From Sarah Jessica Parker to Oprah Winfrey to Jane Fonda, major celebrities have slipped into these statement Louboutin red soles for the red carpet. The result? Exquisitely crafted heels with red-lacquered soles that you’d recognise from a distance as being ‘Loubs’.Ĭoupled with their high craftsmanship and detailing, it’s not surprising that the concept caught every discerning fashionista’s eye, including some of the biggest names in fashion and pop culture. It’s said that Louboutin spotted one of his employees applying red nail polish, and he picked up the varnish and painted the soles of a prototype, red. And the story of how in 1993 the designer launched these famed red soles is a popular one. Since the inception of the eponymous label in 1991, Louboutin has been at the forefront of footwear innovation, developing a cult following in a very short time. Luxury shoe aficionados familiar with French designer Christian Louboutin will know that his most iconic offering are his red soles. Save Your Sole has been Nurture Your Sole tested and approved.If you know your fashion basics, you’d know that every brand has a signature product that acts as its insignia, a sort of letimotif – Bulgari has its Serpenti, Chanel its tweed, and Burberry its trench. Save Your Sole is a “must have” for my red bottoms. In fact, after wearing these Louboutins on the street to take photos, I wiped the bottoms off with baby wipes and they looked almost new again. Allow 24 hours of drying before wearing or storing. In all, including dry time, it took less then an hour with only 2 minutes of paint time. Repeat application until you’re satisfied with the coverage. I heard this from Martha Stewart and it works. The frig will keep the brush moist so it won’t dry out. Quick tip: if you think it will be longer then 10 or 15 minutes between coats, wrap the tip of your brush in plastic wrap and leave in the refrigerator until you’re ready. I find the paint is still wet after 10 minutes and spreads when you apply another coat. Allow 15-20 minutes to dry instead of 10 as instructed. If you make a mistake, wipe immediately and it easily comes off.Īpply the first coat.
Although it’s water-based, you don’t want paint on the sides of the shoe. Follow the instructions that come with the jar which is shaking the paint before you open. I thought plastic would be safer than newspaper because I didn’t want to take a chance with any transference in case the shoe happened to roll over while drying. I used a kitchen garbage bag to protect my work area. I found some inexpensive ones also on Amazon, click here ( small brushes ) for similar ones.Īfter cleaning the undersurface of my worn Louboutins with baby wipes, I let them dry for 15 minutes. However, I found the same bottle on Amazon for $29.75! That’s $10 cheaper.Ĭlick here for Amazon: Save Your Sole ‘Red Touch Up Shoe Sole Paint’ It comes in a 30 ml jar which is enough to cover several pairs of shoes. Save Your Sole ‘Red Touch Up Shoe Sole Paint’ is a water-based paint that matches CL soles. There were several options, but I decided to try Save Your Sole by a company out of London that received 4.5 out of 5 stars from customer feedback. So, I took to the internet to find some alternatives. Courtesy of El Fisherįor me, I like the symbolic red soles, but I also appreciate a little of the worn look. With rubber soles, the red stays, but as you can see the color is not as vibrant and shiny as the original red. They can add a red rubber protective sole for about $40. Just slip on and enjoy.īut if you like your undersurface red, one option is taking your shoes to the cobbler. Another reason, some people simply don’t care that the red wears off.
Clearly, this person has lots of cash to buy more Louboutins. The thought is: one has expensive shoes and they don’t keep them displayed in their closet. One reason, its like an added status symbol. Some Louboutin lovers like the look of the worn soles. Knowing that losing the iconic red on your Louboutins is inevitable, it’s a good idea to have a plan in place before you wear your Louboutins for the first time. As soon as they collide with a hard surface, the paint rubs off. Just gorgeous with every curve.īUT how do you keep your Christian Louboutin’s looking like you just pulled them out of the box? How do you keep your red bottoms red? There’s nothing like a brand new pair of red bottoms.
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