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Christian Louboutin Loafers

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Size 9 Brown Beige Mixed Materials Woven Tassels Loafers
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Size 9 Brown Beige Mixed Materials Woven Tassels Loafers

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Size 9 Brown Beige Mixed Materials Woven Tassels Loafers

By Christian Louboutin

Located in San Francisco, CA

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN loafers comes in a brown and beige jacquard and suede material featuring a slip

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21st Century and Contemporary Moccasins

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Dandy Chick Velvet Glitter Loafer EU42.5
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Dandy Chick Velvet Glitter Loafer EU42.5

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Dandy Chick Velvet Glitter Loafer EU42.5

By Christian Louboutin

Located in Hong Kong, NT

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Dandy Chick Orlato Flat Velvet River black silver glitter loafer EU42.5 US9.5

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2010s Italian Shoes

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Rollerboy black silver leather spike stud loafers EU40.5
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Rollerboy black silver leather spike stud loafers EU40.5

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Rollerboy black silver leather spike stud loafers EU40.5

By Christian Louboutin

Located in Hong Kong, NT

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Rollerboy black silver leather spike stud loafers EU40.5 Reference: SYYG/A00034

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brogues

rare CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Marcantonia Flat gold baroque velvet loafer EU44
rare CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Marcantonia Flat gold baroque velvet loafer EU44

rare CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Marcantonia Flat gold baroque velvet loafer EU44

By Christian Louboutin

Located in Hong Kong, NT

rare CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Marcantonia Flat gold baroque embroidery velvet loafer EU44 Reference

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brogues

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Dandelion white leather spike stud loafer shoes EU40.5
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Dandelion white leather spike stud loafer shoes EU40.5

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Dandelion white leather spike stud loafer shoes EU40.5

By Christian Louboutin

Located in Hong Kong, NT

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Dandelion white leather spike stud loafer shoes EU40.5 Reference: SYYG/A00033

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brogues

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Styleeto patent black bow tie dress loafer EU39.5
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Styleeto patent black bow tie dress loafer EU39.5

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Styleeto patent black bow tie dress loafer EU39.5

By Christian Louboutin

Located in Hong Kong, NT

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Styleeto patent black bow tie dress loafer EU39.5 Reference: CNLE/A00479 Brand

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brogues

Susan Bennis Warren Edwards Gold-Tone Metallic Studded Pouchette circa 1990s
Susan Bennis Warren Edwards Gold-Tone Metallic Studded Pouchette circa 1990s

Susan Bennis Warren Edwards Gold-Tone Metallic Studded Pouchette circa 1990s

By Susan Bennis/Warren Edwards

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

complements designer footwear like Gucci loafers or Christian Louboutin heels, and can enhance accessories

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Late 20th Century Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

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Christian Louboutin Black Calf Hair Slip On Loafers Size 43
Christian Louboutin Black Calf Hair Slip On Loafers Size 43

Christian Louboutin Black Calf Hair Slip On Loafers Size 43

By Christian Louboutin

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Practical, fashionable, and durable these Christian Louboutin loafers are carefully built to be

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2010s Shoes

Christian Louboutin Black Leather Rollerboy Spiked Loafers Size 43.5
Christian Louboutin Black Leather Rollerboy Spiked Loafers Size 43.5

Christian Louboutin Black Leather Rollerboy Spiked Loafers Size 43.5

By Christian Louboutin

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Equalling more comfort and style, these Rollerboy loafers from Christian Louboutin are designed

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoes

Christian Louboutin Blue Leather Spiked Yacht Loafers Size 43
Christian Louboutin Blue Leather Spiked Yacht Loafers Size 43

Christian Louboutin Blue Leather Spiked Yacht Loafers Size 43

By Christian Louboutin

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Christian Louboutin. These cool loafers are a perfect choice if you are looking for fashionable boat shoes

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2010s Shoes

2022 Christian Louboutin Loafers
2022 Christian Louboutin Loafers

2022 Christian Louboutin Loafers

By Christian Louboutin

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Brand new Christian Louboutin black velour loafers with the original box! Louboutin adds a fun

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2010s Italian Shoes

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Size 8 Black Spiked Suede Rolling Spikes Loafers
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Size 8 Black Spiked Suede Rolling Spikes Loafers

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Size 8 Black Spiked Suede Rolling Spikes Loafers

By Christian Louboutin

Located in San Francisco, CA

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN loafers come in black suede with faille piping, red sole, and silver tone

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoes

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Size 13 Black Purple Dandelion Jacquard Slip On Loafers
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Size 13 Black Purple Dandelion Jacquard Slip On Loafers

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Size 13 Black Purple Dandelion Jacquard Slip On Loafers

By Christian Louboutin

Located in San Francisco, CA

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN loafers comes in a black & purple dandelion jacquard fabrics featuring a slip

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoes

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Size 13 Black Woven Tassels Loafers
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Size 13 Black Woven Tassels Loafers

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Size 13 Black Woven Tassels Loafers

By Christian Louboutin

Located in San Francisco, CA

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN loafers in a black fabric featuring a woven design, tassel details, and slip on

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21st Century and Contemporary Moccasins

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Size 13 Black Woven Tassels Loafers
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Size 13 Black Woven Tassels Loafers

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Size 13 Black Woven Tassels Loafers

By Christian Louboutin

Located in San Francisco, CA

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN loafers in a black fabric featuring a woven design, tassel details, and slip on

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21st Century and Contemporary Moccasins

Black Christian Louboutin Studded Loafers
Black Christian Louboutin Studded Loafers

Black Christian Louboutin Studded Loafers

By Christian Louboutin

Located in New York, NY

Product details: Black leather studded loafers by Christian Louboutin. Round toe. Low stacked

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21st Century and Contemporary French Shoes

Christian Louboutin Black Leather Loafers
Christian Louboutin Black Leather Loafers

Christian Louboutin Black Leather Loafers

By Christian Louboutin

Located in New York, NY

Product details: Black leather loafers by Christian Louboutin. Square-toe. Contrast stitching. Low

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21st Century and Contemporary British Shoes

Christian Louboutin No Penny Loafers Suede Loafers in Tan
Christian Louboutin No Penny Loafers Suede Loafers in Tan

Christian Louboutin No Penny Loafers Suede Loafers in Tan

By Christian Louboutin

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Christian Louboutin No Penny Loafers Suede Loafers in Tan Additional information: Material: Suede

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoes

Christian Louboutin Penny Lug Loafers Leather in Black
Christian Louboutin Penny Lug Loafers Leather in Black

Christian Louboutin Penny Lug Loafers Leather in Black

By Christian Louboutin

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Loafers by Louboutin with the signature penny detail. Note from Louboutin: A new twist on the

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoes

Christian Louboutin Black Patent Leather Logo Flat Loafers
Christian Louboutin Black Patent Leather Logo Flat Loafers

Christian Louboutin Black Patent Leather Logo Flat Loafers

By Christian Louboutin

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

The Christian Louboutin Black Patent Leather Logo Flat Loafers are a sophisticated and versatile

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoes

Christian Louboutin Dandelion Tassel Tuxedo Loafers Leather in Black
Christian Louboutin Dandelion Tassel Tuxedo Loafers Leather in Black

Christian Louboutin Dandelion Tassel Tuxedo Loafers Leather in Black

By Christian Louboutin

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Christian Louboutin Dandelion Tassel Tuxedo Loafers Leather in Black. Signature Louboutin red

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brogues

Christian Louboutin Silver Spiked Leather Dandy Pik Pik Loafers
Christian Louboutin Silver Spiked Leather Dandy Pik Pik Loafers

Christian Louboutin Silver Spiked Leather Dandy Pik Pik Loafers

By Christian Louboutin

Located in San Francisco, CA

Christian Louboutin "Dandy Pik Pik" loafers come in metallic silver leather with a stacked heeled

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoes

Christian Louboutin MJ Moc Man Loafers Leather in Brown
Christian Louboutin MJ Moc Man Loafers Leather in Brown

Christian Louboutin MJ Moc Man Loafers Leather in Brown

By Christian Louboutin

Located in Los Angeles, CA

maximum flexibility for the shoe. This shoe from Christian Louboutin features a square toe. Its

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brogues

Christian Louboutin MJ Moc Man Loafers Leather in Black
Christian Louboutin MJ Moc Man Loafers Leather in Black

Christian Louboutin MJ Moc Man Loafers Leather in Black

By Christian Louboutin

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The MJ Moc Man, the classic square toe loafer from the Summer 2024 Collection. Gold chain on top

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brogues

new CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Dandelion Flat black patent dressy loafer EU43
new CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Dandelion Flat black patent dressy loafer EU43

new CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Dandelion Flat black patent dressy loafer EU43

By Christian Louboutin

Located in Hong Kong, NT

new CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Dandelion Flat black patent dressy loafer EU43 Reference: TGAS/C01120

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brogues

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Monaliso black leather chain trimmed tassel loafer EU38
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Monaliso black leather chain trimmed tassel loafer EU38

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Monaliso black leather chain trimmed tassel loafer EU38

By Christian Louboutin

Located in Hong Kong, NT

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Monaliso black leather chain trimmed tassel loafer EU38 Reference: CELG/A00398

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brogues

Men's CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Size 9 Black Leather DANDELION FLAT Loafers
Men's CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Size 9 Black Leather DANDELION FLAT Loafers

Men's CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Size 9 Black Leather DANDELION FLAT Loafers

By Christian Louboutin

Located in San Francisco, CA

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN "Dandelion Flat" loafers in a smooth black leather with a squared off

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoes

Christian Louboutin Dandelion Loafer Calf Leather in Tan Size 6
Christian Louboutin Dandelion Loafer Calf Leather in Tan Size 6

Christian Louboutin Dandelion Loafer Calf Leather in Tan Size 6

By Christian Louboutin

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Christian Louboutin Dandelion Loafer Calf Leather in Tan Additional information: Material

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brogues

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Dadanas gold pineapple fabric loafers dress shoes EU42
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Dadanas gold pineapple fabric loafers dress shoes EU42

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Dadanas gold pineapple fabric loafers dress shoes EU42

By Christian Louboutin

Located in Hong Kong, NT

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Dadanas gold pineapple fabric loafers dress shoes EU42 Reference: JSLE/A00094

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brogues

Men's CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Size 9.5 Black Rollerboy Spikes Leather Loafers
Men's CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Size 9.5 Black Rollerboy Spikes Leather Loafers

Men's CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Size 9.5 Black Rollerboy Spikes Leather Loafers

By Christian Louboutin

Located in San Francisco, CA

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN "Rollerboy Spikes" loafers come in black nappa leather with faille piping, red

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoes

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Monono black silver logo penny leather loafers EU42
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Monono black silver logo penny leather loafers EU42

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Monono black silver logo penny leather loafers EU42

By Christian Louboutin

Located in Hong Kong, NT

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Monono black silver logo penny leather loafers EU42 Reference: JSLE/A00083

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brogues

Christian Louboutin Men's Leopard Print Pony Hair Gold Spike Loafers
Christian Louboutin Men's Leopard Print Pony Hair Gold Spike Loafers

Christian Louboutin Men's Leopard Print Pony Hair Gold Spike Loafers

By Christian Louboutin

Located in San Francisco, CA

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN "Casanopump Flat Pony Jaguar" dress slipper loafers come in cheetah print

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoes

2000s Christian Louboutin "I Love My Loubies" Leopard Print Loafers
2000s Christian Louboutin "I Love My Loubies" Leopard Print Loafers

2000s Christian Louboutin "I Love My Loubies" Leopard Print Loafers

By Christian Louboutin

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Flash those red bottoms girl! Circa recent 2000s, these Louboutin loafers features leopard print

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2010s Italian Shoes

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Size 11 Black Studded Velvet Slip On Loafers
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Size 11 Black Studded Velvet Slip On Loafers

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Size 11 Black Studded Velvet Slip On Loafers

By Christian Louboutin

Located in San Francisco, CA

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN slippers come in black velvet with faille piping, spiked patent leather toe cap

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoes

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By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent

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By Chanel

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By Celine

Located in Zürich, CH

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Christian Louboutin Loafers For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of christian louboutin loafers for sale on 1stDibs. Many people prefer Black christian louboutin loafers, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Brown, Beige and more options on these pages. Making the right choice when shopping for these accessories may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, all of which have proven very popular over the years. Finding accessories for sale for men should be easy, but there are 22 pieces available to browse for women as well as unisex, too.

How Much are Christian Louboutin Loafers?

Prices for christian louboutin loafers can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $220 and can go as high as $4,539, while these items, on average, fetch $685.

Christian Louboutin for sale on 1stDibs

The iconic red-soled shoes by Christian Louboutin (b. 1963) have made it onto almost every red carpet since the French designer opened his first boutique in Paris in 1992. His fantastical heels have gained attention and praise for their provocative heights and arching shapes, leading the designer to be nicknamed the “King of Stilettos.”

Since childhood, Louboutin was artistic; he began sketching shoes at the age of 10 and later studied drawing at the Académie d’Art Roederer. However, it was the regular visits to the Musée national des Arts d’Afrique et d’Océanie, then in the Palais de la Porte Dorée, that inspired his interest in women’s shoes.

Growing up in the Paris neighborhood of the museum, he regularly spent weekends there and became fascinated by a sign asking women not to wear heels on account of the antique wooden floors. The severe arch of the heel on the sign and the violent red slash through it inspired him to think about shoes as something that could be dangerous and powerful in their allure. As he has said, “I wanted to create something that broke rules and made women feel confident and empowered.”

Breaking rules came naturally to Louboutin, who dropped out of school at the age of 16 and traveled to Egypt and India. When he returned to Paris in 1981, he had his mind set on shoe design and was hired by French fashion designer Charles Jourdan whose women’s shoe designs had been popular amongst the Paris elite since 1919. Louboutin later worked as a freelancer for such fashion houses as Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent and Roger Vivier.

When he went out on his own and opened his first boutique in the Galerie Véro-Dodat covered passage, Princess Caroline of Monaco became his first famous client. The now-revered red sole emerged with his third collection, when Louboutin noticed an assistant painting her nails bright red. He tried applying the polish to a sole and was enamored with the results. Soon, his glossy, red-bottomed heels were all the rage in the fashion world.

Today, Louboutin sells his wares in department stores and over 50 Louboutin boutiques across the world. Beyond shoes, he has also expanded into accessories, beauty lines and handbags, launching the Passage collection of bags in 2014, inspired by the location of his first boutique.

Conceptual pieces like his 2007 “Pumps,” now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, have taken his stilettos to the extreme with a ballet-like en pointe silhouette balanced on a spiked heel. Louboutin is a go-to designer for celebrities, including Blake Lively, Mariah Carey, Sarah Jessica Parker and Jennifer Lopez (who has a song about the famed shoes), among hundreds of others. In February 2020, a retrospective of his career opened in the Palais de la Porte Dorée where it all began.

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Finding the Right Shoes for You

Whether they’re Hermès sandals, black Jimmy Choo boots, ivory-leather-and-pink-daisy heels by sublime shoemaker Manolo Blahnik or Christian Louboutin platform pumps, you can find your next pair of legendary luxury vintage and designer shoes today on 1stDibs.

Shoes offered by the likes of Versace, Chanel, Charles Jourdan or Prada are integral to completing your carefully orchestrated street-style or evening ensemble these days, but footwear wasn’t always the big deal it is for your average Adidas enthusiast.

The decorative floor-length gowns that upper-class women of the 18th century wore meant that their shoes, then likely featuring high curved heels finished with woven or embroidered silks — a sharp contrast to the heavy, rudimentary form of the era’s footwear for men — were partially or entirely obscured by the base of their ornate dresses. What good is fashion if it’s tucked away?

Our modern age’s legions of sneakerheads might have trouble tracking down a pair of black-and-gold vintage Jordans but can at least fill their dream closets with original Adidas Gazelles or 1980s New Balances if they put the time in, while 1990s-era Prada pumps or a good pair of mid-20th-century jewel-tone heels in satin or silk haven’t lost their allure with today’s nostalgic fashionistas.

A pair of shoes can commemorate an achievement, mark an important trip overseas and is sometimes a rich manifestation of a hard-won physical feat. On 1stDibs, find Chanel flats or two-tone heels, Christian Dior pumps, vintage Margiela Tabi boots and many more designer shoes today.