Christian Louboutin
Category: Shoe Stores [Edit]
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper East Side941 Madison Ave
(between 74th St & 75th St)
New York, NY 10021 (212) 396-1884
- Price Range: $$$$
- Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
- Parking: Street
- Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
33 Reviews for Christian Louboutin
In 1 word: Perfection.
I am reviewing the shoes themselves...alas didn't purchase at one of his flagship stores.
P.S. Mr. L is exceptionally nice in person.
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Their new store is GORGEOUS!! With the classic arched displays you feel as if you are in an art gallery. I loved Christian Louboutin already but this is just one more reason to stop by requently
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Scene: Somewhere over the rainbow on Madison & 74th...
Dorothy: There's no place like home. There's no place like home. [Clicking her RED Christian Louboutin heels].
Aunt Em: Wake up, Dorothy... There there. Lie quiet now. You just had a bad dream.
Dorothy: But it wasn't a bad dream. This place was real, a truly live place. And I remember that some of it was nice. Some of it was beautiful.
Aunt Em: Whatever shizz you took, you best snap out of it, girl. Cuz you best know we ain't in Kansas no more when the cost of your shoes be more than what your Uncle Henry and I make in a month.
Toto [barks with subtitles]: You tell her, Ms. Em. Seven Benjamins AND the girl still can't walk on no cobblestone road in SoHo wit 'dem shoes.
Aunt Em: Mmmnhhm. Straight-up, Tiny-T.
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As a straight man in New York, life is hard.
The competition is overwhelming. Overwhelming. There is always going to be some guy out there who is better looking, more creative, makes more money, smarter, more erudite, etc. Maybe not all at once, but given the sheer volume of penis out there, I'm doing my best just to keep a half step ahead of the pack.
And then there are the gay men. I cannot compete with the modern New York City gay man when it comes to dressing myself, keeping myself looking less caveman, more modern man, and I will not go to the gym or eat as healthily as many of the gay men I am friends with or work with.
There are 10 million people in the NYC metro area. I have to compete with 5 million of them for the attention of 1 girl.
And I am a poor, poor specimen of man.
However, on my side, I have a lively wit, puppy dog eyes, and these shoes. For all my failings, there is a Louboutin to remedy it. God bless you, Monsieur Louboutin, for inventing the real-world "Get Out of Jail Free" card.
On the other hand, god damn you for making that card $600+ a pop.
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Literally upon walking into this boutique I needed to control my breathing.....
This is the mecca of all meccas. The reason? Easy. These shoes are the sexiest on the planet. Nothing comes close IMO and I really love shoes. The staff was a bit out there and snotty, but who cares! You have the full collection here. Not like the small collections you see at the dept. stores. Some of them are WAY over the top, 4 1/2 inch heels. I'm 5'9, so I stuck to the 3 inch. max. This was my thrid visit here (over a year or so), and it was time to splurge. Obviously it's ridiculously expensive, but so so so fun to treat yourself on those very rare occasions. I bought one pair, the most I have EVER spent on a pair of shoes, but I'll have them forever right? At least that's what I keep telling myself.
Go. Immediately.
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5 inches of pure unadulterated SEX. 9 pair and counting...
That's all.
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One day a pair will be mine!!!!!!
Should I take out a loan or just get a second job? I love these shoes but I cannot justify spending that much money.
They are gorgeous though.
Does anyone know of anyone who is hiring?
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This is my first and only non-food review I will write on Yelp. This place is exquisite. After the very first pair of Louboutin shoes I've ever bought, I've been totally hooked. I've been dying for this place to finally open. The details are exceptional and the design is totally one of a kind, Louboutin, of course. Forget Manolos or Choos these are much better. They offer style and designs like no other. Provocative and lush. The various fabrics and details really make Louboutin's stand out.
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I own a lot of different brands of shoes and this is absolutely my favorite!! All the styles are so sexy and stylish.
The staff at this store was very helpful and fun!!! :)
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So my guidebook to NYC (Ahu S.) dragged me in one rainy afternoon and I was in shoe heaven. I was expecting stuck up, flamboyant, and rude salespeople, but shockingly, we were warmly greeted and no one flipped their hair at us. We went through the small but spacious store, besides the smart layout, there was a remarkable amount of attention to detail in the decor. But the main attraction was, of course, the shoes. The "grand" flats with the snake skin gave me motivation to finish law school and the black stilettos motivate me to be beautiful. The power of shoes is amazing, but the power of Louboutins is unexplainable.
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The mental image of the surgical saw spinning away into my mother's bunion which made her once womanly feet now look like a toad's head, was the one thing that came to mind after receiving a pair on my 25th birthday. The idea that stupid girls everywhere would squeal with delight over two ugly pieces of leather atop two very unsturdy pencils sent chills up my spine. I threw them onto a highway and watched a Dunkin Donuts truck smash them to pieces. A grin of satisfaction beamed across my face as I imagined the Italian factory workers jumping up in unison with their bread rolls in one hand, sewing needles in the other, chanting "L'inferno, no!" Pickles, my dog, could have used that $600 for an eye transplant or a bowel de-obstructifier, but no, my mother thought it more important to buy me a pair of worthless shoes and Coach handbag. In some countries, children wear metal bolts hammered to their feet just to keep them from burning in the desert sun. But here in America we pay top dollar for the very same useless footgear. I wouldn't walk a mile, much less a block, drunk, sober, or going into labor in these shoes. Simply un-funtionable. I will save one extra star for Mr. Louboutin's pride. But I will not tell a lie. And that is that these shoes are good. Which is a lie. So it doesn't look good.
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I have never bought or owned Louboutin shoes, so my review is completely without credibility. Stop reading now.
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But sufferin' sweet succotash, this store is amazing!!! I HATE when stores use the little buzzer at the door before they let people in - it makes me feel so inferior and pedestrian, but honestly, I got over that the moment I stepped in.
I was immediately swathed in a cocoon of footwear disguised as art. There is no doubt that this store is magical - the air smells of babies and fresh rain, any food you eat here is 0 calories, the sales people are all attractive and friendly, and all the shoes are your size and 0 dollars. OK well, not so much. But a girl can hope, right?
To be honest, I'm not sure I will ever be able to justify buying a pair of these shoes because of their completely unapologetic frivolity, and my calendar currently has no red-carpet events scheduled in it, but I will always admire them. All women can appreciate a beautiful shoe, and there is no doubt that Christian Louboutin makes them superlatively so. This store displays them justly - as shoes-cum-art.
5 wallet-busting, 5-inch heeled, red-soled stars!
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In the immortal words from When Harry Met Sally - "I'll have what she's having." This boutique is shoe-gasm central.
Very kind and conscientious staff. This is a place where customer service still exists, and in spades.
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You know a stylish woman by her bags and shoes. Obviously. Louboutin shoes are the mark of a stylish woman. Look for them on her feet -- if you find them, you should proceed. She's off to a good start.
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Before I die, I have three wishes:
1. Dinner at the French Laundry
2. Go to Italy
3. Own a pair of Christian Louboutin shoes!!!!
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Recommended for: Women's shoes.
Service 4, Selection 5, Quality 5.
As a man, I can attest that this store screams s-x appeal. I have never claimed to have fashion sense or sense for shoes and bags, but I have to say that nearly everything here at this store is top notch. Forget Manolos or Jimmy Choos, or other high end designers, guys, you want your girl to wear THESE heels.
Everything from a black heel, to red, leopard, gold, oh, just all of them are incredibly s-xy, strong and just, wow! They look more like art pieces than shoes that women can wear and walk around in, but, they are footwear and amazing footwear at that!
The store is well laid out with lighting, fixtures and other things to keep your head turning 360 degrees to look at all of the shoes. I still cannot fathom walking in shows with THAT high of a heel, but luckily, I don't have to walk in them. The only thing scarier than the price tag on these puppies (ranging from $600 - $4,500) is the fact that *gulp* I live within a "x" block radius of the store....
Guys, if you want your girl to look absolutely amazing in heels, there is only one shoe you must get here, and those... are Christian Louboutin!
Sean Approved: Absolutely Definitely Yes!
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We passed by this beautiful boutique and I started tearing up while my mouth dropped open. DAMNIT!! I wish i had time to look around!!
actually....i'm kinda glad we were short on time, because this heavenly store definitely would have had me filing bankruptcy ASAP.
I have two pairs. I love them. The store makes me drool. I want more.
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I have never really been a shoe girl. I love bags... I mean L-O-V-E them, and treat them like my children. But I have never splurged on an over the top pair of shoes. During the time I spent in the Christian Louboutin boutique, I somehow became a shoe girl. Yes, I've crossed over to the dark side.
Now, we've all seen Louboutins in department stores, but this particular boutique is more like a shoe museum. From the basic black patent pump to very unique designs that seem more like art pieces, the selection is quite large. Every shoe screams sex - you will have a shoegasm upon entering with all the visual stimulation and the scent of patent leather.
The store is very well laid out, but the lighting could be better. Prices are very high, starting at $600 and going as high as $4,500 for crocodile pumps. I didn't even bother looking at the price tag of the boots. The staff was pretentious, but not too bad.
Go. There. Now.
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If Cinderella were to pick someone to design her magical glass slipper, it would be Louboutin. Each time I walk through the door of this shoe lover's paradise, something incredible takes over me...and my wallet.
I just cant resist trying on the latest and greatest Lou Lou has to offer each and every time. I walk in and prance out... every.single.time.
Really, the creations that can ordain your tootsies are worth it...I know you say..."they are just shoes. I can paint the bottom of my Steve Madden's red and call it a day" but first of all--your Steve Maddens have the product name of "Vamp" or "Hooker's Sunday Delight" and ladies...respect yourself, and your feet and show some class. Just buy one pair of Loubs for what you paid for 5 of Stevie's "Made in Chinas" and you will morph into 100% pure seduction.
Imagine Love Potion #9... for your feet!
Ladies, if you have a a sausy attitude, a little sass and a lot of confidence, accessorize your inner fab with these pieces of perfection and strut out of Madison like you built the street yourself!
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one day i got a visit from the fairy godmother and visited the store.
sneaked in and found my glass slipper(s). felt like cinderella getting ready for the ball. beautiful shoes, beautiful store. sales people were surprisingly nice (guess you have to be considering each patron could be worth $100+ in commission).
would visit again, but sadly have not yet gotten the balls to shell out a grand for my glass slippers.
maybe one day my prince will come with me.
This place is incredible!!!!
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&$^#%@!!!!!! If only I could buy one of everything!!!! No where else do I have to walk away and feel sad but how crazy is it that you touch a shoe and forget everything else in life!
Gorgeous shoes; no snark from the staff. What more could you possibly ask for?
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I have died and gone to heaven!
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I could totally afford these shoes, in fact I could afford as many pairs as I want - if I gave up everything else in life.
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As we all know, there are two questions to ask ourself when buying shoes: can I walk in them and can I f*** in them? Christian Louboutin store is my personal best for erotic shopping experience. Topics to think about: do shoes look great from every angle? Are shoe laces strong enough to tie a man up with? And if patent leather, can I use as mirror for putting on lipstick?
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If you're in the market for a truly dazzling pair of shoes Christian Louboutin is the place to go. Though Manolo Blahnik and Jimmy Choo are popular names these days, they lack the variety and panache that you'll find at this boutique. That said they are tres expensive, most formal ones start at $600 but for a special event or just a shopping indulgence they are well worth it. Another reviewer mentions the sexy factor but limiting your Louboutins to the boudoir would be a big mistake! With that trademark red sole they are simply fun to wear. If shoes could flirt, these would be the ones.
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My favorite shoes of all time. I have an addiction to this store. Thank god I moved to San Francisco where the Louboutins are dispersed amongst other shoe brands at upscale department stores. It's the store that is dedicated to Christian Louboutin only that gets me way too excited and far too irrational.
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i've been writing a lot of reviews for places i can't afford, but i think it's important to never underestimate the pleasure of looking. christian louboutin hands down makes the most beautiful, foxy, killer heels. these are heels to you can kiss, kill, and perch in. lots of 5" stilettos, and they are $$$ as hell: think around $800 for a signature pair. still, it does NOT get any better than this for modern heels, and many of the heels here have very vintage silhouettes (think 1940s super-hot secretary, monroe, and mansfield). a great selection of louboutins can be found at bergdorf's and barney's, too.
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