Confession: I’m a shoe horse.
I love shoes, and I’m very open about my shoegasms (these are like orgasms, only better). Trying on shoes is way more fun that trying on jeans because I never leave the store in tears, and I can always find something that fits.
In my quest for birthday shoes, I came across some extremely expensive and completely drool-worthy shoes. Maybe these shoes aren’t expensive for you, but if I could buy an iPad or make my house payment, or buy a pair of shoes… iPads and house payments win every single time.
Ridiculously Expensive
I am very hard on all my shoes. It would kill me to spend this much money on these fancy boots, just to scuff them up while chasing after my kids. For $1,100, these things had better give me a foot massage and a happy ending.
[amazon_link id="B006LPSKGE" target="_blank" container="" container_class="" ]Ralph Lauren Women’s Sachi Boot[/amazon_link]
Price: Amazon for $1,100
More Affordable Version
These may or may not be real leather, but they do come with the option of ordering them in a wide calf. For $59, you can’t really go wrong, right? And they still have the buckle detail, something I loved about the expensive pair.
[amazon_link id="B005H19SNW" target="_blank" container="" container_class="" ]Comfortview Kayleigh Boot[/amazon_link]
Price: On Sale at Amazon for $59
Or if you want real leather, which sometimes we do, check out this pair (also available in a wide calf):
[amazon_link id="B007R110AE" target="_blank" container="" container_class="" ]Etienne Aigner Women’s Chip Wide Riding Boot[/amazon_link]
Price: $118 at Amazon
Ridiculously Expensive
All that glitters is very in style this season, but even on sale, these beauties cost a pretty penny.
[amazon_link id="B008VWBGPW" target="_blank" container="" container_class="" ]BCBG Max Azria Women’s Prish Dress Shoes[/amazon_link]
Price: On Sale at Amazon for $249
More Affordable Version
Notice the heel. The heel is still bright gold, just like the more expensive pair. You save $200 by choosing the shoe with the pointed toe. And let’s face it, pointed toes are hot.
[amazon_link id="B000T8BVGU" target="_blank" container="" container_class="" ]The Highest Heel Women’s Glitzy Pump[/amazon_link]
Price: $43 at Amazon
Ridiculously Expensive
These are very expensive Mary Jane flats. And to tell you the truth, I don’t think they are very cute. Do you?
[amazon_link id="B00131FLA4" target="_blank" container="" container_class="" ]FootThrills Women’s Tasha Mid Heel Shoes[/amazon_link]
Price: $101 from Amazon
More Affordable Version
Okay, so we can all agree that this pair is much cuter, and they are really leather at half the price! I call this a win-win.
[amazon_link id="B004YZO58U" target="_blank" container="" container_class="" ]Ros Hommerson Women’s Chaps Mary Jane Pump[/amazon_link]
Price: $49 at Amazon
Ridiculously Expensive
Even if we would fall on our face trying to walk in them, we must put these shoes in this article, simply because they are fantastic.
[amazon_link id="B006JJZGLE" target="_blank" container="" container_class="" ]Giuseppe Zanotti Women’s Platform Pump[/amazon_link]
Price: $850 at Amazon
More Affordable Version
These shoes are still going to be insanely difficult to walk in, but they will look perfect with your holiday party dress.
[amazon_link id="B008GHM2NM" target="_blank" container="" container_class="" ]Fourever Funky Black Satin Bow Shoes[/amazon_link]
Price: On Sale for $26 at Amazon
Ridiculously Expensive
Shut. The. Front. Door. I covet these boots. You guys didn’t think we’d really talk about shoes without talking about cowboy boots, did you?
[amazon_link id="B0037W4Y4G" target="_blank" container="" container_class="" ]Old Gringo Grace Boot[/amazon_link]
Price: $441 at Amazon
More Affordable Version
These boots still have the red and black detail. And? Ding! Ding! Ding! They come in a wide calf version!
[amazon_link id="B007ZQJLHU" target="_blank" container="" container_class="" ]Grazie Women’s Brenton Boot[/amazon_link]
Price: $84 at Amazon
Ridiculously Expensive
Be still, my heart. I typically loathe flats, but these are adorable.
[amazon_link id="B009T4I3RU" target="_blank" container="" container_class="" ]Fendi Pride & Prejudice Ballerina Flat[/amazon_link]
Price: $565 at Amazon
More Affordable Version
Dare I say these ballet flats are equally adorable? Yes, yes I dare say so.
[amazon_link id="B007OWZTKS" target="_blank" container="" container_class="" ]Michael Antonio Pistol-Pat Flat[/amazon_link]
Price: $49 at Amazon
So what do you think? Is it worth it to spend a ton of money on shoes? Or are you like me and are happy with the less expensive versions?
I love a good bargain, but I will say my Bass flats that cost $100 vs my $20 Target pair are more comfortable and you can definitely tell which will last longer. I tend to spend more money on classic items that have stylish staying power. For trends I tend to go the cheaper route.
Those black satin bow shoes are ADORABLE. And $26?!?! You can’t beat that.
I like your bargain riding boots better than the $1100 pair. I have a pair of knee high faux leather boots I had to have my sister track down at a Kohls in South Dakota (I live outside DC) because I couldn’t find them anywhere around here or online in my size. Totally worth it. Every time I wear them, I get compliments.
I loved that they come in wide calf. I have been cursed, with a wide calf.
I, also and a shoeaholic…only my weakness is cowboy boots! I would totally pay that much for the Old Gringo boots…that’s cheap compared to what I’ve spent on some others I own! It’s totally worth the splurge sometimes just to have people gush over your footwear and know they’ll probably never drop that much to have their feet identical to yours!
I totally asked my mom to buy those for me for my birthday. I LOVE the Old Gringo boots. I just can’t bring myself to spend that much on them – but she totally should!
Ya’ll would HATE me…I wear the same pair of $20 black flats from Target pretty much every day of my life. I do love shoes, but 1) spending the money is not usually worth it to me (and by money I mean more than about $50 seems crazy to me) and 2) Comfort always beats fashion for me.
I am in the market for new Cognac boots…I really wish there were reviews on the Comfortview Kayleigh Boot! These are all great find though.
There are reviews for them at womanwithin.com. They seem to have pretty good reviews!
The older I get, the more I’m willing to spend on a quality shoe that’s comfortable. I save pennies buying my fancy jeans at Nordstrom Rack, pick up cheap tops at Target but splurge on my Fluevogs.
OMG Meredith!! I already have a shoe problem…
My shoedazzle account is active, I have a closet full of shoes and yet, I STILL WANT MORE. I’ve never been into bags but the shoes…sheesh. Especially cute and sexy heels. Imma have to check a couple of these out. I thank you, my visa probably does not.
The glitter capped heels are fab and honestly those would be so easy to DIY with tape, mod podge, and martha glitter.
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