Welcome to The Director’s Cut, an interactive column featuring fashion, beauty and career advice from RGNN Director and Founder, @isabelevabohrer.
My most asked question on TikTok? How to break in a pair of Christian Louboutin So Kate heels. And if you don’t know the backstory, my videos on these shoes have gotten over 17 million views. So, in honor of my followers, -and my favorite shoes,- we sifted through all the comments, both yours and mine, to answer your most pressing questions, not only about the So Kate, but Louboutins in general.
Grab a cup of coffee, because I am about to spill the tea. This is a good one.
Keeping it real…
Tip #1. Wear them. Anywhere. Everywhere.
You are never going to break them in if you don’t actually wear them. Start at home and then out and about. Increase the time you wear them every time.
That said, do not start off with a 120 So Kate if you are not used to walking in heels…
Tip #2. Vaseline
This is my fave. Works for all shoes, including flats and sneakers that rub.
Tip #3. Socks. Shoe stretchers. Hairdryers
I personally do not do this with the So Kate. But I have tried shoe stretchers on other heels and even ballet flats and they work. There are special shoe stretchers for heels, you can get them on Amazon.
Tip #4. Gel cushions
Again, I do not use these on the So Kate. But I have found them incredibly useful on Louboutin sandals, for example, to prevent my feet from sliding forwards.
Tip #5. Strength training
I cannot tell you how much strength training has changed my life. And not only walking in So Kates. I used to do mainly cardio and I really think more women need to realize the importance of strength training. I do a lot of upper body workouts, core and lower body (especially ever since I got my first pair of white leggings lol).
On walking down stairs in heels…
Or you could just…
On whether being a ballerina helps…
And then there’s this option…
Tips for walking in heels with tights
FAQs on the red soles
Sizing
My best decision ever with the So Kates was to size down. And not half a size. Or a size. ONE AND A HALF SIZES. Try this if they always slip off your feet – it was a game changer for me!
The type of leather will also affect sizing (watch my TikTok video below). I go for the same size in all types of leathers. Patent leather is harder to break in – but a So Kate in black patent is such a classic and my most worn pair!
@isabelevabohrer Replying to @Skylarrayne🦋 That used to be me! Have you tried sizing down? 😘😘😘 @Christian Louboutin #christianlouboutin #louboutin #louboutinsokate ♬ original sound – Isabel Eva Bohrer
Now let’s talk about some other Louboutin heels…
A note on my wedding shoes, the Hot Chicks 100 in white patent leather…
Louboutin booties and boots are the comfiest, but if you really want a pump, then here are my tips.
@isabelevabohrer Replying to @DiAnna Moreno If you are choosing between Louboutins, from the ones shown in my last video, boots/booties are the comfiest. For pumps, go for a lower heel if you want them to be more comfortable. 100 pumps (eg Hot Chick 100/Kate 100/Pigalle Follies 100/etc.) are comfier than 120 So Kates. If you really want a So Kate, choose your leather/material wisely as that can also affect the amount of time it will take to break in. Hope this video helps and let me know if you have any questions 😘👠 @Christian Louboutin #louboutin #louboutinsokate #louboutinhotchick #louboutinkate #louboutinpigallefollies ♬ original sound – Isabel Eva Bohrer
In short, what women have to say lol…
And when men chime…
I hope you found this helpful. Feel free to follow along for more on TikTok and YT shorts and let me know if you have any questions!
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