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The Simple Pump is exactly what its name promises: the Louboutin pump reduced to its essence — a pure line, a perfect décolleté, the red sole. It's the model to start a story with the house, and the one we prioritize in our finds.
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At Christian Louboutin, the runways feature vertiginous Pigalle pumps and studded shoes — but the Simple Pump is the silent foundation of the house: a slightly rounded toe, a classic vamp, and a heel available in various heights, from sensible to evening. It's the pump for women who wear their Louboutins all day, not just for dinner.
Its other virtue is its timelessness: a silhouette reintroduced season after season, making it easy to find pre-owned, to wear without going out of style, and to resell without loss. If you were to own only one pair with a red sole, it would probably be this one.
The Pigalle is all about character: a pointed toe, a pronounced arch, a silhouette that sharpens any outfit. The Simple Pump is all about curves: a softer fit, a less tapered toe, and all-day comfort.
Our advice: Pigalle for impact, Simple Pump for everyday life. And with pre-owned, the choice is often the other way around—you pick the beautiful pair available in your size, and you never regret it. Both models regularly appear in our Christian Louboutin section.
Louboutins run small—this is true for the Simple Pump as well as most of the brand's other models. In-store, the common rule is to go up half a size from your usual size.
When buying pre-owned, the situation changes slightly: the leather of a previously worn pair has softened, and the fit has already been established. Rely on the insole length—we measure it upon request—rather than the engraved size. And remember that a pump should fit snugly without pinching from the first try-on: leather stretches in width, never in length.
The red sole is often poorly copied. On a genuine pair, the red is lacquered, deep, and even; the "Christian Louboutin" engraving is sharp; the construction, stitching, and fineness of the leather speak for themselves.
With us, there's no question: every pair is authenticated before entering our inventory, then reconditioned in our Bordeaux workshop. To understand what makes this house so unique, we've shared our fascination for Louboutin shoes — and why we believe they should be worn, not just displayed.
Yes, most Louboutin models, including the Simple Pump, run small: expect to go up half a size from your usual. On a pre-owned pair, the leather has already softened: instead, check the insole length, which we measure upon request.
The Simple Pump features a slightly rounded toe and a comfortable fit designed for all-day wear; the Pigalle boasts a pointed toe and a more radical silhouette. The former is the house's classic pump, while the latter is its most spectacular model.
The House keeps its classic pumps alive season after season, under this name or in similar variations. In the pre-owned market, the Simple Pump refers to the timeless round-toe pump — it is one of the most sought-after Louboutin models in pre-owned condition.
In-store, a classic Christian Louboutin pump typically ranges from €600 to €900 new, depending on heel height and leather. This is what makes pre-owned so appealing: an authenticated and reconditioned pair can be yours for a fraction of that price.
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