Size Guides

All shoes run right sizes.

EU sizes range: 36.37.38.39.40.41.

No half size.

In this area, you have a clear look at US sizes and EU sizes. please make sure you pick the right size.

it's very important for both of us. email us if there is any wonder.

Christian Louboutin Shoes Sizing:

Things to remember before purchasing:

1.   The width of your foot (very important)
2.   The style of the shoes (flats, d'orsay, sling back, close toe, etc)
3.   The height of the shoes
4.   The type of fabric used to make the shoes

Width of your foot - This is important because Christian Louboutin shoes are usually cut narrow so if your foot is wide you will definitely have to size up 1/2 to 1 full size up. If you're foot is narrow to medium you can probably do true to size to 1/2 size up in most Louboutins.

Style of the shoe - The style of the shoe will also determine if you will need to size up and my how much. The following are some guidelines for general styles as to how much you will have to size up by. Search the Christian Louboutin Style Guide  for sizing specific recommendations on hundreds of style names.

• Close toe pump (ie: Decollete 868, Simple): true to size to 1 full size up
• D'orsay (ie: Jolie Noued Dorcet, Sevillana): true to size to 1/2 size up
• Sling back (ie: No Prive, Gabine): 1/2 size up
• Slides (ie: Jolie Noued, Sabotage): 1/2 size up to 1 full size up
• Peep toe close back (ie: Very Prive, Yoyo): true to size to 1/2 size up
• Long pointed toes (ie: Decoltissimo, Helmut): 1 full size down to true to size
• Strappy sandals (ie: Rodita): true to size to 1/2 size up
• Flats (ie: Ballerina, Un Voilier): true to size to 1/2 size up
• Wedges (ie: Miminette, Miss Boxe): 1/2 size up to 1 full size up
• Ankle boots (ie: Metallika, Hung Up): 1/2 size up to 1 full size up
• Boots (ie: Bourge, Pretty Woman): true to size to 1/2 size up

Height of the shoe - Christian Louboutin offers certain shoes in different heel heights and that usually makes a different on the sizing. The following are some guidelines as to how much you will have to size up by.

• 70 mm: true to size to 1/2 size up
• 85 mm: true to size to 1/2 size up
• 100 mm: 1/2 size down to 1/2 size up
• 120 mm: 1 full size down to true to size

Type of fabric used to make the shoe - This will determine how much give the shoe has after you wear it a few times. Materials like python and suede tends to stretch more than materials like kid leather, patent, cork and satin. Crocodile, mesh, patent and fabric tend not to stretch as much as the above materials.

Tips and Tricks

Here are some things that will help if the shoe is too big or small.

Too Small

You can't really stretch the shoes lengthwise if the shoe is too short but you can stretch it width wise about 1/2 size. The shoes is made of leather so you can do a few things to help with the tightness. Please remember these are suggestion so if you don't feel comfortable doing this than don't.

1. You can try to wear a thick pair of socks with your Louboutins to help stretch them out
2. You can try to wear your shoe and heat the leather with a blow dryer to mold them to your foot (please be careful doing this because if you want to over heat it. Do not directly heat the shoe for over 2-3 seconds, it will melt your shoes or destroy your hair dryer)
3. You can buy some rubbing alcohol and gentle a tiny bit on the area (on the inside) and stretch it with a shoe stretcher
4. You can take it to the cobbler and have them stretch it

Note: Do not over stretch the leather, do it a little bit at a time. If you over stretch the leather it will crack and thin out. Please note that you are stretching it so the shape might be a little off after you do it. If you're not sure about it please take it to the cobbler and have it professionally done.

Too Big

It will probably be ok if the shoe is 1/2 size bigger but if its a full size its a little bit more difficult to solve.

• Try putting half insoles on the front of your shoe to prevent your foot from sliding forward. I like to use the Dr.Scholl's ladies gel half insoles.
• Try using heel grips. You can buy these online or at any cobblers. Please be aware it might leave sticky residue on the back when you take them off though but you can try to find the version where that doesn't happen. The best way to put them on is to cut them in half and stick them on the side of the heel area. If you need more padding put it on the regular way.
• If you do not like having the heel grips or half insoles showing you can take them to the cobbler and have them put the half insoles under the shoe pads. Please not this might wrinkle the insoles a bit.
• For any sling back shoes: You can try to take them to the cobbler to have the straps shorten. Take them to a recommended cobbler though so they will do a good job on it

Cleaning Tips

• If your leather shoes gets dirty, wipe them gently with a non-scented baby wipe.
• The toothpaste trick works (in some cases) for stains on your patent shoes.
• Use a suede brush/cube to clean your suede shoes (gently and don't use the rough brush cuz you may damage the shoe)

Protecting your Louboutins

• Although the bottoms are painted red, they are still made of leather (polished leather). I would advise you to have them resoled with a rubber bottom to protect them from getting wet this will extend the life of your shoes as water and leather doesn't mix. You can now find red Vibram  rubber soles to sort of match the bottom to protect the red. Do not buy rubber soles that are more than 2mm thick. The perfect ones are usually very very thin about 1mm to 1.8mm thick, any thicker and the shoes will be un-leveled.
• If your shoes are made with a light colored material or material that dirty easily such as: nude leather, white leather, linen, cloth and suede (I'm kinda iffy about spraying satin) I would suggest you buy a can of shoe protector (I heard people use Apple Leather - I have not tried this brand though) to spray them before wearing. Do this especially to your light color and suede shoes. Do not spray all over the shoe but test it out in a small area first and be careful when you spray the bottom because the red paint CAN come off and stain everything else. The best way is to take the shoes outside on a sunny / clear day - place it on the ground or flat surface and from a distance spray it.
• Beware of the red dust bags as it is possible for color to transfer from them to light color shoes. I would not store or place light color shoes (especially patent because once it transfer you can not get it out) on top or near the dust bag. Instead use a pillow case if you want to store them in there or take the shoes traveling.