Christian Louboutin Pigalle Shoes
Yesterday’s high maintenance post reminded me that I should quickly note down my thoughts on Louboutins, for the benefit of mankind. And by ‘should’ I mean I feel like doing it and by ‘mankind’ I mean that minuscule amount of people who have ever considered buying a pair or are just curious.
The Pigalles are one of Mr Louboutin’s most popular creations (Kate Moss often wears them). I’ve got two pairs: nude ones with a 8,5 cm heel and black with a 10 cm heel, both in patent leather. There are also versions in matte leather (which I in fact prefer, but my size wasn’t available when I happened to have the money) and with 12 cm of hight and several colour options, of course.
First, for the positives. These are undoubtedly beautifully designed shoes. They look good. They make your legs look better. They are also so classic in shape that you can wear them with more-or-less anything. I have owned the beige pair for almost a decade and these are the most versatile shoes I’ve ever had.
On the flip side, Pigalles are seriously uncomfortable and I say this as a person who has worn one particular pair of Topshop heels several times, despite the fact that they made my feet bleed. Because stylish. Louboutins are also not designed for a life where the soles of your shoes are in contact with something that is not a red carpet. The beautiful signature red that will let everyone know what you’re wearing, will start fading away as soon as you touch the ground. I am not exaggerating.
This is why I keep my Pigalles in the office and also wear them for an occasional cocktail party, but if it can be helped, will not take them outside. I was considering earlier whether to file this post under solutions or obsessions: I don’t think I’m particularly obsessed with these shoes, but they clearly don’t solve anything for most people, so obsessions it is.
I would only recommend these – admittedly beautiful – heels to people like me, who are willing to suffer for a visual effect or for people for whom the red sole of Louboutin has value in itself. Otherwise, if you want to be able to walk in your expensive classic shoes, go and try Manolo Blahnik’s BB Pumps.
*I have to apologize, photographing options in the hotel are very, very limited.
4 Comments
Add yours+ Leave a Comment
This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.
Well, I’m certain that everyone who saw you thoroughly enjoyed the view. 🙂
I’m always amazed when people go to the trouble to do this, and simultaneously amazed that I don’t. I DO insist on being comfortable, and if my feet hurt I’m thoroughly miserable and bitchy about it.
I have come to value comfort much more than I used to and that’s one of the reasons I wanted to do this post. Heels are never going to be the most comfortable footwear, but there are different degrees of uncomfortable. You can find 4-inch heels that are only slightly unpleasant to wear, but Louboutins (at least this model) are not among them.
i just can’t leave uncommented, even though it’s been a month since the post went up. Here’s a link to a very cheap (20 euros or something), but unbelievably comfortable shoes, which had 4-inch/10-cm heels. The most comfortable shoes I have ever owned, I think they were even comfier than some sneakers. 🙂 Sadly, they are gone now, after 4 years of faithful service…:-( https://tafkav.wordpress.com/2011/08/22/rattakingad/
You are very welcome to comment on whatever posts you feel like commenting on, no time limit 🙂 And you’re absolutely right, some heels can be more comfortable than ballerinas – some of the latter don’t support the foot at all and can be really unflexible, too. Bonus points for cycling in high heels! Respect.