You don't need to spend tons of money on shoes this fall. Target is full of designer dupes.
Amanda Krause
- I'm a longtime fan of Target's shoe section, which is full of dupes for designer footwear.
- During a recent trip, I noticed shoes that resembled Golden Goose sneakers, Gucci loafers, and more.
Target has a small but mighty shoe department filled with tons of designer dupes.
For as long as I can remember, I've shopped for shoes at Target. I've bought boots there that have lasted me years, inexpensive yet trendy heels, and sneakers on a few occasions.
But it wasn't until recently that I realized how many shoes at Target are dupes of designer footwear.
TikTokers recently noticed that the store is selling $40 heels with crystal bows that look just like $1,095 Mach & Mach shoes. And personally, I just bought a $35 pair of Mary Jane flats at Target that remind me a lot of Dr. Martens shoes.
So I was curious. What other shoe dupes could I find? To my surprise, I found a ton all priced under $50 — and they were each on sale for 20% off.
I visited my local store on Tuesday and quickly noticed lots of shoes that looked like expensive footwear. First, these silver ballet flats.
Ballet flats are all the rage for fall according to Gen Z, and I've been looking for the perfect pair for weeks. Finally, I found an option at Target.
These Jackie Ballet Flats from Target's A New Day Line retail for $19.99. Immediately, they reminded me of Boden's metallic flats that retail for $130.
Unfortunately, Target's silver flats aren't currently available online, so you'll have to check your local store to find them. However, the same shoes in eight other colors are on Target's website.
Next, I noticed brown snakeskin boots that resemble a designer pair.
With platform heels and memory-foam insoles, these Jenna Platform Boots retail for $39.99. They were cute, trendy, and pretty high quality, in my opinion.
While not an exact copy, the boots are also strikingly similar to the $1,130 Python-Embossed Platform Ankle Booties from Dries Van Noten.
If you've ever dreamt of owning Gucci slide-on loafers, you might want to visit Target.
When I saw these $30 slides — called the Sandy Mule Flats — I was immediately reminded of Gucci's famous slip-on shoes that retail for $860 online.
Of course, Gucci's are real leather while Target's are faux, but for such a drastic price difference I'd stick with the latter.
Personally, I also prefer the simplicity of this pair from Target. They'd work with a ton of outfits, and I wouldn't be too upset if I scuffed them up.
The store is also selling loafers that look a bit like Prada shoes.
Prada is known for its chunky loafers, which are made from real leather, intricately detailed, and cost upwards of $1,000 per pair.
While Target's loafers might be faux leather and less detailed, they're also much cheaper. This pair that I found — available in white and black from Target's Wild Fable line — cost $40 per pair.
They have the same platform-style sole as the designer shoes, short tongues, and bands across the top.
When I saw these sneakers, I immediately knew they were Golden Goose dupes.
Love them or hate them, Golden Goose sneakers always stand out. They're typically made to look worn and slightly dirty, with giant stars — often covered in sparkles — on the side. They also cost upwards of $545 each.
So it's pretty clear where Target got its inspiration for these $35 shoes. I found a white pair with brown detailing and silver stars on the side, though other colorways are available online.
I've always liked the look of the star-studded sneakers, but personally wouldn't pay hundreds of dollars for the real thing. But Target's sneakers — which I actually think look better — are ones I'd consider buying.
I'm a huge fan of Converse sneakers, so I considered picking up these white high tops.
Converse shoes can be a little pricey when you stray from the brand's classic styles. The Run Star Hike Platform shoes, for example, cost $110 per pair. They're sold in a few colorways and have platform bottoms with brown and black rubber spikes.
So when I noticed Target's Adrienne sneakers for $35, I wondered why people spend so much on the former option.
The department-store shoes are sold in black and white versions, and have similar platform bottoms with rubber spikes.
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