Very few footwear styles have reached cult status like the Valentino Rockstud collection. The Valentino Rockstud heels are longtime celebrity and blogger favorites, and with good reason. They come in many colors and styles, and with their gleaming studs and patent leather finish, they strike the right balance between edgy and feminine. Furthermore, they work just as well with casual denim (as shown in red on Blair of Atlantic-Pacific) and shorts (as seen on Olivia Palermo) as they do with chic, flirty skirts (as demonstrated by Emma Stone).
Something about the studded trim has an appeal that's widespread and timeless. There are endless Rockstud styles to choose from. Valentino Rockstud shoes come in a variety of shapes and heel heights, with everything from high heeled pumps to wedges, kitten heels, and comfortable flat sandals.
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Something about the studded trim has an appeal that's widespread and timeless. There are endless Rockstud styles to choose from. Valentino Rockstud shoes come in a variety of shapes and heel heights, with everything from high heeled pumps to wedges, kitten heels, and comfortable flat sandals.
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The Real Deal
I bought these Valentino Rockstud PVC sandals in powder (poudre). If you're looking for the designer version but don't want to pay $1000, these are a great alternative because they are jelly sandals, and have a price point of under $500. Half the cost, all the style, and those shiny studs! I'm very happy with my purchase because the quality is excellent. The PVC sandals run true to size in length, but because the straps at the toe were snug on me, I went up a size. I'm a U.S. size 7 and went with the 38 so they wouldn't be tight. They also come in black or in water rose (a pretty blush pink).
March 31, 2021 update - Shop a $35 dupe right here in beige or black.
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On a Budget (keep scrolling for more budget styles)
August 23, 2024 update - Shop heels under $60:
Shop the Rockstud jelly sandals:
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August 23, 2024 update - Shop heels under $60:
March 8, 2024 update - Shop studded heels:
January 13, 2024 update - Shop the latest studded heels:
January 13, 2024 update - Shop the latest studded heels:
August 23, 2022 update - Shop studded shoes for less:
June 12, 2020 update - Shop the style below under $85. It is well cushioned and true to size.
April 22, 2019 update - Shop these studded pumps pictured below in black or blush under $90:
The Valentino Rockstud Look for Less
If you fancy the stylish designer look but don't want to splurge on the $1000+ designer price tag, there are many Valentino Rockstud replicas and dupes to choose from that are well under $100. Choose from high heeled versions, more demure heels, and ballet flats. Here is how to get the Rockstud look for less.
March 8, 2019 update:
Top row, left to right: Vocosi slide sandals. $45.99, Comfity block heel sandals, $42.99, and Merumote sandals, $49.99
Middle row, left to right: Camssoo flats, $28.99, Camssoo strappy flats, $57.99
Bottom row, left to right: June in Love strappy heels, $39.99, Camssoo studded pumps, $19.99, and Maypie strappy heels, $59.99
April 23, 2019 update - Shop these block heel sandals pictured below in black or cognac for under $70:
April 17, 2019 update - Shop these sandals pictured below for $240 in two colors available at Shopbop and Nordstrom.
March 31, 2019 update - I bought these Rockstud gladiator sandal dupes pictured below for under $50. They run true to size in length, but if your feet are wide, I'd go half a size up. They comes in many colors and styles, including: black, gold, red, white, rainbow, black patent, thong styles, and mule styles. They have thin soles with light cushioning in the ball of the foot, and the studs look as shiny as the designer versions. They're the best Valentino Rockstud sandal dupes I've seen online.
March 27, 2019 update - Shop studded sandals under $70:
June 12, 2018 update - I just bought these studded flat sandals pictured below on Amazon for under $50. They come in many colors and styles, run true to size, and have a lightly padded footbed. The studs are more shiny in person, making them look more expensive. They are made of synthetic materials, so the straps and buckles are a bit stiff when you first put them on. Otherwise, I'm happy with them and I'm thinking of buying another pair in natural. If your feet are wide, I'd go up a size.
April 16, 2018 update - Shop the Dameera pumps by Jessica Simpson in many colors as pictured below for $69.99. They also come in white, red, yellow, and neon pink.
August 1, 2017 update - Shop styles similar to this pair pictured below.
The Valentino Rockstud Look for Less
If you fancy the stylish designer look but don't want to splurge on the $1000+ designer price tag, there are many Valentino Rockstud replicas and dupes to choose from that are well under $100. Choose from high heeled versions, more demure heels, and ballet flats. Here is how to get the Rockstud look for less.
March 8, 2019 update:
Top row, left to right: Vocosi slide sandals. $45.99, Comfity block heel sandals, $42.99, and Merumote sandals, $49.99
Middle row, left to right: Camssoo flats, $28.99, Camssoo strappy flats, $57.99
Bottom row, left to right: June in Love strappy heels, $39.99, Camssoo studded pumps, $19.99, and Maypie strappy heels, $59.99
April 23, 2019 update - Shop these block heel sandals pictured below in black or cognac for under $70:
April 17, 2019 update - Shop these sandals pictured below for $240 in two colors available at Shopbop and Nordstrom.
March 31, 2019 update - I bought these Rockstud gladiator sandal dupes pictured below for under $50. They run true to size in length, but if your feet are wide, I'd go half a size up. They comes in many colors and styles, including: black, gold, red, white, rainbow, black patent, thong styles, and mule styles. They have thin soles with light cushioning in the ball of the foot, and the studs look as shiny as the designer versions. They're the best Valentino Rockstud sandal dupes I've seen online.
March 27, 2019 update - Shop studded sandals under $70:
June 12, 2018 update - I just bought these studded flat sandals pictured below on Amazon for under $50. They come in many colors and styles, run true to size, and have a lightly padded footbed. The studs are more shiny in person, making them look more expensive. They are made of synthetic materials, so the straps and buckles are a bit stiff when you first put them on. Otherwise, I'm happy with them and I'm thinking of buying another pair in natural. If your feet are wide, I'd go up a size.
April 16, 2018 update - Shop the Dameera pumps by Jessica Simpson in many colors as pictured below for $69.99. They also come in white, red, yellow, and neon pink.
August 1, 2017 update - Shop styles similar to this pair pictured below.
June 20, 2017 update - I own the Sam Edelman 'Demi' sandals pictured below in two colors. They run true to size, are very comfortable, and have held up with well frequent wear over many months.
May 27, 2019 update - Shop the Sam Edelman Demi in black or in nude right here.
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February 21, 2016 update - Shop a similar style pictured below in many colors, or shop a faux suede style in black or red.
1. Kitten heels (6 other colors available), under $60. Shop a similar style under $70 by Sole Society in black with taupe trim.
2. Wild Diva studded heels (also in red), $39.99 (Shop a similar style with 3" heel in 15 colors for under $40.)
3. GoJane leopard print heels, $29.90.
4. Valentino Rockstud heels, $995
5. Sole Society 'Anneke' studded pumps (also available in black, coral, gold, and other colors), $69.95.
6. GoJane studded heels (in red and blue), $33.30
7. Wild Diva studded T-strap flats (many colors available including leopard, $15.99 - $29.95. Shop black T-strap flats under $33. Shop more T-strap flats under $40.
8. GoJane studded heels, $36.40.
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Shop styles similar to the ones pictured above in high heeled versions in many colors and prints.
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