Louboutins: The Dirty Little Secrets Behind Red Soles

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  • Опубліковано 21 тра 2018
  • In the '80s it was Manolo Blahniks, then Jimmy Choos filled the repair factory. Now Louboutins are having a moment, David Mesquita, vice president and co-owner of The Leather Spa in New York City.
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  • @thurgeshgesh8318
    @thurgeshgesh8318 3 роки тому +68

    A wise woman once said "happiness is the same price as red bottoms"

  • @jools99caithness17
    @jools99caithness17 3 роки тому +35

    Buy a pair of comfy courts from M&S and a bottle of red acrylic paint

    • @ultron374
      @ultron374 3 роки тому +4

      I agree. Probably better idea than buying real expensive and uncomfortable shoes.

    • @donnaharvill8210
      @donnaharvill8210 Місяць тому +1

      Certainly much better for your feet as well as comfort!

  • @beautifulbritni21
    @beautifulbritni21 3 роки тому +16

    I just scored a pair for $199 the sole is wrecked like she stomped and drug her feet all over town with but after a visit to the shoe hospital they will hopefully look brand new 😊

    • @DrTLEvans
      @DrTLEvans 3 роки тому +1

      I don’t understand why some ppl do that. I scored a gently used pair off Poshmark. She sent the bags and extra heel taps. She only wore them twice it seems. Taking these to shoe hospital for preventative treatment

  • @shaunagenre
    @shaunagenre 3 роки тому +12

    I don’t re-sole my Louboutin’s. I do use a thin sole protector but nothing will ever fully prevent the bottom from rubbing off.

  • @kittorloff9039
    @kittorloff9039 3 роки тому +16

    You’re a rookie if you can’t tell the difference between real and dups if you can’t see the front sole.

    • @wyatt35810
      @wyatt35810 2 роки тому +2

      Some fakes are incredibly hard to spot. There are videos of professionals struggling to tell the difference, even up close

  • @SDavis-on3sn
    @SDavis-on3sn 4 роки тому +54

    Haha watch Fall of the Cabal and you’ll see why red-bottomed or red shoes in general are popular with the top 1%. “These is bloody shoes” indeed!

    • @Maarten55551
      @Maarten55551 4 роки тому +6

      Watch Lange Frans - lockdown. It has English subs. Your welcome in advance!

    • @leahmarie9029
      @leahmarie9029 4 роки тому +1

      Where can I find that?

  • @xotennisxgirlox
    @xotennisxgirlox 3 роки тому +29

    There’s a reason they don’t just use red rubber in the first place. They want the sole paint to wear out immediately. It all plays into the status symbol that are Louboutins. As someone said below, “if you keep getting them repaired, then you’re not rich enough to have them in the first place” and that’s the truth. Celebrities wear them once or twice for a night, scuff them up, and then move on to a new pair. Like driving a new car off the lot...once those tires hit pavement, the re-sell value dramatically drops. If your red bottoms always look new with original soles, it’s because you’re rich enough to keep buying new pairs.

    • @wyatt35810
      @wyatt35810 2 роки тому +4

      Louboutin shoes do not devalue anywhere close to the rate of a car. Some of them even increase

    • @OnlyMichaelJackson
      @OnlyMichaelJackson 2 роки тому +4

      That's utterly ridiculous. How wasteful

    • @wyatt35810
      @wyatt35810 2 роки тому

      @@OnlyMichaelJackson how?

    • @pablopotato5967
      @pablopotato5967 2 роки тому +1

      @@wyatt35810 i have a pair that box price is 3k and they resell for up to 5k
      love your red soles😎

  • @milwaukeemotor5995
    @milwaukeemotor5995 3 роки тому +31

    it's true, they're not comfortable, but they look beautiful when on, i could care less about the red sole, it's the heel height, design, quality that counts

    • @Joshua-fr1xp
      @Joshua-fr1xp 3 роки тому +3

      @Fool TV Depends on the wearer, they're comfortable to me.

    • @Akhtar93
      @Akhtar93 3 роки тому

      @@Joshua-fr1xp you sure?
      Have you seen your face?

    • @Joshua-fr1xp
      @Joshua-fr1xp 3 роки тому +3

      @@Akhtar93 That made no sense, is my face on my feet?

    • @swordman7895
      @swordman7895 2 роки тому +5

      I really don't anymore understand what design and quality is in this case if it equals only problems to your feet.

    • @milwaukeemotor5995
      @milwaukeemotor5995 2 роки тому

      @@swordman7895 I'm still breaking my in, they're high heels made to be worn on special occasions etc., (i've had new running shoes where i get blisters) design (personal preference as in appearance & how well the design is made to support and fit your foot), quality (not cheap materials that actually hurt your feet and won't last 1 month after wearing them)

  • @pablopotato5967
    @pablopotato5967 2 роки тому +3

    love the men’s sneakers and happy to say i’ve had zero problems with them over the years of aggressive wear and tear

  • @joonnkoh2368
    @joonnkoh2368 3 роки тому +1

    God bless everyone 🙏🏽

  • @rhy8336
    @rhy8336 3 роки тому +5

    We love consumerism

  • @GilbertodeJesus87
    @GilbertodeJesus87 3 роки тому +10

    The way i see it is a lose ,lose situation.... Expensive , uncomfortable and a high maintenance shoe !!🤦🤦
    Basically $$-$$$-$$$$= $$$$$$$💸🚽

  • @obieplayz5255
    @obieplayz5255 Рік тому +6

    The red shoe club ,Jeffrey would be proud 👏

  • @johnsonpink6002
    @johnsonpink6002 2 роки тому +3

    For that price they should already be protected.

  • @rhondahurles1096
    @rhondahurles1096 3 роки тому +14

    I don’t care about design stuff to me it’s a ridiculous concept to walk around in pain , for the sole purpose of getting a certain kind of attention for a material possession you paid way more than is worth , made form materials that cost a fraction. Comfortable shoes are more important that what another persons impression of me is . That’s my opinion, thank you 🙏 God bless those that feel they need to show people that because they paid a lot of money for something they are in some way superior. This is the problem with society they sold out to the media and advertisers.

    • @roxannesmith9219
      @roxannesmith9219 Рік тому

      And that's why all the rich & famous women have bunions & hideous feet, lol😂😂

  • @danielmelendez9943
    @danielmelendez9943 2 роки тому

    is kind of like buying a used rolex, do i get polished rolex or an unpolished?

  • @Joshua-fr1xp
    @Joshua-fr1xp 3 роки тому +19

    Heels aren't made for comfort, that's what many don't get. Our feet aren't made to be in that position for so long. So if you're gonna complain then the shoe isn't for you, man or woman. I know they aren't comfortable but I also know that nobody is making me wear them either. Heels aren't for everybody.🤷🏽‍♂️👠👠

    • @ultron374
      @ultron374 3 роки тому +7

      Heels are for everyone but... depends what type of heels. If extremely high... well they won't be comfy

    • @MrAdryan1603
      @MrAdryan1603 2 роки тому +3

      Right! Cheers, Joshua 🙂

    • @deannorwood643
      @deannorwood643 2 роки тому

      Plus u can always buy the flats they used to make from a second hand shop if you want a pair but really can't stand heels

  • @davinatest8467
    @davinatest8467 3 роки тому +2

    These shoes are not made for walking but sitting at a cocktails bar or La Bijou page restaurant Cannes Cote d’Azure

  • @uioplkhj
    @uioplkhj 4 роки тому +2

    What is up with the sound?

  • @LunaZ-li4xz
    @LunaZ-li4xz 11 годин тому

    I was watching the Taylor swift movie with my mom and when Taylor was singing the man she showed off her boots and they had red in the bottom and my mom said “you know what that means 🫢“ and i was like what?😅

  • @basshun1
    @basshun1 2 роки тому +1

    Actually he does walk in them, and they are extremely comfortable

  • @rhondabahamas
    @rhondabahamas 2 роки тому +1

    If I spend that much money on a pair shoes, they better be comfortable

  • @crabcakes4194
    @crabcakes4194 2 роки тому +4

    I am high maintenance so this fits my lifestyle. 😎

  • @shegotstandards
    @shegotstandards 2 роки тому +1

    Where's the warranty for the first year or two? At this price there should be a warranty LOL.

  • @marilynjones5749
    @marilynjones5749 3 роки тому +10

    I’d rather have comfortable shoes. My feet are Beautiful.

    • @keithlim1075
      @keithlim1075 3 роки тому +3

      You are a smart lady, wear any high heels still look cool ya

    • @MrAdryan1603
      @MrAdryan1603 2 роки тому +1

      You're a beautiful lady, keep those feet comfy and pretty!

    • @dijahhairston
      @dijahhairston 2 роки тому

      Let me see them

  • @markg3169
    @markg3169 3 роки тому +1

    The Ed Hardy of lady’s footwear

  • @VondaBlips
    @VondaBlips Рік тому +1

    These shoes are not an investment, an investment is an asset, these are a liability

  • @VOLRAK1
    @VOLRAK1 3 роки тому +5

    Red bottoms. Blood on the sole (soul) kinda like hunters stepping in the blood of the hunted.

  • @shadytrizzy330
    @shadytrizzy330 4 роки тому +2

    Eh

  • @Bigbassdrum60
    @Bigbassdrum60 2 роки тому +2

    STATUS, STATUS, STATUS, NOT QUALITY, QUALITY, QUALITY. There are shoes out there for hundreds less that are as good a quality if not better quality than Loboutin's and Jimmy Choo's. His name got pushed to the top by celebs. If a can of crap was sold to a celeb and they liked it then crap in a can would go for thousands of dollars just because a celeb ate it.

  • @nathanielcraig3588
    @nathanielcraig3588 4 роки тому +11

    I hate when people resole new designer shoes, the leather is very sturdy and doesn't need to be replaced after a few wears. It's much better and cheaper to leave the leather soles intact until they actually start to wear out and need to be replaced. Also, rubber isn't as durable as shoe leather in the long term, I've seen 100 year old shoes who's leather soles still have tons of life left, where a 30 year old rubber sole has dried out and disintegrated. There's a reason that leather has been used for shoe soles for 1000s of years.

    • @massimookissed1023
      @massimookissed1023 4 роки тому +2

      Yes, that reason is we didn't have the better rubber.
      Leather soles do not last.

    • @nathanielcraig3588
      @nathanielcraig3588 4 роки тому +1

      @@massimookissed1023 Not in my experience, they last quite a long time and they don't dry out and deteriorate like rubber. Just because they look worn doesn't mean they're worn out.

    • @polinaaleynikova9969
      @polinaaleynikova9969 4 роки тому +1

      That how they make extra $$$! it’s not right if u spent more money for repairs!... many designer shoes made like this ( Chanel,Dior etc).But for me shoes must be comfy too!...

    • @kittorloff9039
      @kittorloff9039 3 роки тому

      So what do you do after they are worn down?

    • @nosaoyemade9618
      @nosaoyemade9618 2 роки тому

      @@kittorloff9039 get a new pair 😂😂😂

  • @itswhatitis277
    @itswhatitis277 2 роки тому +1

    An investment is an asset that appreciates over time, quite the opposite of these shoes

    • @pablopotato5967
      @pablopotato5967 2 роки тому

      i have a pair that has a box price of 3k they are reselling online for up to 5k

  • @freeform2020
    @freeform2020 4 роки тому +6

    Louboutin's are just as (un)comfortable as any other designer shoe. All my sneaker-style Louboutins require that I tape my feet before I wear them. Guess what? It's the same process for my other designer sneakers such as Valentino. My Greggo and Cousin Greg Louboutins are actually incredibly comfortable. I've worn them many a full-day and never had a problem. Designer sneakers on the other hand? Nightmare.

    • @shannawallace7855
      @shannawallace7855 Рік тому +3

      I will never understand the appeal of wearing uncomfortable shoes just because they have a certain name on the label lmao

  • @polinaaleynikova9969
    @polinaaleynikova9969 4 роки тому +1

    It’s beautiful! Expensive !But not comfy! I don’t like sole as the the same on many other brands(Chanel,Dior etc)!!!...If u buying expensive car it’s mean luxury!...

  • @bathedingrey
    @bathedingrey Рік тому

    even the mens shoes are uncomfortable! And if you think they are, please try on a greggo or greggy chick in patent and imagine you have to wwear them for 5 hours hahaha. still absoluely in love with them and if i could i would wear them all day every day !

  • @mikaylasmith7600
    @mikaylasmith7600 2 роки тому +4

    A lot of people don't realize the reason these shoes are so expensive is because the people behind the shoes get paid a fair wage. In Italy they have strict laws about paying workers fairly, thus part of the price tag. A lot of people do not buy these shoes for the status symbol, they buy them because they're high quality and made by craftsmen.

  • @biggdogg35810
    @biggdogg35810 4 роки тому +10

    $700, really???? Who, in their right and sane mind, would throw away hundreds to over $1000 for a pair of shoes??????

    • @massimookissed1023
      @massimookissed1023 4 роки тому +6

      Billions of people spend $150 buck$ on $15 dollar sneakers.

    • @polinaaleynikova9969
      @polinaaleynikova9969 4 роки тому

      That how fashion women do!... & it’s started with $700 as many other brands ( Chanel,Dior,Prada etc) But don’t worry they not comfortable!...

    • @Mclass500
      @Mclass500 3 роки тому +2

      Me I would

  • @nabelb1208
    @nabelb1208 Рік тому

    You pay for an uncomfortable shoe and then pay to maintain it…I’ll pass😅

  • @86mdwolfie
    @86mdwolfie 4 роки тому +16

    If they have to send them in to repair then they ain’t rich enough to have them.

  • @Nobody-uj9ir
    @Nobody-uj9ir Рік тому

    I won’t wear uncomfortable shoes for look good or rich, no thank you.

  • @flyingthesails6801
    @flyingthesails6801 3 місяці тому

    Why not get a $40.00 pair of high heels and paint the soles red? Take the money you saved and buy a mutual fund.

  • @nancybest5786
    @nancybest5786 3 роки тому +8

    The dirty little secret - they are made from flesh of children!!!

    • @nosaoyemade9618
      @nosaoyemade9618 2 роки тому

      😂😂😂😂😂😂😂. You are funny in a dark way.

    • @nancybest5786
      @nancybest5786 2 роки тому +1

      @@nosaoyemade9618 I’m not being funny at all do your digging. Look up on UA-cam what it means when you talk about red shoes and who wears the red shoes.

    • @charliebee4338
      @charliebee4338 2 роки тому

      💯💯💯People are so conditioned and programmed by the media. Sheep lead to slaughter in a line.
      If only they knew they were made with Adrenochrome… baby blood.
      Wake up Fools‼️

    • @roxannesmith9219
      @roxannesmith9219 Рік тому

      Yup the red shoe club😢 sick pedophiles & pedovores

    • @johannapalmer
      @johannapalmer 11 місяців тому

      ​@@nancybest5786i did my digging and u are spot on whoever doesn't believe keep ur head in the sand cus there's a lot going on that we believe that isn't true we been lied too about tons and tons of stuff

  • @jackluise9373
    @jackluise9373 3 роки тому

    The fluffy tea dewailly weigh because oxygen concretely save from a sedate athlete. nondescript, skillful october

  • @JJ-dm9tx
    @JJ-dm9tx 3 роки тому +2

    Now for man said that the shoes is made by woman that’s why they’re not comfortable how would that go