Daffodile

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The Christian Louboutin Daffodile is a 160mm round-toe pump with a concealed platform. It fits true to size for most people. It retailed at around £995, and we source authenticated pre-owned pairs.
160mm heel Round toe Platform True to Size

The Daffodile

Christian Louboutin Daffodile

Reviewed by the Avantelle Authentication Team · Updated July 2026

The Daffodile is a dramatic 160mm platform pump, all-out glamour with a substantial concealed platform.

At 160mm with a concealed platform, it carries real height while staying more wearable than it looks. It fits true to size for most people. Every pair we handle is authenticated in house before it reaches you, which is why a good pre-owned pair holds its appeal long after it leaves the boutique.

Wearing it

The concealed platform takes the edge off the 160mm, so it wears more easily than the height suggests. In our experience the wear shows first at the heel tip and along the sole, so that is the first thing we check on any pair that comes through us.

Does the Daffodile run true to size?

The Daffodile fits true to size for most people. If you are between sizes or have a wider foot, take the half size up rather than down.

Authentication

Spotting a genuine Daffodile

We authenticate every pair in house. These are the details our team checks first on any Daffodile that comes through us.

01

The red sole

Louboutin's red is a specific shade (Pantone 18-1663, Rouge Louboutin). On a worn pair it fades and scuffs at the tread first. A sole that reads orange or pinkish, or paint sitting on top of the leather rather than in it, is a warning sign.

02

The insole stamp

Christian Louboutin and Made in Italy are stamped cleanly into the insole with the size. The lettering is even and precisely spaced. Smudged, shallow, or misaligned stamping is one of the most common tells on a fake.

03

The heel and tip

The Daffodile is a 160mm heel with a concealed platform, so the pitch and proportions are exact. Check the heel is the correct height and the tip is a genuine Louboutin replacement, not a generic one.

04

Construction

Stitching is fine and consistent, the leather lining is supple, and the shoe holds its lines. Loose threads, glue seepage, or a toe box that does not taper cleanly all point away from an authentic pair.

05

Box, dust bag and card

Original packaging is a supporting signal, never proof on its own. We authenticate on the shoe itself, and a genuine box with the correct labelling adds confidence.

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Daffodile vs Lady Peep vs Bianca

DaffodileLady PeepBianca
Heel height160mm150mm140mm
ToeRoundPeepRound
PlatformYesYesYes
FitTrue to SizeTrue to SizeTrue to Size
Retail, newaround £995around £795around £695

Questions

Daffodile, answered

Does the Daffodile run true to size?
Broadly yes. The Daffodile fits true to size for most people; size up half a size if you are between sizes or wider-footed.
How high is the Daffodile heel?
160mm, about 6.3 inches, with a concealed platform.
Is the Daffodile comfortable?
The concealed platform makes the 160mm more manageable than the height suggests, though it is still a heel for occasions rather than all day.
What is the difference between the Daffodile and the Lady Peep?
The main difference is height: the Daffodile is 160mm and the Lady Peep is 150mm. Both are pointed, red-soled Louboutins, so it comes down to the silhouette and how much heel you want.
Can you authenticate a pre-owned Daffodile?
Yes. We authenticate every pair in house, and we also offer a free check on any Louboutins you already own. Send us a few photos and our team will take a look.
How much is a pre-owned Daffodile?
It retailed at around £995 when it was on sale, and pre-owned is now the main way to find one. We source authenticated pairs to your budget.

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