Christian Louboutin · Authentication
Very Privé 120: real vs fake
The Very Privé 120 is Louboutin’s glamour pump: an open peep-toe with a hidden platform on a 120 mm heel. The peep-toe, platform, and red sole together give several checkpoints that replicas consistently fail. Upload your photos to LegitCheck AI to assess authenticity in a minute.
What to check on the Very Privé 120
Model-specific zones – on top of the brand-level signs.
Peep-toe and platform
The Very Privé is a peep-toe with a clean toe opening and a hidden platform under the forefoot that offsets the 120 mm heel. A sloppy toe-opening shape or the wrong platform height points to a fake.
120 mm heel
The heel is a slim 120 mm stiletto, while the platform makes the fit more wearable than the So Kate. A thick, short, or crookedly set heel is a red flag.
Red sole shade
The shade of red varies between authentic pairs (different factories, batches and materials, and a cobbler’s re-lacquer on worn pairs), so color alone is not a verdict: look at the nature of the coating – lacquer, not rubber or paint – and at how cleanly the edge is finished, especially around the platform. A warm tone on its own is not a fake.
Sole printing
"Christian Louboutin" and the size are printed in the clean signature font in the right spot – crooked or shifted letters indicate a fake. On a new pair the heel tip is red, but heel taps are a consumable: replaced black or beige taps and a protective sole guard (which hides the printing) are signs of servicing, not of a fake. Judge the printing only if it has survived.
Insole and branding
The insole is embossed "Christian Louboutin … Paris" in the correct font with a crisp logo. The country in the stamp depends on the model and the year: authentic pairs come as Made in Italy, Made in Spain and Made in EU (men’s sneakers after 2012 are usually Made in EU). The worry is not "a different country" but a run-together "MADEINITALY", the wrong font, wrong letter spacing and crooked embossing.
Where to inspect
The key zones to photograph and check on this type of item – a schematic, not a product photo.
- 1Insole branding
- 2Heel and tip
- 3Toe and profile
- 4Heel counter
- 5Stitching and sole
The difference is in the details – drag the slider
Typical differences in workmanship: stitching consistency, edge finishing, detail quality. Left – factory quality, right – common replica flaws.
Replica 
Authentic Photo angles for the check
- 1 Overall view
- 2 Logo / tag
- 3 Details & stitching
- 4 Material
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FAQ
Why is the Very Privé more comfortable at 120 mm than the So Kate 120?
The Very Privé has a hidden platform under the forefoot that shortens the effective drop, so 120 mm feels softer than on the platform-free So Kate 120.
What should the peep-toe opening look like?
On an authentic pair the peep-toe cut is clean and symmetrical with an even finished edge. A rough, asymmetrical, or overly wide opening is reason to doubt authenticity.
How do I check the platform on a fake?
Look at proportions: on an authentic pair the platform is balanced against the 120 mm heel and cleanly integrated. A too-thick, crooked, or roughly glued platform signals a replica. LegitCheck AI helps assess this from photos.
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