Keep This Between You and Me: I Just Found a $165 Alt for The Row's Viral and Sold-Out $1300 Heels
The Row's Signum heels are nowhere to be found, but I've discovered a great designer-passing alternative. Shop it below.
The Row's Signum sandals are the understated and under-the-radar designer shoes owned by people with cool style in 2025. With their simple T-strap design, wide leather band, four-inch block heel, and buttery-soft leather, they embody the refined, exclusive elegance that defines The Row—emphasis on exclusive. These sandals are notoriously hard to find, with only a few sizes sporadically available at select retailers, and unfortunately, none are in my size. So my quest began: find an alternative that has the same look without the $1300 price tag.
Enter Source Unknown's Thong Heeled Mules—an incredibly similar alt to the Signum sandals I stumbled upon last week. Made from a smooth faux leather, they feature a wide upper strap, a sleek 3.5-inch heel, and the same clean, architectural silhouette. Just like the original, they're endlessly versatile. Whether styled with wide-leg tailored pants and a crisp button-down, baggy jeans and a tee, or an LBD, these sandals deliver that same elevated, effortlessly chic vibe.
As with many of Source Unknown's most-wanted items, these won't stay in stock for long. If you're thinking of grabbing a pair, keep scrolling, and don't wait. I've also rounded up a few other similar options in case something else speaks to your style. Just a heads-up: The shoes run small, so the brand recommends sizing up by a half size.
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Senior fashion editor Eliza Huber highlighted these as another stylish and affordable alternative to The Row's Signum heels.
Nikki Chwatt is an associate fashion editor based in New York City. She joinedBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing in 2024 after writing fashion, beauty, and lifestyle content for WWD, Well+Good, Editorialist, and more. With a passion for personal style and the creativity that comes with it, one of Chwatt's goals is to help others understand that there is no such thing as a “good” or “bad” style; it’s just about putting an outfit together that makes you feel confident in yourself. When she's not writing, you can find her taking a Pilates class, reading a powerful romance novel, or exploring a new wellness spot in Manhattan.
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