Things to Consider
"Try before you buy..." Louboutins come in all shapes and sizes, which means that you might be different sizes depending on the shoe. The one that every sales associate has told me is to buy for the length of your foot. Even if the shoe is slightly snug in the toe box, they will stretch out, so it's best to buy the length that fits. Keep in mind that stretching them out may take awhile depending on how much you wear them, so be prepared to experience discomfort. On the other hand, if the pain in the toe area is too much, you can always size up and put insoles or heel pads to fill in the gaps. However, this could potentially cause an issue for you down the line, because as I mentioned above, the toe box will stretch, you may get to a point where your feet won't stay put, no matter what type of padding you use.
Toe Cleavage! I never understood why anyone would want "toe cleavage" in their shoes. If you don't know what that is, it's when the depth of your toe box is short, and it allows the lines in between your toes to show. I'll be the first to admit that I'm not a huge fan of toe cleavage, but a sales associate explained to me that in some shoes, Louboutins especially, this is by design. Having those toe lines show helps to elongate the foot and make it look more "elegant and sexy". So if you try them on, and you're wondering why you can see so much of your toes, don't worry, it's supposed to look like that.
Money doesn't Equal Comfort
I mentioned earlier that you may experience discomfort while trying to get the toe box stretched out. I want to backtrack a little bit, and just put out a small disclaimer that your shoes may never really feel comfortable. A lot of folks that ask me about my Louboutins say "They must be so comfortable with how much you pay for them." I'll be honest with you... they're not really comfortable, and most honest sales associates will tell you up front that they're definitely not the most comfortable designer shoe. I know a lot of ladies who seem to be able to stand wearing heels all day, and walking long distances with them on with no issues... I praise those ladies, because I can do at most two hours before my feet are dying for some relief. Getting the right pair for you means that you need to identify what is comfortable for you, and finding a pair that fits that criteria. It also means trying on different pairs, and in some cases paying more money.
I could go on and on, but I think that covers a lot of the basics. I can't stress enough how important it is to go and physically try them on. These shoes may be painful sometimes, but I do love them. Trust me, if I could afford to have more, I would.
Also, before I sign off, an *important note*.... don't forget that there are A LOT of fakes out there. I don't condone purchasing any counterfeit items, so it's best to purchase them directly from Christian Louboutin, or an authorized retailer such as Nordstrom or Neiman Marcus among others. If you do decide to look elsewhere, be sure to do your due diligence to ensure that you are purchasing the genuine article.
"Try before you buy..." Louboutins come in all shapes and sizes, which means that you might be different sizes depending on the shoe. The one that every sales associate has told me is to buy for the length of your foot. Even if the shoe is slightly snug in the toe box, they will stretch out, so it's best to buy the length that fits. Keep in mind that stretching them out may take awhile depending on how much you wear them, so be prepared to experience discomfort. On the other hand, if the pain in the toe area is too much, you can always size up and put insoles or heel pads to fill in the gaps. However, this could potentially cause an issue for you down the line, because as I mentioned above, the toe box will stretch, you may get to a point where your feet won't stay put, no matter what type of padding you use.
Toe Cleavage! I never understood why anyone would want "toe cleavage" in their shoes. If you don't know what that is, it's when the depth of your toe box is short, and it allows the lines in between your toes to show. I'll be the first to admit that I'm not a huge fan of toe cleavage, but a sales associate explained to me that in some shoes, Louboutins especially, this is by design. Having those toe lines show helps to elongate the foot and make it look more "elegant and sexy". So if you try them on, and you're wondering why you can see so much of your toes, don't worry, it's supposed to look like that.
Money doesn't Equal Comfort
I mentioned earlier that you may experience discomfort while trying to get the toe box stretched out. I want to backtrack a little bit, and just put out a small disclaimer that your shoes may never really feel comfortable. A lot of folks that ask me about my Louboutins say "They must be so comfortable with how much you pay for them." I'll be honest with you... they're not really comfortable, and most honest sales associates will tell you up front that they're definitely not the most comfortable designer shoe. I know a lot of ladies who seem to be able to stand wearing heels all day, and walking long distances with them on with no issues... I praise those ladies, because I can do at most two hours before my feet are dying for some relief. Getting the right pair for you means that you need to identify what is comfortable for you, and finding a pair that fits that criteria. It also means trying on different pairs, and in some cases paying more money.
I could go on and on, but I think that covers a lot of the basics. I can't stress enough how important it is to go and physically try them on. These shoes may be painful sometimes, but I do love them. Trust me, if I could afford to have more, I would.
Also, before I sign off, an *important note*.... don't forget that there are A LOT of fakes out there. I don't condone purchasing any counterfeit items, so it's best to purchase them directly from Christian Louboutin, or an authorized retailer such as Nordstrom or Neiman Marcus among others. If you do decide to look elsewhere, be sure to do your due diligence to ensure that you are purchasing the genuine article.
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