Balenciaga's sporty-chic sandals [1] came out for Fall '07, and Steve Madden is just now duplicating the trend? Regardless of the slow timing, this Steve Madden Buckled Bright Sandal [2] ($100) is Balenciaga gone way wrong. It has way too many buckles and the dainty heel doesn't go with the sporty feel. I would never disrespect Nicolas Ghesquière by wearing it. Would you?

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