Red bottom Sole Protectors for Christian Loubs

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Don't buy protectors & find a shoe shop. Both are provided here to ensure perfection. Check out a few examples of the craftsmanship and detail given to these incredible shoes.

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is also offered for those that do not live within a reasonable driving distance.

Mirror Protectors are $87

Mens Combo heel protectors are $55

Ladies heel tips are $20

Ladies larger heels are $26

If you have any questions feel free to text me at 205-542-6959 and include pictures of what you are asking about.

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Wear

With normal use, the beautiful red lacquer paint will begin to chip and wear off the soles under the ball of the foot, where the shoe touches the ground. The leather sole begins to show through, and it loses it's beautiful red color. The natural tan color of leather shows through and the sole begins the wearing out process.

The Casali Red Mirror Sole Protector Solution

The new Casali Mirror Protectors can be placed over the part of the sole that catches the wear.. This process preserves the original soles from ever wearing out and requiring replacement at a later time. This also keeps the bottom of the shoes red in color and provides a non-slip surface to secure your step when walking.

Finding a shoe shop

Finding a cobbler to accomplish this goal without damaging these expensive shoes is not an easy task. Most shops already have the materials because of the suppliers we buy from, but not all of the shops know how to properly perform this service. Most will use the same old equipment and techniques used on the average shoes that come in their doors every day. Louboutin shoes are not average - not in price or in construction. The soles have been tapered from the back sides around the edges, making them very thin and easy to destroy when sanding. Buying the sole protectors online and taking your chances with the nearest shoe repair shop to install them can be very expensive and regretful. (see the very bottom of this page) Only use shops that advertise this service and show you detailed close up pictures of their work, especially the edges....

This is where most of the damage usually occurs

Video examples of edges using Casali Mirror Protectors

When searching other shoe repair sites (YouTube, Pinterest, and Instagram) I have noticed that no one focuses on the edges. This is by far the hardest part of the installation process. Prepping the surface with the typical type sander, gouges the soles causing waves in the edges. Additionally trimming the protector down to match the shoe takes skill, along with specialized equipment to save the factory edge of the sole. Most shops will just trim that away and not be able to recreate it.

I have developed a unique and different process along with creating special equipment to aid me with sanding and trimming so that I can leave the edge of the sole still in tact - free from damage. The traditional shoe repair equipment used for decades by cobblers everywhere, will not. That equipment was designed to trim the edge away and create a new one, but we cannot create one that is even close to the factory edge. These shoes are way too delicate and expensive to trust an average shop.

Good Craftsmanship examples (edges)

The edges should be smooth and the original sole should look the same with no dips, waves, or gouges. The sole protector should not be seen looking downward at the shoes. (notice the far left picture - lower shoe) After the purchase of your shoes, it is ok to walk around and enjoy them for a while. However, keep your eyes focused on the edges. If you see where you are wearing along the edges and not just the center, it is time to bring them in for protectors before further damage is done. If the shoes are pointed toe, keep your eyes on the toe tips. This is usually the first spot to wear off.

BELOW - Poor Craftsmanship examples (edges)

These two pairs were brought into my shop by a customer that used the competition. Notice the edges. The lady was almost in tears. The damage was irreversible. I did attempt to repair them to the best of my ability, but it was impossible to do the job correctly. What you are seeing is what the other shop did to her shoes. It is very hard and sometimes impossible to correct the bad craftsmanship and damage to the shoe by someone that does not know what they are doing. Unfortunately this is very common and sad to see such expensive shoes get ruined by average cobblers

Clear Sole Protectors - Not a good idea

My observations after helping a customer install hers

It's not as easy as you see in the picture. With the help of a shoe last to hold the shoe, which no one has at home, it was still not easy to do a perfect job. She had 2 pair. I got better as I got to the 4th shoe, but as you lay and push out the bubbles sections at a time, it leaves lines. It's hard to lay on like you see in the pictures, but it doesn't really matter because the minute this material hits the ground, it will be pitted and scratched beyond the lines you make installing it

My advice if you try this material -

1) Buy an 8 inch by 10 inch sheet. Don't buy the little sheets. It's too hard to make them fit the shoe from edge to edge. The company leaves no room for error.

2) Don't put the material on past the ball of the foot or where the sole touches the ground. When you end up having to pull it off, it could easily pull off the lacquer paint, and you don't want to do that past where a shoe shop can install the red rubber protectors.

Clear Protectors

Clear protectors get sticky, pick up trash, but worst of all when they are removed, they will actually pull the paint off of your shoe that you are trying so hard to protect.

are a BAD IDEA

Clear Protectors

Christian Louboutin painted soles protection not so

This is exactly what women are trying to avoid. There is a sticky residue all over the red paint when clear protectors are removed and the paint was actually pulled off in an unnatural way, making the shoes look worse than if you just wore them without the protection.

Red bottom Sole Protectors for Christian Loubs

PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION - Mail Service

Wear

The Casali Red Mirror Sole Protector Solution

Finding a shoe shop

Video examples of edges using Casali Mirror Protectors

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Photo Examples

Casali Mirror Red bottom protectors

Good Craftsmanship examples (edges)

BELOW - Poor Craftsmanship examples (edges)

Clear Sole Protectors - Not a good idea

My observations after helping a customer install hers

Clear Protectors

Clear Protectors

Clear Protectors

are a BAD IDEA

Clear Protectors

Clear Protectors