ModernGearTV: ModernGear Shoes: Falling for these shoes

I should say falling BECAUSE OF these shoes? I mean, it's getting ridiculous. Someone is going to get hurt.

Victoria Beckham at the MALL (!!) with her sons, in this pair of DSquared2 hidden platform six-inch stilettos. These are not even bordering on ridiculous, they surpassed that a long time ago.

But they're not the only ones.

Yves Saint Laurent Trooper Platform Pump, $695

And it's not only their sky-high heels, it's also that their prices are as high as the heels are getting. Now, do not get me wrong - I WILL NOT sully the good names of designers like Yves Saint Laurent, Christian Louboutin and others by suggesting that they are over-priced. Fact is, you get what you pair for - which is history, heritage, workmanship, quality and STYLE.

I'm not gonna lie to you - if I could afford to buy those, I probably would. But I can't, so that's done. The thing is, if you scout around, you should be able to find some reasonable substitutions that won't break your ankle, or the bank.

Here is a case study of this, featuring two of my favourite fall styles - the loafer-inspired pump, and booties.

Yves Saint Laurent Preppy Oxford Pump, $770, from Neiman Marcus

From zappos.com

MICHAEL Michael Kors - Tabitha Pump (Black Patent) - Footwear
Sale $119.70

Jessica Simpson - Vinny (Black Glazed Leather) - Footwear
$79

Calvin Klein - Cybil (Black Kidskin) - Footwear
$98

Franco Sarto - Hack (Tmoro Naplack) - Footwear
$99

LAUREN Ralph Lauren - Kanesa (Black) - Footwear
$99

Nine West - Alimona (Black Leather) - Footwear
$99

Circa Joan & David - Florenza (Black/Black Leather) - Footwear
$99

BOOTIES

Giuseppe Zanotti - I86196 (Bosco) - Footwear
$799

Cole Haan - Bespoke 1928 High Ox (Black Polished Calf) - Footwear
$454

BCBGirls - Dolly (Black Abrasivato) - Footwear
$110

Madden Girl - Rileigh (Black Patent) - Footwear
$51

Piperlime.com
Mia Sloane $85

And no post beginning with Posh's bizarre shoes should end without more of Posh's bizarre footwear. Set your eyes on these boots...and then two more that make me scratch my head in wonder and amazement...