How Do I Tell a Real Christian Louboutin Shoe?
Will the real Christian Louboutin shoe please stand up? Christian Louboutin shoes cost hundreds of dollars, but they're very popular, so knock offs of these shoes abound. In order to be sure you are purchasing a pair of real Christian Louboutin shoes, it's important to tune into your inner fashion sleuth as you take steps to be sure they are the real deal.
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Purchase Christian Louboutin shoes from stores and boutiques that you know sell the real deal. Buying the shoes online for "too good to be true" prices or in urban back alleys should be an instant red flag. The official Christian Louboutin website has a store locator and lists sanctioned e-commerce sites.
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Inspect the box and the dust bag. Fakes often come in a shoddy box and the dust bag isn't very good quality. These are instant tip-offs.
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Look at the sole of the shoe. They should have a high gloss red lacquer look and feel. Also inspect the printing on the insole. Fake Christian Louboutin shoes often have less than perfect printing and shoddy design.
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The insole of a real Christian Louboutin shoe will be seamless and smooth. In fakes, the leather is often folded over or wrinkled.
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Always be sure the thread color matches the shoe and the workmanship should be seamless. Stitching that is less than perfect or uneven is a tip-off that you have a pair of fakes on your hands. Also be sure to check the sizing of the shoes. They should match perfectly. In fakes, they are sometimes slightly different.
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