Christian Louboutin offers different types of signature red soles depending on the style.
Christian Louboutin's iconic red soles are created by applying a signature red lacquer to natural European leather soles. Over time and with wear, this lacquer may gradually fade, revealing the natural colour of the leather beneath.
This wear is a normal and expected characteristic of the red sole and does not constitute a manufacturing defect.
The red soles on our shoes are fragile and must be tried on a clean carpeted surface.
If you are unhappy with the natural wear of our soles, they can be repainted with our signature red color. This is not an in-house service; however, we recommend several cobblers that have perfected these techniques as well as others to recover our soles.
A selection of styles is now available with the 'Everlasting Red' sole. Developed through an exclusive process by the Maison, it is designed to preserve the intensity of Christian Louboutin's iconic red for longer, while providing enhanced grip underfoot. The appearance is very similar to leather, with a slightly more polished effect on the front section.
Please refer to the product description to identify the sole featured on the selected style.
General care advice:
- Always store your Christian Louboutin products away from light and heat.
- Protect leather goods from rain and humidity.
- When not in use, store your footwear in the Christian Louboutin dust bag provided.
- Avoid contact with abrasive surfaces.
We strongly recommend consulting a leather care professional or cobbler for specific advice and maintenance.
While we currently do not provide in-house repair services, we recommend several high-quality cobblers that have perfected these techniques. Should you need to repair or refurbish an item purchased online we are happy to suggest the following repair specialists:
West 55th Street
New York, New York, 10019
Tel: 212.262.4823
Fax: 212.262.4780
Email: info@leatherspa.com
Rago Brother's Shoe & Leather Repair
142 Speedwell Avenue
Morristown, NJ, 07960
Tel: 973.539.7949
Email: info@ragobrothers.com
Santana Leather Care
2900 Rowland Road
Raleigh, NC, 27615
Tel: 919.521.8485
Fax: 919.521.8485
Email: customerservice@santanalc.com
Pasquale Shoe Restoration
5616 San Vicente Blvd
Los Angeles, CA, 90019
Tel: 323.936.6883
Email: contact@pasqualeshoerepair.com
Please note Christian Louboutin has made these recommendations solely as a courtesy to those wishing repair our products. Consumers who make use of these locations have the sole responsibility for evaluating the suitability of the locations, their operations and the results of any repairs conducted thereby. Christian Louboutin assumes no responsibility or liability related thereto and makes no representation or warranty regarding, and does not endorse or approve, these repair specialists, or any of the products or services they offer.
If you would like advice on repair services, please contact our Customer Service from Monday to Friday, 10AM to 7:30PM EST and Saturday from 9AM to 5PM EST.
Spare parts, such as heel taps and spikes, are typically included with your purchase. Christian Louboutin is committed to become a more sustainable brand and reducing waste with materials. If your style requires maintenance, we kindly ask you to contact our Customer Service from Monday to Friday, 10AM to 7:30PM EST and Saturday from 9AM to 5PM EST.
Please note that not all spare parts are able to be ordered.
Christian Louboutin does not offer product warranties (except where prohibited by local regulations). Repairs may be considered gratis, if confirmed by our Christian Louboutin Care & Repair team.
Generally, our factory includes one to two Christian Louboutin dust bags per style. Two dust bags are included for styles in delicate fabrics, such as strass, glitter and pony hair. Additional dust bags can be requested should by contacting our Customer Service from Monday to Friday, 10AM to 6PM EST and Saturday from 9AM to 5PM EST.
Shoe boxes are made per pair during production and unfortunately, we are unable to provide additional shoe boxes upon request.