The sizes are in European measurements and the half sizes are always 1/2 and not. Keep in mind that the leather shape with ‘VERO CUOIO’ was used in the shoes made before 2007. Look closely at the sole, it will be stamped with the ‘Christian Louboutin’ logo, then ‘MADE IN ITALY’ in capital letters, followed by the size. Therefore, the only paperwork that can prove they are real, is the receipt. The card is a sure giveaway of a fake product. Just like brands such as Louis Vuitton and Hermès, a real pair of Christian Louboutins DO NOT have a card of authenticity. Generally, the stitching should not stand out oo much as it may detract from the beauty of the shoe. Additionally, the stitching should be incredibly straight and even along the edges. There should be no missed stitches or heavy stitching. Indeed, a Christian Louboutin shoe should be of the highest quality. Having an insole with two different types of leather is an easier way to check this. Generally, authentic Christian Louboutin insoles should be neat and precise. The insole should be neat with no gaps where joining the shoe upper. The print should not be smeared, overlapped or thick. Check the original logo and ensure that the font is the same. This is a great trick for all fake products.Ī real Louboutin has a logo printed into the insole, it also may have the word ‘Paris’ below. A sure-fire way to tell if it’s a fake is to check it has the correct spelling and the letters are evenly spaced. The Christian Louboutin should sit at the correct shoe box angle as shown below.Īlong with the actual box, an authentic Louboutin product will have a label showing the Christian Louboutin logo, European size, style and colour. Many fakes boxes have it tucked up under the logo. The real Christian Louboutin box should have the word ‘Paris’ in the bottom right corner. There is also a white shoe bag without silk lining, with red print and red drawstring. They are used for speciality or delicate shoes such as strappy or spiked heels. The first white shoe bag has a white silk lining, with red print and red drawstring. The larger size is usually used for men’s shoes, while the smaller is for ladies shoes.Ĭhristian Louboutin also has white felt shoe bags. There are two different sizes of red Christian Louboutin shoe bags. It will have a black drawstring at the top. Check the type is the correct shape compared to the logo. In this case, the logo doesn’t necessarily have to be centred. The red Christian Louboutin shoe bag should be high-quality felt with a crisp black logo and the word ‘Paris’ on the bottom right. Our process has a much sleeker and thinner profile than using the Topy rubber overlay. Finally, the sole edges are touched up with matching paint. The edges are gently aligned with the original sole. The process involves lightly sanding down the original sole, before glueing the rubber overlay sole ontop. We use the same process as Louboutin’s repairer in France, Minuit Moins 7. Christian Louboutin’s repairer in France, Minuit Moins 7 uses a Christian Louboutin stamped red rubber overlay sole.Īt Baxter & Black, we use an Italian-made shiny red sole to match the rest of the shoe exactly.

The vast majority of shoe repairers use Topy leather which has the Topy logo stamped across it.

However, many people opt to get a rubber sole overlay to give grip. New Christian Louboutin shoes come with the leather sole. When worn, it will look like scruffed-up leather. Furthermore, it shouldn’t be plastic, resin or flat. The Louboutin red bottoms should be vibrant red, shiny leather, with a slight curve to the edges. Without a doubt, the easiest way to tell is the red sole. For this reason, I have pulled together a list to help you out before purchasing: The famous Christian Louboutin red sole With so many Christian Louboutin heels and shoes being repaired at Baxter & Black, I often get asked about Louboutin: Real vs Fake? Many of our clients also buy online and send straight to Baxter & Black for authentication. With this in mind, as well as their high price tag, Louboutin’s are often faked. Famous for their red gloss soles, Christian Louboutin shoes are highly sought after.

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