Why Louboutin Shoes Are So Expensive | So Expensive

[@raaid22]

Material and labor might be high, but let's be honest, a majority of the cost is the name and the exclusivity of the product. They are only worth as much as people will pay. Unfortunately, people are willing to pay a hefty price for pretty basic shoes.

[@GloriaTheAnimator]

definetly if i learned how to make shoes and i know already a bit about shoe making it would cost probably 200 in materials and would take around a week to create so the cost should be around like 700$ since bring brands have contracts to get cheap materials

[@AndreMonz]

@@GloriaTheAnimator Not even close. Look at Carmina Shoes. Thats is the sort of shoe that gives a great bang for the buck and I bet those have a higher degree of craftsmanship than Louboutin. You will not get fashion designs on Carmina and that might be a deal breaker for many costumers.

[@peterfus6162]

Yah witha dout

[@spacekoalalove]

"Pretty basic shoes" ..... Sir, you kill me. The outer lines of the shoes ALONE show beautiful appreciation of design and craftsmanship. Even something as small as fractions of an inch difference in shoe strap width change the quality of the composition.

[@raaid22]

@@spacekoalalove they are pretty basic. Some designs are ornate but many are not and both are extremely expensive. You can go to a cobbler and have them make you custom shoes for cheaper than loubitons.

[@serenitybeats1677]

*Ankle comfort has left the chat*

[@eclyectkjackson8883]

🙉😀😄😂😂😂

[@TW-mg3ld]

You mean two knee replacements has left the chat

[@serenitybeats1677]

Valencia Whittington haha accurate

[@angie_vargas1017]

PlushieBlushie *I NEED A CHICKEN NUGGETS TO CALM DOWN NOWWW*

[@brsugarbabe]

Valencia Whittington Lmao 🤣

[@Callmebianca-j2w]

Payless & Nail polish. DONE

[@annettedavies616]

Jasmin Chand Or...Payless and get the shoe repairer to dye the soles red...🤔😉

[@GenIus-zm3qf]

payless are expensive, should have gone with $10 shoes

[@dannya3476]

@@GenIus-zm3qf 😂😂😂they raised their prices lmao.

[@chaikneesnollies5398]

Straight up

[@Karoger1987]

Yupp

[@janeclark7060]

They were the most comfortable pumps I have ever worn - ever! I’ve moved on from them, but the joy of being able to strut in them will always be a favorite memory❤️👠

[@markaralvin7919]

Hello Jane

[@DixieBradford-gw8mt]

his name is *suluxs* and he works with leather, NICE

[@jaredkoch5359]

A wise person once told me, “Something is only considered a status symbol to those that can’t afford it.”

[@reemh1709]

Bingo

[@lukas01986]

Why does this comment not have likes in the 1000’s????!

[@IronMikeyT]

sounds like tyrion lannister said that.

[@donazs739]

Whether you’re rich or not, red bottom heels just look gross. Not to hurt your feelings

[@hammerheadcorvette4]

Bravo !

[@sarahsmyth5383]

Off to buy some red paint..

[@katylon]

Safia Khan lolllll

[@angie_vargas1017]

Safia Khan HMMM I *WONDER* WHAT YOUR GONNA DO WITH HIGH HEELS 👠 AND *RED* PAINT

[@liberaltears5656]

No buy some nail polish that's so he made the original

[@samiam9925]

I have a gf that did that. Buy patent leather pumps, tape off the black part, get red spray paint, and go to town. She got SOOOOOO many compliments bc people thought they were authentic

[@victoriathomas5603]

Good idea!

[@jackienguyen1551]

I’ll buy a $25 dollar pair of heels and a $2 bottle of red paint and there we go.. $1800 saved

[@QFilmz]

Jacqueline Nguyen you WISH you saved a $1800 but actually you wasted $27 because your shoes are still not made of quality materials like the original loubutins , they will look cheap and like trash , that $2 paint won’t look anywhere NEAR like the original loubutin red bottoms , and god forbid if you ever walk into a place with good lighting like a shopping mall 🤣 guaranteed your $25 shoes with $2 paint will look exactly that ! $25 pair of shoes........with $2 paint all over the bottom lol

[@clairec1348]

Q Why so serious?

[@7391034]

@@QFilmz Someone here spent 1k on a pair of shoes lmao

[@clairec1348]

Kevin Madzima there are sturdy heels in my country that may be cheaper than $25

[@TEGGYKSeries]

Exactly

[@christinakaur8766]

If you want the same high-quality materials and craftsmanship, I highly recommend befriending near graduation/end of apprenticeship cobblers or fashion school students. I've gotten some of the best shoes and clothes I've ever owned at a fraction of the price of a coturier or atelier. They use the same materials and techniques, and I don't have to travel to Aspen or Europe to get the same experience lol. Students and fresh graduates are usually eager to start building their clientele, earning good money, and putting all of their knowledge to work. You won't be disappointed.

[@albertomatambo9441]

You paying for the brand not shoes.

[@aboogiewitdahoodie2148]

Alberto Matambo what? U r buying the shoes

[@Ying13280]

@@aboogiewitdahoodie2148 The name/brand adds 68% of the price of a product. Whether tou like it or not it's a fact

[@ShannonApple1]

​@white LOL! Not at all. Anyone who has worked for a company or studio that charges by the hour knows that the markup is generally 4 or 5 times what they are paying the workers doing the work. If you guys believe that they are paying their staff that kind of money, you're crazy. Labour and materials are probably about 20% of the entire cost.

[@karissamiller684]

Yup that's true!

[@haricotleon3678]

In Europe this is very expansive to made shoes

[@loginnamejon]

It’s the name. That’s why it’s expensive.

[@sasukecoochieha]

jman simply put

[@dw9524]

Yep. If you put h and m on them the wouldn't even be a quarter of the price. Just sayin 🤷🏽‍♀️🤷‍♀️

[@bale7168]

This is the best comment in the whole section.

[@louise-yo7kz]

@@dw9524 lol

[@highpriestessxo]

jman exactly you’re just paying for the name brand! Shoes are made so cheap!!!

[@Killatunga]

Time to whip out the acrylic 🖌

[@nelsonnong6985]

Killatunga 😂

[@nishim1748]

😂😭

[@lanascunt]

Killatunga what I was thinking

[@hanaw4613]

Yes

[@jesss.7788]

There is NO SHAME in that if anything you will be highly praised for being creatively old school since the idea 💡 behind the red soles came from a nail polish 💅🏽 bottle

[@boomshakarlaka7237]

I consider them and other shoes a piece of art. I love shoes 👠 because its a statement piece for me. I love to look in the mirror and see them, and how crazy and unique they can be. This goes for any-prize shoe. People pay millions of dollars for paintings that just hang on their walls, so I don’t see why not spend money on something I will wear and admire.

[@lukealadeen7836]

Which man pays for your shoes?

[@niloobakes]

U can just buy basic high heels and then paint the bottoms red.

[@tamannaislamkhan110]

That’s what 5-minutes craft did😂

[@sr57181]

With nailpolish😂

[@Comments_From_All_Channels]

If a 5 year old can make it. That's NOT art

[@johnmcmunn5698]

That’s assuming that you will be the one AND only owner. The design is trademarked. So you can do that for yourself bu you can’t even donate them. Nor can you sell them. Doing so would be trademark infringement. I have seen shoes for sale that use a deeper red like a burgundy or even pink on the soles to get around the trademark issue.

[@Comments_From_All_Channels]

@@johnmcmunn5698 basic things are getting trademarked? That's ridiculous. Is eating chips trademarked too

[@JessicaHauserman]

Wow. Their justifications for the pricing of Louboutins. Why not just admit that they're charging those prices simply because they can? It doesn't cost $1,000 to manufacture a shoe in Europe. Give me a break. I own a pair of classic black pumps, and boots, and both are quite uncomfortable. I've bought $20 heels on Amazon that are more comfortable to walk in. You're paying for the brand name and that signature red sole. That's it.

[@CoDFastReflexed]

Jessica Rose don’t buy em then

[@tsi4357]

That's not entirely true. Quality and high production can affect the price. Chances are your shoes were $20 because the production demand was low and/or the quality (not just talking about to the actual shoe quality. I'm referring to the working conditions, materials, sourcing, etc) is not very good.

[@mariasirbu7279]

@@tsi4357 I was literally raised to wear just leather, and I never played more than 100 euros on my shoes. Yeah, maybe it's not snake leather or crocodile, but still, 1000 dollars is crazy expensive for a shoe.

[@bigoof1476]

@@mariasirbu7279 yeah it is but if people have enough money to buy some why shouldn't they?

[@mariasirbu7279]

@@bigoof1476 it's perfectly alright to buy them if you have the money, but if you are struggling finaciary, they are not worth the splurge

[@cevadesign]

Historical fact : Red High Heels were already a thing before Louboutin. It was a must for the noblemen in Europe around the 15th century(back when high heels was only for men, it was a masculine fashion piece). The glossy red-soled shoes showed they never worked because it was clean and it was red because they represent the blood of their enemy crushed in battle. Louis XIV was very fond of shoes with red heels. And no man could have a heel higher than the king. Bright red was also a rare color on clothes, so having red-heels meant a nobleman was very wealthy, powerful in war and never worked at all (so even more rich).

[@kimknuckles1666]

Thank you for that fun fact. Interesting

[@aichitoshiki1321]

Ohhhhh. That makes sense

[@stanleygagner]

I believe it was a red heel, not red soles.

[@Cantetinza17]

Yeah I heard that lovely bit of history in a dance class.

[@masterpooshi6031]

Why can’t Women find their own style and shoes.

[@zinhlemlangeni01]

Quality doesn’t come cheap

[@Amigps01]

They’re expensive because of production costs......? BS You’re paying for the label.

[@MartinFlicks]

Amigps01 Exactly we already knew this. I just wanted to see what they would say lol

[@atsuki18]

and if u dont want to then dont buy the fvxking shoe

[@Godlywoman88]

And they just wanted to cater to the rich!

[@tsi4357]

That actually makes sense. Higher quality at a high production is really expensive. So the product costs more. It's usually cheap items that are made using slave labor, harmful materials, unethical practices and such. However, there are many instances where you are literally just paying for a label and it tends to show in the quality (take the newer Louis Vuitton bags for instance, the quality has gone down a lot but prices remain the same due to the name). Christian Louboutin is very meticulous about his craftsmanship and views his shoes as pieces of art. But I also have to agree with another commenter, they hurt like crazy and it's NOT worth the money to kill your feet! EDIT: I'm hearing the quality has gone down on these shoes too!

[@sushiluvrluvzme]

Tiara Letrice almost everything in quality for brand name stuff are going down. There are three stores I shopped at for awhile. Comparing to the first time I bought from there (I still have the items from 10 years ago) and compared to now the quality is half to 70% of what it used to be and cost 25-40% more excluding tax. Even styles now and days aren’t that great because it tends to be repetitive and nothing unique and new. I say, get things on sale/ clearance because they’re usually half or 25% of the price for half the quality. That’s when it might be worth it depending on how you view it.

[@NB-ky5ol]

This could have been a 10 sec video: “Because you’re paying for the status not the shoe”.

[@krisushi1]

Why even ask the question in the first place. It just insults our intelligence.

[@NODE1975]

Right especially since the shoes are completely uncomfortable and eventually do more damage than good.

[@leelebirdsong8339]

❤️

[@HeiserPoalino]

I always go for *suluxs* , their quality is great. and for authenticators to not be able to detect it as a fake

[@capture_diaries]

According to legend, to this day, the employee still wants her nail polish back.

[@__badlilvibe9006]

Lmao 😂😂😂

[@thurgeshgesh8318]

Lmao😂😂😂

[@ciaradavidson9567]

☠☠☠

[@TheShahkulu]

Tbh, I'd be mad if someone just snagged my nail polish and waste the whole bottle on painting some shoe 😂

[@norakeuyeuy9527]

Lmao😂😂 the shoes got nice pedicure lol

[@yusufkidwai]

I guess I did pretty good at the thrift store earlier this week, picking up a pair of steel toed boots still in decent shape for $10.

[@varizza]

Did she seriously say she would probably not wear those pair of shoes again? My godd

[@Mr12Maverick]

I'm telling you man, women only use shoes and dresses once. I have a friend that wears crocs for comfort. Women are crazy. But men love crazy. Each their own

[@milesb1763]

If you wear them too much then the red wears off... most people with these shoes don’t wear them often.

[@classycassie1118]

@@milesb1763 you can get them covered in a thin clear material to protect the bottoms. It's just paint and will come back off and look ugly after one or two wears

[@retroxide224]

probably the same reason why you dont wear rolexes to work daily :/

[@bonhiggins5457]

retro xide Yes you could you idiot thats not relevant at all

[@topplayer7580]

save 3 minutes of your life. It's a status symbol. There

[@laurenmontera9516]

3 minutes of looking at gorgeous shoes on mute. They're $$$$ for sure. Window-shopping is free. If you want them for more than your emotional health, wear them more than 3 times and can afford them, why not be proud of your status? You earned it.

[@anhism]

I shouldve read this comment sooner

[@missball404]

lol

[@samuelsena5713]

so what?

[@louis1443]

No it’s very well made ask any shoe maker.

[@jmanok]

If I spend thousands on some shoes they better make me fly as I walk off the cliff from the debt they put me in.

[@WatchMyPornos]

jmanok honestly

[@MeltingOnYourMind]

👠😂👍

[@virgingodd090]

I'd add f**king between me and fly, just saying......

[@tombaker2510]

well, some people can afford it. These shoes might not even dent their bank account.

[@lafridarb3289]

I paid $25usd for mines, and i was able to walk in a inch of thick mud in the rain, i just cleaned up the next day, no issues, i would dare them to make a shoe capable of that..

[@arvinmorales306]

My first time visiting Toronto, my girlfriend (now my wife) and I visited the Louboutin exhibit. I remember laying my eyes on the Rollerboy Spiked loafers, I fell in love with the shoe. It was unique and like nothing I've seen before. At the time, I was working at Dunkin Donuts so it was completely out of my price range. Since then, I've had a good career in IT and for my wedding day I knew exactly the shoe I wanted to wear that day and it was worth the $1000 price tag.

[@cuprunnethover2509]

Did your wife wear a pair as well?

[@robertanthonycummings008]

I design women's shoes and will inform you that top of the line high heels from the factory in Italy are worth/cost about 100€ to 120€. The rest is purely because of the brand. This is why designers buy factories in Italy to make their shoes.

[@freshstart4423]

Leviticus 19:35. Forbids price gouging.

[@alvm615]

*Kim, there's people that are dying...*

[@elongated2761]

you forgot to add " "

[@cujkklcghimd2676]

Lol exactly!!!

[@Hhuiza0]

But what has to do with her? Its her money she made it and she gets to spend it how she want, and while shed not doing exactly charity, shes working to improve to correctional system for unjust incarcerations and her husband gave away a decent number of shoes for African childs, but at the end of the day

[@anonimniprofil3816]

Not my problem

[@razor191919]

I'm dying right now, how are you going to help me?

[@TYROWNEANDGISIE]

I can paint my own shoes red.. thank you!

[@lastochka100]

Giselle Dumoy That’s what I was gonna say! I can just take some spray paint and paint the shoes myself. But why would I do that?! I’m not trying to be someone I’m not! It’s all vanity/trash!

[@yesikanarvaez5027]

Right?!

[@maggiepadron4320]

*gets sued* lmao 😂

[@AntlersAndAcorns]

Apparently you'll get sued. :/

[@lastochka100]

Megatron X My shoes lol 😂

[@lunagodessa574]

The stilettos aren’t even properly designed to distribute weight to the heel instead of the ball of the foot. Consideration should be given to form AND function. I’m not impressed.

[@yaminayahi8666]

Reconsidering the design of the shoe would probably make them cost double

[@impopquiz]

And u know this how... ?

[@25beee]

Angelica Rodriguez Yep, and the medical fee to treat the condition aftermath from using stilettos (when you’re getting older)...

[@tedetownslol]

@@impopquiz it's well known and there is plenty of info on the internet. He even said that he doesn't care about comfort himself.

[@Ayaforshort]

Louboutin pretty famously said he doesn't care if his shoes are comfortable as long as they look good.

[@Sarurhmann]

You miss the most important factor which makes these shoes expensive. Designers won't ever say it because they don't need to. Customers who have knowledge in the high-end fashion already knows this too: simply , you're not paying for the "high cost" of production , nor design, nor distribution.. you're paying the brand, the symbol and the experience. Gucci, Prada, Hermes, Louis Vuitton are even more expensive. You feel exclusive when purchasing such high-end fashion pieces because as they said, celebrities wear them too and who doesn't want to identify with that kind of group?

[@amnajaved6894]

Exactly. I mean if there is someone out there with their line of purple or orange soles... They would be making them expensive too keeping in mind the competition between two almost similar things and making the most out of their brands

[@roselily9036]

Yes they are iconic shoes and are a status symbol. All this production cost etc is bullshit

[@shizukagozen777]

Sarurhmann We're paying the brand ???? No shit, I didn't know ! 😲

[@joanyraquel]

Exactamente! You are paying for what people will think of you when you wear it. They will assume you are in the special 2% category even if you are still paying for them 5 years later.

[@shizukagozen777]

@@joanyraquel "5 years later" LMAO So true ! 😂😂😂

[@kimrosner6148]

I just bought a gorgeous pair of the Miss Sabina Sandal. The shiny nude leather is beautiful and the 3 1/2 inch block heel is flattering and comfortable. I'm a first grade teacher and I've worn them a few times in my classroom during the half days this summer. Lots of compliments - people didn't know they were Louboutins - they just also loved the style. It definitely was a splurge! Find what works for you!

[@HibiscusRosas9087]

My take away from this: "When it comes down to it people are paying for the status symbol."

[@ultron374]

Yes I agree. There are plenty of companies that produce nice leather shoes that don't even cost that price.

[@HibiscusRosas9087]

@@ultron374 very true:) Quality=price is not always true but at the end of the day it's the consumers choice

[@SA-xt1gd]

I just cant spend that much on the shoes even for showing off. It kinda hurts that people struggle to even bring home 700 dollars for rent and food.

[@sunshynea5151]

Especially when you think about how uncomfortable those shoes would be, plus the damage that wearing shoes like that does to your feet in the long run. I don't think they are worth it at all.

[@brendaruiz7761]

oh they are worth a lot! It‘s really stupid to say how the shoes could be , when you never wore them.

[@zanae3432]

That’s so pathetic, I don’t see why you would care.

[@z0is0i]

@@brendaruiz7761 i don't think i need to wear the 6 inch stilletto to know I'd ache in the 6 inch stiletto

[@ummmmno411]

@@zanae3432 I mean when ur from a broke family like me it’s sad to know that someone is buying shoes worth like 10 of your dinners. Life is unfair I know, it still hurts though

[@navjotkaur4731]

The women at the end basically said the same thing over and over again

[@laahbeellegoowsstmtceeyxd9718]

that is because when you see those shoes in a picture you immediately recognize them because they’re so special and that’s why you instantly can tell they’re Louboutins

[@jenniferg.7396]

She could bleached her teeth at least for her wedding for that money js 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@NGANSTURR]

Lol

[@katherinevallo2326]

When I was younger because my feet are child-sized I bought some custom made shoes in a classic pump with a moderate heel. I still have those shoes 20+ years later. They are my favourite pumps I own them in classic black. I've only had to take them in for repairs for a worn heel or worn sole a few times. At the time I paid 800 dollars for a pair of classic pumps that still fit as nicely as when I first got them. When I see designer shoes it makes me think of times I would have bought custom shoes for at least 500 bucks at the time and have only had to take them in a few times to fix the sole with 15 - 20+ years of owning them. I can understand paying a lot if there you are fetting high-quality shoes. It's totally worth paying the extra money on a classic style if they are comfortable and last a long time. I would gladly pay over a thousand dollars on a great pair of shoes or boots as long as they fit and last a long time.

[@jp4431]

What makes these shoes worth almost $800? They're not.

[@boromirinokripperino3928]

Supply and demand. If there's people willing to spend $800 on something, then that thing is worth $800. Economics 101.

[@RagnarokCo]

@@boromirinokripperino3928 Sick of this answer. You're not explaining anything. WHY is there demand? They are not worth the cost. They are not comfortable or have any new technology, it's simply a fashion status symbol. And just like a precious but useless gem there's a market for showing off to others.

[@fuckxt]

@@RagnarokCo did you watch the video? The demand is created through publicity. It's as simple as celebs wear them, becomes fashion and status icon. People want them. Obviously they're not worth the price but guess it makes some people feel a certain way and special. But then that's the point of "Luxury" . (I'm too lazy to type up the psychology of it)

[@eshtermaria6884]

@@fuckxt plus not all brands can carve path to luxury. Usually insecure people would need to hide behind the luxury.

[@lkofie6670]

I've asked myself this several times...AND I DO LOVE SHOES. But, I mean I can buy shoes that are Italian leather and quality and NOT PAY ANYWHERE NEAR $800-$1000 PLUS for them. I mean frankly, a designer is going to justify why he/she thinks his/her item, being shoes in this case, is worth $800 plus...I guess whomever choose to buy into the idea literally and figuratively drop the money and even some individuals build a collection.

[@julianastv5104]

I used to think I would buy red bottoms until I found out that they were uncomfortable. I wouldn’t wear uncomfortable shoes for free! Why they put so much money into manufacturing costs but not ergonomic design is strange but why people pay to be uncomfortable is even stranger! For $1000 dollars, the shoes should feel like clouds. For $1000 dollars they should be giving me all-day foot massages. For $1000 the shoes should be repairing themselves not sitting in a closet never to be worn again after 1 day!

[@loading1345]

So true!!!

[@swiftkarma4436]

I've always wondered if these were comfortable. I agree...I should be able to play basketball in these things for that price.

[@cottoncandeed3048]

Some of their shoes are comfortable. Not the infamous So Kate though, which are probably their most popular shoes.

[@Ms_T_Perfectly_Imperfect]

Thank you!!! I tried on a pair I been eyeing for a while and they were soooooo uncomfortable. Immediately took them off and know not to make that mistake ever again in life.

[@taydarling1799]

Some of them are comfortable

[@totallynotbecca2653]

Hold on if they just spray paint theses shoes why are they so expensive

[@aveaillium8754]

Buy one. You'll understand.

[@artaihnandez4980]

@@aveaillium8754 no, you really wont

[@aveaillium8754]

@@artaihnandez4980 I am sorry to disappoint you but I already own quite a few Louboutins.

[@artaihnandez4980]

@@aveaillium8754 im sure you do, and you are desperately trying to justify the money you spent on stripper shoes

[@Nidrizzle]

Artaih Nandez they aren’t stripper shoes. I model and we’re required to walk in a 5 inch heel minimum. I bought a pair from my first paycheck because they’re good quality and will last a very long time

[@ryuukakhadijah7766]

I know someone who wears a pair of those but he still stays humble; having a lot of money doesn't change him & his close friends around him. I do understand his feelings because I like Louboutin's designs too. But the truth is, those shoes only became very expensive because MOST OF US LOVE THE STATUS. We paid partly for the shoes, & the rest is FOR THE PRIDE. As businessmen, why shouldn't they take advantage of our behaviour? Of course they would. IT'S BUSINESS

[@google1chrome702]

"What makes these shoes worth 800 dollars?" ..... Greed

[@lyn7424]

Hype

[@sarthakjain1824]

Flex

[@maretvilla1531]

Nope. It's your target clientele, which is the rich people. It's a status symbol for the acting rich and it's a natural pick for those oozing with money.

[@nightmaresandbutterflies1058]

To "fit in"

[@altang884884]

And Pride - The bad kind

[@EdwardOrnelas]

"It's special because its identifiable which is what makes them special, it's a status symbol everybody knows what they are which why it's Identifiable which is why they're special" She managed to drag a simple sentence into a whole paragraph

[@Renasense]

I was looking for this comment before posting, thank you!

[@dylandang]

English 101

[@sin90950]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@justvibinchy]

When you need to make the word count

[@relll394]

When my teacher says 5 more minutes and im still working on my essay

[@Angel-vh9lj]

Why are they so expensive? Because people are willing to pay for it Edit: oh wow, I never thought I would get this many likes saying something so simple. Thanks for the 8.3k!

[@froggie4123]

Kinda like iPhones

[@musa6723]

it's like taping $1000 to a t-shirt it will only make people think "wow he has $1000"

[@bjfifi]

Melanie Lee Samsung is also expensive dumb dumb

[@froggie4123]

Alex Wongalong I never said anything about the price ?

[@froggie4123]

Alex Wongalong Like apple phones break easily and the newer models don’t even have headphone jacks and yet people pay for them. That’s what I meant not the price lmaooooo

[@eduardodeguise7926]

They are certainly not cheap, but if you hold them in your hands you will be able to appreciate the perfection of the work; they are a work of art!!

[@MaxxSeemov]

Not even close. They are rubbish at best. You want to see artisan craftsmanship? Look for the bespoke shoemakers in England and Italy.

[@oliviatillman4292]

Her: "What makes these shoes worth 800 dollars?" Me: "Absolutely nothing."

[@idaayers9120]

And most of them are not even pretty

[@abhina3965]

True

[@hotwax9376]

Except better materials and craftsmanship.

[@ape2533]

@@idaayers9120 not true lmao

[@tuesday1672]

Exactly

[@clair3kee432]

You are paying for the name that’s it. Everyone who wears there shoes always say they are uncomfortable. I’d never spend $1,800+ on any shoes.

[@atsuki18]

You're broke that's the tea sis

[@-o-itscharli]

almost every average person couldn't afford these shoes ^^ its just a hyped up craze

[@Julia-wj5uk]

I've never spent more than 200 dollars for any shoes.

[@PatienceNorman83]

AA Driveee26 the sneakers even hurt

[@PatienceNorman83]

-o- It'sCharli I’m an average person and I have 3 pairs wrong....

[@RalphsLegend]

What makes them so expensive? People. Stop buying them and the price will drop.

[@jessicajeanhemlton8207]

Go convince kendall

[@numae6922]

@@jessicajeanhemlton8207 bwahaahaha

[@lunay9089]

What an idiot. It's expensive because it's marketed towards the rich who can afford to splurge on designer items not to us noobs who would probably never buy them or idiots who can only buy one pair of shoes and flaunt them like they're all that lol.

[@keeratisatian]

@@lunay9089 do you even know what "noob" means?

[@nourzouarii2362]

They're not destined to us they're for the rich

[@zeniascreativespace3890]

I consider them to be art. So I would pay to wear them rarely and keep them in a special place where they can be admired, like a lovely sculpture ❤️❤️

[@lukealadeen7836]

Shut up, if they were $40 would they still be "art?

[@sarapoggioli2008]

“It’s expensive to make shoes in Europe” my ass.

[@lokeshdawkare6046]

😂😂😂

[@chucky7285]

Show me

[@ThePrincessCH]

Do you make shoes in Europe?

[@patricemarie2960]

You can buy these suckers, in thrift shops for $14.99!

[@lomouche]

​@@ThePrincessCH You dont need to manufacture them to know that they obviously can not cost that much to make. Other European manufactured brands don't necessarily charge as much. Its not about the cost as much as its about what people are willing to pay for it. Marketing.

[@ShreelaTambe]

There's nothing wrong with splurging money on expensive things, but if it is driven by low self-esteem and a craving for validation, it would be better to invest that money into personal growth. There are lot of beautiful things that you can do with your hard-earned thousand dollars.

[@annonnie]

Well stated.

[@aricaice6447]

Completely agree! Lots of people nowadays buy designer brands for clout and not much for style.

[@DeadlyChinchilla]

Exactly this. ^^^ I *could* drop a thou on a red souled monstrosity, but why should I? They're notoriously uncomfortable and cause blisters. Which to a mature, relatively sane person would mean they're pointless to buy. But if Louboutin's market is aimed at the low self-esteem teenage mentality of "I'll wear the craziest shoes I can find and screw the blisters", it just tells me what I need to know about the brand overall. When/if I do decide a pair of stompers is worth a grand of my labor and love, they'll be something I can wear the heck out of without concern I'll destroy my feet.

[@burdickd2]

A day at the Spa or Salon seems better. At least you would get to socialize.

[@Alexandra-rh3qf]

@@DeadlyChinchilla if you get sized correctly for them, they are actually quite comfortable. I am normally a size 38, but in those shoes I have to go up to a 39. But I can wear my boots all day long.

[@mangomania7321]

Thinking of grabbing a red spray paint and painting the sole of my heels

[@ladydro415]

Buy the paint off amazon for $10 its the same shade and it beats paying rent money for shoes

[@irishclover1111]

I wore Manolo Blahniks in my wedding. They were too big and I fell walking down the aisle. 😂

[@dariaoganesian2122]

*walk a mile in these Louboutins but they don't wear these shoes where I'm from*

[@justesha1941]

The lyrics dont say shoes they say shi*s

[@jennifertran8019]

justesha1 9 maybe they didn’t wanna stay the word shit

[@sarb1943]

All I can think of is the memes w the oven mitts😂

[@brii2743]

justesha1 9 she don’t wanna say the cuss word

[@biz7413]

i’m so poor that i thought the shoes were made by Louis Vuitton

[@realgrimez]

That doesn't make sense at all. They are both designer brands.

[@SheaDollard]

Wait there different brands

[@clawskitt-3841]

Same someone told me they r two diff brands haha

[@boorave]

Wow, now I know

[@ericksilva3734]

LMFAOO

[@jayfaisa6016]

Why are your shoes so expensive??....................... “I like making money”

[@Swordfiw]

😂😂😂😂

[@VKTR_Tech]

And making a fool out of everybody else

[@adfmo2195]

Lol it’s as simple as that

[@t-.-t.]

Cause Suppy and demand

[@happyperson6022]

lol

[@j_Dub92]

I love how honest she was

[@galaxychan8316]

They don’t even look like something you can wear everyday...

[@maggiee639]

Oh, absolutely. They are what we call “dinner shoes” lol. Loubs are notoriously narrow. I feel like the pain is somehow part of the appeal

[@Sophia-vi1pb]

You really only wear them for special Occasions. But you could wear them to like work or something if you had a job that would in a way back up your shoes, like a doctor, lawyer etc. Plus they do have like sneakers and stuff that you could buy if you really wanted everyday use, but mainly for like formal outings or something.

[@grilledcheesus]

A majority are high heels so yeah no shit. Most women don’t wear heels every day

[@100Stratusfiedx]

Wearing a regular black pump can go a long way in corporate. Wear them to church, work, job interview, presentation etc.

[@anthonyrodriguez3003]

Or unless you are a NYC girl

[@gwynnethwilkes9043]

I'd pay $1000 for a pay of shoes that actually fitted the shape of my foot instead of having to force my feet into tri-angular pointed pain makers.

[@candicezhang8619]

They are actually really comfortable for a lot of ppl....i can't wear their most popular models. Lmao

[@nancyoffenhiser4916]

I'm with you there Gwynneth.. a red bottom sole on Birkenstock Londons that might be nice.

[@Ephesians5-14]

I think there's a solution for that, just stop wearing pointy toed heels and opt for zero drop minimalist sandals and sneakers ☺️ your feets and posture and stabilizer muscles will thank you 💗

[@gwynnethwilkes9043]

Sorry all, I have a distinct picture of footwear to go with a slim line dress and it's not Birkenstocks, sandals or sneakers -ugh! I want to wear heels so why aren't they made to fit? After all we can send a spaceship to Mars, why can't I have comfortable heels?

[@litamtondy]

@@gwynnethwilkes9043 Many times, high-heels aren't comfortable BECAUSE they are cheap. Manufacturers know they just have to focus on style to sell their cheap products, so they do. You should try some expensive pairs.

[@Twiiteee]

3:06 : Would you drop a thousand dollar for red bottom shoes? My wallet : I can't hear you

[@ambiava123]

Sutri Brata....I didn't hear that either🙉.

[@watch2muchtv]

Sutri Brata even if I won the lottery I still wouldn’t buy a pair of these shoes!

[@NicoleAladrian]

🤣

[@rollox1519]

Aye aye captain

[@erikaleonard2848]

I love your comment 😁

[@IrisBuker]

OMG! You need to absolutely keep it! Whether it's true or not, this is special to you. People create packages, packages do not create people. Rock it girl, salute *suluxs* !

[@jonnysamuel4582]

If you can afford it they’re actually worth it, I own 5 pairs & had them for 3-4 years now & holding up good 👍🏽

[@reemm4696]

I love my Payless shoes...bring Payless back 😭

[@alfwinnn4224]

They make my feet hella stinky and my feet never stink.

[@peko7446]

Payless is gone😞

[@karolina5890]

Lmfao don't lie...payless shoes were infamous for being smelly. It's super well known but people didn't mind because they were able to replace them cheaply. Tennis shoes and heels were easier to control the odor on, but flats were a mess. Even with socks, airing them out, etc.

[@brii2743]

Alfwinnn it’s your feet lmfaooo maybe you don’t wash yo feet

[@marssssssssh]

I never liked payless. Shoes didn’t last but a few weeks

[@HustlerKid]

let start up a heel company painting the bottom blue 😂

[@silentinvestor]

Hahahaha

[@vikingwarriorgoddess6609]

I thought the same thing! LOL

[@abhilasha9608]

lmao

[@ArleneAnvitha]

Betsey Johnson shoes...they're known for their blue soles.

[@3dclothes889]

Why stop at blue, why not every other color as well and copyright them?

[@ReticulatingSplines_]

Swarovski Crystals are like $10 at hobby lobby.

[@sentryy4204]

Depending on the karat the price varies.

[@abbyv8009]

Yeah $10 for like 75 tiny crystals :/

[@fa99681]

6 at michales

[@AetreinaKazan]

Swarovski crystals are more expensive because of its fine materials and a complicated manufacturing process. It's spelled Swarovski by the way, not Swarovsky.

[@off2kurebeach]

But minus 40% if you use the coupon whooott!!

[@andreal908]

I have 2 pairs over 2k and let me tell you something I'm in love with them. The feeling of buying them was a reliefing moment to finally after years of hard work I can buy me some! Every one might see it like your crazy but think of it like this yall drop a few hundred at a club for a bottle of what ever something you have for a few hours to where if I take cars of my red bottoms I can have them my whole life and the value of them go higher.

[@Mlogan11]

The guy is a genius- got women to pay thousands of bucks for a show that likely costs under $100 in materials and workmanship.

[@kimkeiko9939]

Likely under $10 for some of em lol

[@amnajaved6894]

I don't exactly think so. But yes he profits so much more. Like those stud things with a hard name are hella expensive. But there is also no need for them to be on the shoes.

[@yeahnoway111]

The cost to make them is around $200-500. They dont make it in China.

[@mobranch3678]

Women and men

[@onehour3000]

Amna Javed Swarovski crystals?

[@MsWaggydog]

And racoons are paying with their lives.

[@problematicprincess6270]

@@koontroll3364 😂😂😂

[@serkomoryasi4380]

Till you see one on your doorstep, than you kill it for no reason right?

[@relaxation433]

Serko Moryasi if I see one one my doorstep I’ll leave it right there till it goes away

[@boiswedidit6383]

Do you guys eat meat

[@ybur6760]

Serko Moryasi they would come in through my kitchen door and open the fridge and take the food they wanted. Sometimes we would catch them and release them far away from home, but there always was one waiting outside my kitchen door.

[@bernardseanchettiar673]

Did the watch mojo girl just got hired by business insider. ?

[@annc5442]

Bernardsean Chettiar bahahaha😂

[@deepeshparwade9539]

Yes think so🤣

[@MalloryMcBride]

I own a pair and love them. I bought them when I beat cancer for the second time, and I was in a place to afford them. Yeah maybe I paid for the brand and red soles, but TBH, I don’t care.

[@TheGoddessRises]

I've been a fan of dita Von Teese since I was a pre teen and fell in love with Louboutins.. when I finished treatment , and started recovery from addiction. I bought my first pair as a gift to myself. They are comfortable and I love them!! I think if you wanted some for long enough after over 16 Years, you can have it. I wouldn't have done it if I were still in my addiction, but sobriety and recovery they mark the start of the new Life

[@theimmortalrain867]

Congratulations on beating cancer twice! I say you earned those Louboutins!

[@III-zy5jf]

Some guys reading this have thirty pairs of Jordans, Lebrons, Kobes, and Yeezys.

[@SkyreeXScalabar]

only suckers care about what people think of them

[@nicolethompson2399]

Jordan's, LeBrons and Kobes are not hundreds of dollars unless you dont know where to buy them. My husbands most expensive pair of Jordan's are about $120. Most of his other Jordan's are about $60 which is less than some people pay for ugly ass Birkenstocks or Doc Martens.

[@nicolethompson2399]

Cant comment on Yeezys because we dont have any nor do we want any

[@brandonmelchor2390]

Nicole Thompson he must be buying team jordans then cause lebrons jordan and kobe actual signature shoes cost more then 160

[@OddFluidz]

@@nicolethompson2399 his jordans must be fake then... if he wears kid sizes he might get a pass 🤣

[@Watafak_beach]

Imagine feeling validated for having expensive shoes

[@SpicyTricialicious]

Imagine being stupid enough to waste your money on expensive shoes of all things, the things that you put between your feet & the ground.🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️

[@jenniferlawrence9473]

What's hard to imagine??? It's no different from being validated by having an expensive dress or car or house. Shall we stop there? No, it's all a matter of preference. You want to wear penny loafers, go right ahead. All these comments about how shallow people are, but these shoes sell and it was a brilliant marketing idea.

[@whitemoonwolf13]

@404 Error Not Found you are judging others based on what they prefer and coming to the conclusion that they must be frivolous, shallow and foolish. Hello kettle. That sounds like a very shallow thing to do.

[@flavio7180]

Or some people just have a lot of money and really like these shoes. If you could, you yourself would spend a lot of money on luxury and you’re a liar if you deny that.

[@flavio7180]

@404 Error Not Found Sure mate.

[@rawrberrys]

They are very uncomfortable, for the price, they should feel like pillows on my feet...

[@martinmee8398]

why have u got sum louboutins and how long can u wear them for

[@gartley12345]

They are exceedingly painful to wear

[@martinmee8398]

@@gartley12345 why which louboutins have u got then

[@martinmee8398]

@Joshua Rivers yes but can u wear them all day

[@martinmee8398]

@Joshua Rivers ok were did u go in them

[@AllThePeppermint]

Never in my life would I drop $1000 on a pair of shoes, unless it was some kind of work boot I could wear for the rest of my life and it would never leak water in, or wear out. Lol I'm making my future wedding dress. I'd rather invest in crystals to adorn my dress than wear expensive shoes you'll hardly ever see. I like the Pashion Footwear shoes with adjustable heels. Those are beautiful and practical.

[@cinereyes]

Production cost for the 800 pair is 87$

[@yolandaponkers1581]

Daniel Reyes Probably not even that much.

[@maneeshatalreja]

Any surety about number ? I genuinely wanna know exact figures (making cost)?

[@cinereyes]

Manee Talreja yea it’s on their investor files. On average they cost is 10%. Branding and marketing is 52% of the cost

[@maneeshatalreja]

Thanks for information Daniel.

[@VallanaTrue]

Thanks that's good info. I wonder if part of that 52% of marketing goes to giving free shoes to influencers to make it seem as though people can actually afford these shoes

[@vocexseta]

This video didn't even say. Christian himself said it was because each shoe took a worker about 5 days to handmake versus a factory that churns out hundreds or thousands a day. That being said, damn. I am not in the market for $1000+ shoes.

[@Alex_Aramayo]

Yah but the majority of the masses can't fathom intangible value & craftsmanship🙄

[@veronikavartanova4044]

Except saying that it's a "5 day process" isn't transparent, either. Yes, the various stages of the production of these are designed to be completed in the span of 5 days, but it's more like "the worker will simultaneously make a couple dozens of shoes (at least)" in that period of time, and not "the worker only works on a single pair of shoes for 5 days". Otherwise their cost would begin in the thousands.

[@piyusarkar3065]

I can have an entire new wardrobe with good quality clothes and shoe if I spend a $1000+

[@ieatgremlins]

That’s actually pretty cool even if I don’t wanna really love these shoes.

[@opanainmyveins]

1:25

[@Somedude20282]

A brand name. That’s what makes them so expensive. You’re paying for a name, not quality

[@semoneg2826]

Ryker Galagun ....both name and quality they are hand made

[@kingsly2275]

True Aries exactly I can hand make you some counterfeit Louboutin’s right now and I don’t they’ll be as good as the original simply because someone (I.e me) made them by hand

[@edwintovar1505]

False i had two pairs and believe me there`s alot of quality

[@amcrazykid]

Iphones

[@racywa2950]

Excellent quality goes into making these shoes! I own several pair and absolutely love them! Big difference compared to my other shoes! BIG DIFFERENCE!!!

[@Fronken89]

"What makes these shoes worth almost 800 dollars?" Short answer: They aren't worth 800 dollars. They cost 800. The shoes themselves arent worth anywhere near the pricetag, its the same as all fashion brands, you are paying for the brand, not the product itself. The only reason they sell is because of shallow and vain people who feel the need to spend such outrageous amounts of money simply to show them off. Such as Spencer Alben, who's entire reasoning for buying them amounts to "I wanted to show them off because people know they are expensive."

[@ZSHJWSWBCWSWBC]

Because rich people buy them

[@lil10dot]

O yea yea

[@Oupr3m3]

Oh chow chow

[@Oupr3m3]

Darkphoton HONESTLY!

[@TL5official]

You don't have to be rich to buy them.

[@ZSHJWSWBCWSWBC]

@Darkphoton holy shit youre right

[@don_may2857]

Damn I just got a $119.99 Nike shoe and im thinkin it still crazy 😂

[@davidmartineztorres8731]

That's too much for shoes that are made for less than €20 in asia. I dont pay more than €85 for shoes

[@pragyaparamita8163]

For me, highest is 28$ lmao

[@pragyaparamita8163]

@Human Resources neh. I'm just broke🤷🏻‍♀

[@pragyaparamita8163]

@Human Resources Plus I'm from India so I can buy great shoes at this rate.

[@raisarajaul2227]

I bought a pair boots which cost 50 euros. I am also thinking that I have gone crazy😂

[@rysayshello]

Does anyone have that feeling when you see such funny people in the comments you want to become their friend? 🤣

[@thats_not_breezyshes_soo_windy]

Nah

[@Tkcrazy1]

Yes

[@NinjaZXRR]

Doesn’t mean they are good people

[@blacknwhite475]

Can we be friends?

[@thats_not_breezyshes_soo_windy]

@@blacknwhite475 sus

[@freshstart4423]

2:31, those are beautiful shoes and a fascinating style, she could wear them again. Absolutely.

[@nataliajo8356]

I always thought that the actual shoes should be pretty, but I never knew that bottom part was more important

[@marshmallow8838]

Ya u could have poop on ya heels but the red underneath is supposed to be crystal clear

[@alexxhristova]

The red sole is exactly what you are paying for and it's so expensive, precisely because everyone know how expensive it is. It's a never-ending cycle

[@elenabystrova]

"Would YOU drop a thousand dollars for red bottom shoes?" - Umm NOO!! Even I can afford them, I don't see them as shoes! Shoes should carry their purpose, those You barely can wear!

[@grahamjarvis384]

Plus the trademark is the soles are red, who just causally looks at the sole of someone’s shoe

[@LIZZIE-lizzie]

@ Elena Bystrova ?? You wear them when you're younger and when you're older you wear them walking from the car to the door and vice versa🤦🏼‍♀️

[@anncabras3961]

They do have comfortable shoes too

[@susanmaneri3318]

So they are saying that I can paint red nail polish on the soul of my shoe and bam red bottoms

[@alicewwonderland1860]

THAANK YOU! Exactly what i was thinking, especially if you care on your wedding day instead of who you marry

[@chocolategirl3r856]

Don't get sued tho

[@semoneg2826]

Susan Maneri ....it would never look the same

[@susanmaneri3318]

@@chocolategirl3r856 as long as you don't have the lable

[@coffeetime3293]

For me the comfort is number one. If the shoes are super comfortable so that I can wear them the whole night of event or day of meetings, then I would invest. Up to now no high heel stilettos or pumps I had ever matched this request.

[@AlyGuez]

Thats not the question. The question is why are they sooooo unconfortable??

[@itsnotif.itswhen]

Because they aren't meant for casual walking.

[@Rugaamba]

Because even Christian ranks comfort the list for his designs.

[@darkanddandy6898]

He says that he doesn't design them for comfort, he designs them for the aesthetic.

[@noir-kx8ku]

The sneakers are comfortable.

[@MrsBrit1]

Because people aren't meant to walk with their heels 4" in the air! Heels are 100% for vanity. They will never be comfortable.

[@c.v7750]

I bought a pair of shoes along time ago with red sole bottoms. Before Louboutin. So he is wrong. And their are much better designed shoes then this pretentious brand.$6000 for a pair of shoes. You could get handmade shoes, designed for your feet from Italy for $300.

[@Priasbcbeist]

IKR! When he said matetials from Asia went up, I was like 🙄.

[@chaikneesnollies5398]

Yes

[@nickiminajstan0033]

Where I can get custom shoes from Italy for $300?

[@imshooketh1500]

@@nickiminajstan0033 i so wanna know too

[@ShirleyTjandra]

I have found a company in China who can get the swarovski and leather from Italy and make it themselves, custom-made and costs you $530 only. Same quality, only different manufacturer.

[@peter_pansexual6243]

High heel shoes with red bottom soles where already worn back in the day by the king's of France. So he did not invent the concept.

[@johnmcmunn5698]

No but he resurrected it and then trademarked it.

[@peter_pansexual6243]

@@johnmcmunn5698 So he basically took something that was already pretty common and trademarketed it like it was his own idea. To me that has the same energy as Nestle buying wells and privatizing water.

[@queensrule4450]

Yes, but the ability to have red soles was restricted to the highest nobility and therefore could not be used by anyone else. In these times of instant information, to have a brand that is instantly recognizable by nearly everyone is sheer genius.

[@cathryncampbell8555]

Louis XIV -- the 'Sun King -- started the trend. He was physically short, so he wanted higher heels. Plus, the red colour for the bottoms of the shoes made the king really stand out. And Louis LOVED to be the centre of attention.

[@LIZZIE-lizzie]

The shoes of the Pope.

[@safooraajmal2979]

They did´nt even explained why are they so expensive....

[@nocreativename]

Safoora Ajmal I think he said production costs. Making shoes in Europe is expensive

[@TheInkedScars]

Not 1k expensive. Why do other brands offer leather shoes at $100 or at most $500? They last longer and are even more comfortable than a Louboutin. Once the sole is scratched up enough they need replacing..for the SOLES the part that touches the ground so they naturally wear down first. They're so expensive because they're worldy recognized as a status symbol like you buying a diamond rig the size of a walnut. You dont have to get it,you dont need it but it shows people you can afford it

[@uoiqhou2735]

@Lizzy Bee its because of the brand.. Production cost may be expensive, but no way would it ever be in the thousands.

[@KpopManiac4Life]

Brand name

[@yggra31]

they are expensive to make a difference between the low/middle class people to the high class people, just like any other luxury brand. It wouldnt be a luxury brand anymore if it was cheap (and not special if simply anyone would be able to buy them), it would be a mall brand or a fast fashion brand. Those guys are the real bandits, but many people dont know and dont understand about the fashion industry. Also, such luxury brands are great, if you want an expensive watch, expensive car or expensive shoes to gift to yourself or others for graduation or doing something significant in your life, i think most people would buy something expensive cause they worked hard to get it.

[@highness2829]

Short answer: Profit margins. Also: Louboutin was far from the first one to have red soles on high heels. Charles Jourdan did it in the 70s.

[@Rick__C-137]

Why are they so expensive? ...Because people are chumps & they'll pay for anything.

[@michellegomez5429]

Right and tey to justify tge coat by saying but I can afford them. Okay!! Sooooooo but they're not a comfortable or lasting shoe....

[@normagibson768]

😂😂😂

[@misscostello3057]

Rick C-137 I have Louboutins and yeah you right lol the worst part is that the quality is horrible, they are definitely beautiful but some heels made in China have better quality than Louboutin.

[@joep7683]

So, do it yourself?

[@mag2599]

Im just gonna say that i dont even like these shoes..

[@모르겠다는거야]

These expensive these is red bottoms these is bloody shoes

[@noahal1770]

I just love the grammar.

[@kaishoulddoasmrwhiledrawin6804]

@@noahal1770 Uh, have you not heard the song? Smh

[@jok9808]

I thought she said ‘rad’ bottoms ffs 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@AnwarAli-eq1he]

AKMU Love p

[@charlieg3041]

Noah AL if you don't recognize that Cardi B song, you must have been living under a rock lol

[@fortfish8190]

The bottom is made with the blood of the UniCorn Dragon people.

[@CarmenRodriguez-dm2tv]

Fort fish interesting 🐲

[@ChanelHunter-r8j]

Lot of people think they cant afford it and then you see them in those shoes. Beautiful shoes by the way thankyou for showing how you take the time to make theae shoes.

[@walmar8778]

Everyone: “What makes these shoes expensive?” “Well yes but actually no”

[@popocatepetl7706]

Didn't even understand why they are expensive. They are expensive because they want them to be. There's nothing to cover up there

[@chadweth8496]

“Walk a mile in these louboutins” 😂

[@cholojameszurbito2303]

Chad Weth work!

[@jomontanee]

I love high heels shoes and wear them a lot (for my work). For me, the comfort and support are my highest priority. Either it's 3000 dollars or just 10 dollars if they are not comfortable and give you sorefeet/blisters/pain, they are not worth your dime. For the brand name shoes, for me only, they are just the shoes, nothing to fancy about. I totally don't understand the worship over the big brand names, really.

[@Asteria786]

Random question: I’m also on the hunt for comfortable high heels. Do you have any shoes are brands that you recommend??

[@Danielle33384]

Exactly right!

[@AnimeDR]

@@Asteria786 Heels from escada can get you to walk around in them for days ;)

[@itz_alice_chan4385]

Jo Montanee uM i bet they are comfy i mean it has this big reputetion if they don’t then they wouldn’t have this reputation

[@AnimeDR]

@@itz_alice_chan4385 Nooo, trust me. In terms of comforf, red bottom heels are synonymous to death. There is nothing comfy about them, it's all about the 'prestige' and statement of the label. That's what makes the whole thing so absurd.

[@b.b.8955]

I love to dabble in my art…and I’m a sucker for a beautiful shoe that fits and wears well…but I would never pay that much for shoes. A coat? Perhaps 🤔, but that’s still asking a lot. The most I’ve ever spent was $75 on a pair of sandals 25 years ago for my college graduation and they are still in style and comfortable today.

[@AltafHussain-sr6rn]

"Its expensive to make shoes in Europe" What if they started making them in China, would it be cheap ?

[@MissAbigael02]

Well, you can't deny that a product made in europe is so much more attractive than made in china because people always had this impression that things made in europe are made of high quality materials and high level of craftmanship

[@TheCinemaphileJD]

@@MissAbigael02 they import chinese labor in europe. they claim it's made in europe which is true. however, the workers are in fact asians or chinese (who are willing to work for cheap).

[@michaels7900]

Mizpah Jill Apple products are made in China and they’re more attractive than other brands.

[@phoebe.gracie]

It would be poor quality, I for one wouldn't buy it.

[@thadramallama]

@@MissAbigael02 i dont think anyone gives a shit where theyre from but pop off i guess....

[@brendenbenjamin4844]

This is a false story about the red sole origin. Originally the red sole was a design distinct to Cesare Paciotti- a significantly better shoe designer with a lot less hype. Because the Paciotti brand prides itself on being a private, old fashioned, Italian family brand who only makes a few pairs in each size and doesn't mass produce, they passed up the chance to expand the way Louboutin has in the last 10-15 years and allowed Louboutin to buy and trademark the red sole when he approached them about using their design for his shoes. And funny enough Paciotti still make shoes (not all but some) with red soles. They've kept their original red and allowed Louboutin to trademark a version of their signature and mass produce with a variation of their red that we all now know as the Louboutin red.

[@Chihuahualover420]

Very interesting fact

[@innerlight4601]

Well this makes more sense than nail polish story, thanks.

[@nyancat2004]

alright tea

[@rithwicks]

These expensive These red bottoms These are bloody shoes!!!!

[@gabyosario2601]

this song is playing while reading.

[@OxsanaAriadneValentina]

Yes bloody as they use real fur on their shoes too!!!

[@markmedley6849]

I have a pair of Christian Louboutin mens classic dress shoe and I love them. They look good, are comfortable, and I wear them often. I only have a few pairs of shoes total so I would rather what I do have be high quality. As far as women’s shoes, I get dizzy just looking at them.