Hmmm. I have a confession: these Elizabeth and James Valley Soft Cuff Booties are not really my cup of tea. But I’m sure there are ladies out there, who like J. Lo, would love nothing more than to own a pair. While they are not overly pricey, unfortunately, they are totally sold out. I’m sure those photos of Jennifer Lopez in them had nothing to do with that…

Elizabeth and James Valley Soft Cuff Booties
($335, SOLD OUT)

Jennifer Lopez Loves Elizabeth and James

Rosegold “Sara” Lace-Up Booties

If you’re on the hunt for a supple grey suede bootie like the Elizabeth and James version, we’ve spotted a pair that is very similar, and still very available. These “Sara” Lace-Up Booties by Rosegold have that same lace-up detail and foldover cuff, but at $151.22, they’re less than half the price of J. Lo’s faves.

Rosegold “Sara” Lace-Up Booties
($151.22, Endless)

Well this is definitely the season of the wedge. We’ve seen them pop up in countless Spring/Summer shows, in various colors and textiles. I think what makes them so popular is that they’re a versatile shoe: inherently casual but just add leather or a bow and you’ve got yourself one hot date shoe. The Miu Miu Cork and Leather Wedge Sandal embodies this perfectly. A luxe mocha leather and some exquisite details (knots, stitching, leather wrapped around the heel) make this sky-high wedge stand out from the pack.

Miu Miu Cork and Leather Wedge Sandals
($650, NET-A-PORTER)

Rosegold “Casey” Wedges

Rosegold is a company after our own heart. Only recently on our radar, they seem to be dedicated to delivering almost replica-like knockoffs of our favorite shoes. Do you recall the post back in November wherein we featured Rosegold and their Isabel Marant Otway Studded Booties knockoff? Those were excellent but take a look at these. I beg of you to spot a difference between these Casey wedges and the original Miu Miu wedges, above. Besides a slightly lower (read: more manageable) heel, they look virtually identical. At $168 they may not be a total impulse buy, but that’s still a ridiculously good price compared to the originals! Available in black and brown.

Rosegold “Casey” Wedges
($168, Endless)

I’ve always admired these buckled Chloé biker boots from afar, but couldn’t help but wonder how normal women are supposed to pull off such mid-calf boots without looking stumpy. There’s no way I could rock these with bare legs as Mischa and Miley below, but I figured with black tights and a pair of black skinnies I could totally make these boots work for me. Too bad they cost $1.175.

Chloé Motorcycle Multi Buckle Boots
($1.175, Jildor)

Celebrities Love Chloé

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Oasis Multi Buckle Biker Boots

UPDATE (12/10/2009): UK fans of the Chloé Biker Boots can now also snag a budget-friendly alternative at Oasis.

Oasis Multi Buckle Biker Boots
(£80, Oasis)

ROSEGOLD Walt Mid Calf Moto Buckled Boots

These almost identical knockoffs by ROSEGOLD are far from being a steal at $325, but if you die to rock the Chloé biker boot style I thought you’d be happy to find such a close match which cost 75% less than the originals.

ROSEGOLD Walt Mid Calf Moto Buckled Boots
($325, Shopbop)

P.S.: Also available at Boutique To You, REVOLVEClothing, Bloomingdale’s.

I know summer is almost over when I find myself starting to look for shoes to wear in the fall. These studded ankle booties called “Otway” by Isabel Marant have been on my wish list for months now, but as with most of the things on my wish list, they are way out of my budget let alone the fact that they aren’t even out yet.

Isabel Marant Fall 2009 “Otway” Studded Ankle Boots
(Price Unknown)

Celebrities Love Isabel Marant

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ALDO “Zabrocki” Studded Ankle Booties

UPDATE (11/07/2009): Stumbled upon yet another great Isabel Marant knockoff by ALDO.

ALDO “Zabrocki” Studded Ankle Booties
($150, Amazon)

Rosegold “Halle” Studded Ankle Boots

UPDATE (10/05/2009): Found another Isabel Marant studded boots knockoff by Rosegold.

Look at this knockoff version by Rosegold and try to spot the difference between this one and the Isabel Marant boots. These booties are as close as you can get to the original. They look so similar they even managed to fool the guys at Singer22 who claim Sienna Miller wore the Rosegold knockoffs and not the Isabel Marant booties. Funny, huh? However, a knockoff this great comes at a price: $285. Yup, that’s pretty expensive, but probably still at least a few hundred dollars cheaper than the original. If you have the cash, why not spend it on these awesome knockoffs?

Rosegold “Halle” Studded Ankle Boots
($285, Singer22)

P.S.: Also available at Boutique To You, Shoebox, REVOLVEClothing and Bloomingdale’s.

Jeffrey Campbell “Us” Studded Ankle Boots

Kudos to Jeffrey Campbell for always finding the right shoes to knock-off. Someone over there is doing his/her homework. Their “Us” studded booties are obviously a tribute to Isabel Marant’s booties. I just wish the heel would look more like the original. Available in black suede or black leather.

Jeffrey Campbell “Us” Studded Ankle Boots
($164.95, Solestruck)

P.S.: Also available at Free People and Singer22.

Steve Madden “BLITZI” Ankle Boots

Steve Madden seems to have sniffed a trend here as well and decided to make their own interpretation of the ankle booties. The heel of their booties is higher and brown instead of black, but everything else is pretty much identical. Comes also in brown suede.

Steve Madden “BLITZI” Ankle Boots
($189.95, Steve Madden)