Kate

Christian Louboutin

The Christian Louboutin Kate is an 85mm pointed-toe pump with no platform. It fits true to size for most people. It retails at around £720 new at Christian Louboutin, and we source authenticated pre-owned pairs.

85mm heel Pointed toe No platform True to Size

The Kate

Christian Louboutin Kate

Avantelle Authentication Team · Updated July 2026

The Kate pump brings Louboutin sophistication in a lower, more wearable 85mm heel, a refined everyday classic.

At 85mm with no platform, you feel the full pitch, so it reads as a proper statement heel. It fits true to size for most people. Authenticated in house and chosen for condition, it is a model that rewards buying pre-owned with care.

Wearing it

There is no platform to soften the 85mm, so think of these as a statement heel for a seated occasion. On patent, scuffs show at the toe and along the heel first, so that is where we look hardest.

Does the Kate run true to size?

The Kate 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.

See our complete Louboutin sizing guide

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The Kate in detail

Christian Louboutin Kate in black patent on a white background

Christian Louboutin Kate in nude patent on a white background

Image: Christian Louboutin

Authentication

How do you spot a fake Kate?

We authenticate every pair in house. These are the details our team checks first on any Kate that comes through us. For the full method, read our guide to authenticating Louboutins.

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 sole stamp

The red sole is engraved with Christian Louboutin and the size, set across the arch. On a genuine pair the lettering is crisp, evenly pressed and correctly placed. Shallow, uneven or badly spaced engraving, or a stamp that looks printed on rather than pressed in, is a common tell on a fake.

03

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.

04

The heel and tip

The Kate is a 85mm heel with no 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.

05

Construction

The patent should read as a deep, even gloss with no cloudiness or crazing. The make should feel precise: even stitching, a supple lining, and cleanly finished edges. Rough seams or uneven lasting are common tells on a fake.

06

Box and dust bag

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

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Kate vs So Kate vs Pigalle

	Kate	So Kate	Pigalle
Heel height	85mm	120mm	100mm
Toe	Pointed	Pointed	Pointed
Platform	No	No	No
Fit	True to Size	Runs Small	Runs Small
Retail, new	around £720	around £720	around £645

Questions

Kate, answered

Does the Kate run true to size?

Broadly yes. The Kate fits true to size for most people; size up half a size if you are between sizes or wider-footed.

How high is the Kate heel?

85mm, about 3.3 inches, with no platform.

Is the Kate comfortable?

With 85mm and no platform it is a steep, seated-occasion shoe. If you want the look with more wearability, the So Kate is easier to walk in.

What is the difference between the Kate and the So Kate?

The main difference is height: the Kate is 85mm and the So Kate is 120mm. 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 Kate?

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 Kate?

It retails around £720 new at Christian Louboutin. Pre-owned pairs are typically well below that; we source authenticated pairs to your budget.

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