Why Are Louboutins So Grossly Overhyped?

From a boys point of view, these are a major turn-one, I really don't know why though, especially the black ones with the red sole, damn...

Just out of curiosity how much do they cost?

they all have red soles...
thats their thing...



firstly there's the craftsmanship. they will not fall apart the second you wear them as ones from primark would. in fact they will last a very long time. Also the quality of the materials is incredibly high. as someone else has said he specialises in making high heeled shoes comfortable. so the materials used are supple and do not rub or irritate the skin. nor do they tear or wear away all that quickly/easily.

they are always perfectly shaped. the lines are always fluid and feminine. even the wedges are elegant instead of clonky and square. whereas shoes from clarks are almost always hideous

you've chosen like the plainest ones out there plain black shoes il get from office/zara/etc for a decent price
but there are others that you wouldnt be able to get elsewhere.
the amount of work that will ave gone into making a single pair is enourmous. it's like walking around in lil pieces of art.

its like asking why someone would choose a ferrari over a miata or a rolex over some run of the mill watch out of an argos catalogue...



as well as that. owning something that costs that much often indicates you've achieved something. It's obviously not the case some people. but for me they would symbolise hard work. to own a pair i will have to get the job i want, and then the ideal pay bracket which would require a few promotions, and get the necessary costs out of the way (i.e. car/house/pension fund/etc) and then save up (get rid of mortgage etc). they'd be a symbol of success.

different people want different things in their lives. some want enormous country houses, some want city penthouses, some want ridiculously expensive cars, some want vip sports season tickets, so what if i want a pair of red soled shoes? why is that any worse than my uncle paying all that money for a vintage alpha only to keep it in his garage and clean it? i'd be paying less and using them more

he specialises in making high heeled shoes comfortable.

I read an interview in the daily mail with him and he said himself they're not meant to be comfortable, women are meant to suffer in the name of fashion. To me, at least, he came across a total misogynist.


http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-1369014/I-HATE-concept-comfort--Christian-Louboutin-wearing-flat-shoes-like-bad-relationship.html

Mr Louboutin went on to describe how his footwear is designed more for men than it is for women - one of the purposes of his signature red lacquer sole.
'The core of my work is dedicated not to pleasing women, but to pleasing men,' he explained.

These shoes are down there with Lacoste shirts (Primark/BHS cast offs with a croc stuck on) and Pauls Boutique coats (trench coats for the fashion challenged 15 year old) so will someone (especially someone who has blown 75% of their student loan on a pair) tell me whats so special about this toot that without the red sole, would not look out of place in a Clarks bargin bucket or a car boot sale

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I'm sorry, but girls, how do these say "I've made it in life daaarlings" more than say.........a Louis Vuitton bag or a used Audi TT. I don't get it. Why the hype around such a mediocre product???

they all have red soles...
thats their thing...





firstly there's the craftsmanship. they will not fall apart the second you wear them as ones from primark would. in fact they will last a very long time. Also the quality of the materials is incredibly high. as someone else has said he specialises in making high heeled shoes comfortable. so the materials used are supple and do not rub or irritate the skin. nor do they tear or wear away all that quickly/easily.

they are always perfectly shaped. the lines are always fluid and feminine. even the wedges are elegant instead of clonky and square. whereas shoes from clarks are almost always hideous

you've chosen like the plainest ones out there plain black shoes il get from office/zara/etc for a decent price
but there are others that you wouldnt be able to get elsewhere.
the amount of work that will ave gone into making a single pair is enourmous. it's like walking around in lil pieces of art.

its like asking why someone would choose a ferrari over a miata or a rolex over some run of the mill watch out of an argos catalogue...



as well as that. owning something that costs that much often indicates you've achieved something. It's obviously not the case some people. but for me they would symbolise hard work. to own a pair i will have to get the job i want, and then the ideal pay bracket which would require a few promotions, and get the necessary costs out of the way (i.e. car/house/pension fund/etc) and then save up (get rid of mortgage etc). they'd be a symbol of success.

different people want different things in their lives. some want enormous country houses, some want city penthouses, some want ridiculously expensive cars, some want vip sports season tickets, so what if i want a pair of red soled shoes? why is that any worse than my uncle paying all that money for a vintage alpha only to keep it in his garage and clean it? i'd be paying less and using them more

Very interesting post. Do you own a pair out of interest?

People can like and desire what they want but other than the bespoke one off versions, the quality and desirability of Louboutins simply doesn't jump out at me like they do with Rolexs, Ferraris or Louis Vuitton products.

I don't own a pair though I have worn some for a job before, I was left in absolute agony but then again I have quite wide feet whereas these ones were made quite narrow. They were gorgeous and could probably have been more comfy if i'd been able to get a wide version, but I don't think I could justify their price tag. They are fantastic quality though.

I'd rather own Louboutins than Gianmarco Lorenzis, much as the magpie in me adores these, Louboutins are considerably more practical:

Those shoes are beautiful!!!!

Alas I cannot afford designer heels.They never look comfortable and I'd end up breaking my neck after falling over .

You get turned on by shoes?