Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Chronicle Live
Chronicle Live
Entertainment
Catherine Addison-Swan

Primark introduces £6 designer dupe sandals that look like £65 Birkenstocks

Primark has pleased bargain-hunters once again by introducing a range of footwear that bears a striking resemblance to a pricier brand - for a fraction of the price.

The high street giant is known for its designer dupes, offering shoppers more affordable versions of expensive garments from Prada bags to North Face jackets. And in its latest offering Primark is now stocking sandals ideal for the warmer weather, available in a range of different designs - some of which appear to have drawn inspiration from high-end shoe brand Birkenstock.

Shoppers have been quick to spot the dupes in stores and taken to social media to share their finds, with several TikTok users urging people to "run" to their nearest branch as they shared snaps of the shoes. "I need these," one person raved, while another commented on a video of the sandals: "No way - these are so good! What a bargain!"

READ MORE: Missed the Amazon Spring Sale? Deals you can still get now on Echo Dots, Fire TV Sticks and more

Primark's £6 Buckle Strap Sandals (left) compared to Birkenstock's £50 Madrid Vegan sandals (right) (Primark / Birkenstock)

First up are Primark's Buckle Strap Sandals, which come with a price tag of £6 and are available in either black or silver. These resemble Birkenstock's Madrid Vegan sandals, which have a similar single strap and silver buckle design - these come in either black, pecan or light rose colours and prices start from £50.

Primark's £7 Slip On Sandals (left) compared to Birkenstock's £65 Gizeh sandals (right) (Primark / Birkenstock)

There's also the Slip On Sandals from Primark, which come in gold or white and cost £7. Again, these look very similar to a style from Birkenstock - the Gizeh sandals, which also come in gold as well as silver with the same thong and side-buckle design but have a far higher price tag of £65.

Primark's £7 Double Buckle Strap Sandals (left) compared to Birkenstock's £65 Arizona sandals (right) (Primark / Birkenstock)

And finally there are Primark's Double Buckle Strap Slides, available in a range of colours including black, white, orange, pink, tan and silver, which are priced at £7. These seem to be a dupe of Birkenstock's £65 Arizona sandals, available in black, blue, brown or white, which have the same double-buckle design.

The sandals aren't the only dupes that have caught the eye of Primark shoppers recently. Last month the high street store introduced some £16 chunky trainers to the shelves that were quickly compared to footwear from New Balance - that would set you back £95.

Customers also insisted that they "needed" a V-neck ribbed top available in black, lilac, lime or blue colours which cost just £4 from Primark, comparing it to the viral Josie top from Urban Outfitters. While Primark's version bears a striking resemblance to the Urban Outfitters version, there's a considerable price difference between the two of £4 versus £20.

READ NEXT:

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.