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If anyone is interested in these shoes, they are being sold by Nieman Marcus. Look on their website.

I have never worn or owned a pair of heels with metal heel tips. When ever the heel tips on my shoes need replacing, I either did it myself using a set of tips that came with the shoes when I bought them or took them to the local shoe repair shop. Same for my wife’s shoes. As for what the tips were made of, I really don’t know for sure. Hard rubber or some sort of rubber/plastic compound, I would guess. Don’t know what I am going to do now since the only local shoe repair shop has closed. The closest one that I have found is 50 miles away from me. My wife and both daughters loved kittens heels. My wife tried to get me interested in them,too. But I managed to put her off without without expressing my opinion on how hideous I thought they were. Speaking of kitten heels, I opened a commercial browser a couple of days ago and saw a advertisement for women’s shoes which featured a pair of Penny Loafers with square toes and kitten heels. Now I love my Penny Loafers. I have two or three pair that are my favorites. Especially the black leather pair with 4” block heels. I just laughed out loud when I saw the pair in the picture. I can’t imagine anyone buying them.

How would the material that the heel cap is made from affect the wear? I would guess that a heel cap made of metal would outlast any heel cap made of a less sturdy material regardless of how a person walked.

I agree 110%. Who is offended: 1) Not those who feel they have to prove they feel,treat, try harder or their remedy is more affective thanyone elses. (As in advertising) 2) Those that recognize others failing to understand that there is no such thing as more than 100% of anything. In the final analysis, it doesn’t matter because we all know what is meant and that there is no such thing as more than 100% of anything. So, as they say “down south” if you’re offended: “Go scratch your mad place!” 🙂

Sorry for probably misposting/misplacing my comment in this thread. But, given the state of affairs existing in our existence today, finding the right thread would not have been easy. Likewise, in my opinion, any man appearing in public wearing a pair of dainty “Barbie” girly shoes obviously is making a statement that would probably be received in a similar manner- One of surprise and total “wonderment.” Not that I don’t like the shoes because I really think they’re exquisite and probably would wear them around my house but not outside in public. Because, they are way too girly for my taste and I don’t feel any need of making a statement. Like I posted before, this is the time for being “Offended.” However, I chose curiosity over offense because if I am comfortable wearing my girls shoes in public, why shouldn’t anyone else wearing anything they want to wear, as long as it is legal, also be?

I had an interesting experience this afternoon. I went to my local cell phone provider to get a minor malfunction corrected. While I was waiting for my technician to finish waiting on another customer, I was sitting in the customer waiting area when a large transgender person entered and sat down close by. (S)he was wearing full face makeup as well as a black female warm up suit and red feminine tennis shoes. A really unusual appearance. Not the clothes or makeup because the clothes were tastefully selected and the makeup nicely applied, but the sheer large stature of the individual’s appearance left everyone in the room in “open mouth wonderment” as to why anyone so constructed would ever want to appear in public adorned in such a manner. My technician called me for service While I was still trying to untangle this picture and even now, I am still unable to get the image out of my mind. I am not criticizing, just wondering. 🤔

Very feminine looking. Where would you wear them and how would you dress? I don’t think they would look good with my “laid back fashion” preference.

Offense is in the air. Any one can be offended by anything at anytime. Whether it be a person’s nail polish is too red or they don’t like the color you painted your toes, someone somewhere is going to be offended. Now, (trying not to be too political) you’re in double trouble if the offended individual is a member of a minority community. They can climb on top of their grievance and scream “race” at the top of their lungs, making the entire incident “headline news”. People are stupid. Seeking their fifteen minutes of fame is a very strong incentive. So, if they are willing to complain, I would just turn the tables on them by citing their actions of not supporting my rights to dress as I choose. A clear case of “pure sexual discrimination” could be made if a complaint of that nature is made.

You are right, it wasn’t a tennis ball. In fact, it was a pool ball - a nine (9) ball if I recall correctly. At any rate, it sure was a “provoking” picture. And you are also right in that this particular picture is the focus on the total package. My bad 😞

Shows there are some individuals still willing to exercise their fashion boldness, out there. 🙂

From our perspective the girl wearing the shoes isn’t the focus. It’s the shoes. I’m surprised that nobody has mentioned the similarity between this photo and the famous older picture of the black panten leather pump with the 7” heel through the tennis ball 🎾 . I am certain that it still is around on the internet somewhere and might even be in the Hhplace archives.

If the foot bed has a varnish coating or two covering it do you consider that thickness, also?

That shows how diligent I am at actually reviewing unsolicited websites. I rarely go beyond the first page of any unsolicited website. Once I have satisfied my curiosity as to what it’s all about, I usually just press the “Spam” option and delete it. Since I sold my house and downsized my lifestyle over the past two years, I find that I am not in the market for anything these days, which doesn’t mean that my curiosity has been diminished, just that I am living on what’s remaining.

Over the past several weeks I’ve been receiving emails from a Website called “Temu.” I guess the IA feature built into the browser I usually use, has honed in on my interest in women’s shoe sites and automatically shunted this one to me. Now, this seller features casual clothing and shoes for both men and women. The selection of shoes available on the women’s side are a mixture of trainers, canvas slip on, and leather loafers. All low heels but very attractive. While I doubt not many of our members here would find this site interesting because it doesn’t feature “high heels,” it does present many interesting and different good looking styles that male wearers of girls shoes will might find attractive. At this moment I am not in the market for any more shoes. However, should the need (desire) arise over the next few months, I believe I will definitely take a second look.

At one point about midway into our marriage, after clean out one of our clothes closet, my wife told me that she would be embarrassed telling one of her friends that her husband not only owned more pairs of heels than she did but that he wore them more frequently and for longer periods of time. Good comment.

Oh, come now. It’s really very simple. First you put the right foot in then you take it out, then you put your left foot in and shake it all about —- that’s what it’s all about!

This is a pair I could wear without difficulty almost any where.

I think I would tread lightly here because if these women are as unattractive as described, any suggestion of improving their appearance could be taken as insulting and might be considered inappropriate by your company’s anti discrimination policies.

Reading from posted responses to my remarks,I realized I had missed making my point which was nicely made by mlrose above. The purpose of my reflection on changing female dress habits was to underscore the point that women are more likely to attend minor social events not as formally dressed as they would have been thirty years ago. It is relieving to know that there are still individuals out there that are willing to set required standards that have to be met if you are going to participate. The “grunge” aspect was ment to demonstrate how much choice girls have these days in appearing publicly wearing clothing that in the past would be worn by the “lesser advantaged or lower loser class” Any girl wearing a nice party dress with combat boots 30 years ago would raise a question about the girls mental association with the “hippie culture” carryover from the 60’s , which in my opinion, is responsible for the entire lowering behavioral standards and lack of respect for anything or anyone, these days.

It’s obvious that women today, while still wishing to remain fashionable, are no longer willing to endure uncomfortable attire which really high heels can be considered. I believe that the grunge look is popular because it combines something feminine looking while being comfortable to wear. For dressing up, girls shoes can be “oh so sexy” and feminine with low heels and fancy adornments. Block heels and over the vamp sandals are noticeable these days at church, weddings and other gatherings where being nicely dressed is appropriate because they maintain a genuine feminine appearance while being comfortable. Now, if men were as foregoing, they would find suitable attire to replace the traditional suit and tie.

I agree. I would wear the shirt and boots at first and wear the skirt and the rest of the outfit after your coworkers get used to seeing you dressed that way. Your ear rings and nails polished, along with a nice necklace and other accessories should set the mood for the skirt.

Is anyone buying it at this price?

Now, back on topic. Seeing a man wearing a pair of high heel shoes evokes impressions of a man dressing as a woman which could be considered as being mildly sexually deviant in today’s society. Since high heels have been associated exclusively with the female gender over the past couple of centuries, any male sporting a fashionable pair of elegant Black Patient leather pumps with five inch heels on his feet would be an unusual sight and could become subject of intense conversation when he’s wearing them in public. While the practice has become increasingly accepted these days, it still largely remains controversial. It seems that in the past decade people have become more likely to discuss the pro’s and cons of crossdressing (which some psychologists believe wearing only heels to be) than to openly condemn the practice. Those men that have been wearing their “girls shoes” openly in public for years can attest to this measurable change in attitude, having personally experienced the “slings and arrow” rebukes, insults and criticisms intensely directed in their direction in the past. The degree that any male desire to wear female attire, whether it’s 100.% passing as a female or occasionally mixing items of women’s clothing, such as shirts, blouses, jackets or shoes, is immaterial. For the most part, the person dawning the clothes is usually doing so to satisfy their own desires and not to try to deceive or fool others into believing they are something they aren’t. The accepted norms for female fashion is much more complicated and complex than male dressing as those of us that have female partners are aware. The choice of clothing to match the event, color and proper accessories accenting “the look”, among other attributes, is intensely important. The main accessory that can “make or break” the overall appearance of the “look” is the shoes. The choices for men are is severely limited - work, play or dress up. Women’s choices, on the other hand, are as numerous as the different species of flowers. Fashionable dressed women work over time selecting “just the right pair” to succeed in accomplishing their dream appearance. The aspect that is most common to both genders, when it comes to wearing high heels, is walking while wearing them. Whether you’re a man or a woman you have identical problems. You have to learn how to walk properly while wearing them. Some men/women are natural wearers. They pop on a pair and trot on off about their business unaware they are even wearing high heels. Others encounter physical difficulties they cannot overcome. It’s those in between that need training and proper instruction. For those “first time” wearers, it is only to human nature to try them on the first time they get their hands on a pair. Once they have satisfied their curiosity and decide to continue wearing them, it would be a good time to talk with an experienced wearer, comparing and discussing sizing and professional instruction, should they feel it would be helpful. Keep in mind that acquiring professional instruction early on would be very beneficial before developing harmful practices and hard to break habits that could lead to physical discomfort. Thoroughly reviewing websites on the internet and using email evaluate course content could be very helpful. Most importantly, be aware that wearing an absolutely beautiful pair of high heels is an enormously satisfying and thoroughly pleasurable sensation that there is. Once you’ve began, you’ll never quit.

Thank you for your comment, Shyheels. The identity slug, beneath my initial symbol above, shows that I have posted 13.3k comments over the time I have been a member here. I have related this part of my history before. A long time ago. It is the way it happened. I felt that if we were going to become involved to a point where a lifetime commitment was possible, then that commitment should be based upon the absolute truth if it was going to succeed. Our commitment was complete and successful. The only problem was that It didn’t last long enough. My wife passed away after only 36 years together. We were the same age. We should still be going strong. You cannot imagine how much I miss her. I realize that this is “off subject”. Please forgive me for reminiscing.