The Look for Less: Christian Louboutin Knock-Offs

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Wednesday, July 4. 2007

The Look for Less: Christian Louboutin Knock-Offs

Only one designer is instantly recognizable by the red-lacquer soles adorning his shoes: Christian Louboutin.

Oh, how those sizzling red soles makes us weak in the knees...

While we don't condone counterfeits, we had to tell you that the Oh...Deer! shoe brand has cheap, copycat versions of many Louboutin styles—all sporting that coveted, signature red sole. Surprising? No. Morally suspect? Perhaps. But until they start copyrighting what goes on the bottom of our feet, we'll let you be the judge...

Christian Louboutin Bruge Patent Pumps, $685.00 at net-a-porter.com

Oh...Deer! Marilyn Pumps, $68.95 at zappos.com

If imitation Louboutin's don't suit your fancy but you want a piece of the action, consider this news via Counterfeitchic.com:

According to an article in the British magazine Grazia, the Louboutin look has led not only to mere imitation but also to creative inspiration in the form of the "Louboutin manicure." Zoe Pocock, of London's Charles Worthington salon, will paint your fingernails in the color of your choice, with a familiar shade of red on the underside. At £36, it's a far less expensive indulgence than a new pair of Loubies -- or, for the woman who has everything, an opportunity to take matching the shoes with the handbag to a whole new level.

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nope - sorry - you can keep the black nails with red underneath. too creepy.
another brand with VERY cute soles is Indigo by Clark's (yes, Clark's). What was formerly a company known for its "sensible" (i.e. usually orthopedic-looking) shoes, Clark's has come out with some very fashionable AND comfortable styles, with nothing more than 89.00 (so far!). the soles have colorful flower designs that make you want to show them off (no easy feat - no pun intended!). Their latest line has loads of retro wedgies, both for summer and fall.
AND, there's a huge sale in the Clark's stores going on now - lots of goodies at 50% off.

#1 maggie z on 2007-07-05 11:52 (Reply)

We'll be sure to check them out! Been trying to come up with a list of comfy and cute sandals for summer...
See also our earlier post on Aerosoles, they have some amazingly stylish, affordable options these days.
And yes, the Louboutin mani is too Elvira for our liking.

#1.1 The Budget Babe on 2007-07-06 10:47 (Reply)

for a toned-down but elegant version of whatever it is the laboutin manicure is supposed to be, check out bath & body works' sale. they have a lovely little nail polish in a silvery gray frost by goldie on sale for 50 cents (down from $5!). 50 cents! that's so rare my keyboard doesn't even have the cents sign any more!

#1.1.1 pirate jenny on 2007-07-09 16:47 (Reply)

Youre actually encouraging people to wear fake shoes? Thats pathetic! If you want Louboutin, buy Louboutin, if you cannot afford it, buy something else!! You can see a fake from a mile away, and it will never be as comfortable as an actual pair of Louboutins. And we all know that its the comfort Christian is so well known for!

#1.2 lola (Homepage) on 2007-10-29 12:35 (Reply)

Those who crave the comfort (cough, cough) and craftsmanship of the real deal will continue buying the real deal; those who simply want a certain look (ie. a black patent pump with a red sole--how utterly original!) will seek out more affordable styles.

We hardly think that by reporting on this trend (that's right, reporting--we're not encouraging people to buy fakes) that we will in any way hurt Louboutin's bottom line.

#1.2.1 The Budget Babe on 2007-10-30 15:10 (Reply)

Louboutins are comfy? I think not. Just ask any celebrity that wears them for about 20 minutes of red carpet photos. Only a person who has never worn Louboutins would ASSUME they are comfy. Do they look Comfy? Now don't get me wrong, they are beyond tantalizing. However, they are made strictly for style. They make my legs go on for days. Do this: Go to saks and try on a pair. Then walk around in them in the store. You wouldn't get pass the shoe dept.

#1.2.2 LT on 2007-11-19 16:59 (Reply)

Get a life lola. If you don't like things INSPIRED by high fashion companies you would be better off spending your time digging through the piles at Wal Mart then on a budget FASHION blog. Its common knowledge that all fashions found in mid-price range stores and companies are inspired by the fashions on the runway. If you honestly think its just a coincidence that ALL the labels, ALL the stores start showing the same colors and styles at the same, holy crap are you ignorant. Hello? Leggings for instance, made popular by Vera Wang- are we all wearing Vera Wang leggings? hell no. Does that mean my pair of Guess leggings are fakes? um, obviously not. That is how the fashion world works, and unless you rip off a logo, monogram, or print its not trying to be a fake, its doing what all fashion does- trinkle down. And if you don't like it, have fun wearing a potato sack, and good luck finding something other then that NOT inspired by something seen on the runway. Take an art history class, then a history of design class and then a history of fashion class and then come talk to me. Every fashion you see is inspired from somewhere else, and ironically TONS of the highest fashion designers claim to get their inspiration from places like the pages of National Geographic and the poorest on this planet- how ironic. Oh, and by the way, get some substance. "if you cannot afford it, buy something else!"- who says we can't? Maybe we're just not stupid or shallow enough to blow our money when we know how frequently the fashions change. Get it straight honey, Budget doesn't mean poor, it means savvy. You may be wearing real Louboutins, but boy are you dumb.

#2 Peaches (Homepage) on 2007-10-31 12:08 (Reply)

i am in total agreeance with peaches!! you go with your bad self!!

#3 Jen on 2008-03-20 13:29 (Reply)

Better Buy cheaper brand that look-like Louboutin to save money. Many Louboutin Brand Name as well as Casadei, Gucci, and Prada are fake or counterfeit! Most cheaper brand names like Jessica Simpson or Nine West are real!

#4 Koichi Ito on 2008-08-29 08:48 (Reply)

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