HappyinHeels

Mlroseplant, saw this post and it made me think about my shoes. Have only 8 pairs in Arizona which classify as such: 4” or less= 0 4-4.5”=0 4.5”-5”=3 5-6”=2 6” or higher= 3 Back home in Wisconsin I don’t know the exact number but it’s above 175 pairs none of which are under 4”. The bulk are 5-6” and the most common style is the wedge sandal. I’ll have to get an accurate picture when we get back there. In the meantime we’ll enjoy sandal weather here in AZ. First stretch days of 90F(32C) are coming. HinH

Mlroseplant, You look devine in your hot pink jacket and pumps. You are not being subtle now no wonder you get noticed at the grocery store! Well done and a good way to start spring. HinH

I’d bet it would be significant. “Here they are daily shoes I now lose, but once they did adorn, and now rest tired and worn.” Just a suggestion for such a place😊HinH

Here’s my JS Danny sandals with skinny jeans, an AVA VIV top, and an MK bag. Casual but made great with the Dany sandals.

There was “Boot Hill” not too far from our house in Yuma and now there’s “Heel Hill”. A place where we honor our treasured, and seriously-worn, heeled footwear. Maybe they adorn a post in your yard? HinH

We don’t need aloof runway models in faraway cities to effectively convey male heels fashion. We have down-to-Earth mlroseplant in Iowa to bring it home. Sporting fashion we may actually afford and wear. Now that’s something to toast. And click your heels over.👠HinH

Looking at the slanted angle of these heel wearers reminds me of those YouTube videos showing vehicles with wobbling or slanted tires. Invariably the dashcam then shows a tire flying off or the vehicle crashing into something. It just doesn’t look promising. HinH

Mlroseplant, Firstly I’ll echo others’ praise for your fine representation of men in heels. As ZZ Top said, you’re “a sharp-dressed man”. As to fixing these heels and the length of the shank I have an analogy with knives. I like to cook and have done it at home, in other people’s yards and in two restaurants. Knives are really important and you shouldn’t skimp on quality. So many knives are inexpensive but closer scrutiny shows handles made from something other than wood and the blade doesn’t go to the bottom of the handle. About 15 years ago I spent $650 for a complete set of knives which I still have. Cutco knives made in New York State not ordinary crap made in China. Many of the shoes we buy are mass-produced for the masses at reasonable prices. The surprise is that some last as long as they do. Probably more to do with care exercised by the wearer. Since you are a bit shorter than I a figure of 2800 steps per mile seems reasonable for you. 200miles is 560k steps divided by 11 gives 50-51k steps/yr. I then used a figure of 3500 steps per outing with heels on. That’s shopping, going grocery, clothes, hardware or just walking through some mall somewhere so that equates to some dozen outings for that pair of heels assuming only that you had them on the entire time. Honestly that’s outstanding for the price paid. As to the shoes if you really really like them them have a pro fix them. If you had a certain car you really liked the have it completely overhauled. I did this in 1997 with an 1985 Grand Marquis had the most comfortable seats of any car I ever had. Sure, the cost of fixing the shoes will exceed the price paid but who cares. They are important to you so you need not justify anything to anyone else. I wish you the best whatever you decide. HinH

I read with interest the points made about the recalcitrance of manufacturers to deviate from gender labels. I think it has a lot to with how efficiently the internet searches things. What many of us see if how women appropriate items from the men for their own use and the world just accepts it. Since women are 75% of clothing and shoe sales across North America , USA, Canada + Mexico, their influence is enormous. It makes whatever men are doing much less noticeable. There has been a blending of men’s and women’s fashion in practice but many companies still stick to their traditional labels I think because of the internet. HinH

Looks like the pics posted in reverse order from my description so start at bottom and the descriptions will match. These are all casual or fairly casual looks with different heel styles. Another way to get out there and enjoy what you have. HinH

hey all, here’s four pics I retook to reduce file size which also reduced clarity.Top is the Devalyn sling back sandal with jeans and a tee shirt. Next is the Dany sandal with jeans and a colorful top. Third is mlroseplant inspired shorts look with Soda wedge sandals. Last is an outfit I wore last summer to the Twin Cities jeans with some high wedge sandals. HinH

Two more views of these wonderful Emigdia boots taken a year apart. Yes they may be a hit at a club but I had either a wedding or another dress up event in mind. HinH

Hey All, These are the knee-high Emigdia boots I got when in Yuma last winter but didn’t post until now. They have a faux croc finish, side zipper, and a sassy 6.25”/15.8cm stiletto heel. Haven’t worn to any event yet but I imagine they would get looks. My wife likes how they look on me. HinH

Cali, The sling back strap has an expandable part instead of a clasp with perforations for adjustment. By my definition the size 10 is a proper fit as there is 1/4-1/2” room front and back. The elastic strap seems right on my right foot so I’m stretching it in the vamp area as well as wearing them a few hours each day. If you really want them consider going a size higher than your normal size. Once I’m satisfied with my adjustments then I’ll take Devalyn out shopping or something like that. Hope that helps. HinH

Here are the JS Devalyn sandals I said I’d post. They are size 10. Bought a shoe stretcher and used it several times. Wore them several hours a day to break in. Love the way they look. Have pics in jeans but have to resize them. I would think mlroseplant would like these. Here’s the JS Devalyn sandal with jeans and a top for Christmas. You don’t have to do your toes but it’s more fun with shoes like this. HinH Here’s the JS Dany sandal with some pvc pants. The sandal is the ganache color which is a chocolate brown. Size 10 and no stretching required. I’m wearing them barefoot with no fit issues. Very stable and will go with many outfits. HinH