Inspired by...Ann Demeulemeester - *Updated 12/9/09*

See bottom of post for update.

Thank you to the reader who sent this find to me!

These intricate triple lace up boots by Ann Demeulemeester originally retailed for $1800 and eventually were marked down to $729 at Barneys. (Photo credit: Nitrolicious)

While not a total steal at $242, these (not quite so intricate) Jeffrey Campbell Rilla lace up boots might work as an inspired by boot if you couldn't manage the splurge on the real thing. They are available at Revolve Clothing and you can click here to purchase.

Shopbop also has these boots for $274 and you can click on the photo below to purchase.


*Update - 10/21/09* - Pour La Victoire's Kerry boot has the triple lace detail that the Ann Demeulemeester version has and retails for $495 at Shopbop. (Use code INTHEFAMILY15 before 11:59 PDT tonight for 15% off!). These boots are also available in brown, click on the photo below to purchase.


*Update - 12/9/09* - Still looking for a pair of boots that have the triple lace detail but are cheaper than the originals AND the Pour La Victoire boots? Chocolat Blu's version has VERY limited sizes left, but these boots are a great lookalike and retail for $244.95 (still pricey, but cheaper than any other option so far). Click on the photo below to purchase.

Pour La Victoire Ida Suede Wedge Bootie

Pour La Victoire's suede wedge bootie retails for $280 at Shopbop and is also available in brown.


Although not a huge bargain, these Steve Madden Modirn wedge booties retail for $189.95, saving you $90.05. Currently (through Monday, September 29th), Steve Madden has a promotion where you get 25% off your order if you spend $125 or more, saving you another $47 or so. If you'd like to purchase, they are available in black (pictured), brown, and gray and you can click on the photo below to go to the Steve Madden site.

Christopher Kane for Versus Versace Diamond Harness Boot

Thank you to reader siminators who sent this my way!

These boots that were designed by Christopher Kane for Versus Versace were apparently never manufactured according to the reader who emailed me this find. So, unfortunately retail price is unknown.


If you love the style of the boots above, Pour La Victoire has a similar style (minus the diamonds) that retails for $340 at Nordstrom. They are also available in gray suede and you can click on the photo below to purchase. (A couple of other stores have these in stock at various prices, which I included in the widget below.)

Valentino Cut Out Lace Up Bootie

This suede cut out bootie by Valentino originally retailed for $945 but are from a previous season and completely sold out (Photo credit).


If you want to get a similar shoe on a budget, a reader pointed out this great option by Pour La Victoire. These shoes retail for $99 at Urban Outfitters in nude leather (marked down from $158) and you can click here to purchase. I also found these shoes available in nude suede for $188.50 or blue suede for $159.99 at Jildor and Piperlime, click on either photo below to purchase.



Forever21 also has a version of this lace up bootie and it retails for $24.80. Click on the photo below to purchase.