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Yes, I think so. True. It's simply because almost nobody does it, at least in everyday situations. Never looked at it that way but you're right. It's pretty interesting actually how shoes or clothes in general can cause such reactions/feelings in people.

I came across fuzzy logic in the 80's when I saw it in Automatic Braking Systems and anti lock brakes. In logic you have YES and NO in fuzzy logic you allow for more options like maybe.

I wonder if perhaps they feel threatened or challenged by the look. I think you mentioned once that there is an element of almost being an outlaw or renegade for wearing heels. There seems to be very few neutral perceptions of high heels. As a writer and observer that’s one of the things I find fascinating about them - more than just footwear they’re a part of our culture, wrapped in mystique and complicated meanings.

Sounds like marketing hype to me too. I use a 31 year old washing machine (Bosch in case you're wondering) and it has a button marked "Fuzzy logic". No idea what it really does. The machine is clever enough to try and redistribute the load to give a smooth spin. If it fails, it spins more slowly so as not to wreck the machine. It never argues with me either:)

@CrushedVamp Thank you for the story about the interviews. I can't remember a time like this, since my working career it was either wearing heels all day or not wearing them at all. But I have to add that I never worked in a really big city. The other part about the reactions of women and men, I absolutely agree on that. If I get any negative reactions, it's always from other women. I would sum it up as: Men either enjoy the look or don't bother. Women either enjoy the look or they feel offended for whatever reason (some possible ones you already mentioned)

A standing in heels story...now you got me curious

I was wondering that too.

I am not 100% sure how a washer/dryer can be AI. It sounds to me like it's an ordinary European style unit with a bunch of sensors in it to make sure the job is completed efficiently. It's not like the machine is designed to create anything. If it got into an argument with you, that would be a whole nuther level. . .

It is insidious. It allows for laziness on many fronts (like constructing a simple email), but even worse in terms of creativity. My wife deals with it as a school teacher; much of what the kids now give her is AI generated homework. BUT... she is no better, she uses AI to generate her teaching materials, which means pretty soon she will be AI outsourced. There is some good coming out of it. Because of our new AI clothes washer/dryer there is no longer a need for two machines, nor the need to take out the laundry after washing just to put in the dryer and dry, and even with that, no inefficient drying of the clothes. With our AI clothes washer/dryer it keeps checking the moisture content and either stops the drying process or keeps it going until the clothes are dry... all while using a heat pump to do it cheaply. Now... if only AI could fold and put the clothes away!

Of all the times we have gone out with her dressed up, and this includes such places as clubs, hockey games, fancy restaurants, etc; there was only once she felt uncomfortable around a man. He was a very large man, in his 70’s at an expensive restaurant and just kept staring at my wife’s legs. I mean eyes locked on them, head down, eyes not blinking, staring for 45 minutes straight. It was just really creepy for her and I. But most times men just take glances because we typically dress nicely which is not often seen where I live. I get that and could care less, but this was just flat out creepy. Not that I was too worried. You guys know me, my wife almost always wears an anklet and so do I, but my anklet holds a 9mm Kimber. :-) I love guns so I always conceal carry…

I'm much there same, but prefer almond-shaped toes. Living along a towpath makes things difficult as I don't are to ruin my boots or break an ankle!

Yes! Would have been nice to have had a coffee in town!

They are beautiful, must feel great to wear, and surpringly comfortable to walk in Cool, sure wish it was me!

jealousy for sure

What style boots do you have? Generally speaking, I enjoy wearing boots with tall sturdy heels, tall shafts, and pointed toes while out and about

Teetering this morning with the boat on an ever so slight list to starboard - not unusual in narrowboats. You notice it vaguely when you walk along the galley and living space in regular shoes or slippers, but very much more so in 12cm stilettos. I’m looking at it as good training for balance! Yes - I was wondering if you had any good motorbike expeditions planned to make use of the fine autumn weather. I don’t think I’ve heard your standing in heels story, or at least I don’t recall it, so I’ll be interested to hear it!

@Shyheels, I am not 100% sure what your question is referencing, but the first thing that comes to mind is the motorbike. I don't have anything special planned until next year, as our season is rapidly drawing to a close. Basically, I'll ride until I can't stand it anymore, which is somewhere in the neighborhood of 5º. One of these days, I'll have to drag out my standing in heels story again for @higherheels's benefit. Possibly there are other who have not heard it before, but I don't have time today to write it all out.

Epically hideous

It is not the same at all as the arguments against electricity etc. that’s a palliative fed to the masses. This is far more insidious

I thought these were kind of ugly, and to be fair, not very practical unless you are headed to a Steampunk Convention. The steel contraptions look like they would catch on any fabric every encountered.

I remember in the 1980's there was a segment on 60 Minutes about women... gasp... changing into sneakers to commute to work in the bigger cities then changing to their high heels. 60 Minutes was and still is a news show that featured longer running stories, about 20 minutes long instead of 2 minutes like most news shows. Anyway, I remember it because it was a huge deal back then. The women were like, "you wear high heels on city streets and in subways and on busses then and see how you like it", while the men they interviewed hated the new trend. Those men would really hate the trend now... women just wearing sneakers all day, even in the office. My wife lives in her heels, but it is actually other WOMEN who curtail her efforts far more than men. They tend to have snide words about her wearing them, going as far as to call her a "slut" for wearing them. I think it is just jealousy myself that they feel guilty for dressing like a slob, or insecure that her husband might look at my wife. I am not really sure, but by far other women make wearing high heels for my wife more of an issue than it really should be.

It has already been done. A group of what they call "The Group of 40" used AI to spread misinformation about a political issue that I won't name. But basically, since AI uses Wikipedia almost exclusively, they exploited Wikipedia which changed AI which thus tainted the information to throw a favorable outcome. Sadly, a lot of people fed into this targeted hype. (Below not directed at your quote Cali) I fear AI, but I also understand that the same arguments against it were the same ones that hated electricity because it would ruin the kerosene trade. Or hated the internet because it would take out the newspaper industry. Or hated digital photography since it would take out the film printing industry. In the end, two things are the most scary for people: Freedom and Change! Generally, with new technology it swings like a clock pendulum in the annuals of time. It has great potential, but swings way too far to one side and gets out of hand, so checks and balances are put into play. That keeps it from being outright banned but also held within reason. Think of nuclear technology here. I don't want the guy that drinks beer and lives in a trailer to heat his place with a fusion nuclear heater granted, but I am glad I got an Xray last night for my broken hand. Over time new technology will temper itself out. Everyone take a deep breath. The world does not operate in a vacuum; everything will be alright in the end.

Those are lovely boots. Well worth the investment

Nice boots.

I just got these custom made knee high boots from Sanctum! I ordered them in February, and it took until a couple weeks ago to get them. They are absolutely amazing, way too snug, but all leather, so will slowly fit me perfectly. And because they are custom, they go all the way to my knee, not four inches below.