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UPDATE: This post has been updated on November 24, 2011. Scroll down to see the new add.

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 Booties

Isabel Marant Otway Studded Ankle Boots
(Price Unknown, SOLD OUT)

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Isabel Marant Fall 2009 Studded Ankle Booties in black suede

Sienna Miller & Lindsay Lohan wearing black suede Isabel Marant Fall 2009 studded ankle boots

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Wanted “Quebec” Ankle Boots

UPDATE (11/24/2011): After more than 2 years since the last find I’ve found a new Otway look-a-like by Wanted. Currently on sale and available in either black or navy faux suede.

Wanted "Quebec" Ankle Boots in black faux suede (Isabel Marant Otway knockoffs)

Wanted “Quebec” Ankle Bootscj
($43.99, Endless)

P.S.: Also available at Shoebuycj.

ALDO “Zabrocki” Studded Ankle Booties

UPDATE (11/07/2009): Stumbled upon yet another great and affordable Isabel Marant Otway alternative by ALDO.

ALDO "Zabrocki" Studded Ankle Booties (Isabel Marant Otway knockoffs)

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

Rosegold “Halle” Studded Ankle Boots

UPDATE (10/05/2009): 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.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 with Buckle (Isabel Marant Fall 2009 knockoffs)

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

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 in black suede (Isabel Marant knockoffs)

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

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 Studded Ankle Booties in black suede (Isabel Marant knockoffs)

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

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UPDATE: This post has been updated on November 10, 2009. Scroll down to read the news.

Alexa Chung is quite the fashionista. A few weeks ago she wore a pair of lustworthy black Acne lace up ankle boots which had a silver wedge heel and started a shoe craze among the fashion blogger scene. The wedges sold out within days after Alexa wore hers on her MTV show, but I was able to locate an online shop where you can still get hold of them. Yay!

Alexa Chung wearing black Acne "Atacoma" lace up wedge ankle booties with silver heel

Our Rating: ★★★★☆

Who?Alexa Chung
Where?It’s On With Alexa Chung Show, MTV
When?July 15, 2009
What?Acne “Atacoma” Wegde Ankle Boots

Acne “Atacoma” Lace-Up Wedges

UPDATE (11/10/2009): The Atacoma sold out several times now and are currently gone everywhere or only available in limited sizes, but if you want you can still get on the waitlist for the Atacomas at MyTheresa.

Acne "Atacoma" lace up ankle boots with silver wedge heel

Acne “Atacoma” Lace-Up Wedgeszx
($645/€430, MyTheresa)

P.S.: Available in size 37 (EU) at Brownsls

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I wouldn’t call Fendi one of my favorite designer brands, but when I saw these adorable white wedge sandals arriving at NET-A-PORTERls a few months ago, I knew it was love at first sight.

Fendi Spring 2009 Metallic Suede Wedge Sandals in off-white

Fendi Metallic Suede Wedge Sandals
($840, SOLD OUT)

Shiekh Audrina-09 Wedge Sandals

These “Audrina-09″ wedge sandals by Shiekh are obviously inspired by the Fendi wedges above though these miss the metallic inlay on the wooden style wedge. However, they are still a great alternative if you are looking for a similar style and they also happen to be discounted right now. Other color options include black and brown (my personal favorite).

Shiekh Audrina-09 Wooden Wedge Sandals in white (Fendi knockoffs)

Shiekh “Audrina-09″ Wedge Sandalscj
($44, Shiekh Shoes)

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