So, I’ve been on the hunt for a pair of sandals that are both stylish and comfortable. I’d been eyeing those Hermes Oran sandals for a while, but let’s be real, the price tag is a bit, well, outrageous. I mean, $660 for a pair of sandals? No, thank you.
That’s when I started looking for alternatives, and I stumbled upon the Steve Madden Paris slides. They have a similar vibe to the Hermes ones, but without the luxury price tag.
I did some digging, and apparently, Steve Madden has a bit of a history of “drawing inspiration” from high-end brands. According to some legal stuff I read, they even got into a little tussle with Hermes over it. But hey, as long as it’s not a direct rip-off and the quality is there, I’m open to it. In fact, it seems US law protects trademarks but not so much clothing designs. And it seems this case was settled out of court. I think the leather is durable enough to get it lightly wet as Hermes sandals.
Anyway, I found a 30% off deal on some select items during their Winter Sale, which was pretty sweet. I’ve also heard that you can snag some decent dupes on Amazon, but I decided to go straight to the source.
I ended up finding a pair of Steve Madden Paris slides for just $59.95, which is way more in my budget. They’re not exactly the same as the Hermes ones, but they have that same classic, minimalist look that I love.
Here’s what I did:
- Scoured the internet for reviews and comparisons between the Steve Madden Paris slides and the Hermes Oran sandals.
- Checked out the Steve Madden website and found the sale section.
- Compared prices between different retailers, just to make sure I was getting the best deal.
- Pulled the trigger and ordered a pair in my size.
I’m still waiting for them to arrive, but I’m already excited. I’ll keep you guys posted on how they look and feel once I get them. Hopefully, they’ll be my go-to sandals for the summer!
And guess what? I just found a 20% discount code for Steve Madden! I might just grab another pair in a different color. Who can resist a good deal, right?
