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Christian Louboutin Louis Flat Antispecchio Spike Men's Sneakers 43 / 10
Christian Louboutin Louis Flat Antispecchio Spike Men's Sneakers 43 / 10

Christian Louboutin Louis Flat Antispecchio Spike Men's Sneakers 43 / 10

By Christian Louboutin

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers a pair of Christian Louboutin mens Louis Flat Antispecchio high top sneakers

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21st Century and Contemporary French Shoes

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Chambeli Flat Lace Up Leather Boots EU43
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Chambeli Flat Lace Up Leather Boots EU43

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Chambeli Flat Lace Up Leather Boots EU43

By Christian Louboutin

Located in Hong Kong, NT

Louboutin Chambeliboot ankle boots for men. This striking model is crafted from smooth black calf leather

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2010s Italian Boots

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Chambeli Flat Lace Up Leather Boots EU42
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Chambeli Flat Lace Up Leather Boots EU42

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Chambeli Flat Lace Up Leather Boots EU42

By Christian Louboutin

Located in Hong Kong, NT

Louboutin Chambeliboot ankle boots for men. This striking model is crafted from smooth black calf leather

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Christian Louboutin Grey Suede Ankle Length Boots Size 44
Christian Louboutin Grey Suede Ankle Length Boots Size 44

Christian Louboutin Grey Suede Ankle Length Boots Size 44

By Christian Louboutin

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Enjoy the most fashionable days with these authentic Christian Louboutin mens boots. Modern in

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2010s Ankle Boots

Christian Louboutin Mens Studded Sneakers 44
Christian Louboutin Mens Studded Sneakers 44

Christian Louboutin Mens Studded Sneakers 44

By Christian Louboutin

Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT

Crazy and super Louboutin's men sneakers Leather Black color Completely adorned with metal studs

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoes

Christian Louboutin Mens Studded Sneakers 44
Christian Louboutin Mens Studded Sneakers 44

Christian Louboutin Mens Studded Sneakers 44

By Christian Louboutin

Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT

Crazy and super Louboutin's men sneakers Patent leather Silver color Completely adorned with metal

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoes

Christian Louboutin Mens White / Gold Sneakers 43 1/2
Christian Louboutin Mens White / Gold Sneakers 43 1/2

Christian Louboutin Mens White / Gold Sneakers 43 1/2

By Christian Louboutin

Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT

Crazy and super Louboutin's men sneakers Leather White and gold color Completely adorned with

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoes

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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Christian Louboutin Louis Spikes Sneakers 44
Christian Louboutin Louis Spikes Sneakers 44

Christian Louboutin Louis Spikes Sneakers 44

By Christian Louboutin

Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT

Crazy and super Louboutin's men sneakers Suede Red color Decorated with a covering of tonal

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CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Dandelion Spikes Glitter Sirene  42.5 / 9.5
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Dandelion Spikes Glitter Sirene  42.5 / 9.5

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Dandelion Spikes Glitter Sirene 42.5 / 9.5

By Christian Louboutin

Located in Miami, FL

Guaranteed authentic CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN men's Dandelion Spikes loafer. Striking and neutral silver

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CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN White Louis Flat Candy Spikes  43 / 10
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN White Louis Flat Candy Spikes  43 / 10

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN White Louis Flat Candy Spikes 43 / 10

By Christian Louboutin

Located in Miami, FL

Guaranteed authentic CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN men's multicolored spike sneaker. Crisp white with candy

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CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Flat Snakeskin Aquarium Mimosa  44.5 / 11.5
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Flat Snakeskin Aquarium Mimosa  44.5 / 11.5

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Flat Snakeskin Aquarium Mimosa 44.5 / 11.5

By Christian Louboutin

Located in Miami, FL

Guaranteed authentic CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN men's flat snakeskin sneaker. Fabulous snakeskin mimosa

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2010s Shoes

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN sneaker NO LIMIT Flat Patent Neo 3D Calf Spiked  43

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN sneaker NO LIMIT Flat Patent Neo 3D Calf Spiked 43

By Christian Louboutin

Located in Miami, FL

Guaranteed authentic CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN men's leather limited edition Autumn/Winter 2015 Men

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21st Century and Contemporary French Shoes

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

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

Men's CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Size 9.5 Blue Spiked Denim Rollerboy Spike Loafers
Men's CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Size 9.5 Blue Spiked Denim Rollerboy Spike Loafers

Men's CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Size 9.5 Blue Spiked Denim Rollerboy Spike Loafers

By Christian Louboutin

Located in San Francisco, CA

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN "Rollerboy Spike" loafers come in blue denim with cream faille piping, red sole

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoes

Men's CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Sneakers US 10 Navy Suede & Leather AURELIEN FLAT
Men's CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Sneakers US 10 Navy Suede & Leather AURELIEN FLAT

Men's CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Sneakers US 10 Navy Suede & Leather AURELIEN FLAT

By Christian Louboutin

Located in San Francisco, CA

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN low top "AURELIEN FLAT" sneakers come in a dark navy teal suede with smooth and

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoes

Men's CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Size 10 Black Suede High Top Spacer Sneakers
Men's CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Size 10 Black Suede High Top Spacer Sneakers

Men's CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Size 10 Black Suede High Top Spacer Sneakers

By Christian Louboutin

Located in San Francisco, CA

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN "Spacer" Sneakers consists of suede material in a black color tone

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoes

Christian Louboutin Hot Crozz Bizz Espadrille Sandals
Christian Louboutin Hot Crozz Bizz Espadrille Sandals

Christian Louboutin Hot Crozz Bizz Espadrille Sandals

By Christian Louboutin

Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta

New model hot cross bizz sandals from Christian Louboutin for men. Size 43 with insole of 27 cm

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2010s Sandals

Christian Louboutin Mens Studded Sneakers 44
Christian Louboutin Mens Studded Sneakers 44

Christian Louboutin Mens Studded Sneakers 44

By Christian Louboutin

Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT

Crazy and super Louboutin's men sneakers Leather and textile Black color Fancy glitter pattern

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoes

Christian Louboutin Leather Straight Tip Shoes Men's Black
Christian Louboutin Leather Straight Tip Shoes Men's Black

Christian Louboutin Leather Straight Tip Shoes Men's Black

By Christian Louboutin

Located in Indianapolis, IN

The Christian Louboutin Leather Straight Tip Shoes for men in black are the epitome of timeless

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2010s European Shoes

Christian Louboutin New Men's Striped Leather Loafers Flats Slippers
Christian Louboutin New Men's Striped Leather Loafers Flats Slippers

Christian Louboutin New Men's Striped Leather Loafers Flats Slippers

By Christian Louboutin

Located in Chicago, IL

CURATOR'S NOTES Christian Louboutin New Men's Striped Leather Loafers Flats Slippers Size EU

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Christian Louboutin NEW Men's Leopard Calf Hair Stud Slipper Shoes Loafers
Christian Louboutin NEW Men's Leopard Calf Hair Stud Slipper Shoes Loafers

Christian Louboutin NEW Men's Leopard Calf Hair Stud Slipper Shoes Loafers

By Christian Louboutin

Located in Chicago, IL

CURATOR'S NOTES Christian Louboutin NEW Men's Leopard Calf Hair Stud Smoking Slipper Shoes Loafers

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoes

Christian Louboutin Brown Leather Surcity Oxfords Size 43.5
Christian Louboutin Brown Leather Surcity Oxfords Size 43.5

Christian Louboutin Brown Leather Surcity Oxfords Size 43.5

By Christian Louboutin

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Louboutin oxfords for men are crafted using the best materials. Includes: Original Dustbag, Original Box

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2010s Italian Shoes

Christian Louboutin Black Leather Greggo Oxfords Size 43
Christian Louboutin Black Leather Greggo Oxfords Size 43

Christian Louboutin Black Leather Greggo Oxfords Size 43

By Christian Louboutin

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

You'll find this pair of Christian Louboutin oxfords for men an essential addition to your shoe

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2010s Italian Shoes

Christian Louboutin Mens Woven Leather Derby Brogues
Christian Louboutin Mens Woven Leather Derby Brogues

Christian Louboutin Mens Woven Leather Derby Brogues

By Christian Louboutin

Located in London, GB

Christian Louboutin woven leather derby brogues. Features check woven leather pattern in tones of

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoes

Christian Louboutin Mens Beige Suede Boots With Studs 41.5 FR
Christian Louboutin Mens Beige Suede Boots With Studs 41.5 FR

Christian Louboutin Mens Beige Suede Boots With Studs 41.5 FR

By Christian Louboutin

Located in DOUBLE BAY, NSW

Brand: Christian Louboutin Product: Boots Size: 41.5 FR Colour: Beige Material: Suede & Studs

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2010s Boots

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Located in Miami, FL

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Located in Miami, FL

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Louboutin Men For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an extraordinary variety of louboutin men available on 1stDibs. If you’re looking for Black louboutin men and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Brown, Red and more. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for men, but there are still pieces to choose from for women and unisex.

How Much are Louboutin Men?

The prices for louboutin men start at $607 and top out at $2,825 with these items, on average, selling for $756.

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.

Find vintage Christian Louboutin shoes, sneakers, handbags and other items on 1stDibs.

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?

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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.