Meghan Markle is the ultimate It Girl, so it’s only natural that she’s become a beacon of fashion inspiration for me, my friends, and my coworkers. There’s a lot to be inspired by—some days, I’m taking notes on her black-tie dress du jour, and others, I’m studying the casual-chic outfits she wears while spending time with her family. Recently, in an Instagram post for her lifestyle brand, As Ever, the Duchess of Sussex posed in a pair of red slingback flats that instantly piqued my interest. The shoes are elevated, versatile, and, in her chosen cherry hue, add a pop of color that would uplift the vibe of an otherwise basic outfit.
I tracked down the exact pair she’s wearing in the photo and was promptly crestfallen to discover it’s quickly selling out. But because I’m basically a professional shopping sleuth at this point, I found several lookalike pairs on Amazon for a fraction of the original shoe’s price.
These sleek, cherry-red, pointed-toe slingback flats look a lot like Markle’s original $348 pair, but at just $32, the bang-to-buck ratio is way more impressive. The adjustable back strap isn’t just for aesthetics, either; it helps keep the shoes secure and slip-free all day. One shopper appreciated that they didn’t experience a blister-burdened break-in period, while another shared that they wore the shoes for several hours to a party and had no complaints by the end of the night. I’d style them with anything from ink-blue jeans to a creamy white mini skirt.
These sleek, cherry-red, pointed-toe slingback flats look a lot like Markle’s original $348 pair, but at just $32, the bang-to-buck ratio is way more impressive. The adjustable back strap isn’t just for aesthetics, either; it helps keep the shoes secure and slip-free all day. One shopper appreciated that they didn’t experience a blister-burdened break-in period, while another shared that they wore the shoes for several hours to a party and had no complaints by the end of the night. I’d style them with anything from ink-blue jeans to a creamy white mini skirt.
As much as I love the elegance of a pointed toe, my feet are on the larger side for my height, so I sometimes prefer a rounded silhouette so as not to accentuate my size 9.5s. This LifeStride pair fits the bill, and it’s just as comfortable as it is polished-looking. The outsole offers solid traction, making the flats a safe bet for evenings that hold the promise of a slippery dance floor.
