How to Tell Real Chanel Shoes: Where Are They Made?

Scroll down to see celebrities wearing accessories, bags, and shoes by Chanel, a French privately held company that was founded by Coco Chanel in 1910.

How can you tell if Chanel shoes are real?

If you need help to authenticate Chanel shoes, don’t miss our guide showing how to spot fake Chanel handbags. Most of the tips apply to Chanel footwear as well.

According to Forbes, many products sold at The RealReal are fake. Chanel has sued the online luxury consignment store with allegations of trademark infringement, counterfeiting, false advertising, and unfair competition.

The founder of Chanel, Gabrielle Bonheur “Coco” Chanel, was a French fashion designer, Nazi spy, and businesswoman

The best way to ensure that your Chanel shoes are real is to buy them from an authorized retailer. You can buy some pre-owned heels and sandals on Farfetch.

Are Chanel shoes true to size?

Since they are handcrafted, each pair is unique and it’s best to try them on in one of the brand’s official boutiques.

Their flats and boots typically run a 1/2 size to a full size small.

Where are Chanel shoes made?

With the exception of Chanel espadrilles, which are made in Spain, all Chanel shoes are manufactured in France and Italy.

Real Chanel shoes are made in Spain, France, and Italy (Credit: Razvan Iosif / Shutterstock)

When did Chanel start making shoes?

The legendary two-tone slingback shoe was released in 1957. It was created by Gabrielle Bonheur “Coco” Chanel and conceived in beige with a contrasting black toe cap.

How much are Chanel slingbacks?

The cheapest flats cost around $700 and slingbacks usually start at $850. Boots are priced well over $1,200.

What is Karl Lagerfeld best known for?

Best known for his signature white hair and as the creative power behind the modern revival of Chanel, of which he served as the creative director from 1983 until his death in 2019, Karl Otto Lagerfeld was a German creative director, fashion designer, artist, photographer, and caricaturist.

At the time of his death, he had an estimated net worth of $200 million.

Karl Lagerfeld during the World Awards at Hamburg’s Musikhalle October 22, 2003, in Hamburg, Germany (Credit: WENN / SCHROEWIG)

In addition to working for French fashion house Chanel, he was creative director of the Italian fur and leather goods fashion house Fendi and of his own eponymous fashion label.

Celebrities Wearing Chanel Shoes