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Real vs. Steal – Acne Pistol Boots

by Irina on February 5, 2012

UPDATE: This post has been updated on February 5, 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 Bootsls
($594, Farfetch)

P.S.: Also available at MyTheresacj.

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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 Nellytd, Zalando.deaffilinet & Zalando.co.uk.

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)

P.S.: Also available at Dorothy Perkins USls.

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 $140! Yay! Available in black, stone and brown.

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

Matisse “Presley” Bootiescj
($134, Endless)

P.S.: Also available at Shoes.com, Famous Footwear, Onlineshoes.comls, Zapposcj, REVOLVEClothingcj & 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 faux leather.

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

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

KG “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 “Willow” Bootiesls
($268.58, ASOS)

P.S.: Also available at Kurt Geigerls.

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 Bootscj
($84.99, Zappos)

P.S.: Also available at Amazonamazon, 6pmcj & Amazon.co.ukamazon (£41.99).

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.

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

Dolce Vita “Jax” Bootiescj
($198, Endless)

P.S.: Also available at Zapposcj, Singer22, Shoes.com, REVOLVEClothingcj, Solestruck, NORDSTROMls, Shopbopcj, Free People & 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. Don’t forget to use promo code “SMFREESHIP” to get free shipping on your $75+ order.

Steve Madden "SPINNNER" Ankle Boots in black (Acne Pistol knockoffs)

Steve Madden “SPINNNER” Ankle Bootscj
($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. Don’t forget to use promo code “SMFREESHIP” to get free shipping on your $75+ order.

Steve Madden "ARLING" Ankle Boots in black (Acne Pistol Short knockoffs)

Steve Madden “ARLING” Ankle Bootscj
($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
($131.98, Endless)

P.S.: Also available at ASOSls.

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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HOT DEAL: Use code “ALIST1026” to get 25% OFF all clearance items! Ends 11/7.

Today’s Heel of the Day is rather simple in design, but I think this is actually one of the strengths of these Chinese Laundry zip ankle boots because it makes them so utterly versatile. Every woman needs a pair of basic ankle boots to reach for when nothing else seems to fit. Another strength would have to be the price. At $89.99 this bootie is already on sale down from $139.95 but you can currently save an additional 25% OFF all clearance items at Chinese Laundry which cuts the sale price down to a very affordable $67.49 and hence would explain why this bootie is also the Deal of the Day.

Chinese Laundry "Wicked" Zip Ankle Boots in black

Chinese Laundry “Wicked” Zip Ankle Boots
($89.99, Chinese Laundry)

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Can you tell how much I am obsessed with the KG Kurt Geiger “Humbug” Clutch? Not that I neccessarily need it because let’s be honest: who really needs an oversized bright, almost neon-like, green clutch which you can also only carry in your hands? Still I really, really want it. Why? Because it would make any outfit so much more exciting, wouldn’t you agree? You can be wearing the most boring and lifeless ensemble ever, but throw in a big green clutch and you’ll be instantly a style star. Or at least that’s how I picture it ideally in my head. The £170 price unfortunately catapults the clutch right out of my budget, but I’ll keep my eyes on this green beauty to see if it goes on sale someday.

KG Kurt Geiger "Humbug" Clutch in bright green

KG Kurt Geiger “Humbug” Clutchls
(£170, Kurt Geiger)

Btw, did I mention Kurt Geiger now also ships worldwide including to the US and several European countries? Also, if you’re not too keen on the green color, this clutch also comes in red, navy and grey snakeskin. (♥)

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Lady Gaga, Lady Gaga, Lady Gaga. I’m sorry, but that’s the first thing that comes to mind when I look at these Giuseppe Zanotti boots. You? Yes, no… not so much? Well, put it this way: these aren’t for everybody. For one thing, the heel height, I’m gonna guess, is about 6-7 inches! At 5’10″ I will be passing on these. Not that it matters, these height-be-damned booties are $1.250 and oh yeah fashionable monsters – SOLD OUT!

Giuseppe Zanotti I07014 Ruched Platform Booties in black

Giuseppe Zanotti I07014 Ruched Platform Booties
($1.250, SOLD OUT)

Enzo Angiolini “Filia” Zip Ankle Boots

Hello Enzo Angiolini! I’m really feeling these “Filia” ankle boots that mirror (in a reverse funhouse kinda way) the Zanotti boots. The heel height is definitely about 3-4 inches shorter. Constructed in suede and not what I’m sure is butter-like leather. Consolation prize? Available in grey & black for only $149! I don’t know about you, but this makes me wanna… just dance! ;-)

Enzo Angiolini "Filia" Zip Ankle Boots in black faux suede (Giuseppe Zanotti I07014 knockoffs)

Enzo Angiolini “Filia” Zip Ankle Bootscj
($149, Piperlime)

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

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I have to admit, I sing in the shower. I sing in my car. I even sing and dance (yes, I can bust a few moves) in front of the mirror. That’s right, I’m a closet wannabe rocker chick! Wow, to be able to sing and move a crowd must be a fantastic feeling! But since I’ve never earned a dollar or hell, one peso by singing, I will settle for dressing like a rocker chick. And where are my earplugs? Because these Giuseppe Zanotti ridiculously embellished, rhinestones-on-steroids booties are practically screaming in my ear – BUY ME! Um, not so much. Unless you really do make your living entertaining hundreds of thousands in sold-out arenas, then $1.630 for a pair of shoes is a drop in the bucket. But for the rest of us “wannabes”, boy, do I have a surprise for you… go on, keep singing, I mean, reading.

Giuseppe Zanotti Kama Rhinestone Booties in black

Giuseppe Zanotti Kama Rhinestone Booties
($1.630, SOLD OUT)

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Ciara, Beyoncé Knowles & Cassie wearing black Giuseppe Zanotti Kama Rhinestone Booties

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Riplay Succi-01 Rhinestone Booties

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Let’s take it to the bridge… ooh la la! Rock on Riplay – dude, this is good stuff! I may sing off-key, but these booties hit all the right notes. They aren’t as gluttonous with the rhinestones as the Zanottis and yet there’s still a bunch of bling but for a lot less money – only $74.95 (actually $67.46 after you use our exclusive coupon code above)! So girls, put down Guitar Hero and go be a heel hero instead. Get yourself a hot LBD like Beyoncé and rock it like a diva!

Riplay Succi-01 Rhinestone Booties in black (Giuseppe Zanotti Kama knockoffs)

Riplay Succi-01 Rhinestone Booties
($74.95, Ms. Heel)

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