Lady Z

Christian Louboutin

The Christian Louboutin Lady Z is a 120mm peep-toe pump with a concealed platform. It fits true to size for most people. It retails at around £1060 new at Christian Louboutin, and we source authenticated pre-owned pairs.

120mm heel Peep toe Platform True to Size

The Lady Z

Christian Louboutin Lady Z

Reviewed by the Avantelle Authentication Team · Updated July 2026

The Lady Z is Louboutin's plunging-vamp platform pump, an open toe and a deep, foot-baring cut set on a 120mm stiletto, with a concealed platform that steadies the height.

The 120mm is tempered by a hidden platform, so the height reads bolder than it actually feels. It fits true to size for most people. Because we check every pair by hand, a clean pre-owned example is a confident way into the model.

Wearing it

That hidden platform shortens the working height of the 120mm, so it carries further into the evening than you would expect. On patent, scuffs show at the toe and along the heel first, so that is where we look hardest.

Does the Lady Z run true to size?

The Lady Z 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.

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The Lady Z in detail

Christian Louboutin Lady Z on a white background

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Authentication

Spotting a genuine Lady Z

We authenticate every pair in house. These are the details our team checks first on any Lady Z 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 Lady Z is a 120mm 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

The patent should read as a deep, even gloss with no cloudiness or crazing. Stitching is fine and even, the lining 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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Lady Z vs Very Prive vs Bianca

	Lady Z	Very Prive	Bianca
Heel height	120mm	120mm	140mm
Toe	Peep	Peep	Round
Platform	Yes	Yes	Yes
Fit	True to Size	True to Size	True to Size
Retail, new	around £1060	around £695	around £695

Questions

Lady Z, answered

Does the Lady Z run true to size?

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

How high is the Lady Z heel?

120mm, about 4.7 inches, with a concealed platform.

Is the Lady Z comfortable?

The concealed platform makes the 120mm more manageable than the height suggests, though it is still a heel for occasions rather than all day.

What is the difference between the Lady Z and the Very Prive?

The main difference is height: the Lady Z is 120mm and the Very Prive 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 Lady Z?

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 Lady Z?

It retails around £1060 new at Christian Louboutin. Pre-owned pairs are typically well below that; we source authenticated pairs to your budget.

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