Gigi Hadid's $950 Date Night Flats Look Just Like This Under-$50 Style on Amazon

Gigi Hadid could step out in a garbage bag and I'd be sprinting to CVS for Heavy Duty Glad like it's a sample sale steal. It's the supermodel effect. Just last month, the Guest in Residence creative director casually revived flip-flops by pairing signature Havaianas with an embellished Marc Jacobs mini dress (sold). And now? She's doubling down on divisive footwear with another controversial pick—which, of course, I feel compelled to immediately cop: mesh ballet flats. Apparently, toes are getting a lot of screen time this summer.
Gigi was photographed in the style alongside boyfriend Bradley Cooper while arriving at COTE Korean Steakhouse in New York City for an A-list double date with Brad Pitt and Ines de Ramon. She wore the Alaïa fishnet flats with crinkled silk track pants, a plain white tee, and Levi's denim jacket. And while Gigi's version is sold-out (and, ahem, $950), I found a nearly identical style (down to the details!) that could pass as the same pair. Only difference? These are just $50 on Amazon.
Just like the designer iteration, the Amazon flats have a white mesh and matching Mary Jane strap with silver buckle hardware. The material itself is a stretchy vegan leather—including on both the insole and lining—and there's a slip-resistant outsole, which offers 10/10 grip and traction. Not to mention, they're soooo comfy, according to shoppers.
"Just got back from a Europe trip and used this to walk around for weeks," one customer raves. "No pain, no blisters and looks cuter than just sneakers for dinner." Others agree that they've "walked 10k+ steps multiple times with no issues" and found the fit "lightweight" and "easy to put on and take off." A total win.
"They are a great dupe of a very high end shoe," another reviewer adds. Wanna recreate Gigi's entire look? I have the formula. Snag the flats and style 'em with these Abercrombie & Fitch satin trousers, a cutie and casual white tee, and this Levi's jacket. Bradley Cooper-esque arm candy optional but encouraged.
Megan Schaltegger is an NYC-based writer. She loves strong coffee, eating her way through the Manhattan food scene, and her dog, Murray. She promises not to talk about herself in third person IRL.

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