Splurge vs Save [Fall Footwear Edition]

Happy Thursday! I wanted to do a quick roundup of some awesome splurge vs. save items I’ve found lately. I’ve picked 4 popular fall shoe styles that you’ll be able to rock all the way until summer and found multiple pairs at multiple price points!

Hope you find something you love

xo, Maddy

SPLURGE PAIR  ///// SAVE PAIR

Velvet pumps – I’ve seen a ton of ladies with this Sam Edelman pair of velvet pumps, but because my two favorite footwear choices are sneakers & ankle boots, I didn’t want to spend $120 on them. Luckily, Old Navy released their own pair of burgundy velvet pumps and they’re under $40. And, as always – they have 35% off your purchase right now!(I ordered them recently & can’t wait for them to come in – my bright pink pumps from Old Navy are so comfy for heels!)

Here are some other velvet shoes (all under $125):

SPLURGE PAIR /// SAVE PAIR 

 

Over the Knee (OTK) Boots – I’ve been on the hunt for these for over a month and recently found a pair that met all my qualifications (under $100, semi pointed toe, black, mid height heels, doesn’t fall down my thigh). As much as I love the designer Stuart Weitzman pair, there is NO WAY I would pay $800 for a pair of boots. The pair I snagged is from Aldo and costs about 10% of that price.

Here are a handful of other pairs (all under $100):

SPLURGE PAIR /// SAVE PAIR 

I actually own the Target Sam & Libby pair (save pair) and really like them! I am a huge fan of Sam Edelman, and do have multiple pairs of his shoes, but for this boot I opted to go the save route. The Target pair is $45 whereas the Sam Edelman pair is $140. If these were a leather instead of a suede I would’ve paid more – but I think its hard to keep suede clean/looking good (and you never know what I’m going to spill) so Target won me over (as always!).

Here are a some ankle boot options (all under $100):

SPLURGE PAIR /// SAVE PAIR 

I’m a HUGE fan of leopard accessories & a HUGE fan of sneakers – so naturally I love rocking my leopard slip on sneakers. The high top Loeffler Randall pair I have were a splurge but I wear them frequently, and I know my cost per wear will end up being minimal. I found this UGG pair of slip on sneakers for $130 if you’re looking for a bit higher quality, but I also found a pair from River Island (a UK brand) for $44 if you’re looking for a better deal. I love slip on sneakers because you can wear them year round & they are perfect for travel (aka keeping you stylish & comfortable).

Here are a few other sneaker options (all under $100):