If you’ve read some of my more recent posts—“I’m an Unexpected Target Market” in particular—you’ll already understand the depth of my (admittedly embarrassing, yet entirely sincere) adoration for my Christian Louboutin trainers. Which is precisely why this experience has been such a let-down.
This brand has a long-established reputation for producing premium footwear, particularly high heels. However, its experience with my trainers is comparatively limited.
Given the lengths I went to to acquire these trainers, beautiful! Comfortable, and carrying an admittedly embarrassing price tag tthey once held a shining place in my heart.
I am writing this after noticing a few months after purchase, that several details had begun to deteriorate! This is something clearly documented in the accompanying photographs. There is visible scratching to the leather at the toe, exposing the white exterior and revealing the red mid-layer beneath.
Additionally, the red design elements appear to be wearing away, and the Louboutin logo has already begun to peel off.
At this price point, this level of deterioration is not something one would expect from the Christian Louboutin brand, given the reputation it has built. Having worked in women’s wear garment design, I am well aware of the extensive development, testing, and refinement that should underpin products positioned at this level. In this case, however, the development of these footwear pieces appears to fall short of that standard.
From a place of genuine adoration, I have arrived at deep disappointment—and, frankly, a degree of embarrassment. Having parted with such a substantial sum for a product that now appears faulty, I feel misled rather than indulged. On this basis, I would strongly caution others against purchasing this product from the brand.