Christelle Doyhambehere, a 34-year-old nursing assistant and mother of two from Pau in south-west France, ran the Paris marathon in 6 hours, 4 minutes, and 7 seconds while wearing three-inch heels. The shoes cost $1,500 and were donated by Christian Louboutin. Louboutin is a famous French shoe brand that has produced several high-end products including sneakers, sandals, and boots. They have become known for their red-soled luxury items such as shoes and handbags. According to reports, Christelle had been planning to run the Paris marathon in less than 24 hours since she began training for it last year. The idea came to her while watching an episode of "Shine America" on television in which celebrities show off their fashionable feet after putting on some cheap but cute shoes available in any supermarket chain in America. Inspired by these images, Christelle decided to give it a try the next time she went out for a run. She told AFP news agency before the race that wearing the high heels was "a bit embarrassing" but added that "I'm not going to wear flat shoes". Her husband, who also participated in the race wearing flat shoes, supported her decision.