So Kate

Christian Louboutin

The Christian Louboutin So Kate is a 120mm pointed-toe pump with no platform. It runs small, so most people size up half a size. It retails at around £720 new at Christian Louboutin, and we source authenticated pre-owned pairs.

120mm heel Pointed toe No platform Runs Small

The So Kate

Christian Louboutin So Kate

Avantelle Authentication Team · Updated July 2026

Named after supermodel Kate Moss, the So Kate is Christian Louboutin's most coveted stiletto, with a razor-sharp 120mm heel and a dramatically pointed toe.

There is no platform here, so the 120mm is the real, unsoftened height. It runs small and cuts narrow, so size up half a size. Authenticated in house and chosen for condition, it is a model that rewards buying pre-owned with care.

Wearing it

Because there is no platform, you feel the full 120mm, so these lean to a seated occasion rather than an all-day heel. On patent, scuffs show at the toe and along the heel first, so that is where we look hardest.

Does the So Kate run true to size?

The So Kate runs small and cuts narrow. Most people take half a size up from their everyday size, and if you have a wider foot you will feel the taper across the toes. When in doubt, size up rather than down.

See our complete Louboutin sizing guide

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The So Kate in detail

Christian Louboutin So Kate in black patent on a white background

Christian Louboutin So Kate in nude patent on a white background

Image: Christian Louboutin

Authentication

How do you spot a fake So Kate?

We authenticate every pair in house. These are the details our team checks first on any So 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 So Kate is a 120mm 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. Look for clean, consistent stitching, a smooth lining, and crisp edges that keep their shape. Glue at the seams or a soft, collapsing toe box is a warning sign.

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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So Kate vs Pigalle vs Kate

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

Questions

So Kate, answered

Does the So Kate run true to size?

No. The So Kate runs small and narrow, so most people size up half a size from their usual.

How high is the So Kate heel?

120mm, about 4.7 inches, with no platform.

Is the So Kate comfortable?

With 120mm and no platform it is a steep, seated-occasion shoe. If you want the look with more wearability, the Pigalle is easier to walk in.

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

The main difference is height: the So Kate is 120mm and the Pigalle 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 So 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 So 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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