Adventures in Copyright Infringement, Part 10

Apr 20, 2007 @ 10:46am

It's finally time to start considering sandals, and to decide how much you'll spend for them.

To that end, reader Carrie Louise likes Manolo Blahnik has a gorgeous pair for $575.

Oh, and J. Crew has the same pair for $118, at least by appearance.

We still think that's a little high, so here are the questions:

1) Can you find another pair of these shoes for under $70?

2) Would you buy either of these versions?

posted by mariah

Apr 20, 2007 12:43PM

insane prices for not much shoe. i wouldn't buy either.

if you're looking for something not quite as upmarket as manolo, nor as downmarket as jcrew, i believe the prada version is on bluefly right now for under $250. even less yesterday, as they just had an amazing shoe sale. scored a pair of white tod's driving mocs for $200.

posted by Allison

Apr 20, 2007 1:40PM

J. Crew's shoes are way too pricey for what they are. When I ever I look at the catalog I think to myself, okay, I rant outloud, "Who do you think you are J. Crew?"

I won't be buying either.

posted by my fall collection

Apr 20, 2007 2:44PM

Re: Allison's comment. I think there should be a list of labels that fall under the "Who do you think you are, ___" category! I often think this about Bebe, for instance.

posted by Faran

Apr 20, 2007 3:57PM

That's a great idea and you should start sending them to me!

posted by Summer

Apr 20, 2007 6:39PM

Not QUITE the same, but well under the $70 mark: MIA's Capri Thong Sandal

http://www.amazon.com/MIA-Womens-Capri-Thong-Black/dp/B000OUXZ80

posted by The Spartanette

Apr 20, 2007 8:01PM

I have the same reaction looking at J. Crew shoes too!!!! I get so fired up....

posted by KJ

Apr 20, 2007 8:41PM