Okay, so my favorite red bottoms were looking pretty rough. You know how it goes, the red starts to wear off, and it just ruins the whole look. I was bummed because these shoes were a gift, and I really wanted to keep them looking sharp.

I did some digging online and found out that this is a common problem. Apparently, the red wearing off isn’t a defect, it’s just what happens when you wear them a lot. I mean, they still worked fine, but they didn’t have that same pop, you know?
I read that you can get them repainted, but I wasn’t sure where to go. I didn’t want to mess them up even more! I saw some people online talking about DIY solutions, but I’m not very crafty, so that was a no-go for me. I also wanted to make sure they’d still look legit, not like some cheap knock-offs.
So, I searched for shoe repair places near me, and I found a few options. There’s this place called “La Galoche” that had good reviews, and also “Tony’s Shoe Repair” and “Progressive Shoe Service”. I even checked out Yelp to see what people were saying, you know, just to be safe.
After calling around, I decided to go with “Tony’s Shoe Repair”. The guy on the phone was super nice, and he seemed to know what he was talking about. I explained the situation, and he said they could definitely help me out.
I took my shoes in, and they looked at them carefully. They told me they would need to resole them, which basically means replacing the whole bottom part. It wasn’t cheap, but I figured it was worth it to save my favorite shoes. I think it was around $250, but don’t quote me on that. It felt like a lot, but I really didn’t want to throw them away. Plus, buying a new pair is way more expensive!

I had to leave my shoes there for a few days. It felt like forever! But when I finally picked them up, I was so happy. They looked brand new! The red was bright and shiny, just like when I first got them. They did a really good job, and you couldn’t even tell they had been repaired.
Here’s what I learned from this whole experience:
- The red soles on Louboutins are going to wear off eventually. It’s normal, so don’t freak out.
- You can get them resoled, but it’s not super cheap.
- Do your research and find a good shoe repair place. Read reviews and ask around.
- It’s totally worth it to save your favorite shoes!
So yeah, that’s my story. If your red bottoms are looking a little sad, don’t worry, you can totally fix them! Just find a good cobbler, and they’ll take care of you. Now I can rock my red bottoms again with confidence! Woo!
My advice?
Skip the DIY stuff unless you’re really good at that kind of thing. Find a professional who knows what they’re doing. And don’t be afraid to spend a little money to save your favorite shoes! I’m so glad I did!