Steve Madden isn’t shy about their borrowing inspo from high end designers. In a recent viral TikTok, Mr. Madden himself happily owned the brand’s visually similar tributes in a designer quiz. What can make Steve Madden dupes cool? Steve Madden reclaiming the entire process. In fact, he’s in legal battles with Adidas over their persistent and aggressive protection of the three-stripe mark. Is this democratizing fashion for all? Or is it plagiarism?
Whatever your opinion, the homages are numerous and notable. With that in mind, here are some of our favorite Steve Madden dupes for high end luxury shoes. Get the look without breaking the bank:
Alaia
Azzedine Alaïa (RIP) is a name of worship in many a fashionista’s eyes. Alaia’s legacy lives on in the mesh ballet flat trend, with these patent beauties available on Net-a-Porter for $890.
Too rich for your blood? Try the Steve Dreaming Flat for $53 instead:
Balenciaga Steve Madden Dupes
With chunky sneakers having dominated for the last several years, Balenciaga[‘s Triple S Sneaker ($1,100) was an iconic (yet for most, unattainable) hit.
Luckily, the Steve Madden Possession Sneaker (retail $99, at that link for this color, $59.98!) exists.
Chanel Steve Madden Dupes
What fashion girlie doesn’t want Chanel Cap-Toe Ballet Flats? But at $1,000 to $1,250, the price makes them out of reach for many.
Luckily, the Steve Eternal in Natural ($80) is just as adorable, bows and all:
Gucci
Who can say they don’t recognize Gucci’s iconic horsebit Princetown slipper loafers? For a cool $990 plus tax and shipping, they’re yours…
Or you could slide into Steve Madden’s Kandi slip on loafers for $43.
Hermes Steve Madden Dupes
Hermès Oran Sandals – $840
Steve Madden Hadyn Slide Sandal – $59.99
Hermes’ most iconic sandal is the Oran, with the H splayed widely across the feet harkening to their famous scarf cuffs and rings. But Steve does them more than justice with the Hadyn.
Miu Miu
One of the edgiest names in couture, Miuccia Prada’s baby brand has made some of the most beautiful pieces ever to grace the runway. Their patent slingbacks in crimson ($1,290) are no exception.
Lucky for those of us whose rent is the better part of that, Steve Madden’s Liana ($99.95) satisifies the thirst:
The Row
In the second instance of mesh flats on this list and the most comical moment of the video, The Row’s sock leather trimmed mesh flats got dragged a bit for their price tag (they’re $690 right now on Net-a-Porter, for reference).
If you’re dying to try the look without the cost of several months of electricity, Steve Madden’s Meadow Blush will satisfy your sock-mesh curiosities for only $80:
What dupes did we miss? Are there any shoes Steve hasn’t duped that you’re dying for? Or are you a staunch defender of l’originale?
