Does anyone else find Louboutins a bit tacky now?

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Just that really. I have several pairs but most stay locked in a box - I feel a bit cringe wearing them these days.

A bit too in your face and 'look at me' plus too common.

Do you/would you still wear them?

So flog them on if they’re too common or tacky etc. No point then festering in a box all red soled and unused

What does 'Common' in this context mean?

I don't see many people wearing them, so I'm guessing you're not using it in that context?

Definitely sell them if they’re in good condition. I’m actually quite glad they’re considered so garish nowadays. It used to kill me how much I always wanted to wear mine but they’re so bloody painful

They're not unused - I wish or else I would sell them. They're worn. I've sold a pair on eBay already and they fetched £100 a I paid £550 so I don't fancy selling them at such a loss!

@WormYourHonour common as in everywhere - seen on too many people. Not as unique as they once were.

@FizzyPink 😂 do you not wear them anymore then?

Well I'm a trainers girl to be honest but who cares about what's 'in'? If you love them, you should definitely still wear them

Keeping mine. Haven’t worn them much recently for sure, but couldn’t ever bring myself to part with them!

@Lottapianos it's not really about what's in - I just find them tacky. Perhaps the red sole maybe a bit too much. I don't know.

I have a pair, I've worn them twice and it was agony. They aren't even a very high heel, how is it possible to make shoes so painful?! Anyway I'll just keep mine in case I ever need a really smart pair of shoes. Mine are plain black so won't date.

I have a pair of flat louboutin sandles that are still lovely. But if you mean heels, then yes. But then I think all heels look stupid these days.

@postingfortraffichere I don’t think I’ve worn them more than 3 times in the 10 years I’ve had them! Such a waste really. I’m a regular heels wearer and am very competent walking in them but for some reason every pair of Louboutins I’ve ever tried on are agony to walk in

I just got gifted my first pair. Wear them to work, just swap them out if/when I need to walk distances. I can honestly say I rarely see anyone else wearing them in my city in a day to day basis, but I'm not sure I pay that close attention!

I’m not sure if it’s just louboutins but all my heels just feel a bit wrong at the moment.

I’ve got a smart do to go to on Friday night abs I’m struggling to decide what to wear and which shoes.

I have one pair. I don't wear them and haven't done for at least 5 years. I got them in 2012 and they are still in great condition so I think i'll just keep them until they come back around in to fashion or I fall in love with them again.

I think it's all very high heels not just Ls.

Completely agree, partly because I feel that most high/stiletto heels are a bit try hard and over done now though louboutins especially so.

Similar to you, I have some beautiful shoes that I can't bring myself to sell or get rid of but I just can't really see myself wearing anymore.

I find all heels tacky now. Seems like overcompensating for something and I can’t think of a single good reason to wear them.

Wore mine on my wedding day and v occasionally since. They’re simple beautiful. I never see people wearing them and if I did so wouldn’t care.

I mainly wear Grenson or Churches day to day. Am not a heels person.

I can’t wear mine anymore. Am keeping them for DD - hoping they fit her. They are both beautiful classic shoes, but with a bit of a twist.

But where do you wear them?

Yep, way too obvious. Like wearing a lot of blingy jewelry, or an obvious it bag. Bit mid-noughties/Sex and the City.

Only on mumsnet would shoes worth hundreds be seen as common 🤣 I don't know any of my friends that have a pair, or would spend that much money on shoes - other than the 'mean girls' at university.

If you like them wear them. If you don't save them for a time when heels may be fashionable again

Even if you don’t like them now, hang onto them, I think there is going to be a big resurgence in glamour, look at the James Bond premiere last night, heels everywhere! it was high octane glitz and glamour, Kate’s dress! I think Covid casual is on its way out and I for one can’t wait.

I think once a design has been faked as much as Louboutins have, they become a bit naff.

Think of Burberry print in the 1990's..though that has since been resurrected.

Whether 'naff' bothers you, is up to you. I wear some naff stuff, because I love it.

The alligators that are skinned alive for you to have your shoes will be pleased.