Target Is Selling $30 Strappy Heels That Look Just Like a Designer Pair That's 40x the Price, and Shoppers Are Buying Every Color
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Kitten heels are short, yet highly stylish stilettos that are more comfortable than your average dressy shoe, and they're popping up everywhere this spring. As is the case any time we want to shop the latest trends at a fair price, we searched what Target's shoe section has to offer. Sure enough, we found the perfect kitten heel that just *happens* to look super similar to an expensive designer shoe from Bottega Veneta that's 40x the price.
Target's A New Day Colleen Mule Heels have the same strappy, slip-on style as the Bottega Veneta Blink Slide Sandal, except Target’s alternative costs just $30 while the luxury heel goes for $1,200.
A New Day Colleen Mule Heels, $30 at Target
The Colleen Mule Heels comes from Target’s A New Day label that has a great reputation for its shoe selection. But what’s great about the Colleen Mule Heels specifically is that the 2-inch heel and cushioned insole mean they’re pretty much as comfortable as a heel gets. Plus these sandals have a toe strap for a secure fit, so they’re suitable for walking and dancing.
In terms of visual differences between the Target and designer versions, the Bottega Veneta Blink Slide Sandal is a bit taller than a kitten heel. It features the brand’s signature knot in the center of the straps, too. Target’s is a bit more basic-looking, but that means you can style it with more versatility. Whether it’s with straight-leg blue jeans and a tee, or a chic summer dress, the Colleen Mule Heels are the perfect shoe to tie your outfit together.
Bottega Veneta Blink Slide Sandal, $1,200 at Nordstrom
As of this writing, the Colleen Mule Heels are still available in most sizes in the color Black. That said, the Tan color is completely out of stock. In fact, shoppers love the shoe so much that they’re disappointed they didn’t buy it in both colors while they could.
"I bought in black and fell in love," one Target customer said. "Easiest shoes to walk in and soooo comfy. They go with everything. I'm so upset I didn't buy both colors and now the nude is out of stock and hasn't come back."
Otherwise, shoppers seem thrilled with every aspect of the Colleen Mule Heels, from how they look to how they feel.
"When I saw these at Target, I was extremely hopeful," another reviewer wrote. "Turns out they look so cute on, and from every angle at that. Not to mention they are the most comfortable pair of heels I’ve ever owned! I LOVE the look of these shoes with some wide-bottom pants!"
Any shoe that’s a combination of cute and comfortable has our attention. Needless to say, the Colleen Mule Heels are worth adding to your cart ASAP. If one of the colors selling out is any indication, these affordable kitten heels won’t stay in stock for long.
