You truly never know what you might find when thrifting, but one Florida woman hit the jackpot with her latest designer find that cost less than $11.
While TikTok user @chiarasvibezz was scouring the shoe department of the thrift store, she couldn’t believe her eyes at what she found. She spotted a pair of red patent pumps on the side, but they were no ordinary heels after all—these were Christian Louboutin’s.
The thrifter didn’t hesitate to purchase the shoes, which look to be in fairly good condition (albeit a little worn). Rather than spending over $900 on the pumps, this pair cost just $10.79 at the thrift. That was some bargain that @chiarasvibezz simply couldn’t resist.
So delighted with her purchase, @chiarasvibezz took to social media to share her find on TikTok. A video posted on January 6 shows the red pumps with the $10 sticker still showing, leaving internet users obsessed. The video has since gone viral with over 532,100 views and more than 28,300 likes on TikTok at the time of writing.
Newsweek has contacted @chiarasvibezz via TikTok for comment. We could not verify the details of the video.
Indeed, this isn’t @chiarasvibezz’s first pair of Louboutin’s either, as the TikTok caption explains that she “literally manifested for a second pair” to wear for her upcoming graduation ceremony. Nevertheless, she certainly “didn’t expect to find them for $10.”
As they’ve been worn and loved already, the red pumps are in need of a slight freshen up. The TikTok user noted that she’s going to get them repaired at the shoe cobbler to get them looking brand new once again.
Christian Louboutin heels are among the most recognizable luxury shoes in the world, largely due to their iconic red‑lacquered soles. According to Britannica, the red sole—now a hallmark of the brand—became a subtle status symbol that distinguishes Louboutin’s from other luxury footwear and contributes to their strong average retail price, often around $800 a pair.
Fashion analyses also highlight how the designs have achieved cultural significance. The brand’s visibility has only grown—celebrity usage, red‑carpet placement, and pop‑culture references have cemented the shoes as a global luxury symbol. Marketing evaluations from Latterly.org note that controlled scarcity, bold iconography, and celebrity amplification further drive demand, maintaining the red sole’s aura of exclusivity.
After the video was shared on TikTok, many social media users took to the comments to praise @chiarasvibezz for her keen eye in finding such a great bargain.
One comment reads: “Oh you are God’s favorite lol.”
Another TikTok user wrote: “How is this possible, what happened to them to be so low price?”
Another person replied: “we only can dream.”
While one commenter joked: “What a catch!! Nice.”
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