How Christian Louboutin made Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour shoes ‘unslippable’

Shoe designer Christian Louboutin reveals in a new interview that he padded all of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour heels with a rubber sole. Jacquelyn Kozak

If the shoe fits, walk in it everywhere you go.

Taylor Swift’s record-breaking Eras Tour has run for close to two years and seen the pop star travel around the world, with the shows concluding in Vancouver, Canada on Dec. 8.

Swift, 34, wears a multitude of costumes — and at least nine different pairs of shoes — over the course of each three-plus-hour show, which spans her entire 11-album career and revisits each of her era’s distinct aesthetics.

And as Swifties know well, rain, wind and extreme heat are no match for the performer; in almost every instance, the show will go on.

She wears at least nine different pairs of shoes each night onstage, including these knee-high boots with a low heel. Getty Images for TAS Rights Management
Taylor Swift performing 12
Louboutin also shared a sketch of the white lace-up booties Swift wears during the “Tortured Poets Department” section of the show, which was added after the album’s release in April 2024. Getty Images for TAS Rights Management
She closes out the show in these shiny pumps inspired by Louboutin’s cabaret past. Getty Images for TAS Rights Management
A thicker block heel adds stability to all of the shoes. Getty Images for TAS Rights Management

So how does she dance, sing, jump, and run around the stage comfortably in high heels the entire time? Besides a rigorous workout routine tailored to her specific needs, one secret lies in the soles of her shoes, crafted by legendary designer Christian Louboutin.

The French footwear artist spoke to InStyle about exactly how he crafted her many custom heels — including knee-high boots, booties, loafers, lace-up booties and strappy pumps — to withstand her demanding performances. (And those of the Grammy winner’s dancers, who wear their own Loubs.)

Louboutin, who has designed many shoes for Taylor over the years, revealed that he altered his signature red bottoms to include a rubber sole, making them “unslippable.”

The Frenchman has designed many shoes — both for on- and off-stage wear — for the pop star throughout her entire career. GC Images
These knee-high bejeweled boots have perhaps the highest heels of the bunch — and are covered in thousands of hand-placed crystals. Getty Images for TAS Rights Management
In the “1989” section of the concert, Swift rotates through different-colored costumes and booties, depending on her location. Getty Images for TAS Rights Management

“Weather is unpredictable,” he told the outlet. “However, each pair is crafted with a signature red rubber sole, which makes it easy to dance. We typically incorporate this feature for musicians’ tours to withstand the performances night after night.”

Plus, Louboutin says, “Each pair is made to fully to allow for quick changes through the entirety of the show. As they are dancing for over three hours, comfort is also extremely important. So we incorporated [a] sturdy block heel and also flats.”

As for what inspired Swift’s stage shoes? Her past, of course, as well as his own roots.

She opens the show with a bang, clad in knee-high bedazzled boots and a matching bodysuit. AP
Louboutin’s first longstanding partnership with Swift was during her 2018 “Reputation” tour. Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management
For the “Red” portion of her concert, Louboutin designed a pair of loafers that add a “collegiate” feel to her T-shirt and sparkling shorts she wears. Getty Images for TAS Rights Management
Fans can learn more behind-the-scenes details about the Eras Tour in the book, which will be available exclusively at Target this weekend. Getty Images for TAS Rights Management

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