Christian Louboutin Shoes

We all know that Christian Louboutin makes great straightforward shoes – the best black leather pumps in the business, if you ask me, which you didn’t – but the brand really shines when it comes to intricate, detailed, over-the-top glamour like the Christian Louboutin Fifi Pump.

In some ways, this shoe isn’t even that intricate or interesting, given the entirety of the Louboutin canon. Still, multicolored rhinestones of various sizes covering every inch of a shoe is more than enough to get my attention in the best way possible.

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Thigh-high boots are a bit of a conundrum. They’re a look that is mostly colonized by (and, let’s face it, a look that usually looks best on) the young, yet thigh-high boots are often among the most expensive of a designer’s offerings because of the large amount of material needed to manufacture a pair and the mechanical difficulties inherent in designing a boot that will cover almost all of the leg.

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Despite Christian Louboutin’s recent handbag misadventures, the man still knows how to make the sexist luxury shoes on the market. Oxfords are a trend that we’ve seen kicked around for a while with heels ranging from flat to stiletto, but the Christian Louboutin Lady Derby Booties easily take the title for hottest pair of the season.

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I know that some people love warm weather, but I can’t wait for the variety that fall brings to clothing and accessories. Suede and jewel tones are both fall classics, and this year they’re combining on scores of beautiful pumps and booties.

The shoes range from simple to detailed, affordable to over-the-top expensive, and and they’ll all bring onlookers’ eyes directly to your feet. A single pair of textured, brightly colored shoes is practically an outfit in and of itself. As always, larger pictures and purchasing information are after the jump.

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Clearly, it’s unfair to compare Christian Louboutin’s shoes to those of almost any other brand on the market. Not only does Louboutin make arguably the most stylish footwear on the planet, but his prices are equally out-of-this-world. When other premier designers struggle to compete, what hope does a “contemporary” brand have?

As it turns out, with some design restraint and a bit of flair, a few mid-priced brands aren’t doing too badly for themselves. When you compare the Christian Louboutin Egoustina Boots with these Ash Studded Motorcycle Boots, it’s abundantly clear which pair is more expensive and luxurious. That doesn’t mean I wouldn’t also love to have the lower-priced pair, though, particularly at a sub-$400 price point.

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The only times I found myself enjoying a leopard print bag was when it was a small accessory. Leopard print shoes on the other hand, possibly my greatest shoebsession. I was crushing on a pair of Leopard Print Pradas that I shared with you all recently, but I found the pair that trumps them.

Obviously, the pair is from shoe genius Christian Louboutin.

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Even people who aren’t overwhelming fans of the brand have to agree – the Christian Louboutin Ambertina Sandal is a shoe to behold.

In the hands of a lesser designer, the multicolored crystals, multiple materials and sky-high heel might dissolve into a cacophony of poor execution, but Louboutin expertly combines it all to create a shoe that’s show-stopping in its boldness. These shoes are an outfit unto themselves, shrinking violets and those with weak ankles need not apply.

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I know that many people out there will claim that buying a Christian Louboutin flat totally misses the point of the brand, but some of us out here don’t really have the option of wearing heels everyday, whether it be for medical or practical reasons. For those of us in that boat, it’s nice that Louboutin makes at least a passing effort at designing a creative flat from time to time.

I was originally unsure of the appeal of the Christian Louboutin Studded Pigalle Flats, but when I saw photos of La La Vasquez arriving to her wedding in a similarly studded Louboutin flat, I was totally sold.

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I can’t get behind the Christian Louboutin Rantus Oriato Trainer for the same reason that I can’t buy Wayfarers from anyone but Ray-Ban – why buy an overpriced “designer” version of an item when you can have the original inspiration for less? To me, that seems like the more stylish choice, not to mention the more financially responsible one.

The choice of sparkly dotted suede on this shoe is fun, of course, but I’m not sure that the colors coordinate very well. And do they have the Louboutin signature red sole? I’m sure they do, but the rubber bottoms on sneakers mean that it wouldn’t look anything like the ones on other shoes from the brand. The more I think about this shoe, the more I’m sure that it just isn’t a good idea.

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I found the perfect shoes to celebrate 4th of July! Behold the Christian Louboutin Maloko, not only a gorgeous shoe but also a shoe adorned in red, white, and blue.

Happy Independence Day from the TalkShoes team to all of you and happy 234th birthday America!!