Usually you can tell the difference between the high/low versions of shoes. The quality, the cut, the hardware. But every now and then I see a ‘version of’ that makes me think. Case in point for the top two versions of Tabitha Simmons and Stella McCartney. For the bottom pair the difference is more noticeable.
There will always be those scoffing at the merits of buying the high or the low and I see the value on both sides. I swing both ways – case in point with my red Underground Blitz boots and Balenciaga boots.
My question is just because you have the budget, should buying high always be the automatic choice?
1. Underground Original ‘Blitz’ boots
2. Tabitha Simmons ‘Early’ boots
3. Jeffrey Campbell ‘Mulder’ boots
4. Stella McCartney platform boots
5. Jeffrey Campbell ‘Coltrane’ boots
6. Balenciaga Buckle Strap Cut Out boots
bougiehippie says:
I’m a guy and I just order the Balenciaga cut-out boots ssssshhhhh don’t tell anyone!
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Karen says:
No need for that. I have them and they are bloody gorge
Q says:
Love the early boot!.. lovely!
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Karen says:
Yes it’s cool right. Comes in diff colors too.
Yuka says:
those mccartneys make me weak in the knees! ive been eyeballing them for a while now.
Karen says:
Same here. I have a thing for giant stomping shoes and boots though. I like the shoe version of them too.
FASHION SNAG says:
I see value in both sides. Sometimes the low stuff like the stuff I get from ASOS is amazing!
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Karen says:
ugh that site is crack
Iris - ADASHOFFASH.COM says:
I have those Jeffrey Campbell knockoffs! Don’t have the money for the Balenciaga ones but I like the sturdiness of the JC’s!
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Karen says:
I’ve seen the JC’s a couple of times on girls and they actually look fantastic!
PrncszTffny says:
I loveee number 5&6
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Viv says:
Great affordable alternatives to the designer versions!
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Kathy says:
Love 1 and 2……because I am old…Used to do high but not anymore *L*
Karen says:
eh no excuse. They look good on anyone regardless
AEKK Charms says:
Love the shoes! NO.2 is great! Thanks for your sharing! lol!
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Karen says:
I’ve seen them in real life in suede and they were stunning.
InnyVinny says:
I wonder this a lot, too. I’ve come to the conclusion that if the shoes are going to be worn a lot, they’re worth the splurge (assuming the quality of construction is markedly better). All of the above considered, I’d probably go for the Balenciagas. Definitely the JC’s on the second pair. I could go either way for the top pair.
P.S. I do love this series. =D
InnyVinny says:
I wonder this a lot, too. I’ve come to the conclusion that if the shoes are going to be worn a lot, they’re worth the splurge (assuming the quality of construction is markedly better). All of the above considered, I’d probably go for the Balenciagas. Definitely the JC’s on the second pair. I could go either way for the top pair.
P.S. I do love this series. =D
InnyVinny says:
I’ve wondered this a lot and have come to the conclusion that if they’re going to be worn to death, they’re worth the splurge (assuming the quality of construction is better). That said, of the three above, I’d splurge on the Balenciagas, take the JC version of the Stellas and it’s a coin toss for the first pair.
P.S. I love this series. =D
Karen says:
Yes I hear you on the cost per wear factor. It becomes worth the spend over time. Look how we justify….
Agreed on the JC version of Stella. The style is way too trendy to drop hundreds on it.
Fashion Musings Diary says:
I usually go for the high versions, I found them easier to wear,but there are great low alternatives too!
Karen says:
For me it’s a toss up as far as comfort. Overall I sometimes think the less expensive are more comfortable but it really all depends on the actual brand.