Louboutin Wedges: Styles and Pre-owned

Christian Louboutin has always had a soft spot for summer: each season, the house reinvents the wedge, that full sole that adds height without discomfort. It incorporates all the shoemaker's signature elements—studs, bold colors, and the red sole that follows the arch's curve.

As a result, wedges have become a distinct family at Christian Louboutin, with iconic models reissued year after year, and a strong standing in the pre-owned market—especially since they are worn frequently and rarely resold.

The Cataclou is the studded wedge sandal par excellence: a profiled sole, delicate straps, and signature golden studs. The Pyraclou takes this idea further with its pyramidal spikes all along the edge—instantly recognizable.

Alongside these stars, the house offers wedge espadrilles for the beach, wedge low boots for winter, and more dressed-up platform sandals. As pre-owned items, all these models pass through our collection as we discover them.

The wedge features a full sole in one piece, from heel to toe: height is there, but the foot rests on a continuous plane—it's the most comfortable heel ever. The platform, on the other hand, adds thickness to the front of a shoe that retains a separate heel: the pump gains inches without arching the foot too much.

In short: wedge for walking for hours, platform for gaining height in a pump. Louboutin excels in both—our current pairs are a testament to this.

Like the brand's pumps, Louboutin wedge heels tend to run small: half a size up is a safe bet, especially for strapped models.

For pre-owned items, check the insole length — we measure it upon request — and examine the condition of the wedge sole itself: it's what makes the model comfortable. The brand's complete size guide is on our Simple Pump page.