Any one who knows me knows that I am a sucker for a good pair of boots. Sock, combat, over-the-knee, you name it! And Hallelujah it is boot season at last! The only problem with boot season is the price; I’m a college student and can’t afford the pair of $300 boots you’d find in Vogue, but that has never stopped me from finding a similar pair for much cheaper-a dupe. Because let’s be honest, everyone wants to look and feel like Andy, from The Devil Wears Prada, when she wears the Chanel Boots.

So here are my tips and tricks I use to find boots that make me feel and look great without breaking the bank. First, I never actively seek out expensive boots-they just happen to find me through cruel articles that feature gorgeous shoes and they never show the prices in the article. So of course, I fall in love only to be disappointed by the fact that I can never afford the shoes. This then leads me to my unmatched skill of researching and finding the dupe of those boots. I don’t just type it into a search engine, that is more of a last resort. Instead I look at my go-to websites that always have cheaper versions for great quality. Granted it took some research to find these sites, but lucky for you I am willing to share my research. Currently, my go-to sites are: Asos, DSW, Betsey Johnson, Nordstrom Rack, and PrettyLittleThing. With that thought, let’s dive into this years duped boots.

Expensive boot: Gucci $1100

Dupe: Betsey Johnson $99

Expensive Boot: Tony Bianco Lavida Snake Embossed Boots $216.95

Dupe: Asos $56

Expensive: Alexander Wang $995

Dupe: Asos $72

Expensive: Gianvito Rossi $995

Dupe: PrettyLittleThing $55
See! There is no reason to break the bank for a pair of great boots. Hope this helps!