When Carrie Bradshaw's Favorite Shoes Are Under $200, You Stock Up

Carrie Bradshaw is basically synonymous with the dreamiest shoe closet. As arguably one of the most fashionable (albeit, fictional) women ever, her footwear offering is as good as it gets. While you’re probably well aware, there’s one specific shoe brand the Sex and the City character more or less made famous, solidifying it as an It shoe brand of a generation. Yes, obviously I’m talking about Manolo Blahniks.

This popular shoe label is particularly special because it’s maintained its cult status pre- and post-SATC fame. Yep, fashion people have and will always wear Manolos thanks to the expert construction and elegant details.

Now here’s the thing, you can obviously get your hands on a must-have pair at the brand’s boutiques or at a department store, but you can actually score a more affordable pair (like legit under $200 and many under $100) at the resale level at stores like The RealReal. Here, you’ll find exclusive, since-sold-out styles, vintage silhouettes, and endless options similar to the coveted pairs that complemented Carrie’s outfits.

Keep scrolling to scope a bit of visual inspiration of Carrie Bradshaw in her Manolo Blahniks, and shop some of the affordable pairs available at The RealReal now. Just please note the resale nature, so the sizing does vary. Happy shopping.

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A pair of red sandals popped flawlessly with this statement 'fit featuring a printed dress, signature furry coat, and, of course, a Manolo Blahnik shopping bag.

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Further proof that Manolo sandals are just the perfect choice for any Carrie outfit.

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We all remember this iconic ensemble from the Sex and the City movie, yes? Well, it's one of our favorites with the sleek sandals teamed with the unexpected tailoring pieces.

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Bobby Schuessler
Market Director

Bobby Schuessler is a fashion editor with over a decade of editorial experience covering shopping, style, and beauty. He's spent over seven years at Who What Wear, currently leading the market team to deliver highly covetable and convertible content. He creates data-driven shopping guides featuring top retialers like Nordstrom, Shopbop, and Net-a-Porter and is at the forefront of Who What Wear's shopping tentpole strategies, including Amazon Prime Day. He also works on branded content initiatives and appears on camera in video and shopping livestream franchises. He has also worked across a variety of other media brands and fashion retailers like Refinery29, PureWow, Men's Health, and Gilt covering commerce, trend reporting, women's and men's fashion, home, and lifestyle.