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UPDATE: This post has been updated on May 4, 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 in black

Acne Pistol Short Bootscj
($570, Shopbop)

P.S.: Also available at MyTheresacj, Farfetchcj, Kurt Geigerls, Matchesls, Browns Fashionls.

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Rachel Weisz, Clémence Poésy and Keira Knightley wearing Acne Pistol Short Boots

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ZiGiny “Creative” Booties

UPDATE (05/04/2012): And here’s yet another fab Acne Pistol look-a-like. These faux leather booties by ZiGiny are a great alternative if you’re on a tight budget.

ZiGiny "Creative" Ankle Boots in black (Acne Pistol knockoffs)

ZiGiny “Creative” Bootiescj
($79.95, Endless)

Steve Madden “PARADOXX” Ankle Boots

UPDATE (03/07/2012): The Holy Grail has been found! Finally! I really don’t think you’ll ever find a better Acne Pistol boot look-a-like than these almost identical Steve Madden zip ankle boots. I even hyperventilated a little when I first saw them on the Steve Madden website. You better make your order ASAP because I’m 100% certain these are going to sell very, very well. Use promo code “SMSPRING15” to get 15% OFF + Free Shipping on your order of $75 or more! Offer valid until 06/30/12. With this discount the boots will cost you $135.96 only!

Steve Madden "PARADOXX" Ankle Boots in black and cognac (Acne Pistol knockoffs)

Steve Madden “PARADOXX” Ankle Bootsls
($159.95, Steve Madden)

Kurt Geiger “Sweep” Ankle Boots

UPDATE (03/07/2012): Found yet another Acne Pistol boot alternative. This one by UK footwear brand Kurt Geiger and it’s currently on sale for £125!

Kurt Geiger "Sweep" Ankle Boots in tan, black and white (Acne Pistol knockoffs)

Kurt Geiger “Sweep” Ankle Bootsls
(£125, Kurt Geiger)

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 (Acne Pistol knockoffs)

Vagabond “Dee” Ankle Boots
($129.95, Solestruck)

P.S.: Also available at Zalando.deaffilinet.

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 in black (Acne Pistol knockoffs)

Dorothy Perkins Zip Ankle Boots
(£20, Dorothy Perkins)

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 in black (Acne Pistol knockoffs)

BP. “Trolley” Ankle Bootsls
($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 $110! Yay! Available in black, stone and brown.

Matisse "Presley" Booties in black (Acne Pistol knockoffs)

Matisse “Presley” Bootiescj
($107.20, Endless)

P.S.: Also available at Shoes.com, Famous Footwear, Onlineshoes.comls & 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.

Office "Nikita" Zip Ankle Boots in black (Acne Pistol knockoffs)

Office “Nikita” Zip Ankle Boots
(£70, Office)

KG by Kurt Geiger “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 in black (Acne Pistol knockoffs)

KG by Kurt Geiger “Willow” Bootiesjavari
(£150, Javari.co.uk)

P.S.: Also available at ASOSls, Kurt Geigerls & House of Frasercj.

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 in black (Acne Pistol knockoffs)

ALDO “Crisson” Ankle Bootsamazon
($89.98, Amazon)

P.S.: Also available at 6pmcj.

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. P.S.: I bought these booties recently and now am pretty much wearing them to death! Big shoe love here!

Dolce Vita "Jax" Booties in black (Acne Pistol knockoffs)

Dolce Vita “Jax” Bootiescj
($151.60, Endless)

P.S.: Also available at 6pmcj, Zapposcj, Singer22, Shoes.com, Solestruck, Free People, Saksls & Bloomingdale’sls.

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. 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 "SPINNNER" Ankle Boots in black (Acne Pistol knockoffs)

Steve Madden “SPINNNER” Ankle Bootsls
($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. 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 "ARLING" Ankle Boots in black (Acne Pistol Short knockoffs)

Steve Madden “ARLING” Ankle Bootsls
($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 herels.

Topshop "AMBUSH" Side Zip Boots in black (Acne Pistol knockoffs)

Topshop “AMBUSH” Side Zip Bootsls
($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 in black (Acne Pistol knockoffs)

Bronx “E Lusion” Ankle Bootscj
($99.99, Endless)

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 in black (Acne Pistol Short knockoffs)

Nelly Shoes “Low Clara” Ankle Bootstd
(£47.50/€48.50, Nelly)

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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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Can you imagine a more beautiful pair of classic platform pumps than these by Charlotte Olympia? They are elegant, feminine, and unmistakably special. A pair like this could go with almost everything in our closets, but buying them would leave us with little left over in our wardrobe budget. Want to get a pair just like them for about a fourth of the price? Check out the amazing steal below.

Charlotte Olympia Paloma Fan-pleat Satin Pumps in black

Charlotte Olympia Paloma Fan-pleat Satin Pumpsls
($810, NORDSTROM)

P.S.: Also available at NET-A-PORTERls & MyTheresacj.

Celebrities Love Charlotte Olympia

Reese Witherspoon, Emma Watson, Mandy Moore, Alexis Bledel, Rachel McAdams and Olivia Palermo wearing Charlotte Olympia Paloma Fan-pleat Satin Pumps

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ZiGiny “Kerry” Satin Platform Pumps

Just as gorgeous and classic as their muse, these ZiGiny pumps are the signature shoes of a confident, stylish, and very intelligent girl, especially considering the price. Of course they are an investment, but when buying timeless pieces it’s OK to spend a little more than you would on trendier items. Just imagine how often you’d wear them, I certainly have.

ZiGiny "Kerry" Satin Platform Pumps in black (Charlotte Olympia Paloma knockoffs)

ZiGiny “Kerry” Satin Platform Pumpscj
($239.95, Endless)

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UPDATE: This post has been updated on January 4, 2012. Scroll down to see the new add.

Due to my rather petite frame and my admiration of high heels, I often look for a wedge heel in order to add height and at the same time provide comfort. The Giuseppe Zanotti I10061 Crystal Wedge Platform Sandals are the ultimate combination of style and support. They are ornamented with luminescent crystals, appearing of different hues at every angle. These shoes are extremely versatile as they can be worn with day or evening wear, and accessorized with some jewelry or serve to be a solitary statement piece. But for $624.19, they are rather unaffordable and truly a very large investment. Check out the alluring look-a-like below.

Giuseppe Zanotti I10061 Crystal Wedge Platform Sandals in black

Giuseppe Zanotti I10061 Crystal Wedge Platform Sandalscj
($1,174.50, Endless)

P.S.: Also available at Farfetchls.

Celebrities Love Giuseppe Zanotti

Jennifer Hudson wearing Giuseppe Zanotti I10061 Crystal Wedge Platform Sandals

Liliana Zeta-1 Rhinestone Wedges

UPDATE (01/04/2012): Just came across this fab Giuseppe Zanotti steal by Liliana. Faux suede, but also only $34.40. Enter promo code “GJSHIP60” and get free shipping over $60!

Liliana Zeta-1 Rhinestone Wedges in black and blue faux suede (Giuseppe Zanotti I10061 knockoffs)

Liliana Zeta-1 Rhinestone Wedgescj
($34.40, GoJane)

ZiGi Soho “Nifty” Crystal Platform Wedges

UPDATE (12/18/2011): Stumbled upon another almost identical Giuseppe Zanotti alternative in black and a sweet dusty pink suede by ZiGi Soho. Love this one!

ZiGi Soho "Nifty" Crystal Platform Wedges in black suede (Giuseppe Zanotti I10061 knockoffs)

ZiGi Soho “Nifty” Crystal Platform Wedgescj
($129.95, Endless)

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

Wild Pair “Gilian WP” Crystal Wedges

With the Wild Pair “Gilian WP” Crystal Wedges, you will captivate everyone’s attention. Not even a true fashionista will be able to differ between the two. This look-a-like features the same jewel ornamentation with exactly the same cut-outs and zipper closure in the back. Plus they’re a preeminent steal for $120 (sale price)!

Wild Pair "Gilian WP" Crystal Wedges in black (Giuseppe Zanotti I10061 knockoffs)

Wild Pair “Gilian WP” Crystal Wedgesamazon
($119.99, Amazon)

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UPDATE: This post has been updated on December 19, 2011. Scroll down to see the new adds.

ATTENTION serious shoe lovers & collectors: if you crave heels that only a few, the proud and the rich can afford (Mariah Carey loves these heels), then boy do we have a heel for you! Swarovski crystals adorn this ultra-feminine, show-stopping heel by Gianmarco Lorenzi. Totally a red carpet heel, for those whose bank accounts isn’t in the “red” either… WOW, $2300! I cannot even begin to tell you how many bills that would pay in my house!

Gianmarco Lorenzi Collector Rhinestone Platform Sandals in gold crystal

Gianmarco Lorenzi Collector Rhinestone Platform Sandalsls
($2.316, Farfetch)

Pleaser Fascinate-637DM Platform Sandals

UPDATE (12/19/2011): And here’s another great Gianmarco Lorenzi look-a-like by Pleaser for less than half the price of the Zigi version. These would make a great pair of sparkling heels for NYE, don’t you agree?

Pleaser Fascinate-637DM Platform Sandals (Gianmarco Lorenzi knockoffs)

Pleaser Fascinate-637DM Platform Sandalscj
($164.95, Shoebuy)

P.S.: Also available at Shiekhcj & Endlesscj.

Steve Madden “ZAMBUKA” Crystal Platform Sandals

UPDATE (12/19/2011): A big thank you to our reader, Natalie, for letting us about this Steve Madden heel which is obviously heavily inspired by Gianmarco Lorenzi. 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 "ZAMBUKA" Crystal Platform Sandals in black (Gianmarco Lorenzi knockoffs)

Steve Madden “ZAMBUKA” Crystal Platform Sandalsls
($41.99, Steve Madden)

Zigi NY Black Label “Sparkler” Crystal Heels

UPDATE (06/25/2011): Just discovered that Heels.com now has the Sparkler heels stocked in a beautiful rosegold color. Don’t they look absolutely amazing? I love.

But luckily for you, I love to shop and shop I did, for a copy of this heel. And to my surprise, Zigi NY‘s new Black Label worked their magic on re-creating the Lorenzi heel – for a whole lot less. OMG, I’m speechless! All the details are there: the crystals, the ankle-strap, and even the open crystal filled platform. This steal is so close to the real deal that the only detectable difference is a couple thousand dollars! Prepare to set off fireworks when wearing these Sparkler heels! Perfect for the upcoming holidays.

Zigi NY Black Label "Sparkler" Crystal Heels (Gianmarco Lorenzi knockoffs)

Zigi NY Black Label “Sparkler” Crystal Heels
($429.99, Heels.com)

P.S.: Also available at DNA Footwearcj.

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