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So my obsession with Balmain Spring 2009 doesn’t end, after a long search process I gave up on these Zara sandals that everyone seems to be lusting after. These Balmain-inspired studded rhinestone sandals were practically sold out in 2 days after it released, no luck for me in NYC. I honestly thought they weren’t going to be mine until B got them for me, had my friends help me get it (thanks Tiff and Bruce) and got them sent over this past weekend! These sandals are part of the Special Edition collection featured in their Spring/Summer ‘09 ads with Lara Stone rockin’ them! I heard that these shoes were “too similar to another brand” so they had a legal issue and had to pull them off the shelves. I could of told them that haha. Super hot sandals indeed, but a bit pricey for Zara shoes. They cost $169 but I think they’re well worth it, the quality is pretty good- the stones and studs are not flimsy, plus just look at them! I am longing for the warm weather so I can rock them out! If any of you guys go these babies, let me know! So fierce! UPDATE: For those that can’t find it at Zara stores, there’s a bunch on eBay. Of course the prices are higher but if you’re in dire need of them…go for it! Check the auctions below. More pics after the jump…
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I love those shoes so much! I seriously want a pair, but coughing up 169 on my own is not gonna be easy… wish me luck x]
omg the grey looks freakin cute on the toes!!!
i got these babies the day they came out at the Zara here in Costa Mesa, CA. i was checking almost everyday and finally they got them in! I was able to get one in my size, and just a few days later theres only 1 pair left. I LOVE them… i wore them out for a night out and although they hurt after a while of walking/standing, they are soooo fierce!!! lots of compliments which made it well worth it! haha.
omg i’m going 2 zara 2morrow to cop these
i adore them
you looks great !
those shoes are the dopeness.
i havent seen those in the zara store i usually go to =[
i dilly-dallied too much in getting these. so i missed out!
omg those shoes are sooo cute! i’m so jealous! (:
HELP ME!!! where did your friend find them at? I need them ASAP
Love the shoes! Enjoy them
Could you please tell me the name/brand of your nail polish? It’s the perfect shade and I have been looking for a similar shade for a while.
I just saw that you’ve already mentioned the name. Thanks anyways.
wow, speechless! you look so hot in those shoes, everytime you post shoes i always end up searching for it. you look gorg!
Supergorgeous! Lucky girl!
HOT!
Woow! I love this shoes! Hope they are in Spanish Zara!
Ohh your blog is absolutely great! I love it! Congratulations!
wow, those are so amazing- completely jealous!
I work at zara Amsterdam (the netherlands) and love the shoes. But they werent available in my size anymore. The shoes are no longer for sale, but we still have em displayed at in the window. Luckily I have a great manager that is willing to make an exception.. and as soon as the soes come out of the window.. I can be a proud ownerr of these fierce babies! yaaayyy!!
Normally I always worry about comfort.. but these sandals are way too sexy to worry about comfort!!!!
they are beautiful, but they’re similar to the pair you recently got at Aldo
I like these ones a LOT better than i like the Aldo ones..
the aldo ones look a little S&M for me… these ones are a lot nicer!
sexyyyyy
“I could of told them that haha.” lol u tell them retrogurl!
I just wrote up a post on Balmain’s S/S 09 collection, applauding this designer’s truly amazing couture skillzzz. I never knew though that Zara made a version of those stilettos, and am very sadddd that I can’t get my hands on a pair now. Hmmm…wonder if Zara or some other chain attempts at replicating his insanely hot military jacket with bold shoulder sometime soon.
Your shoes are absolutely beautiful. Me sOo jealous right now! haha
been thinking about them for a while… they’re not totally sold out here in montreal just yet heehee
very cute! I was totally drooling over them when I saw them the first time.
aww lucky you!
Ahhhhhhhhhh I had those in my hands here in Mexico, and I didnt buy them, I got a call and got distracted!!!!!!!!!!!! I completely forgot about them until now!!!!!!!!!!!!! jajajajajajaja how could I!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i actually bought these a few weeks ago, and preened and pranced in the mirror. they’re gorgeous, but the straps get a bit uncomfy and realistically, as a law student, i am more comfortable in chic flats and sandals than these. at $169, they had to go back. i returned them at the zara on 5th ave. i’m a size 10, and the girls behind the counter eyed the shoes, so i dunno if they put them out for sale. anyway, a piece of my heart broke when i returned them — but i found a gorgeous buttery black leather jacket with a cowl neck to cheer me up. thanks for showcasing these. perhaps they are a little bit too close to the balmain design to be considered an homage, but they’re gorgeous nonetheless. i hope that in the future, i’ll have the job and income to shell out and get wear out of balmain babies.
grrr.. im drooling and i just purchased the aldo ones u posted but these are wayyyyyyyy hotter.. So there no longer out anywhere…??
OMG, shoegasm alert!!!!!! Those are so fierce, WANT! Absolutely gorgeous, I mean Zara this season is rockin’ so much!!! Fab fab fab!
I bought them then returned them the same day…. size 6 at the Zara Robson location (in vancouver). It was the last pair of size 6s. I found a pair of Seychelles that were much more classic for $25 originally $125. So yeah returned them and bought a Talula Babaton skirt from Aritzia!
I went into my Zara store for them today ..didnt see them at first. Asked the SA and she told me that they had been sent back to the warehouse for COPYRIGHT reasons…… NO!
Retrogirl: which ones do u like better these or the aldo ones? Also which is more comfortable?
They look fierce with the grey polish
I just bought these sandals off of eBay in a size 40. I definitely paid more than the retail price, but with eBay, that is to be expected. The seller posted a lot of detailed photos, which I relied on to make my final decision, as well as this blog entry by RetroGurl. The quality and finish on the shoes look wonderful. They are made in Spain, so I suspect (and hope) that the quality will be similar to Pedro Garcia shoes, which are also made in Spain. I have never bought anything from Zara before, so I am really excited to receive them!
Generally, I am quite steadfast against supporting fakes and inspired-bys, but for the first time, I really had to make an exception. The Balmain originals are $2300 USD, and even if I had that kind of money to spend on shoes, they are sold out on Net-a-Porter. Also, I don’t really have a problem with an inspired-by piece if the designer/label that has made them has actually done a good job of them – that is, they are not insulting to the original because they are of shoddy quality.
I will report back once I receive my pair!
Do they run true to size ?
@morgane: for me yes i’m a 6 and i’m wearing a 6.
i saw these online on someone wearing them with tights and they looked really ugly but it looks really beautiful on you!
HELP I WOULD LOVE TO HVE THE SAME ONE I AM A SIZE 40 IN EUROPE AND A SIZE 10 IN USA. HELP BUY THE SAME ON PLEASE!!!! IT WOULD BE MY LUXURY GIFT FOR THIS YEAR WHERE CAN I FIND THEM AT $200??????
Hi, I’m selling my Balmain sandals by Zara. The reason? I thought I could survive the heel but I can’t, and before they die in my closet, I hope another Balmain addict girl want them!!
Anyway, get a look at them. They are brand new, with the plastic cover at the sole, the price tag, everything. I ship worldwide.
Good look!!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220410761859&ssPageName=ADME:L:LCA:US:1123
that’s very cool! I wonder if there is a rhinestone belt?