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Precisely. Regular guys wearing nice boots and outfits that isn't some crazy over the top design for the runway. But, I guess our "carpet" is our day to day travels going about our lives in public.

The wife and I made a Costco run yesterday. Sometimes I take this approximately monthly opportunity to be a little ambitious with my outfit, and sometimes I don't. Yesterday was the latter situation--I didn't have the energy or desire to wear truly "high" shoes. I literally need to warm up for half an hour to wear "high" shoes anymore. So I chose my Söfft ivory sandals (model name unknown), which are effective 3 1/2" heels. While in the store, I was accosted (and yes, that is pretty close to the right word) by a young-ish woman, who demanded to know where I got my shoes. I told the truth, and said I didn't remember exactly. I kind of hate doing that, but these days, not only is it the truth, but I have to inform people that this particular model (pretty much the case with whatever I wear) hasn't been made for at least 15 years, and good luck finding it. Thus far I have refrained from pontificating further on the state of current fashionable footwear, which I find either boring or ugly, or both!

Yes those are very nice - a bit high for my tastes, I like just over the knee, but the heels and overall styling are very nice indeed

Another pair that would look good on men. Believed to be by Biondini, but not sure if still available.

I suspect you’re right. They need guys like us on the carpet, who actually wear boots and heels!

I woke up before dawn this morning, noticed some interesting blue hour conditions and decided to go out with camera and tripod. On a whim I decided to be brave and wear my midi skirt and chunky heel boots. It was four thirty and no one was around. I was setting up a shot when I heard a cheery voice behind me - a woman out walking her dogs, with a camera slung over her shoulder. A fellow photographer as it turns out. She must have noticed I was wearing a skirt - the heels were less obvious - but made no comment or gave me any strange looks. We chatted about light and photography. The conversation was as natural as if I’d been in my usual hiking boots and jeans. I went from feeling momentarily embarrassed to prolonging the conversation. It was just two photographers chatting we now follow each other on Instagram