Trend watch: Affordable versions of expensive women’s shoes

We found affordable doppelgangers for the latest trendsetting styles, so you can decide for yourself whether it’s worth dropping the cash.

By Rachel LeWinter Tue Feb 19 2013

Check out the latest trend watch for showstopping shoe styles and decide for yourself whether it’s better to splurge or save. You’ll find affordable designs from Nine West and Asos, and high-end heels from Kate Spade New York and United Nude.

SPLURGE
Giuseppe Zanotti metallic leather color block sandals, $750, at shopbop.com
SAVE
Nine West Ferdinand wedges, $89, at ninewest.com
SPLURGE
Coye Nokes Victoria velvet-and-feather sandals, $435, at coyenokes.com
SAVE
Asos Hurricane heeled sandals, $79, at asos.com
Photograph: Arnaldo Vargas

SPLURGE
Modern Vice Cheetah Benni boots, $334, at cloakanddaggernyc.com
SAVE
Madden Girl Dontee boots, $60, at amazon.com
SPLURGE
Kate Spade New York Riley mini-polka-dot sandals, $350, at neimanmarcus.com
SAVE
Promise Jerri polka-dot platform sandals, $35, at urbanog.com
SPLURGE
Monika Chiang Artemys sneakers, $385, at monikachiang.com
SAVE
Ruby and Jenna faux-suede wedge sneakers, $44, at rubyandjenna.com
SPLURGE
Mattijs x United Nude Fan heels, $725, at unitednude.com
SAVE
Penny Sue Cha Cha sculptural platform booties, $88, at lulus.com