Clearly, it’s unfair to compare Christian Louboutin’s shoes to those of almost any other brand on the market. Not only does Louboutin make arguably the most stylish footwear on the planet, but his prices are equally out-of-this-world. When other premier designers struggle to compete, what hope does a “contemporary” brand have?

As it turns out, with some design restraint and a bit of flair, a few mid-priced brands aren’t doing too badly for themselves. When you compare the Christian Louboutin Egoustina Boots with these Ash Studded Motorcycle Boots, it’s abundantly clear which pair is more expensive and luxurious. That doesn’t mean I wouldn’t also love to have the lower-priced pair, though, particularly at a sub-$400 price point.

Christian Louboutin Egoustina Boots, $1495 via Neiman Marcus.

Ash Studded Motorcycle Boots, $395 via Neiman Marcus.

5 Comments »

  • 1
    Laureen July 26, 2010 1:45pm

    *sigh* I love those Louboutins!

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  • 2
    19yearslater July 27, 2010 1:29am

    They aren’t CLs . . . but for that price difference I could totally live with getting this look from the Ash pair.

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  • 3
    merve July 27, 2010 4:48am

    I think the Ash are so much nicer. Im not feeling the studs on the CL!

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  • 4
    Ashley July 27, 2010 11:18am

    the ash ones are cute, but the louboutins are stunning!

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  • 5
    Tiffany July 31, 2010 8:47pm

    LOVE!!

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