Unless you live a glamourous, very well-financed lifestyle, spending in the high three or low four figures for a pair of glitter-dunked party shoes might not be in the cards for you. The most dazzling shoes are often the least cost-effective and functional, and gold glitter stilettos in particular can probably on be brought out only once or twice a year, at the most, for the average shoe lover.

When the shoes cost less than $100, as opposed to $1000 for a pair of glitter-dunked Louboutins, the expense seems much more reasonable. The Steve Madden Haylow Sandals have a surprisingly designer-esque look to them without directly ripping off any one shoe or brand, and if you want to justify having a pair of unapologetically glitzy shoes in your closet, this is a great way to do it.

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Nothing bothers me more than shoes made of fake materials, and fake suede in particular. It’s always so thin and cheap and obvious, and there’s literally no reason that a designer who charges around $100 for a pair of shoes can’t use the real deal. Say what you want about Steve Madden (and I certainly have in the past), but at least a decent number of the brand’s shoes are made of genuine materials.

If you live in an area that doesn’t experience much boot weather or you’d just rather keep your shoe spending to a minimum, the Steve Madden Carlsen Bootie is a strong choice for fall. At around $90, this pair of boots is the perfect height and style to find use in a variety of locations and with lots of different outfits. You’re only as limited as your imagination.

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