When I was browsing for my post yesterday I ran across a Charles David shoe that has basically knocked off the Louboutin Simple 100 pumps exactly, except for the red sole of course… they wouldn’t have the gall to do that!  I’m not sure how I feel about it.  In a way it’s totally lame for Charles David to have done, but at the same time it’s just great to be able to get the same look for a lot less…

This is the very classic Louboutin Simple 100 Pump, $595.

I have these.  I got mine back in Spring ‘08.  They are light as a feather and beautifully made (in Italy).

I’d have to see the Charles Davids in person to see how they really compare, but they have certainly done a good job in copying the exact shape of the shoes.  I doubt they are made as well… they are made in Spain though, which frankly I am impressed about that.  Many shoes are being made in China now… even the $350 Marc Jacobs ballet pumps I posted about yesterday are made in China!

Charles David Cheri Pump, $160.