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Hey guys, I'm looking at a pair of Stessy 2.0 heels. But I've heard that they "run small". I don't have any other pairs from this brand, so I can't really compare. Does anyone have a pair of these and can comment on the general sizing, especially around W12? Usually I wear M11 / W12 / EU44. And based on Aldo's size chart (we know how reliable those are...) I would take W12. But so many reviews of this shoe suggest to size up, but I also don't want to end up with a pair which falls off my feet at every step.

I like my platforms, from the hidden 1/4 inch VS Stilettoes (vintage) to my 1.5 inch types, sometimes more. I think my Jessica Simpson suede stiletto knee-highs with platforms are elegant, as well as my JS knee-high in flax suede with chunky heels.

Those shoes you forget to send back end up on-line and @mlroseplant and others purchase them unused at a discount. The only subscriptions clubs I've been a member of was one in the 1960's for quarterly 'Life' books on science and other subjects. And a cotton diaper service when my kids were infants. Not even a Tea-of-the-month club? Or a Gin-of-the-month club?

For me a platform adds an element of clunkiness that I’ll suits the elegance of a stiletto. They don’t go together. It’s like adding a snow plough to a Lamborghini

I agree. I’d never belong to such a “club” no matter what they were selling

These heels are probably far more subjective than the others I have posted. but TO ME anyway, they are kind of ugly. Other may not view them so harshly. At first I thought they were just strappy heels worn with gold glittered socks, but nope; that is the shoe itself! I guess they are heels made to look like you are wearing gold sparkly socks? Not sure why a person could not just wear gold, sparkly socks without having the two combined? Maybe I am missing an obvious point. This may not explain it for you and I understand it, but these are my wife's preferred type of heels. For better or worse, she likes peep-toed high heels, with a 1/2-3/4 platform to them with 4-5 inch heel. She can wear higher platforms, wear higher heels with some having 1 inch platforms to them, but that is the combination she likes. As for why. It has to do with her ex-husband who was very short. He forbid her to wear high heels at all even though she LOVES heels simply because she would have been taller than her if she wore them. So for 15 years, no high heels were an option for her. Then she met me. I am taller at 5'-11" so it does not bother me if she is at, or slightly taller than me. Maybe it is a deep-seated phycology thing where she feels her and I are at the same level physically and figuratively speaking, but since she was forbidden to wear high heels at all from age 20 to 35, really her prime years, now married to me, it is an out of control shoe fetish for sure! Don't get me wrong, she has other shoes other than this, and wears them, but this combination is her preferred type.

I am not sure how I feel about that either. In one sense I understand personal responsibility and the need to make quick decisions, but I also know life gets hectic, especially back when I had five young daughters. Sure, I want the wife to have a surprise come in the mail, but then she has FIVE YOUNG DAUGHTERS. If she does not send the shoes back, we have to pay for shoes she does not want. And worse, they are a shoe that a computerized bot has chosen for her from an algorithm from previous purchases. That not only makes that sent item dubious, but now that a pattern has started, more shoes she may not like. That requires more shoes being sent to us, and more chances of them not being sent back. At the time she was a mother of FIVE YOUNG DAUGHTERS. And the shoe company banks on that. Literally, that people will forget to send back their sent purchases. So it is kind of a questionable sales tactic to me.

I’m still plugging away in my challenge heels, although only in the boat - I’ve counted the steps. I can do about 20 each way - steps being somewhat shorter in 12cm stilettos than in hiking boots! It’s good practice. The towpath is a quagmire - definitely not suitable for heels! That said it’s quite cosy inside, listening to the fierce autumn storm raging outside, torrential rain lashing the windows and 50mph gusts. Snug in here, in my heels and jeans and jumper …

I had a minor setback last week--I injured my back to the point that it was difficult to do ordinary things. Luckily, I got over it pretty quickly, and am back at heeling (and working), but it was rather concerning there for a couple of days. I have decided to come at this gradually, so I've been wearing slightly higher than usual heels on my walks lately. Some of this involves shoes that I haven't traditionally worn for my walks. As a result, one of them got me yesterday. Put a blister on my right third toe. Another note for the files to make sure to wear a Bandaid on that toe before stepping out.

Welcome from far away in the USA!

Welcome to the forum! And greetings from England! How wonderful that you have found your nerve and are wearing your heels. were quite a friendly welcoming community here - and I’m sure we’ll all look forward to hearing more about you and your life and styles.

Hi and welcome from your neighbouring country Germany! Great to see that you wear your heels now as you always wanted to 🙂 Do you and your girlfriend wear heels together or is it just you?

Hi, I've been following this forum for more than 8 years, but only now have I decided to also share my life story in high heels. Heels have fascinated me since childhood. I remember taking my grandmother's heels and playing in them. Then, at the beginning of puberty, I would take my mom's wedding heels and secretly walk in them when no one was at home. A little later, I even started making them myself out of wood (wedges), leather, etc. After that, I would secretly wear them at home—until my mom found out, and she didn't like it at all. She was afraid I might be gay, but I tried to explain to her that even though I liked wearing heels, it had nothing to do with my sexuality. When I was about 18, I finally gathered the courage to buy my first pair of heels. I remember telling the saleswoman they were for a graduation ball, as a kind of joke—but in reality, they were for me. Later, when I got my own payment card, I started ordering shoes online. My mom knew about my interest (although she didn't really approve), but no one else did. At that time, I started going for walks in heels in a nearby forest. I was always unbelievably embarrassed whenever I happened to meet someone. At 21, I met my girlfriend. Just three months into our relationship, I confessed my love for heels to her. I knew she needed to know as early as possible, because if she wanted to stay with me, it would inevitably become part of her life too. At first, she didn't understand the importance of heels in my life. Once she started to realize it, it shook our relationship a bit. But she decided to accept me as I am and try to get used to it. Around that time, I also decided to take my passion public. I started wearing high ankle boots with heels every day to university, and I told my extended family and friends as well. Nobody had a problem with it—on the contrary, it was mostly met with admiration (except my mother, who even after all these years still doesn't like it). Gradually, I replaced all my winter footwear with high-heeled ankle boots (I find pumps too extravagant for summer). My girlfriend eventually got used to it too, and even discovered some other advantages of heels in our sex life. Now I'm 27, I work as a hardware developer, and I go to work every day in heels. At home, I usually wear my Pleaser Sultry boots, and as far as heels are concerned, I'm living the life I've always dreamed of. That's my story in heels. Thanks for your attention.

I love many different styles of boots, but am extremely fussy as well. Wish I could have seen the boots, wondering if our tastes are similar

Memberships and subscriptions are a way companies use to create a steady revenue stream. More and more companies are turning to this business model: dog food, beauty, clothing, prepare meals, and shoes, just to name a few markets.

Interestingly enough, I happen to own ShoeDazzle AND Just Fab. One pair each, although evidently, they're the same company. They're not bad shoes for the price.

Wear then with a clip-on polyester trout necktie to complete the look

What makes these flip flops that are fish-shaped even worse is the person wearing tree shaped socks with them? (I think they missed the school lesson on grouping like things).

I think confidence, in no matter what social norm you are defying; becomes emboldened on an increasing trend because freedom is scary. Wearing high heels, wearing leggings, wearing skirts and dresses all set boundaries… yes set because it sets the boundary further back then what people expect. It is further back than what people’s own boundaries are and says, “for me, it is fine for men to wear these things”. That challenge to their boundary is infuriating, but it brings on this huge question; What are you going to do about it?” For some of us we quickly learn… NOTHING. People do nothing. Most we find… just accept it. The worst offenders though… yep, they are all just talk. Big deal... So then you realize, “if they are all just talk about wearing high heels, then most others things they will be all talk about as well”. And they will. Some of this knowledge naturally comes as we age, but for those who have taken bolder steps, quickly learn they can be bold in a lot more things. Sadly, for some; when we set boundaries… meaning we push them back and include more areas than most would like wearing high heels, it becomes a mirror because they realize they cannot confront their own fears. Deep down inside they want the confidence that many of us have, but just cannot find it in themselves to just not care what others in society think or say about them. That is downright angering to them because they are frustrated with themselves. I set some boundaries this week and the result was predictable but sad. A real estate agent wanted me to extend the contract or they would level a $1000 service fee on me. I said no. No extension and I am not paying your fee because that is extorsion. They replied they worked hard, to which I said, “real estate is a service-based industry and is results based, not work based”. They countered that I was bullying them, but the truth was I countered in a way they did not expect, nor could they argue against it. And that is what you get when you set boundaries: anger. They claim only 5% of people have this level of confidence, but its because we are two steps ahead of people. I knew I did not need to pay that $1000 BS fee because to clear up the issue would mean going to the real estate commission... a ding on their license to sell property. $1000 is not worth it for them. Just as people who wear high heels know, no one is going to do anything about them wearing high heels...even in church. News flash: there is no consequences for defying most societal norms other then getting snide comments that are meaningless. Freedom is always great for any person, but whether extending freedom of speech, freedom of dress, or even freedom of wearing whatever shoes you want: it becomes very scary to other people. They are not mad that you are embolden enough to wear high heels in public; they are mad because they are scared to go against social norms themselves.

Those are very pretty heels! I took a picture of me standing at the urinal in heels. At the restaurant a little girl said:"Mommy, he is wearing girl shoes." It was a Walk A Mile In Her Shoes event. If you really want to feel you are getting away with something do one of those walks.

My wife and I go dancing (not ballroom) and an older woman wears some 2 & 1/2 " heels with beautiful points. I just couldn't take my eyes off of them. The light coming in the window makes one side glow to define the beautiful shape. Somehow I figured out the brand and style name. Now there is a pair in my closet in my size. Sweet little silver accent above the heel too.

I have bought shoes from China twice. I'll quote the raven, NEVERMORE. There is a shoe company probably in Italy that are very pretty but the point is way too long. The quality of the leather is perfect.

I damaged my left foot 40 years ago so the shape of it stretches that shoe out a bit. I was trying to please my first wife and ran my foot into the coffee table. 1/4" to the right and it would be OK. When I slip on my right shoe it sends up a feeling that is wonderful all the way up.

The last funeral service I went to provided me with a special treat. As I walked in the woman ahead of me was wearing perfect boots. First I want to say that no one is pickier but me on a shoe design. The point, the heel, the leather were perfection. The heel shape was the perfect old fashioned graceful shape instead of the new straight peg. I'm guessing they cost several hundreds. She walked in them like they were slippers. I'd paid to just know the name brand to just admire them on the computer. As we stood in line I just loved them.

Try looking up: Shoe Dazzle Just Fab Hello Stiletto