For over 100 years, Louis Vuitton has been one of the most high end luxury brands on the market; the French founded company is popular for its hand bags, shoes, and accessories. Well known for its patterns and “LV” logo, Louis Vuitton is easily recognizable, making the brand one of the world’s most valuable, and one of the most counterfeited. Authentic Louis Vuitton merchandise can cost over $100,000 dollars with most of the items even being made and painted by hand. Some of the world’s brightest stars and richest socialites have often been seen wearing Louis Vuitton’s masterpieces. In 2009, rapper/producer Kanye West who has always been a fan of LV clothing, luggage, and accessories, even formed a partnership with Louis Vuitton to produce a line of sneakers which he called Jaspers. Priced at $1,000, Kanye’s LV sneakers were expensive by most standards; however, for high-end Louis Vuitton they didn’t even rank among the company’s highest priced shoes. Here is a list of the most expensive Louis Vuitton shoes of all time.
5. Vernissage Richelieu $1,110
The Vernissage Richelieu is a nice evening shoe that introduces a subtle touch of color. The shoe also features several studded designs which add a unique touch to these eye-catching shoes.
4. County Buckle Shoe $1,390
The County Buckle shoes features a simple yet classic look. Made from calf leather and hand sewn, the shoe is a testament to Louis Vuitton’s ability to deliver high quality products..
3. Gimmick Thigh Boot $2,200
This leather boot is made from patent calf leather and stretch lamb leather. The Gimmick Thigh Boot’s burgundy color, along with its “avant-garde trompe-l’œil design,”gives the boot a very sleek and appealing look.
2. Vienna Minimalisa Women’s Shoes $4,500
These nearly thigh high boots were released with he company’s 2005-2006 fall and winter collection. They are made from the finest ostrich skin and also feature a four and a half inch heal.
1. Manhattan Richelieu Men’s Shoes – $10,000
These classic looking shoes were made and painted by hand, and are one of the most expensive Louis Vuitton items of all time. Originally introduced in 2010, the Manhattan Richelieu shoes are made from alligator skin and were created to highlight the brands luxury by combining a timeless look with fine craftsmanship.
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