Pavlova

Christian Louboutin

The Christian Louboutin Pavlova is a 100mm square-toe ankle boot with no platform. It fits true to size for most people. It retails at around £1515 new at Christian Louboutin, and we source authenticated pre-owned pairs.

100mm heel Square toe No platform True to Size

The Pavlova

Christian Louboutin Pavlova

Avantelle Authentication Team · Updated July 2026

The Pavlova Booty is a sculptural lace-up bootie with corset-style side boning that shapes the leg, cut in stretch crepe satin over a 100mm stiletto.

At 100mm with no platform, you feel the full pitch, so it reads as a proper statement heel. It fits true to size for most people. Every pair we handle is authenticated in house before it reaches you, so a good pre-owned example holds its appeal long after it leaves the boutique.

Wearing it

There is no platform to soften the 100mm, so think of these as a statement heel for a seated occasion. On a fabric upper, marking shows at the toe and heel first, so that is where we concentrate.

Does the Pavlova run true to size?

The Pavlova 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 Pavlova in detail

Christian Louboutin Pavlova on a white background

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Authentication

How do you spot a fake Pavlova?

We authenticate every pair in house. These are the details our team checks first on any Pavlova 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 Pavlova is a 100mm 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 fabric should sit taut and clean over the last, with no puckering at the seams. 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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Pavlova vs So Kate Booty vs Jane Booty

	Pavlova	So Kate Booty	Jane Booty
Heel height	100mm	100mm	85mm
Toe	Square	Pointed	Round
Platform	No	No	No
Fit	True to Size	Runs Small	True to Size
Retail, new	around £1515	around £1045	around £1060

Questions

Pavlova, answered

Does the Pavlova run true to size?

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

How high is the Pavlova heel?

100mm, about 3.9 inches, with no platform.

Is the Pavlova comfortable?

With 100mm and no platform it is a steep, seated-occasion shoe. If you want the look with more wearability, the So Kate Booty is easier to walk in.

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

The main difference is height: the Pavlova is 100mm and the So Kate Booty is 100mm. 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 Pavlova?

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 Pavlova?

It retails around £1515 new at Christian Louboutin. Pre-owned pairs are typically well below that; we source authenticated pairs to your budget.

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