Kim’s 160mm stiletto heel: a fashion statement or a personal challenge?
A 6-inch heel and a 2-inch platform—what could possibly go wrong?
The story
Kim Kardashian wore rare Christian Louboutin platforms during a Rome outing, highlighting the shoes' discontinued status and high-profile presence.
Source: wwd.com
Our reading
Kim Kardashian’s decision to wear a pair of discontinued Christian Louboutin platforms in Rome was less about fashion and more about proving she still has the stamina to walk in them. The shoes, which feature a 160mm stiletto heel and a 60mm platform, are the kind of footwear that makes you question not just the design, but the life choices of the person who thought this was a good idea. She didn’t just wear them—she wore them like a trophy, as if the mere act of standing in them was a statement. And yet, the most absurd detail isn’t the height, but the fact that the shoes are so rare, they’re now only found on resale sites. It’s like buying a vintage car, then driving it to a dealership to test-drive a new one.
