Fake it till you make it: Stylish shopper finds $35 sandals that look just like a $200 designer pair
- A Sydney TikToker has stumbled across a ‘dupe’ of a popular pair of sandals
- Target is selling a near-identical version of the Alias Mae Paris sandals for $35
- The Alias Mae shoes retail for $199.95 – more than five times the price
- The Target version would be idea for those on a budget
An Australian shopper has found a ‘dupe’ of a popular pair of $200 sandals for just $35 – sending fashionistas into a spin.
While browsing the aisles of Target, Sydney TikToker Chelsea stumbled across the Maia Double Band slides that look near-identical to the Alias Mae Paris sandals.
At the store Chelsea recorded her excitement and shared footage of the budget shoes in a TikTok video seen by thousands.
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While browsing the aisles of Target, Sydney TikToker Chelsea stumbled across the Maia Double Band slides (pictured) that look near-identical to the Alias Mae Paris sandals
The Alias Mae sandals (pictured) cost more than five times the price of the Target dupe, but are made with real leather
‘I found the best dupes for the the Alias Mae sandals,’ she wrote in the video.
In the comments Chelsea confirmed she bought the Target shoes which are ‘surprisingly comfortable’.
According to the product description, the sandals are made from soft faux leather and lightly cushioned innersole for comfort.
The Alias Mae sandals cost more than five times the price of the Target dupe but are made with real leather.
Both shoes are also available online in sizes five to 10, but the Target sandals would be idea for those on a budget (pictured: model wearing Alias Mae sandals)
Chelsea’s video has since been viewed more than 30,000 times and eager shoppers said they’ll ‘be running’ to Target to grab a pair.
Both shoes are also available online in sizes five to 10, but the Target sandals would be idea for those on a budget.
Earlier this year another shopper found Kmart’s newly re-released $25 winter boots are a perfect dupe for similar versions worth more than $100.
TikToker Clio Crowhurst, from Adelaide, found the black rib knit boots in her local Kmart and noted they were similar to a pair of Wittner boots she bought on sale in a now-viral video.
‘I have a Kmart dupe for you. This is the best one I have ever found yet,’ she said in the clip which has more than 113,600 views.
Australian shopper Clio Crowhurst (pictured) has gone viral on TikTok after finding a perfect dupe for her expensive Wittner shoes in Kmart for just $25
While the near-identical Wittner Orbit Vintage Recycled knit ankle boots are currently on sale for $100, they retailed at $250 full price.
‘They’re so good, they’re literally my favourite boot ever because they’re casual and comfortable,’ Clio said of the designer version she bought previously.
‘I went to freaking Kmart and I found these. They’re literally the same thing.’
She also pointed out how easily marks show up on the expensive pair where as the Kmart boot’s darker colour disguise scuffs and dirt easily.
She found the $25 black rib knit boots (pictured left) in her local Kmart and noted they were similar to a pair of Wittner boots (pictured right) she bought on sale for $100
The frugal fashionista’s video drew in dozens of responses from viewers keen to get their hands on the bargain buy.
‘RUNS TO KMART,’ one exclaimed.
‘I’ve had mine a year and they are so good! Kmart bringing in the goods,’ said a second while a third wrote: ‘I have these Kmart boots and they are awesome!! So comfy.’
The on-trend Kmart black boots have a block heel, knitted texture and effortless slip on design and are available in sizes AU5-11 from the Kmart website and in stores.