says craftsmanship also plays a part in the shoes' high price tag. His company works directly with Louboutin to repair its shoes, repainting and replacing the red soles. More from Retail ...

Christian Louboutin has been battling to protect its red sole designs ... Louboutin sued rival firm Van Haren for selling high heeled shoes with scarlet soles. Under EU law companies cannot ...

It included high-heeled shoes with red soles. Christian Louboutin put his foot down, saying it infringed his brand's Benelux trademark. The District Court in The Hague agreed and granted a ...