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[Leafspark]

(Yay! I finally got around to photographing my shoes, and this is my first post to PF. Thanks for letting me share!)

Here is my collection of BB 105:





I'd love to add something in the bordeaux colour range. I was looking at the bordeaux liquid patent BBs online at Neiman's last year, but I didn't end up buying a pair then. Regret!

This season, it's available at Neiman's again in the same colour and finish, but unfortunately now it's with the Tora heel (I think that's what the heel is called -- top-heavy, kind of looks like a martini glass), which I don't particularly like. I much prefer the straight square PUX heel for BB 105.

I just adore the balanced silhouette of the PUX heel:

 

[Leafspark]

And my Sedaraby collection:



The silver and chartreuse pairs have the flared BAG heel, and the merlot has the ever-so-slightly different VAL heel.

 

[Leafspark]

And Campari:



All have the flared BAG heel.

Anyone else out there obsessed with heel types??

 

[Leafspark]

HELP! Can somebody out there please help me identify the name of this Manolo style? I got this pair at a consignment store, and it seems to be a rare, discontinued model:







I recognize the heel as 90 PIN, but I'd love to know the style name. Thanks!

(I used white thread to hold up the ankle ties for the pic -- even with my husband's help, it was a challenge photographing with my 2-year-old running around!)

 

[Leafspark]

I don't usually go for slingbacks, but I just had to snatch up this Carolyne because of the unique navy suede and cream silk design (the sticker on the sole lists the pattern as Notre Dame):



Heel: 70 BAG.

Thanks again for letting me share (no modelling pics yet, though). I'm so excited to finally join a forum where I can get all giddy about shoes, especially Manolos. I'm blown away by the depth of knowledge and supportive advice in the posts I've read here. Wow!

 

[Kapster]

I don't usually go for slingbacks, but I just had to snatch up this Carolyne because of the unique navy suede and cream silk design (the sticker on the sole lists the pattern as Notre Dame):

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Heel: 70 BAG.

Thanks again for letting me share (no modelling pics yet, though). I'm so excited to finally join a forum where I can get all giddy about shoes, especially Manolos. I'm blown away by the depth of knowledge and supportive advice in the posts I've read here. Wow!

What a beautiful collection---thanks for sharing your photos!

 

[audreylita]

I'm forever behind in my reading and just found this one page article about Manolo in the August issue of Allure. It's on page 74 and is called '10 Beautiful Things'.

He loves the movie Divorzio All'Italiana.

 

[Leafspark]

What a beautiful collection---thanks for sharing your photos!

Thanks, Kapster!

 

[Kayapo97]

HELP! Can somebody out there please help me identify the name of this Manolo style? I got this pair at a consignment store, and it seems to be a rare, discontinued model:

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I recognize the heel as 90 PIN, but I'd love to know the style name. Thanks!

(I used white thread to hold up the ankle ties for the pic -- even with my husband's help, it was a challenge photographing with my 2-year-old running around!)

Nice collection congrats.

 

[Leafspark]

Nice collection congrats.

Thanks, Kayapo97!

I just took a look at your outfit/shoe pairings -- wow, some great inspiring ideas, esp. with boots! :o)

 

[bougainvillier]

(Yay! I finally got around to photographing my shoes, and this is my first post to PF. Thanks for letting me share!)

Here is my collection of BB 105:

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I'd love to add something in the bordeaux colour range. I was looking at the bordeaux liquid patent BBs online at Neiman's last year, but I didn't end up buying a pair then. Regret!

This season, it's available at Neiman's again in the same colour and finish, but unfortunately now it's with the Tora heel (I think that's what the heel is called -- top-heavy, kind of looks like a martini glass), which I don't particularly like. I much prefer the straight square PUX heel for BB 105.

I just adore the balanced silhouette of the PUX heel:
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Beautiful collection! I am a big BB fan as well. Finding the 105 heels a bit tough but it's just so elegant! BTW, what is PUX in PUX heel?

 

[Leafspark]

Beautiful collection! I am a big BB fan as well. Finding the 105 heels a bit tough but it's just so elegant! BTW, what is PUX in PUX heel?

Thanks, bougainvillier!

Great question about the PUX -- I wish I knew what the letters actually meant! Acronym? Abbreviation? Can anyone enlighten us?

All I know for now is that it's the heel code that's written on the shoe box. On some of my Manolo boxes, I can see the following information:

E.g., for my BBs, "PICK 105 PUX": "PICK" is the type of last; 105 of course is the heel height; and "PUX" is the heel shape. The Campari has a "BQ" last, and the Sedaraby has "OS."

The heel shape isn't always listed on all the boxes, though. The few types I've been able to identify so far are PUX, PIN, BAG, and VAL (maybe I'll post some detailed pics later). The "Tora" is a heel name I've come across only casually in passing, so I haven't actually seen it officially labelled on a box (hmm... maybe because I don't own a pair?!)

As many have pointed out earlier in this thread, Manolo styles can vary in their heel shapes from season to season. I've noticed that it depends on the buyers for particular stores. Neiman Marcus this season seems to carry a lot of 105 BBs in the Tora [?] heel, while Barney's and Saks seem to have stayed mostly consistent with the PUX.

Sorry if I'm telling you what you already know!

By the way, bougainvillier, I have to say that I LOVE what I've seen of your Manolos and other shoes. Your CLs are stunning eye-candy! Of course I'm partial to your bordeaux liquid patent BBs -- I'm so envious! that's exactly what I've been looking for! -- but your cobalt blue Sedaraby is also especially gorgeous. I don't know if I can justify buying another pair of Sedaraby, but I would love to get something else in that same blue (perhaps the classic cobalt suede BB?)

Cheers!

 

[bougainvillier]

Thanks, bougainvillier!

Great question about the PUX -- I wish I knew what the letters actually meant! Acronym? Abbreviation? Can anyone enlighten us?

All I know for now is that it's the heel code that's written on the shoe box. On some of my Manolo boxes, I can see the following information:

E.g., for my BBs, "PICK 105 PUX": "PICK" is the type of last; 105 of course is the heel height; and "PUX" is the heel shape. The Campari has a "BQ" last, and the Sedaraby has "OS."

The heel shape isn't always listed on all the boxes, though. The few types I've been able to identify so far are PUX, PIN, BAG, and VAL (maybe I'll post some detailed pics later). The "Tora" is a heel name I've come across only casually in passing, so I haven't actually seen it officially labelled on a box (hmm... maybe because I don't own a pair?!)

As many have pointed out earlier in this thread, Manolo styles can vary in their heel shapes from season to season. I've noticed that it depends on the buyers for particular stores. Neiman Marcus this season seems to carry a lot of 105 BBs in the Tora [?] heel, while Barney's and Saks seem to have stayed mostly consistent with the PUX.

Sorry if I'm telling you what you already know!

By the way, bougainvillier, I have to say that I LOVE what I've seen of your Manolos and other shoes. Your CLs are stunning eye-candy! Of course I'm partial to your bordeaux liquid patent BBs -- I'm so envious! that's exactly what I've been looking for! -- but your cobalt blue Sedaraby is also especially gorgeous. I don't know if I can justify buying another pair of Sedaraby, but I would love to get something else in that same blue (perhaps the classic cobalt suede BB?)

Cheers!

Thanks Leafspark! My BB in bordeaux also shows as PUX And this is the only pair of BB I have right now, looking to add more, but my shoe size is a pain (34 or 34.5 in BB, although normally 35 in IT shoes). Most of the stores who carries MB does not carry sizes below 35, except the custom made ones. Maybe I should get my hands on them? I am curious, where do you mostly get your MBs? I found Nordstrom carries some good pairs from time to time, in my size, but that is about it. I rarely see anything in the online stores, like NAP.

Cobalt suede BB would be so divine! I want more leather/suede leather pairs as patent takes long to break in and I don't have the patience. LOL

 

[LavenderIce]

(Yay! I finally got around to photographing my shoes, and this is my first post to PF. Thanks for letting me share!)

Here is my collection of BB 105:

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I'd love to add something in the bordeaux colour range. I was looking at the bordeaux liquid patent BBs online at Neiman's last year, but I didn't end up buying a pair then. Regret!

This season, it's available at Neiman's again in the same colour and finish, but unfortunately now it's with the Tora heel (I think that's what the heel is called -- top-heavy, kind of looks like a martini glass), which I don't particularly like. I much prefer the straight square PUX heel for BB 105.

I just adore the balanced silhouette of the PUX heel:
View attachment 2721659

And my Sedaraby collection:

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The silver and chartreuse pairs have the flared BAG heel, and the merlot has the ever-so-slightly different VAL heel.

And Campari:

View attachment 2721665

All have the flared BAG heel.

Anyone else out there obsessed with heel types??

HELP! Can somebody out there please help me identify the name of this Manolo style? I got this pair at a consignment store, and it seems to be a rare, discontinued model:

View attachment 2721675

View attachment 2721676

View attachment 2721677

I recognize the heel as 90 PIN, but I'd love to know the style name. Thanks!

(I used white thread to hold up the ankle ties for the pic -- even with my husband's help, it was a challenge photographing with my 2-year-old running around!)

I don't usually go for slingbacks, but I just had to snatch up this Carolyne because of the unique navy suede and cream silk design (the sticker on the sole lists the pattern as Notre Dame):

View attachment 2721678

Heel: 70 BAG.

Thanks again for letting me share (no modelling pics yet, though). I'm so excited to finally join a forum where I can get all giddy about shoes, especially Manolos. I'm blown away by the depth of knowledge and supportive advice in the posts I've read here. Wow!

Thanks, bougainvillier!

Great question about the PUX -- I wish I knew what the letters actually meant! Acronym? Abbreviation? Can anyone enlighten us?

All I know for now is that it's the heel code that's written on the shoe box. On some of my Manolo boxes, I can see the following information:

E.g., for my BBs, "PICK 105 PUX": "PICK" is the type of last; 105 of course is the heel height; and "PUX" is the heel shape. The Campari has a "BQ" last, and the Sedaraby has "OS."

The heel shape isn't always listed on all the boxes, though. The few types I've been able to identify so far are PUX, PIN, BAG, and VAL (maybe I'll post some detailed pics later). The "Tora" is a heel name I've come across only casually in passing, so I haven't actually seen it officially labelled on a box (hmm... maybe because I don't own a pair?!)

As many have pointed out earlier in this thread, Manolo styles can vary in their heel shapes from season to season. I've noticed that it depends on the buyers for particular stores. Neiman Marcus this season seems to carry a lot of 105 BBs in the Tora [?] heel, while Barney's and Saks seem to have stayed mostly consistent with the PUX.

Sorry if I'm telling you what you already know!

By the way, bougainvillier, I have to say that I LOVE what I've seen of your Manolos and other shoes. Your CLs are stunning eye-candy! Of course I'm partial to your bordeaux liquid patent BBs -- I'm so envious! that's exactly what I've been looking for! -- but your cobalt blue Sedaraby is also especially gorgeous. I don't know if I can justify buying another pair of Sedaraby, but I would love to get something else in that same blue (perhaps the classic cobalt suede BB?)

Cheers!

Thank you for sharing your beautiful collection leafspark! Each pair takes my breath away. Thank you also for sharing your knowledge about the heel types. My one and only pair of MB, my patent orange florescent BB 105 does not indicate the heel type. I wish it was the PUX, but I think it's the "Tora" heel-martini glass as you say. They are such a fun shoe and receive compliments everywhere I go.

I like the liquid bordeaux patent as well. I like the MB liquid patents. I'm just waiting on the right colorway that makes my heart sing.

 

[phiphi]

(Yay! I finally got around to photographing my shoes, and this is my first post to PF. Thanks for letting me share!)

Here is my collection of BB 105:

View attachment 2721651

View attachment 2721652

I'd love to add something in the bordeaux colour range. I was looking at the bordeaux liquid patent BBs online at Neiman's last year, but I didn't end up buying a pair then. Regret!

This season, it's available at Neiman's again in the same colour and finish, but unfortunately now it's with the Tora heel (I think that's what the heel is called -- top-heavy, kind of looks like a martini glass), which I don't particularly like. I much prefer the straight square PUX heel for BB 105.

I just adore the balanced silhouette of the PUX heel:
View attachment 2721659

Thanks, bougainvillier!

Great question about the PUX -- I wish I knew what the letters actually meant! Acronym? Abbreviation? Can anyone enlighten us?

All I know for now is that it's the heel code that's written on the shoe box. On some of my Manolo boxes, I can see the following information:

E.g., for my BBs, "PICK 105 PUX": "PICK" is the type of last; 105 of course is the heel height; and "PUX" is the heel shape. The Campari has a "BQ" last, and the Sedaraby has "OS."

The heel shape isn't always listed on all the boxes, though. The few types I've been able to identify so far are PUX, PIN, BAG, and VAL (maybe I'll post some detailed pics later). The "Tora" is a heel name I've come across only casually in passing, so I haven't actually seen it officially labelled on a box (hmm... maybe because I don't own a pair?!)

As many have pointed out earlier in this thread, Manolo styles can vary in their heel shapes from season to season. I've noticed that it depends on the buyers for particular stores. Neiman Marcus this season seems to carry a lot of 105 BBs in the Tora [?] heel, while Barney's and Saks seem to have stayed mostly consistent with the PUX.

Sorry if I'm telling you what you already know!

By the way, bougainvillier, I have to say that I LOVE what I've seen of your Manolos and other shoes. Your CLs are stunning eye-candy! Of course I'm partial to your bordeaux liquid patent BBs -- I'm so envious! that's exactly what I've been looking for! -- but your cobalt blue Sedaraby is also especially gorgeous. I don't know if I can justify buying another pair of Sedaraby, but I would love to get something else in that same blue (perhaps the classic cobalt suede BB?)

Cheers!

thank you so much for the pictures and for the information on the heel code. now i can figure out what my boxes are saying! i love your collection of manolos!