What style is this? The new CL Identification Thread

[cadillacclaire]

Also, is there a better thread to ask questions about years/seasons?

Not that I've seen. Unless you want to start a new thread this seems like the best place to ask!

 

[Angel1988]

I’m wearing these tonight, I believe they are called ‘madame Menuele’, it’s my favorite pumps style: the Pigalle follies and I love the velvet and strass bow.
The stickings are by Wolford, they always remind me of a certain Rodarte collection.

 

[Angel1988]

So sorry, I just noticed I post the above in the wrong thread, I meant to post it in the 'what CL's are you wearing today' thread

 

[zinnes]

Found these on Poshmark as "fifille pumps". Not the best pics so went online and Googled fifille and found conflicting results for fifile model in heel shape, heel height, heel thickness. Would like to know judging from pics if these are in fact Fifille model? And can't tell for sure but also looks like 120mm heel? Seller has stated these are "pretty tall 5 inches". Thank you.

 

[zinnes]

Sorry forgot to add pics to previous post.

 

[cadillacclaire]

Sorry forgot to add pics to previous post.View attachment 4901030View attachment 4901031View attachment 4901032View attachment 4901033

Pretty sure those are Lady Lynch.
If you get them, please take them to a good cobbler. Those vibrams are going to give me nightmares!

 

[zinnes]

Thank you Cadillacclaire--had no idea! Long, long ago I came across a CL style chart that included Lady Lynch. They are essentially Pigalle 120's with a round toe--correct?

 

[zinnes]

Cadillacclaire--I'm definitely going to have them removed. I don't care for them. But is there something else about vibrams I should be aware of? Nightmares??? LOL!!!

 

[cadillacclaire]

Cadillacclaire--I'm definitely going to have them removed. I don't care for them. But is there something else about vibrams I should be aware of? Nightmares??? LOL!!!

You'll have to have them replaced, not just removed. The red finish is sanded down by the cobbler so the glue between the vibram and the leather can adhere. Just take them some place reputable, ship them to a pro if you don't have anyone local. I personally have never been let down by my local guy, but as evidenced by the pics you sent, there are some pretty sloppy cobblers out there.
The edges are just so rough, it kinda looks like it may have been a do-it-yourself job somewhere down the line.
Check out these posts, you can see the different options available. The newest product available is the mirror-finish which is the closest to the original painted sole:

To sole protect or not to sole protect?

Good post! My view is a little different, I agree with the term "protect your investment" but not from the angle of resale as you suggested. I am not the norm when it comes to the term "shoe collection". I have very few pairs so when I "invest" or put a lot of money into an item I want the item...

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Casali Mirror soles

Hi, I usually get red topy or vibram soles done on my shoes. I just noticed a cobbler in my area offers Casali mirror soles. They look incredible. Apparently they are non slip. Does anyone have any experience with them?

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New half mirror soles!~!!

I'm not sure if anybody's posted this yet. There is this new thing called "half mirror soles" that I've seen done in Asian countries (South Korean, Japan). It looks almost like the original soles!!! My only questions, will this last? If you have had it done before, please let me know and upload...

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[zinnes]

Thanks again Cadillacclaire--appreciate the advice! One more thing you thought those pumps were Lady Lynch. So is Lady Lynch basically the same as pigalle 120 except LL has a round toe? I thought i saw that on a chart once.

 

[cadillacclaire]

Thanks again Cadillacclaire--appreciate the advice! One more thing you thought those pumps were Lady Lynch. So is Lady Lynch basically the same as pigalle 120 except LL has a round toe? I thought i saw that on a chart once.

I believe so. They have the same fitting advice (1/2 - full size down) and the heel is definitely the same!

 

[AtiaOfTheJulii]

Hi ladies! Does anyone know the name of this style? Thanks so much in advance!

 

[cadillacclaire]

Hi ladies! Does anyone know the name of this style? Thanks so much in advance!

It's called Super Pump 100

 

[zinnes]

Hello--never seen this style before. Looks similar to Dorissima 120 execpt this shoe has a slightly 'sculpted' heel. Dorissima 120 has a straight slender heel. What is the name of this style? Thanks.

 

[cadillacclaire]

Hello--never seen this style before. Looks similar to Dorissima 120 execpt this shoe has a slightly 'sculpted' heel. Dorissima 120 has a straight slender heel. What is the name of this style? Thanks.View attachment 4912469

Pretty sure that's Fifetish.