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River Island has truly pulled out all the stops to deliver high end fashion pieces, but for a fraction of the price – and we can hardly tell the difference between the high street and high end versions. 

We’ve seen a variety of designer-inspired bags and shoes from River Island of late, and there is no slowing down either, as we have spied another pair of luxury looking heels from the longstanding high street retailer. 

River Island’s Buckle Slingback Heeled Court Shoes have caught our attention as a very similar alternative to Loewe’s Toy Pumps, just £781 cheaper. 

Black Buckle Slingback Heeled Court Shoes

Crafted from faux leather fabric with a patent yet cracked finish. These heels boast a round toe, with V-cut open top, and skinny 6cm heel that gets wider at the base. These slingbacks also boast a thick strap and chunky buckle fastening.

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River Island’s Buckle Slingback Heeled Court shoes have been crafted from a faux leather fabric, which offers a patent finish. 

They feature a round toe, and v-plunge open top, which gives a similar effect to show off your ‘toe cleavage’ like a plunge neckline on a dress – if you know what we mean. The slingback design features a thick heel strap and chunky gold-tone buckle for a secure fit. 

Another standout feature is the skinny 6cm heel has a gradient, so the heel is wider at the end to help keep you on your feet. This is similar to Loewe’s heels, though the designer version features a ball-like stub at the base of the 4.5cm heel. 

The Loewe heels have been crafted from super soft goatskin, and boast a ‘petal-shaped toe’, which is essentially a round toe. 

The Toy Pumps are a lip on design, and don’t feature the heel strap or buckle like River Islands, though we actually prefer that added detail. 

Loewe’s heels are available in three colours, including black, white and burgundy, but are also available in blue denim fabric and higher heel heights. 

However, Loewe’s heels fetch £825, which is a staggering sum compared to River Island’s heels that cost £44. 

We would style both heels in the exact same way. Team the shoes with a pair of straight, wide, or barrel leg jeans, and a chic satin shirt for a fuss-free evening ensemble, or pair with a satin slip dress for an occasion such as a wedding or birthday. 

We’ve got to stress that River Island’s heels are selling out fast.  The shoes are usually available in UK shoe sizes ranging from 2 to 9, but sizes are flying off the virtual shelves. 

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