I've decided it would be helpful to write a sizing guide for all the Christian Louboutin shoe lovers out there. We all know that designer shoes have erratic sizing and Christian Louboutins are no different. I will list some things to think about when before purchasing, common styles sizing advice, advice on shoes I have or came across and some tips and tricks I've learned. Just for future reference, my feet is a size 5 and about medium width so please adjust accordingly. Sizing advice is based on sizing up from your American shoe (US) size.
Things to remember before purchasing
The width of your foot (very important)
The style of the shoe (flats, d'orsay, sling back, close toe, etc)
The height of the shoe
The type of fabric used to make the shoe
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 as to how much you will have to size up by.
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.
Sizing on Classic / Common Styles
These suggestion are based on what sales associates suggest and what people normally size up by. The similar styles listed usually the same sizing rules. True to size = TTS and all suggestions are based on your American (US) sizing.
At the moment I am trying to figure out how to format this information properly. Please see my ME page for the sizing chart. View my ME page.
Sizing on Style I've come across
The following is a list of shoes I have own or previous owned or tried on. Please use this list as a reference only and to base how you should size up or down. Please note I have a size 5 US feet and typically wear size 35.5 in Louboutins. I have a normal/narrow width foot and my left foot is slightly bigger than my right. Please note that if you're in the larger size you might have to size up at least 1/2 size from what I've listed.
If you are still confused about sizing, send me a message and I'll try to help you the best I can. Please include your normal US size, width of feet, length of toes and any Louboutins you have tried on. Thank you for reading this and I hope you enjoyed it! I would also like to note that there are a TON of fakes out there. If you are not sure if the shoes are authentic please send me a message with a link to the auction or a link of where the photos are located and I'll have a look for you.
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