It’s quite possible that Balmain has far exceeded any other designer who’s been mimicked this year…case in point, Aldo’s Mccannally against Balmain’s Buckle-embellished suede boot. It’s easy to see who won first place when you consider Balmain’s clean construction and chic simplicity. Aldo’s version looks a little…Bizarro-esque to me. The misalignment of the buckles just makes my eyes teeter from hither to thither. Obviously, the Balmain’s would hate on your wallet, ringing in at $1,605; Aldo’s at $140. But would you go for the price tag, or would you spend a “few” more dollars for a better look?
~Vuitton
December 4, 2009 12:12 pm
I like the Aldos better.
December 4, 2009 12:29 pm
I also like Aldo’s version better. Balmain’s boot looks a little stiff to me.
December 4, 2009 12:37 pm
Blamain all the way, the lines are SOO much cleaner, aldo just looks sloppy, I would go with balmain or juat leave it alone
December 4, 2009 1:11 pm
I actually have a pair of bandage boots inspired by Balmain by Anne Michelle they were only 60 bucks and look way better than the Aldo version. So they get my vote.
December 4, 2009 1:23 pm
Balmain is way better.
December 4, 2009 1:29 pm
Balmain is definitely better!
December 4, 2009 8:18 pm
Definately Balmain. Best start saving!!!!!
December 5, 2009 2:38 am
actually Marciano has one EXACTLY like the balmains right here! they are grey though, but i still want balmain the detail and its higher
http://www.marciano.com/ProductDetails.aspx?style=PMDAYLEE&category|4169=&image=PMDAYLEE-GRASU
December 5, 2009 5:59 pm
I dont like things to matchy matchy so, Aldo.
December 6, 2009 8:37 am
Aldo
December 6, 2009 12:20 pm
I’m glad to see I’m not the only one who likes the Aldos better. Though the Balmains may be more high fashion with the cleaner lines, the Aldos are defnitely sexier and therefore easier for streetwear!
December 6, 2009 3:33 pm
Here they are again…a lot cheaper than Balmain & Aldo
http://www.urbanog.com/product_110_3653.html
December 17, 2009 12:31 am
Aldo
May 14, 2010 10:55 am
i love how aldo straps are different aldo all the way