Affordable
Sep 25, 2018

Here's How I Always Buy Designer Shoes Under $250

by Kristen Nichols

Adding a pair of designer shoes to your closet is always a noteworthy moment for any fashion girl. While I have bought a number of designer shoes at full price—like black leather Gucci loafers and two-tone Chanel slingbacks that I didn’t want to pass up when I spotted them in the stores—I have also figured out a way to buy them for an affordable price point. My secret? I find lightly used shoes on luxury consignment sites like The RealReal.

I used to spend hours visiting local secondhand stores to unearth hidden fashion gems, but the great thing about websites like these is that you can look for everything in one place—and the prices are pretty incredible. While the cost for shoes on The RealReal ranges based on the quality and style, I regularly find incredible pieces marked under $250.

Ahead, I’m breaking down current affordable designer shoes buys from Chanel, Manolo Blahnik, Gucci, and Prada that are all under $250.

Chanel CC Cap-Toe Leather Mules ~~( $325)~~ $228

Stamped with the classic Chanel double C's.

Chanel Tweed Cap-Toe Boots ~~( $295)~~ $236

Now here are the perfect boots for fall.

Chanel Clover Canvas Sandals ($225)

These are adorned with lucky clovers.

Chanel CC Canvas Slide Sandals ($225)

These are giving me cool '90s vibes.

Chanel Pointed Cap-Toe Pumps ~~( $195)~~ $137

Pastels are huge for fall, so now is the right time to wear these.

Manolo Blahnik Snakeskin Slide Sandals ($95)

Snakeskin is one of the biggest trends for fall.

Manolo Blahnik Suede Thong Sandals ($95)

Flip-flop-inspired heels are all over the runways right now.

Manolo Blahnik Suede Slingback Pumps ($175)

The perfect shoes to take you from the office to dinner.

Gucci Suede Horsebit Loafers ($245)

You can't you wrong with Gucci's iconic loafers.

Gucci Suede Mid-Calf Boots ($245)

Wear these with everything from jeans to knits.

Gucci Guccisima Slide Sandals ($195)

And again with those GG logos.

Prada Leather Slide Sandals ($55)

These are finished with Prada's iconic triangle logo.

Prada Pointed-Toe Canvas Mules ($125)

I might have to order these for myself.

Prada Leather T-Strap Sandals ($75)

This shade of green feels very of the moment.

Prada Sport Leather Thong Sandals ($75)

Another take on the flip-flop-inspired heels we're seeing everywhere.