Call Me A [Shoe] Carny

This past weekend while I was out [with no kids, whaaaat?], I popped into Shoe Carnival.  I was looking for a Steve Madden-esque price point for a black cross flat sandal.  It took me under a minute to locate the exact sandal I was hunting for.  Exactly the same except for $14.99.  I made a lap, as you do, and found a pair of knock-off Jack Rogers sandals for $15.99.  I walked out of Shoe Carnival with two pairs for significantly under the price of one.

Hey Y’all Mat: Target [Similar] // Buffalo Check Mat: Target // Planters: Target [Similar]

A Lesson in Logic

I posted my new cute cross sandals on IG stories yesterday and the feedback was jaw-dropping over the price of these trendy little flats.  I believe frequently worn sandals [and shoes alike] are worth investing in.  However, when it comes to trendy shoes that span a season, I see no reason to spend top dollar.

Sharing a handful of flat sandal dupes from Amazon today because:

1) Prime.

2) No one is getting close enough to your feet to read the label.

3) At the end of the day, it’s frowned upon to spend your children’s college tuition on shoes.

Splurge vs. Steal

Criss Cross Sandals

Splurge: Cole Haan Anica Criss Cross Sandal– $130

Steal: Amazon – $20.99

Embroidered Sandals

Splurge: Jack Rogers ‘Capri’ Thong Sandal – Orig: $137, Sale: $99

Steal: Amazon – $27.95

Ornament Thong Sandals

Splurge: Tory Burch Miller Flip Flop – $198

Steal: Amazon – $21.95

2 Strap Slides

Splurge: Birkenstocks – $99

Steal: Amazon – $19.99

Ankle Strap with Buckle Sandal

Splurge: Cole Haan Barra Flat Sandal – $45

Steal: Amazon – $14.99 [multiple colors and combinations]

Espadrille Flat Sandal

Splurge: Splendid Becca Suede Espadrille Sandals – Orig: $88, Sale: $52.80

Steal: Amazon – $21.99

Espadrille Platform Sandal

Splurge: Soludos Cadiz Sandals -$118

Steal: Amazon – $29.99

I could keep going.  There are so many affordable options to this season’s trendiest flat sandals. For all my Target lovers, view the slider below to see which flat sandals I’m currently crushing on:

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