Has anyone ever painted the soles of their shoes red?

[Fabulassie]

I like the look of red soles on black stiletto high heels but there's no way I'm buying Louboutins. Apparently, Louboutin will sue anyone who tries to make red-soled shoes! Although I think Zara prevailed in court, nobody else dares invoke the wrath and ensuing legal fees. But, seriously, how can you patent/trademark/whatever a shoe colour?! This makes me want to do it even more.

I googled this and found something in the Daily Fail I think it was saying that there was a rush on a certain red house paint by women doing this but I am not sure if I believe it.

If I have basic black stilettos what should I take into consideration to do it? What sorts of paints will work on what sorts of surfaces? Ideally I think the sole should be leather. I can say that the shoes will only ever be worn indoors on carpet so they don't have to stand up to pavement. If I knew who sold Louboutins in Manchester I would go have a look at them to see what I was aiming for - I've only ever seen them in photographs. But, it's not like I actually need to fool the public that these are the real thing. I just want that look.

So, anyone tried it?

Oo-er!
Look, anyone who can only get off in you wearing a specific shoe brand has far too many issues to unlock here. I doubt he's worth it

MakeMe - I ordered red rubber soles on eBay and had my cobbler put them on - same effect, more durable!

I have some really nice shoes from ebay, they came from china and have red soles. It wasn't something I was looking for but the soles on them have lasted longer than my real louboutins.

Seems a lot of effort for a shag. (Excuse my bluntness.) He won't be looking at your shoes presumably.

Unless he's 'into' shoes as a fetish. In which case make sure you get none toxic paint.

Non-toxic

Ahhhhh...it's one of those threads. IN that case, get him to buy you the real deal

Lol yes if it's to turn him on. Let him earn the shag and buy you real louboutins!!

I'm not doing this at the request of a man! I just like to wear sexy get-ups to spice things up, and I sometimes like to wear sexy shoes, even though I can't walk outside in them.

I may buy the stick-on red and have a cobbler do it. I think that will be far less faff.