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