The French shoe designer has always been a fan of optical illusions, and the Parsefal peep-toe pump and Parsemis sandal are no exceptions.

Inspired by animal prints, these shoes from Christian Louboutin use the clear PVC upper to float black patent leather pieces dotted with gold specchio leather resembling liquid-sleek leopard spots on the foot.

Richelieu-colored veau velours dress the 100mm architected heel and back counter for an elevated Louboutin style. At the same time, the gold specchio leather insole traces the arch and completes the look with glamorous aplomb.

Would you wear these sandals in PVC and leopard-print patent leather accents? Adriana Lima wore them to the 2019 MTV VMAs at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.

The 46-year-old America’s Got Talent star and the 38-year-old Brazilian model styled her sandals with Chopard jewelry and an emerald metallic mesh fitted long-sleeve dress paired with a matching bodysuit from Sally LaPointe’s Resort 2020 Collection.


