Knock-offs: Chic deal or fashion faux pas?

Steve Madden Lymba $89.95 vs. Alexander McQueen Sandal $744
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Steve Madden Aileen $99.95 vs. Yves Saint Laurent Tribute $760
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I was browsing for shoes the other day, and was surprised to find some styles that were obviously similar (and I'm saying it nicely!) to more expensive versions. I have no problem with cheap shoes, and love getting a deal! BUT, I hate copies or knock-offs. And there are plenty of cheap, but chic and ORIGINAL shoes out there! So I wanted to know what you guys think! Feel free to elaborate in the comments section!

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ugh, these make me sad. i happen to own those alexander mcqueens' and having steve madden make a shoe that appears to be exactly the same kind of sucks. i mean, i understand copying trends (and i'm all about a deal) but copying stitch for stitch is a no no in my book.

I know. My thoughts exactly. I love to find cheap, chic shoes, but a complete knock-off is just yucky!

xoxo,
T

maybe there is a alien spy? or a japanese tourist who clic clac the shoes...and lost the picture in the nature.
Be sérious now, if I design a shoes ,I could be a litlle inspired by the general alure, or look ,or hight of the heels, and the inspiration open a way to a new product ,but not at this point !!! if you see the pictures it like a copier/coller !.
I love very very much the tribute model Yves Saint Laurent.and you?????????
Have madden+McQueen-YSLaurent fusioned in secret?...

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