zipper Ankle Bootsamazon
($24.99, Amazon)

Steve Madden “SERYNA” Peep-toe Ankle Boots

I love and hate Steve Madden. Hate because his collection is mostly based on other people’s creativity and LOVE because it makes being fashionable on a budget SO much easier without having to compromise the designer look of a shoe.

These Alexander McQueen knockoffs are almost identical, the only thing that’s different is that the zipper isn’t a skull shape, but everything else could pass as the original. The ankle boots are currently on pre-order and will be ready to ship in approx. 4 weeks. However I wouldn’t wait too long to order as this style is probably one of the first to sell out.

Steve Madden SERYNA Zipper Ankle Booties in black (Alexander McQueen "Faithful" knockoffs)

Steve Madden “SERYNA” Peep-toe Ankle Bootscj
($129.95, Steve Madden)

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