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The Ultimate Shoe Guide: The Manolo Blahnik BB Pump

When you think of classic shoes, Manolo Blahnik is among the all-time great designers. He creates the kind of sophisticated, classic shoes that shoppers of all ages look for year in and year out, and in this Ultimate Shoe Guide, we’re demystifying the shopping process (including prices, heel heights, colors and leathers) for his most popular, enduring design: the Manolo Blahnik BB Pump.

The BB pump debuted in 2008 and is named after French model and actress Brigitte Bardot, who served as inspiration for this design. The BB comes in an enormous range of colors, textures, finishes and heel heights, from flat to stiletto, which means that it can serve a wide range of wardrobe needs.

Every season, the BB pump is issued in new colors, prints and materials, but the suede, solid-colored 105mm pumps are by far the most in-demand. The BB pump is also a favorite with celebrities like Reese Witherspoon, Victoria Beckham and many others. Even our handbag guru-in-chief, Megs, has professed her love for the iconic BB!

If you don’t have a Manolo BB in your shoe arsenal, we advise that you add one immediately. Below, you’ll find everything you need to know about purchasing a pair of your very own.

The Manolo Blahnik BB Pump

Year Created: 2008
Heel Heights Currently Available: 115mm, 105mm, 100mm, 90mm, 75mm, 70mm and 50mm.
Availability: At Manolo Blahnik Boutiques as well as online at Nordstrom, Saks, Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus, Barneys and Manolo Blahnik.
Sizing: We find that sizing can vary depending on the wearer. However, Manolo Blahnik BB pumps generally run big. The consumer consensus is to order half-size smaller than your regular shoe size.

Heel Height Comparison

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Heel Heights and Prices

Manolo Blahnik BB 115mm Pumps

115mm/4.5 inches
Starting Price: $595

$595 in Patent Leather (as seen above).
$595 in Patent Leather (as seen above) via Neiman Marcus.

Manolo Blahnik BB 105mm Pumps

105mm/4.1 inches
Starting Price: $595

$595 in Red Suede (As Seen Above) via Barneys, $595 in Patent Leather via Nordstrom, $595 in Calf Leather via Manolo Blahnik $595 in Satin via Barneys, $595 in Silver Metallic via Barnys, $695 in Mesh via Saks, $695 in Nottorno Mesh via Saks, $695 in Lace & Satin Pumps via Saks, $695 in Blue Tie-Dye via Bergdorf Goodman, $695 in Splatter Print Linen via Bergdorf Goodman, $695 in Fabric via Bergdorf Goodman, $695 in Multicolor Tie-Dye, $695 in Printed Suede via Bergdorf Goodman, $695 in Multicolor Fabric via Bergdorf Goodman, $695 in Metallic-Denim via Neiman Marcus, $695 in Glitter via Neiman Marcus, $695 in Multi-Stripe via Neiman Marcus, $695 in Printed Denim via Neiman Marcus, $745 in Fortuni Velvet Check Print via Neiman Marcus,  $765 in Velvet via Neiman Marcus, $695 in gold Lamé via Barneys, $675 in Snakeskin and Metal Mesh via Barneys, $695 in Metallic Fiber via Barneys, $895 in Pearly Suede via Neiman Marcus, $1,075 in Gray Python via Neiman Marcus, $1,075 in Blue Python via Bergdorf Goodman
$595 in Red Suede (As Seen Above) via Barneys, $595 in Patent Leather via Nordstrom, $595 in Calf Leather via Manolo Blahnik $595 in Satin via Barneys, $595 in Silver Metallic via Barnys, $695 in Mesh via Saks, $695 in Woven Mesh via Saks, $695 in Lace & Satin Pumps via Saks, $695 in Gold Fabric via Manolo Blahnik, $695 in Blue Tie-Dye via Bergdorf Goodman, $695 in Splatter Print Linen via Bergdorf Goodman, $695 in Fabric via Bergdorf Goodman, $695 in Multicolored Tie-Dye, $695 in Multicolor Fabric via Bergdorf Goodman, $695 in Metallic-Denim via Neiman Marcus, $695 in Glitter via Neiman Marcus, $695 in Multi-Stripe via Neiman Marcus, $695 in Floral-Print Satin Pump via Bergdorf Goodman, $745 in Fortuni Velvet Check Print via Neiman Marcus, $765 in Velvet via Neiman Marcus, $695 in Gold Lamé via Barneys, $675 in Snakeskin and Metal Mesh via Barneys, $695 in Metallic Fiber via Barneys, $895 in Pearly Suede via Neiman Marcus, $1,075 in Gray Python via Neiman Marcus, $1,075 in Blue Python via Bergdorf Goodman

Manolo Blahnik BB 100mm Pumps

100mm/4 inches
Starting Price: $595

$595 in Black Suede (AS SEEN ABOVE) via Bergdorf Goodman,  $595 in Kidskin Leather via Barneys, $595 in Silver Metallic via Barneys, $695 in Velvet via Nordstrom $695 in Multicolored Tie-Dyed via Barneys, $695 in Blue Tie-Dye via Barneys, $695 in White Stain Lace via Barneys
$595 in Black Suede (AS SEEN ABOVE) via Bergdorf Goodman, $595 in Kidskin Leather via Barneys, $595 in Silver Metallic via Barneys, $695 in Velvet via Nordstrom, $695 in Multicolored Tie-Dyed via Barneys, $695 in Blue Tie-Dye via Barneys, $695 in White Stain Lace via Barneys

Manolo Blahnik BB 90mm Pumps

90mm/3.5 inches
Starting Price: $595

$695 in Velvet (As Seen Above) via Barneys, $595 in Suede via Saks, $595 in Patent Leather via Bergdorf Goodman, $595 in Kidskin Leather via Barneys, $695 in Black Lace via Bergdorf Goodman, $695 in Plaid Fabric via Bergdorf Goodman
$695 in Velvet (As Seen Above) via Barneys, $595 in Suede via Saks, $595 in Patent Leather via Bergdorf Goodman, $595 in Kidskin Leather via Barneys, $695 in Black Lace via Bergdorf Goodman, $695 in Woodgrain Print via Nordstrom $695 in Plaid Fabric via Barneys

Manolo Blahnik BB 75mm Pumps

75mm/3 inches
Starting Price: $595

$695 in Embossed Patent Leather Pumps via Saks.
$695 in Embossed Patent Leather Pumps via Saks.

Manolo Blahnik BB 70mm Pumps

70mm/2.75inches
Starting Price: $595

$595 in Cobalt Suede (As Seen Above) via Barneys, $595 in Calf Leather via Bergdorf Goodman, $595 in Kidskin Leather via Barneys, $695 in Flower-Stamped Denim via Bergdorf Goodman, $895 in Brocade via Bergdorf Goodman,
$595 in Cobalt Suede (As Seen Above) via Barneys, $595 in Calf Leather via Bergdorf Goodman, $595 in Kidskin Leather via Barneys, $695 in Flower-Stamped Denim via Bergdorf Goodman, $895 in Brocade via Bergdorf Goodman,

Manolo Blahnik BB 50mm Pumps

50mm/2 inches
Starting Price: $595

$595 in Suede (As Seen Above) via Barneys, $595 in Leather via Saks, $595 in Patent Leather via Bergdorf Goodman, $595 in Metallic Jacquard via Bergdorf Goodman, $695 in Bronze Lurex via Barneys, $695 in Herringbone Tweed via Barneys, $695 in Rainbow Fabric via Barneys
$595 in Suede (As Seen Above) via Barneys, $595 in Leather via Saks, $595 in Patent Leather via Bergdorf Goodman, $595 in Metallic Jacquard via Bergdorf Goodman, $695 in Bronze Lurex via Barneys, $695 in Herringbone Tweed via Barneys, $695 in Rainbow Fabric via Barneys

Manolo Blahnik BB Flats

Flats
Starting Price: $645

$645 in Letaher (As Seen Above) via Saks, $645 in Suede via Saks
$645 in Leather (As Seen Above) via Saks, $645 in Suede via Saks

Manolo Blahnik BB 105mm Ankle-Strap Pumps

105mm/4.1 inches
Starting Price: $595

$645 in Suede (As Seen Above) via Saks, $645 in Leather via Saks
$645 in Suede (As Seen Above) via Saks, $645 in Leather via Saks

Available Materials

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Available Colors

Suede Colors

Leather Colors

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