Caged dreams

I am totally in love with these Yves Saint Laurent Cage boots. I must admit, when i first spotted them i did find them a little strange, but the more i looked at them the greater my interest and love grew! I find the construction of the boot and it's heel simply beautiful and edgy...they could spice up any simple outfit and make a statement.
So i've been dreaming caged dreams for a while now, mainly because a) i adore them and b) i need a pair of sandle/boot type things to wear this spring and summer. I spend most of my time wearing flat ballerina pumps or shoe-boots, so i think these would make quite a nice change....and not just because they are one of the latest 'IT' shoes but because i think they do have a timeless quality to them, and so i can imagine wearing them season after season.

BUT.....there is a little problem. These beauties are priced at £905, and somehow i don't think my purse is going to agree with me in this current economic climate!

However, there is a light at the end of the tunnel ;) Topshop have on sale their own 'inspired' pair for £70, what do you think?Image source: Matches Fashion/ TFS/ Topshop