Primark £4 'Hermes dupes' that some shoppers say look…

Primark £4 'Hermes dupes' that some shoppers say look like 'pretzels'

Primark shoppers have been left divided over a range of summer sandals that some say look very similar to a Hermes pair.

There's a slight difference in price, however, as the Primark shoes come in at just £4 - some £496 less than the Hermes sandals they've been compared to. But while some customers are thrilled with the "dupe", others have spotted a problem with Primark's version.

Posting to the Latest Deals Facebook group, Lydia F said: "How nice are these sandals from Primark? They’re down to £4!! They had them in tan, black and blue." Currently reduced from £6 to £4, the shoes feature flat, square soles with a curly design below the toes.

They are available in-store in four different colours: brown, black, yellow and blue. Meanwhile, the Hermes sandals are priced at £510 online and feature a slight heel, a leather sole and a slightly more curved shape at the top.

They come in gold, white, black and beige, multicoloured patterns, fluffy orange and fluffy brown. Prices go up to over £600 for some of the variations. When Lydia’s fellow bargain hunters saw the Primark shoes, the response was less than positive. Shaylor D said: "[They] remind me of pretzels", while Debbie R added "Or a Curly Wurly!"

The Primark sandals, reduced to £4 from £6 (LatestDeals.co.uk)

Several others also had the same idea. Kirsty S also said they reminded her of the popular chocolate bar and people immediately replied with "I was just going to post that" and "Same!"

Others were quick to slate the products for more than just their looks, with Jessica B commenting: "I have them in yellow and they make me walk like a duck", while Yvonne B said: "These always fall off my feet." Similarly, Katie S said: "They look like coffins for your feet".

Eventually, people began losing patience with all the hate, with Lisa J saying: "Can’t people just keep scrolling rather than be so bloody rude?". Lydia added: "I was looking for some sandals for my upcoming holiday and had been idly browsing my favourite designers online for inspiration.

"When I nipped into Primark while I was in town yesterday, I was stunned to see such a similar-looking pair on sale for just £4! There have been plenty of negative comments about the shoes, but I’m excited to take mine away with me in a few weeks - there will always be haters."

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