Wedges

Real vs. Steal – Acne Atacoma Lace-Up Wedges

by Irina on May 2, 2012

UPDATE: This post has been updated on May 2, 2012. Scroll down to read the news.

Acne‘s Atacoma wedges have been lusted after and obsessed over countless times after Alexa Chung has sported a pair on her now cancelled MTV show. They sold out as soon as they hit the virtual shelves of several online shops, have been restocked again, then sold out again.

Acne Atacoma Lace-Up Wedges in black and silver

Acne Atacoma Lace-Up Wedges
($620, SOLD OUT)

Alexa Chung Loves Acne

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

ALDO “Sandidge” Platform Wedge Shoe Boots

UPDATE (05/02/2012): Just wanted to give you all a small update that ALDO has restocked their sought-after “Sandidge” wedge boots. And they’re currently 50% OFF! Yay! Better be fast now because last time these sold out very quickly!

ALDO "Sandidge" Platform Wedge Shoe Boots in black (Acne Atacoma knockoffs)

Aldo Sandidge Platform Wedge Shoe Bootsamazon
($60, Amazon)

P.S.: Also available at Amazon.co.ukamazon.

Steve Madden “MARRIANO” Wedges

UPDATE (10/13/2010): Woohoo! Look at this amazing Acne Atacoma look-a-like coming from the King of knockoffs, Mr. Steve Madden. Totally digging these lace-up booties! Use promo code “SMSPRING15” to get 15% OFF + Free Shipping on your order of $75 or more! Offer valid until 06/30/12.

Steve Madden "MARRIANO" Wedges in black (Acne Atacoma knockoffs)

Steve Madden “MARRIANO” Wedgesls
($169.95, Steve Madden)

Jeffrey Campbell 99 Lace-Up Wedge Booties

UPDATE (07/28/2010): Here’s Jeffrey Campbell‘s 2nd generation version of the 99 zip wedge which is sold out everywhere by now.

Jeffrey Campbell 99 Lace-Up Wedge Booties in black (Acne Atacoma knockoffs)

Jeffrey Campbell 99 Lace-Up Wedge Booties
($170, Singer22)

Jeffrey Campbell “Raid” Platform Booties

UPDATE (04/14/2010): Jeffrey Campbell still comes up with variations of Acne’s Atacoma inspired platforms. The newest style is called “Raid”; a sister of their Alexa bootie with a pewter metallic platform. Available in black or white.

Jeffrey Campbell "Raid" Platform Booties in black (Acne Atacoma knockoffs)

Jeffrey Campbell “Raid” Platform Booties
($159.95, Solestruck)

Jeffrey Campbell “Alexa” Wedge Booties

UPDATE (03/07/2010): Jeffrey Campbell has another Acne Atacoma knockoff called “Alexa” which used to sell at LF, but is now available on eBay only.

Jeffrey Campbell "Alexa" Wedge Booties in black (Acne Atacoma knockoffs)

Jeffrey Campbell “Alexa” Wedge BootieseBay
($90-$335, eBay)

Jeffrey Campbell 99 Zip Wedges

While these wedges by Jeffrey Campbell are not as high as the Atacomas and also don’t have the silver platform, overall they are still a good and affordable alternative.

Jeffrey Campbell "99" Zip Wedges in black (Acne Atacoma knockoffs)

Jeffrey Campbell 99 Zip Wedges
($140, Singer22)

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Real vs. Steal – Giuseppe Zanotti E16136 Platform Peep Toe Wedges

by Irina on April 26, 2012

UPDATE: This post has been updated on April 26, 2012. Scroll down to see the new add.

One of the most distinctive shoe styles of 2011 have been Giuseppe Zanotti‘s extreme wedge styles for me. I’ve loved them the second I saw them online. They do scare me a lil’ bit with their crazy 6 inch heel, but I still want them in my closet so badly. Not convinced yet? Check out the celebs letting their Zanottis do all the talking and I’m pretty sure they’ll land on your wish list, too.

Giuseppe Zanotti Platform Peep Toe Wedges in turquoise suede

Giuseppe Zanotti Platform Peep Toe Wedges
($650, SOLD OUT)

Celebrities Love Giuseppe Zanotti

Natasha Bedingfield, Naya Rivera & Eliza Doolittle wearing turquoise suede Giuseppe Zanotti Platform Peep Toe Wedges

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AX Paris Peep Toe Bright Wedges

UPDATE (04/26/2012): And today I stumbled upon this fabulous hot pink faux suede Zanotti look-a-likes by AX Paris. LOVE the bright color!

AX Paris Peep Toe Bright Wedges in hot pink faux suede (Giuseppe Zanotti E16136 knockoffs)

AX Paris Peep Toe Bright Wedges
(£35.99, AX Paris)

Office “Wonderland” Ankle Strap Wedges

UPDATE (04/17/2012): Just came across another fabulous Zanotti alternative. These suede wedges by Office look a lot like the Zanottis plus they have a super cute bow on the vamp.

Office "Wonderland" Ankle Strap Wedges (Giuseppe Zanotti E16136 knockoffs)

Office “Wonderland” Ankle Strap Wedges
(£75, Office)

Jessica Simpson “Marcie” Ankle Strap Wedges

UPDATE (12/18/2011): Discovered yet another great Zanotti look-a-like by Jessica Simpson. Even though these knockoffs aren’t available in turquoise I do love them in the blue violet suede!

Jessica Simpson "Marcie" Ankle Strap Wedges in black, blue and camel suede (Giuseppe Zanotti E16136 knockoffs)

Jessica Simpson “Marcie” Ankle Strap Wedges
($114.99, Heels.com)

P.S.: Also available at Jessica Simpson Collectionls, Piperlimecj, Shoes.com, Onlineshoes.comls & Dillard’sls.

Carvela “Grass” Platform Peep Toe Wedges

UPDATE (10/20/2011): For all those interested in the highly-coveted Carvela wedges: they’re finally back in stock @ Kurt Geiger and they now also ship to Europe (£5-£10), the US (£10) & many other countries, too. Get your pair before they’re gone… again!

While these Carvela beauties are not available in turquoise (boo!), they do come in yet another showstopping color though – red! Everything about these wedges is spot-on, they’re almost 1:1 identical with the Giuseppe Zanotti wedges. Also available in black suede and gold glitter.

Carvela "Grass" Platform Peep Toe Wedges in red suede (Giuseppe Zanotti knockoffs)

Carvela “Grass” Platform Peep Toe Wedgesls
(£75, Kurt Geiger)

P.S.: Also available at ASOSls, House of Frasercj, Harrodsls & Javarijavari.

ZiGiny “Nevada” Studded Ankle Strap Platform Wedges

UPDATE (09/26/2011): Look at this fantastic showstopper by ZiGiny. A great Zanotti look-a-like in luscious red suede and kickass spiked studs in the back (Sam Edelman Lorrissa reference maybe?). Available in red or black suede.

ZiGiny "Nevada" Studded Ankle Strap Platform Wedges in red suede (Giuseppe Zanotti E16136 knockoffs)

ZiGiny “Nevada” Studded Ankle Strap Platform Wedgescj
($229.95, Endless)

P.S.: Also available at Heels.com & AKIRA.

Wild Pair “Jemma WP” Platform Peep-toe Wedges

UPDATE (09/17/2011): Yay, just discovered another great Zanotti look-a-like by Wild Pair. Available in blue, tan or coral suede.

Wild Pair "Jilly WP" Platform Peep-toe Wedges in black suede (Giuseppe Zanotti E16136 knockoffs)

Wild Pair “Jemma WP” Platform Peep-toe Wedgesamazon
($99.99, Amazon)

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Real vs. Steal – Giuseppe Zanotti E20108 Colorblock Wedge Sandals

by Irina on April 22, 2012

You gotta admire Giuseppe Zanotti for his fearless approach to designing shoes. Take these colorful colorblock wedge sandals for instance. These look like they belong into a kid’s room rather than on the feet of a grown woman and even though I can’t think of too many outfit options to pair these with it’s still a very fun-looking shoe and probably would work well with a monochrome look at an event where drinking alcohol excessively is a socially accepted pastime (e.g. a Bachelorette party). But would I ever spend $695 for a pair of designer heels that look like LEGO? Nope.

Giuseppe Zanotti E20108 Colorblock Wedge Sandals in yellow, pink and turquoise patent

Giuseppe Zanotti E20108 Colorblock Wedge Sandalscj
($695, Shopbop)

P.S.: Also available at S|SENSEcj, Bergdorf Goodmanls, Neiman Marcusls, NORDSTROMls & Saksls.

Celebrities Love Giuseppe Zanotti

Katy Perry & Nicki Minaj wearing colorful Giuseppe Zanotti E20108 Colorblock Wedge Sandals

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GoJane Strappy Colorblock Heels

HOT DEAL: Use promo code “GJSHIP60” to get free shipping on your $60+ order!

Just because your budget won’t allow for you to splurge on avantgarde designer shoes doesn’t mean you can’t have fun with your shoes once in a while. Luckily, online shops like GoJane stock a lot of steal-worthy designer shoe look-a-likes that will give you the same look without the heavy price tag. Look at these colorful stunners for example! Now they don’t come in the same color combos as the Zanottis but will still give you the same colorblock effect.

GoJane Strappy Colorblock Heels (Giuseppe Zanotti E20108 knockoffs)

GoJane Strappy Colorblock Heelscj
($35.20, GoJane)

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Real vs. Steal – Stella McCartney Maia Cork Platform Wedges

by Irina on April 18, 2012

UPDATE: This post has been updated on April 18, 2012. Scroll down to see the new add.

I’m a big fan of Stella McCartney! Very much like with Prada and Miu Miu I might not approve of EVERYTHING that is shown on the runways, but when I find myself liking something from these designers chances are high I really, really LOVE it. Case in point: Stella’s “Maia” cork wedge from last year. Despite the remote resemblance of Birkenstock shoes I am still highly attracted to this wedge. Also, how genius is the pink lining? It’s small details like these that can turn a good shoe into a truly great one. What’s not so great about it? Oh yeah, I forgot… the steep price of $735. Also the fact that it’s sold out.

Stella McCartney Maia Cork Platform Wedges in natural

Stella McCartney Maia Cork Platform Wedges
($735, SOLD OUT)

Celebrities Love Stella McCartney

Michelle Williams and Emily Deschanel wearing Stella McCartney Maia Cork Platform Wedges

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ASOS “Hitch” Cork Wedge Sandals

UPDATE (04/18/2012): Just stumbled upon another great Stella McCartney look-a-like by ASOS.

ASOS "Hitch" Cork Wedge Sandals (Stella McCartney Maia knockoffs)

ASOS “Hitch” Cork Wedge Sandalsls
($118.16, ASOS)

Dune “Nina D” Cork Wedge Sandals

UPDATE (05/20/2011): And here’s another fabulous Stella McCartney look-a-like by Dune for all the UK/European Maia fans. Bonus: everything on their site is on sale right now! These cork wedges here would normally cost £75, but are currently down to £60. Not sure when this promo ends though, so you better order fast if you want to take advantage of this sweet deal.

Dune "Nina D" Cork Wedge Sandals in taupe (Stella McCartney Maia knockoffs)

Dune “Nina D” Cork Wedge Sandalsls
(£60, Dune)

Jean-Michel Cazabat Paloma Wedge Espadrilles

UPDATE (04/07/2011): Found a second though pretty steep Stella McCartney alternative by Jean-Michel Cazabat.

Jean-Michel Cazabat Paloma Wedge Espadrilles in brown (Stella McCartney knockoffs)

Jean-Michel Cazabat Paloma Wedge Espadrillescj
($240, Endless)

BCBgeneration “Crespo” Wedge Sandals

Thanks to BCBGeneration, we can now rock our own Stella McCartney wedges for a fraction of the price. Their “Crespo” wedge sandal is an almost identical copy of the “Maia” even though I wish it had the same hot pink lining as the original. But at $71.99 I am not one to complain. Available in gold, stone, black/white and light peach (shown below).

BCBgeneration "Crespo" Wedge Sandals in light peach (Stella McCartney Maia knockoffs)

BCBgeneration “Crespo” Wedge Sandalsendless
($71.99, Endless)

P.S.: Also available at Shoes.com.

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Real vs. Steal – Chloé Penelope Wedge Sandals

by Roseanne on April 18, 2012

Menswear is ultimately my favorite trend, but the femininity of these Chloé wedges is irresistible. Though they may have a feminine touch, you can wear them in a multitude of ways including menswear aesthetic. The bow tie adds just the right amount of dynamism between it and the design, without distracting from the simplistic beauty of the shoe. This would be a very fashion-worthy splurge if they were in my budget. As I am not able to invest in Chloé wedges, the steal below is a splendid alternative.

Chloé Penelope Wedge Sandals in camel

Chloé Penelope Wedge Sandalsls
($695, Saks)

P.S.: Also available at NET-A-PORTERls & The Shoe Boxpj.

Celebrities Love Chloé

Rachel Bilson and LeAnn Rimes wearing Chloé Penelope Wedge Sandals

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Chinese Laundry “Daiquiri” Wedge Sandals

UPDATE (04/18/2012): Chinese Laundry has also come up with a very similar wedge sandal. Don’t forget: you can save 15% on regular priced shoes at Chinese Laundry with code “CL15REG323” through 4/30/12!

Chinese Laundry "Daiquiri" Wedge Sandals in black and brown (Chloé Penelope knockoffs)

Chinese Laundry “Daiquiri” Wedge Sandalscj
($170, Chinese Laundry)

Steve Madden “ANGUILLA” Wedge Sandals

HOT DEAL: Use promo code “SMSPRING15” to get 15% OFF + Free Shipping on your order of $75 or more! Offer valid until 06/30/12.

Steve Madden earns the role of a hero when it comes to imitating designs from very lavish labels, hence Chloé. First off, I have to mention my affinity for these shoes because I simply cannot find a single flaw about them. The wedge height is stellar, and so is every other detail! They are lacking the bow detail, but the buckle makes a wonderful substitute and really adds a casual element. If I have yet to convince you, check them out in a variety of tones such as natural, black, and brown.

Steve Madden "ANGUILLA" Wedge Sandals in natural (Chloé Penelope knockoffs)

Steve Madden “ANGUILLA” Wedge Sandalsls
($129.95, Steve Madden)

P.S.: Also available at NORDSTROMls.

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