Behold the 'Drift' mary-jane from BCBGirls. At a relatively affordable $112, they are a sensible alternative to the much-celebrated and sought-after studded 'Pigalle 100' pumps from Christian Louboutin. I actually think I like the mary-janes better because the strap makes it so much more practical and wearable, plus I kind of prefer the suede over the leather. If it weren't for the daunting 4.5" heels (even with a 0.5" platform), I would totally buy them.
I'm just a bit bemused by how much these shoes really 'borrow,' 'steal,' 'reference,' what have you, the original Louboutins. For an industry that is so obsessed with protecting designs and intellectual property, it seems the line is very fuzzy and muddy indeed.
Here are the originals for your reference. I think they retail upwards of $900. And they look very dangerous besides.
Hat tip to A Girl's Guide to Shoes for finding the BCBG pumps first.