So i've owned CL's in the past (Ron Ron, Lady Lynch, Pigalle), but i've always just bought from the store and ran.
Being a guy there was always an element of embarrassment for me for my love of heels and womens clothing in general so years ago I wouldnt have dreamt about trying them on in the store. However over the years the world has become more accepting of this and having tried on heels in other stores before (Kurt Geiger, Aldo, even Jimmy Choo), it was time to do this in my one true love, Christian Louboutin.
To avoid embarassement, I emailed their customer service team a few days before asking if it were okay that I, a man, be able to try on heels in their Mount Street London store. I received a call from a lovely Scottish lady named Juliet (I think) advising me I was more than welcome.
Come a few days later and I enter the Mount Street store a tad nervous. Juliet wasn't working, however another wonderfully lovely lady greeted me and after I explained I had emailed a few days earlier, remembered who I was and said she was so happy to be serving me that day. I explained that I moreso wanted to gauge my foot size in a few different styles so when it comes to purchasing in future I would know what to aim for.
So I focused on the Kates. First, nude patent 120 in size 41. No dice. Very tight for me. She also brought out for me black patent 100 in 41. Perfect fit! I guess the heel height makes a difference. By this point I, and obviously a few others in the store, had eyed up the Kates in Ruby Red 120. Luckily they had these in a 42 and oh my god I fell in love! More comfortable that I was expecting and they looked incredible. I was complimented on my ability to walk perfectly by two of the other sales girls there, and said they had noticed that some men are much better than women at walking in them! The pride on my face could be seen from space!!
Next I tried on Kate Booty 100 in 42. I was told that even though this was a 100, as this was a boot Id need a bigger size as there would be less room for my foot to be free and would feel much tighter. Again it was perfect. These guys know their stuff. I was in standard work clothes so the boots looked amazing under my work trousers.
I came away with a much better understanding of sizing for my feet in different styles and heel heights and this is bringing me closer to buying a pair in the future once I see the perfect shoes I need.
I thanked the sales lady for all her help and really emphasised how welcome she made me feel in the store in what was probably an unusual circumstance. She was so lovely and invited me back to try on anything I wanted at any time and she'd be honoured to help me.
What a wonderful experience I had and I cannot wait to go back there again to try on and hopefully next time buy something!!!
(I know I wasnt probably allowed to take pics but I couldnt not - hehe!!)
Being a guy there was always an element of embarrassment for me for my love of heels and womens clothing in general so years ago I wouldnt have dreamt about trying them on in the store. However over the years the world has become more accepting of this and having tried on heels in other stores before (Kurt Geiger, Aldo, even Jimmy Choo), it was time to do this in my one true love, Christian Louboutin.
To avoid embarassement, I emailed their customer service team a few days before asking if it were okay that I, a man, be able to try on heels in their Mount Street London store. I received a call from a lovely Scottish lady named Juliet (I think) advising me I was more than welcome.
Come a few days later and I enter the Mount Street store a tad nervous. Juliet wasn't working, however another wonderfully lovely lady greeted me and after I explained I had emailed a few days earlier, remembered who I was and said she was so happy to be serving me that day. I explained that I moreso wanted to gauge my foot size in a few different styles so when it comes to purchasing in future I would know what to aim for.
So I focused on the Kates. First, nude patent 120 in size 41. No dice. Very tight for me. She also brought out for me black patent 100 in 41. Perfect fit! I guess the heel height makes a difference. By this point I, and obviously a few others in the store, had eyed up the Kates in Ruby Red 120. Luckily they had these in a 42 and oh my god I fell in love! More comfortable that I was expecting and they looked incredible. I was complimented on my ability to walk perfectly by two of the other sales girls there, and said they had noticed that some men are much better than women at walking in them! The pride on my face could be seen from space!!
Next I tried on Kate Booty 100 in 42. I was told that even though this was a 100, as this was a boot Id need a bigger size as there would be less room for my foot to be free and would feel much tighter. Again it was perfect. These guys know their stuff. I was in standard work clothes so the boots looked amazing under my work trousers.
I came away with a much better understanding of sizing for my feet in different styles and heel heights and this is bringing me closer to buying a pair in the future once I see the perfect shoes I need.
I thanked the sales lady for all her help and really emphasised how welcome she made me feel in the store in what was probably an unusual circumstance. She was so lovely and invited me back to try on anything I wanted at any time and she'd be honoured to help me.
What a wonderful experience I had and I cannot wait to go back there again to try on and hopefully next time buy something!!!
(I know I wasnt probably allowed to take pics but I couldnt not - hehe!!)
