Imitation or Inspiration?

I'm tempted to go with inspiration on this one...a lot of shoes have been displaying an interlocking design, and these pairs are no exception. Plus, the LD Tuttle shoes don't have the little "buttons" at each intersection. But, as with many inspirations...the LD Tuttle heels, while beautiful, don't quite do it for me when I look at Christian Louboutin's pure genius.

LD Tuttle, The Exhibitionist Cage Sandal, $130.50

Christian Louboutin Button-Web Strappy Sandal, $1,345