From the Eras tour to Coachella: The Louboutin boots that Lana del Rey and Taylor Swift can’t do without

There are boots that automatically turn you into a empowered, successful pop diva. They’re tall with a wide heel, shiny and sport the most aspirational red bottoms in the world of footwear; their creator Christian Louboutin’s trademark. Most importantly, they’re the boots that accompanied Taylor Swift throughout the entirety of her most recent world tour.

Up until now, these stunners have largely been known as Swift’s preferred shoe during her Eras tour, the project that confirmed the star’s billionaire status. But a few days ago, they were also clocked in a starring role at Coachella music festival, where Lana del Rey, a Swift bestie, wore them onstage. What is it about these boots that has bewitched the biggest artists in the world? Why have Beyoncé and Ariana Grande also put trust in their French creator when it came to their tour wardrobes?

It would seem that two of the keys to Louboutin’s success in the world of music are the comfort and security his designs afford to these singers when it comes time for them to dance across gigantic stages. One mustn’t forget that the shoe icon began his career designing for performers in Parisian music halls. Once his shoes proved capable of keeping up with the constant work and demanding choreographies of dancers, Louboutin finally opened up his first store in the French capital.

According to the brand, Swift’s Eras footwear was created especially for her and was inspired by the different chapters of her career. “Our fashion house produced a range of silhouettes, both personalized and some that were already in existence, in a variety of shapes and heel heights, with intricate crystal embroidery applied by hand, one by one, and in different color combinations. To open the show, thousands of shining Strass crystals adorned the Eleonora boot, a classic knee-high model with a sculptural heel and our characteristic red bottom, creating a spectacular play of lights. Just as luminous is the Cate boot in which Taylor dances to Fearless,” they specify.

Atop the stage, Swift pairs the Louboutin shoes with different bodysuits, also adorned with crystals and created by Cavalli and Versace, along with Oscar de la Renta gowns.

Aside from their comfortable fit, Louboutin boots impart a halo of untouchable goddess to the artists who wear them. Even one of the brand’s most simple boot designs costs more than $1,805 in its online store. For a custom version with hand-embroidered crystals, we’re talking sky-high prices — truly, a boot fit for a star.

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