Let's be honest this isn't a practical shoe, this is statement.
I have never seen the fashion world hype up a shoe as much as they did with the Saint Laurent Opyum Pump. From the moment it hit the catwalk, journalists, bloggers and fashionistas were going gaga for it and for good reason. This shoe is a feat of beautiful design and impressive engineering.
The Opyum is the perfect patent stiletto. It somehow straddles the line between being a wardrobe staple (every girl needs a pair of killer black heels) and a crazy extravagance (that heel doesn’t exactly allow for frequent wear). Let’s be honest this isn’t a practical shoe, this is statement. I would even go as far as to call it a piece of art.
The Opyum Pump is as classic and timeless as you can get. Wear it now, wear it in 10 years time, I truly believe we’re looking at a shoe which transcend trends.
Like most of the fashion world I was enchanted by the sculptural heel. Although tracking down this mythical shoe was no easy task. Boutiques had waiting lists longer than my arm, online retailers went directly from “coming soon” to “sold out” and it didn’t make it onto most shop floors.
Despite the elusiveness of this shoe I wasn’t going to let it outwit me, I was like a dog with a bone! I didn’t give up, even when I thought I’d managed to order a pair through Matches Fashion, only to be left very disappointed a week later when they couldn’t fulfil my order.
I made endless calls and enquiries to just about every retailer and finally tracked them down from the independent boutique Cricket, who were incredibly sweet and helpful. I highly recommend them, especially if you’re looking for sold out or must have items.
The good news is Saint Laurent have carried the Opyum through into their Autumn/Winter collection, so if you missed out on the first round, you should be able to get your hands on the new and improved version. I call it improved because they’ve chromed the YSL heel to make it even more of a knock out shoe. They’re absolutely stunning! Plus, they now offer two heel heights, 110mm and 85mm.
As if that isn’t enough, they’ve also introduced an ankle boot version which has the choice of a black or chrome heel. If I’d known they were launching a boot I would have held out for it and forgone the pump but c’est la vie. You need to check out just how beautiful they are HERE and HERE.
I’ve found these come up large so I would recommend sizing at least half a size down. I have a size 36 which is my regular size but I would go as far as to say they’re a whole size too big. In the end, I decided to make it work with the help of in-soles and heel grips as I couldn’t locate a size 35.
It’s fairly obvious these are not the most wearable shoes. They’re tricky to walk in, not all that comfortable and are pretty “out there” so you’re limited to the number of occasions you’ll be able to wear them. However, if you adore your fashion, then you’ll understand the notion of “display only” shoes. In a nutshell, the Opyum is a wardrobe trophy for die hard shoes fans.
Outfit details: Trousers – Maje (similar HERE & HERE) | Tee – Ivy Park (similar HERE) | Blazer – Stella McCartney (find HERE) | Shoes – Saint Laurent (find HERE with black heel in limited sizes, HERE with chrome heel & HERE for the boots version) | Bag – Chanel (similar HERE & HERE)
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They are gorgeous and happy that you found them! Cricket is a new store to me so will definitely check them out.
Gemma x
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OMG those shoes are UNREAL. Soooo chic
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Ohhh babe!! Those shoes are absolutely amazing!!! And I love your bag and your beautiful trousers as well! You look so chic! Xx Susanne – http://bagatyou.com
classy and chic look
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Those heels are amazing, so stylish!
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I have to agree that those shoes are art. Fabulous! Cool post!
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OMG! These pumps are so amazing!!! Im obsessed with them!
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Ileana
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Wow those Saint Laurent heels are the coolest xx
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You look great my dear! Love it
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I’ve seen these pumps in all the latest fashion magazine and I love them. They are sexy, chic and oh so fashionable. They also look like they hurt like heck and I’m sure I would break or scratch the sides or the stylish heel. I’m not surprised they were hard to track down, so happy you got a pair.
this look fabulous in all details, love the YSL shoes 🙂
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Such a gorgeous shoe, but I definitely agree that its less practical and more a piece of art. Great shoe to have in your collection to admire though!
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They are not functional in terms of a practical shoe but honestly, I think they are super gorgeous. I love how classy they look and the way you styled them is so pretty 🙂
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Wow! I can see why they call those shoes Opyum, like a drug I am already fiercely craving. Congratulations on getting that beautiful pair of pumps – they are truly a collector’s item! And they look so beautiful on you with those fabulous pants and chic blazer!
xo, janea
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TOTAL piece of art- how stunning are these pumps? And you’ve styled them perfectly, lady!
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In love with your pants 😀 amazing combo as usual
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I really love this outfit! Great shoes and pants 🙂
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So gorgeous!
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Totally obsessed with these heels! I love how they look simple and classic from the front, but the heel is such an elegant detail. I can totally see why everyone loves them.
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H
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Your pants are so chic, love this look
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Amazing! Everything looks amazing! perfect outfit! Love the pants!
What gorgeous heels you got. I love it – such a stunner!
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ooh these are amazing!!! I love love your trousers, too!
Alya / moorizzla xx
Omigod serious shoe envy and this outfit is totally sexy from head to toe!
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Amazing outfit! xoxo
Such a nice piece. I’m not surprised why others go gaga on this shoes.
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Your shoe game is tight. Those heels are killer. Love your pants as well. Keep slaying beautiful.
Xx
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Stunning outfit! Very beautiful shoes!
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Woow they look so cute! And so fabb! u have a great taste babe!
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What an incredible pair of killer heels! 🙂
LA VEINE
They are AMAZING shoes! I’ve seen them around on a lot of people and I love the art inspired heel too! Gorgeous Chanel bag btw!
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Love the look, effortlessly elegant!
It’s based in Liverpool so you need to call them to find out what stock they have but definitely worth it as they always have amazing stock! xx
Thank you doll xx
You’re so sweet, thank you hun xx
Thanks hunny xx
Aww thank you doll xx
Yes I definitely think they are art! I’m obsessed with them xx
Haha me too! xx
Thank you so much lovely xx
Thank you sweetie xx
I think I might do the same, not sure they’re going to get lots of wear but I will admire them lots! Haha xx
Thank you! xx
Function and beauty don’t always go hand in hand! Haha! xx
Haha, yes it’s a very apt name! Thank you for the lovely comment hun xx
Thank you so much gorgeous lady! xx
Thank you so much xx
Thank you so much Diana! xx
Thank you sweetie xx
I know, right? They almost look like a classic black stiletto from the front. They’re designed so well xx
Thank you so much sweetie xx
Aww thanks sweetie xx
Thank you so much hunny xx
Aww thanks doll xx
Thank you so much lovely xx
They’ve defintiely got a cult foloowing these shoes! xx
Haha thank you so much darling! xx
Thank you hun xx
You’re the sweetest, thank you! xx
They definitely are! xx
Thank you doll! I don’t think I’ll be wearing them much but I will definitely be admiring them! xx
Thank you Lauren xx
Thank you so much xx
Thank you hun xx
OMG your jacket is fabulous !!
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You’re so sweet, thank you doll xx
OMG your heels are amazing !!!! 😀 WAOUW
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Awww thank you hunny xx
These are gorgeous! And you look fab in them! 🙂
I could never justify buying them.. but wow.. do I want them! ♥
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Haha girl I totally get you! xx
I just ordered some… but my sister says they are death to walk in:… despite their beauty, I do what a heel I can walk in, are these really not a very wearable shoe? Thanks hun
They are a taxi to the restaurant then taxi to home kind of shoe! You can do a little bit of walking in them but definitely don’t plan to walk for ages because you will struggle!! xx
I was wondering if you found that they run small in size?
I found mine run large but I have the very first batch they produced and I think they’ve slightly changed the sizing since. I’ve heard they run small now, so if you’re between sizes it might help to size up xx