Today marks the first of many Shoe Guides to come, and we couldn’t think of a better place to start than Valentino‘s signature Rockstud. Like the Ultimate Bag Guides you know and love, our Shoe Guide follows a similar format; below, we’ll highlight important buying information like pricing, fit and style comparisons.
The Valentino Rockstud has a staying power that few shoes enjoy. Designers Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli debuted the Rockstud in 2011 and it’s just as in-demand as the day it landed. The Rockstud we know and love has been adapted to various heel heights, materials and color combinations over the years, and you can familiarize yourselves with all the current Rockstud offerings in our comprehensive guide below.
The Valentino Rockstud
Year Created: 2011
Heel Heights Currently Available: 100mm, 65mm, 7mm
Sizing: We find that sizing can vary depending on the wearer. If you have narrow feet, Rockstuds generally run true to size and we suggest taking your normal shoe size. However, if you have wider feet, the consumer consensus is to to order a half a size up.
Heel Height Comparison
Heel Heights and Prices
Valentino Rockstud Ankle Strap Pumps
100mm/4 inches
Starting Price: $995
$995 in Patent Leather (as seen above) via Nordstrom, $995 in Calfskin Leather via Saks, $1,045 in Metallic Nappa Leather via Neiman Marcus, $1,075 in Alce Printed Calf-Skin Leather (also known as pebbled leather) via Bergdorf Goodman, $1,095 in Multicolor Calfskin Leather via Saks, $1,095 in Noir Smooth Matte Leather via Barneys, $1,195 in 1975 Print (orange) via Nordstrom, $1,195 in 1975 Print (green) via Bergdorf Goodman, $1,245 in Leather and Cabochon Stud Trim (white) via Bergdorf Goodman $1,345 in Snakeskin via Saks, $1,895 in Crystal Embellishments vai Barneys
Valentino Rockstud Ankle Strap Mid-Heel Pumps
65mm/2.5 inches
Starting Price: $995
$995 in Patent Leather (as seen above) via Nordstrom, $995 in Calfskin Leather via Neiman Marcus, $995 in Colorblock Patent Leather via Neiman Marcus, $1,045 in Metallic Pebbled Leather via Nordstrom, $1,075 in Alce Calkskin (also known as pebbled leather) via Saks, $1,095 in Noir Calfskin Matte Leather via Neiman Marcus, $1,195 1975 Print (orange) via Bergdorf Goodman, $1,195 1975 Print (green) via Nordstrom, $1,245 in Leather and Cabochon Stud Trim (white) via Bergdrof Goodman, $1,345 Leather and Cabochon Stud Trim (black) via Bergdorf Goodman
Valentino Rockstud Caged Ballerina Flat
7mm/0.25 inches
Starting Price: $975
$975 in Calfskin Leather (as seen above) via Nordstrom, $975 in Patent Leather via Bergdorf Goodman, $995 in Textured Leather via Net-a-Porter, $995 in Metallic Leather via Intermix, $995 in Noir Smooth Matte Calfskin and Nappa Leather via Barneys, $1,095 in Multicolor Calfskin Leather via Valentino, $1,140 in 1975 print (green) via Net-a-Porter, $1,275 in Leather and Cabochon Stud Trim (red) via Bergdorf Goodman
Valentino Rockstud Ballerina Flat
7mm/0.25 inches
Starting Price: $745
$775 in Pebbled Leather (as seen above) via Nordstrom, $745 in Patent Leather via Bergdrof Goodman, $745 in Calfskin Leather via Barneys, $775 in Noir Smooth Matte Leather via Barneys, $795 in Metallic Calfskin Leather via Valentino, $895 in Leather and Cabochon Stud Trim (white) via Valentino
Available Materials
Available Colors
Valentino Rockstud Multicolor PumpsValentino Rockstud Multicolor PumpsValentino Rockstud Solid Color PumpsValentino Rockstud Solid Color PumpsValentino Rockstud Solid Color PumpsValentino Rockstud 1975 PrintValentino Rockstud Cabochon Stud TrimValentino Rockstud Cabochon Stud Trim
Loved and bought this design since they were first introduced! I am an avid shoe lover and have a huge collection from every possible designer through the last 30 years. I think I’ll never tire of the Rockstuds; any Rockstud.
Clair
9 years ago
Gorgeous, throughly researched, and so fun! This has been one of my favorite posts on PB.
Thanks, so glad you liked it. There will definitely be more Shoe Guides coming soon!
Amanda
9 years ago
It seems like the blog has been getting a ton of complaints about the amount of shoe articles, but I say keep them coming! While bags are clearly your focus, I don’t see any harm in expanding into footwear and beauty supplies- especially when a lot of the articles have correlating themes! Thank you!
Lol- me too! And, hear you with the tie in to handbags…I mean, at the end of the day, the main reason we are here is because we obviously love HANDBAGS! 🙂
Kate
9 years ago
I’m a huge devotee of Valentino’s Rockstud bags and shoes. This post is drool-worthy.
Mimi
9 years ago
Are there two different ankle styles (at least for the pumps)? Or more than two?
As for the pumps there are two ankle strap styles. Slide 3 is the high heel style (approximately 4 inches) and slide 4 is the mid-heel style (approximately 2.5 inches). Aside from the heel height, the only difference is the high heel style has one ankle strap whereas the mid-heel has three. Slide 5 falls more along the lines of a flat, although it does have a very slight heel (approximately 0.25 inches).
Smithy
9 years ago
Too popular for my taste.
W S M
9 years ago
I enjoyed this. I think the shoe articles are great because there’s a tendency to complete an outfit with complementing handbag AND shoes. In terms of the Rockstud, I’ve been in a love/hate relationship due to overexposure. But now I’m back in love and I can’t decide to go with a pair of Caged Ballerinas or Mid-Heel. Or both! 😛
pinkloverme
9 years ago
I used to only like the rockstud pumps with the 100mm or 4 inch heels. But after a while, I began to appreciate the beauty of all the heel heights, even the ballet flats. From the way the ankle straps are positions to the way they look on the feet, I just can’t help but fall in love with the rockstuds.
I was in a mall once and I saw a girl in the Valentino rockstud ballet flats and oh my goodness, they’re beautiful and are to die for!
Pamela Tobin
9 years ago
Isn’t there a tonal one where the color is solid entirely?
I love the black and nude color combo. I’m enjoying the shoe posts. This is so well researched.
Jewish Chick
9 years ago
SO happy you are expanding into shoes!!! LOVED your last post on the CL’s!
Regarding Valentino shoes, here is my personal time wearing guideline:
1. Heels: 6-8 hours (AMAZINGLY comfortable)
2. Flats: 1-2 hours (SO uncomfortable, I wish I returned mine when I first purchased them but LOVED the pink hue)
3. Rainboots: endless (comfortable, size one whole size up, but are SO heavy)
4. Sandals and flip flops: endless
Hi!! Can you explain why you find the flats so uncomfortable? I’m looking for a pair of flats for my wedding (bad knee = no heels 🙁 ) and thought I had the perfect option in the Rockstud flats.
I honestly can’t explain it but they took me a full YEAR to break them in. If you look on my IG page, I am in CL’s all the time so flats should not be an issue for me but they were. And I hear it frequently from other women as well.
Personally, I would NEVER wear them on the day of my wedding, I would be crying after an hour from pain.
If you are set on flats, check out some Miu Miu, Prada, or CL flats.
Senorita
9 years ago
I am so sick of these shoes I could barf every time I see them rather real or knock offs. Please make them go away.
Quyen Nguyen
9 years ago
Can you please write an up-to-date guide adding the no-strap version of the new Valentino classic heels? (silly they don’t have another name for them so it’s soo hard to search for their reviews online). They look like classic heels, with studs and no straps.
Lily
9 years ago
Would love to read more Shoe Guides please! This one was amazing! Very well researched and great pictures. Loved It!!
SandiBeach22
8 years ago
Yes, more Valentino’s please!!! I was in the Balenziaga handbag forum and shifted to TF and now Val. Got so crazy, I ordered over 20 pairs!!!! But I had some catching up to do! We have been decorating our new house and I have all of my Armoire clothes on the floor in my closets. Now all Vals are in new drawers and Armoires! They look so nice with anything, they are the perfect shoe. Not to mention all the different styles. I have about 3/4 more on my list.
SandiBeach22
8 years ago
Can I ask a question? I am in LOVE with the navy/gold. I cannot make up my mind on whether to get the kitten heels or caged flats in this color? What do you die hard Val girls think? Thx
SandiBeach22
8 years ago
I too love Valentino. I have many and don’t see them going out of style for me at the moment. All the rest are sort of plain and cannot go well with everything darn thing out there! Also have a few of their bags. And the straps can expand your bag wardrobe.
Mar
1 year ago
What is the name of the color of the first Rockstuds of the article? They are gorgeous.
Loved and bought this design since they were first introduced! I am an avid shoe lover and have a huge collection from every possible designer through the last 30 years. I think I’ll never tire of the Rockstuds; any Rockstud.
Gorgeous, throughly researched, and so fun! This has been one of my favorite posts on PB.
Thanks, so glad you liked it. There will definitely be more Shoe Guides coming soon!
It seems like the blog has been getting a ton of complaints about the amount of shoe articles, but I say keep them coming! While bags are clearly your focus, I don’t see any harm in expanding into footwear and beauty supplies- especially when a lot of the articles have correlating themes! Thank you!
Lol- me too! And, hear you with the tie in to handbags…I mean, at the end of the day, the main reason we are here is because we obviously love HANDBAGS! 🙂
I’m a huge devotee of Valentino’s Rockstud bags and shoes. This post is drool-worthy.
Are there two different ankle styles (at least for the pumps)? Or more than two?
As for the pumps there are two ankle strap styles. Slide 3 is the high heel style (approximately 4 inches) and slide 4 is the mid-heel style (approximately 2.5 inches). Aside from the heel height, the only difference is the high heel style has one ankle strap whereas the mid-heel has three. Slide 5 falls more along the lines of a flat, although it does have a very slight heel (approximately 0.25 inches).
Too popular for my taste.
I enjoyed this. I think the shoe articles are great because there’s a tendency to complete an outfit with complementing handbag AND shoes. In terms of the Rockstud, I’ve been in a love/hate relationship due to overexposure. But now I’m back in love and I can’t decide to go with a pair of Caged Ballerinas or Mid-Heel. Or both! 😛
I used to only like the rockstud pumps with the 100mm or 4 inch heels. But after a while, I began to appreciate the beauty of all the heel heights, even the ballet flats. From the way the ankle straps are positions to the way they look on the feet, I just can’t help but fall in love with the rockstuds.
I was in a mall once and I saw a girl in the Valentino rockstud ballet flats and oh my goodness, they’re beautiful and are to die for!
Isn’t there a tonal one where the color is solid entirely?
i never looked at these so closely! great post x http://www.the-beautiful-things.com/
I love the black and nude color combo. I’m enjoying the shoe posts. This is so well researched.
SO happy you are expanding into shoes!!! LOVED your last post on the CL’s!
Regarding Valentino shoes, here is my personal time wearing guideline:
1. Heels: 6-8 hours (AMAZINGLY comfortable)
2. Flats: 1-2 hours (SO uncomfortable, I wish I returned mine when I first purchased them but LOVED the pink hue)
3. Rainboots: endless (comfortable, size one whole size up, but are SO heavy)
4. Sandals and flip flops: endless
IG: @jewish_chick
Hi!! Can you explain why you find the flats so uncomfortable? I’m looking for a pair of flats for my wedding (bad knee = no heels 🙁 ) and thought I had the perfect option in the Rockstud flats.
I honestly can’t explain it but they took me a full YEAR to break them in. If you look on my IG page, I am in CL’s all the time so flats should not be an issue for me but they were. And I hear it frequently from other women as well.
Personally, I would NEVER wear them on the day of my wedding, I would be crying after an hour from pain.
If you are set on flats, check out some Miu Miu, Prada, or CL flats.
I am so sick of these shoes I could barf every time I see them rather real or knock offs. Please make them go away.
Can you please write an up-to-date guide adding the no-strap version of the new Valentino classic heels? (silly they don’t have another name for them so it’s soo hard to search for their reviews online). They look like classic heels, with studs and no straps.
Would love to read more Shoe Guides please! This one was amazing! Very well researched and great pictures. Loved It!!
Yes, more Valentino’s please!!! I was in the Balenziaga handbag forum and shifted to TF and now Val. Got so crazy, I ordered over 20 pairs!!!! But I had some catching up to do! We have been decorating our new house and I have all of my Armoire clothes on the floor in my closets. Now all Vals are in new drawers and Armoires! They look so nice with anything, they are the perfect shoe. Not to mention all the different styles. I have about 3/4 more on my list.
Can I ask a question? I am in LOVE with the navy/gold. I cannot make up my mind on whether to get the kitten heels or caged flats in this color? What do you die hard Val girls think? Thx
I too love Valentino. I have many and don’t see them going out of style for me at the moment. All the rest are sort of plain and cannot go well with everything darn thing out there! Also have a few of their bags. And the straps can expand your bag wardrobe.
What is the name of the color of the first Rockstuds of the article? They are gorgeous.