flavio

My favourite bootmaker Fernando Berlin is advertising more and more for men this year.

Picture on home/landing page (maybe you'll have to wait a bit to appear):
https://www.fernandoberlinboots.com/

Photoshoot of his current collection (several styles, watch the whole video):

On 6/5/2019 at 5:13 PM, HappyinHeels said:

They are comfortable and the neutral colour will go with anything. Didn't wear them to the wedding as it was a former co-worker. I have, however, dressed as my alter-ego and attended some outdoor weddings. It is fun just like going anywhere in heels. HinH

Sure they seem to be comfy and fun to wear, I liked the look on your feet too.

I see that you like to wear skirts or is that a dress?

That happened to me once, a guy on a club asked me to try my boots (the ones in my avatar) because he wanted to know how they feel. No way I would share my shoes, sorry, for sanitary reasons.

I could do it with someone very intimate to me. My feet are like my mouth, I'd kiss someone I'm in love to because I care and I feel safe doing it, same for shoe sharing. Since my wife is several sizes smaller than me, we don't share shoes of course.

11 hours ago, kneehighs said:

Kate Moss even wears the Worker Boot.

I don't know if it's only me, I hate to see female models used to advertise heels for men, even if the intentions are good, it seems that they need girls to say that those shoes are for real. I'm sure women will quickly buy most of the production run.

I don't know if this was posted here before. This guy knows how to freestyle:

https://www.instagram.com/p/BO0muvdjTyb/

Essentially artistic pictures but I read an interview of him and he's all about freedom of expression. His followers seem to be supportive on his ideas.

Maybe his a member here and I didn't knew, sorry if it's the case.

Just to let you know, I added two more holes so I can sport three earrings, two on the left year, one on the right. If I'm more on the "girls" mood I can put two identical on both ears, in more "manly" mood I go for the unbalanced/asymmetrical two + one with different styles. Wife approved. Just no comments at work but a good friend that obviously liked the look (and sports more than 5 holes each ear).

Welcome @jayteasee

Good to know that you're going to post from now on.

Yes, a lot of guys are boot fetishists, while I put myself on that category too I have other feelings like self image, fashion and gender bending that come with that, so it's much more than just a fetsish.

Whatever floats your boat, feel accepted

Hello Marc

Welcome from a "neighbour"

@CAT with that collection of stunning looks everywhere you go, I'm sure Chicago is a city I put on my list of places to visit before I dye.

You wear them well!

I really like the cape that goes well with skirts and boots, all matching colours. It's just too nice of a look.

NYC seems to me the city that never gives a s*it about what you're doing. good to know more guys are freestyling on the big apple, thanks @kneehighs

On 4/27/2019 at 12:38 AM, AlexC94 said:

So, after watching BONDiNG on Netflix I now have a huge want to buy a pair of these awesome boots this year. 

Nice shopping:

https://www.shoecup.com/collections/drag-queen-shoes/products/pleaser-seduce-3000-black-pat-sexy-thigh-high-boots

(I had a pair that lasted around 5 years, comfy shoes, nice on legs and stunning look but man made synthetic materials that start to fall apart after some time, sent to trash bin after a lot of wearing).

4 hours ago, TKHeels said:

Had some time this morning.

It's nice when someone demands pictures of the feet that are going to wear a certain pair of shoes and the shoes' owner replies with one of the most magnificent combination of pants that go just perfectly with the stunning shoes. What a statement you have there TKheels. Jaw dropped here.

By the way, nice ped.

On 4/10/2019 at 9:48 PM, WenHH said:

Day after day I feel more that walking in quiet places without reason(apart from enjoying heels) is not enough. Strange. I never felt like this before. Need to think about it.

I have the same feelings.

In my case, I'd like to wear heels as my day to day shoes. It's me. So wearing in the house or in quiet streets, at night or at LGBT friendly places or among fetish/goth/BDSM/whathever people will never be enough.

It's our life. We want to feel alive. You're not alone.

Before France I lived in Brazil. It's a country a lot like yours - religious people and macho culture is everywhere. It's the country that has killed more LGBT* people in the world, and yes, a guy in heels will be immediately categorized in one of the LGBT* letters and beaten off in plain public space if he doesn't take care. Heels on the street was never an option for me when I was there. Even going 10 meters from the car to a closed safe space scared the s* out of me. The new president is super conservative and has publicly displayed his thoughts about non-normal people, anything that is against the "good manners" is wrong.

I moved to France in the end of 2013. It is a more developed society and locals use to don't care about other peoples life (at least openly) and I feel safer. Last week a transgender girl was beaten in plain city centre at daylight because she traversed by mistake a group of Muslim men that were claiming for democracy in Algeria. Crossdressers are followed and scared till they're caught and beaten by gangs in the Pigalle district (you'll find both cases on an easy search on youtube). At least here, the local government and the major part of population demonstrated support to the victims and not the aggressors. So, I take some risks and I've been on the streets of Paris in heels, even with other attire from the "girls" wardrobe. I felt fear but at the same time I was being myself and that warmed my heart. Yeas, I heard bad comments and laughs while doing my errands but that remained as that. Most people just don't care.

A lot of guys here live in the US and they feel safe there, but you'll find a lot of news and videos about how conservative they can be in some counties and cities in the US.

I don't know the situation in UK. Some guys here live there.

I've heard that Netherlands, specially Amsterdam, it's a very welcoming place for diversity. last year, in their love parade (I will still find a way to go there), there were interviews with people about how they feel to be open in a day to day basis. Do you wanna know the answers? 90% of them are *afraid* to be who they are.

Well, all this just to say - there's no place 100% safe in the world. We have to be who we are and fight for what we want.

Thanks to this forum tu exist and exchange with you guys (and girls and non binary).

Flavio

On 4/11/2019 at 12:07 AM, jeremy1986 said:

As for me, tonight I'm doing so work from home, wearing my pointed to wedge boots, and enjoying them immensely!

You have a nice pair there Jeremy. Seems to be comfy and warm on feet.

On 4/10/2019 at 3:42 PM, p1ng74 said:

But I am still finding myself ducking my head under signs and things here lol

Haha, live my life mate.

I'm 2.03m tall (or 6ft7 if you're more "imperial"), and that's bare feet. I hit ceilings, door frames, traffic signs and all kind of "normal height"  stuff all the time. Think about when I'm in heels?

By the way, you look good as always.

Thanks for the info @Pierre1961 , yes, drop a message when you're around.

Same for you @Bootslover29 and @CHRISPAP I think that organising a formal heelmeet will be hard, let us know when you touch base and we'll try to at least a beer or a coffee, it's doable in business days.

I don't like watches.

I've have one ear pierced after about a year and a half and I wear an earring that my wife gave to me. It was hers before so I can say that a "girls" earring is a part of my everyday wear.

I'll be piercing the other ear soon and make a second hole for an additional piece. Piercing ears are a very nice addiction while staying on the safe side (speaking on health issues). I wouldn't use enlargers but whatever floats someone's boat...

Clip-ons can be nice but you'll find a lot more styles for pierced ears. Honestly, a small hole in each ear is nothing. If you decide to stop wearing earrings, just take them off and the holes will heal in a very short time.

Here is my ear, photo taken currently at work:

Thanks for the link, I enjoyed the pictures and would wear some of the styles (besides the price tag and the fashion trendness)

Anyway, can someone say, without looking to clothes/boots, if the persons on this photo are guys or girls? They look awesome, I'd wear what they're wearing, both.

On 3/30/2019 at 7:02 AM, HappyinHeels said:

Muito bem meu amigo! I hope your time in France if you have moved there is rewarding. Just over five years ago we moved to a new house to get away from a new Amazon

Obrigado
I somehow saw in another thread that you speak Portuguese but I don't know if you have Brazilian or Portuguese origins. Drop me a PM if you want to get along

Yes, living in France (it's been 5 years, time flies) is rewarding from the high heels perspective. Both Brazil and France are Latin countries and the macho culture is a bit everywhere, but I think French people respects more other people's private life and choices, so I feel more confident and safe. The current political situation in Brazil has got some closed minds sound and it made the country less safe too. Someone can kill you just for... wearing heels as a man. I think you know what I'm talking about.

On 3/30/2019 at 7:02 AM, HappyinHeels said:

 

warehouse near us. During one of the visits to see the new house a man came to the door who turned out to be the son of the owner. It was only when I saw him duck under standard door openings (normally 80" or 203cm) when I realised how tall he really was. He is 7'3.5"/ 222cm tall and told me he was also teased as a kid. I had him do a project here at this house as he has had a bad year and we have become friends. His mother, the lady we bought the house from, is 6'4"/194cm tall and his (late) father was 6'10"/209cm so these are some tall people indeed. 

 

Now you're pushing the boundaries of being tall there!

I see that north Europe and USA people are taller than south Europe/south America. I could go unnoticed walking around NYC if I wanted to but in Brazil or in France, I'm on the tall side.

Liking to wear heels don't help.

On 3/30/2019 at 7:02 AM, HappyinHeels said:

 

You own the tall boot look! Thanks for posting these photos. Muito obrigado. HinH

Thanks. I really enjoyed that look too.

8 hours ago, WenHH said:

Yeah I know why You explained it. Forum rules, are forum rules. I was also bullied because I looked in school like that green monster from Monster INC. I was short with skinny legs and breasts. Now I have 186 cm and my chest got longer and bigger. Still got skinny legs after my mom but with muscles.

I'm 2,03 (without heels). I was called Frankenstein. Or mountain. Light pole. And other stuff. Sad. Today those guys aren't part of my life. I grew up, made a family, have a career. They don't. I won.

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I like corsets too but never found matching one for me. 

Buying corsets on online stores is not an easy task. I had to study and read a lot on how good corsets work. After taking measures and discussing a lot with vendors, it was ok.

Of the shelf corsets are hard too fit, if you have the means, go to a good corsetier or corsetiere that will tailor make one for you.

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I'm still laughing that I'm still looking like that monster Mike I think his name was, but after steroids treatment 

Mike is an example of how monsters should behave, so take it as a compliment

1 hour ago, WenHH said:

Yes it is me and my tight high leather'ish pointy stiletto boots ! 

 

The classic boots a lot of us dream about wearing all day and night long. Nice shot!

54 minutes ago, WenHH said:

I love combination of jacket, jeans and long boots. Looking powerful and comfy too. Don't worry about Your gynecomastia. I have it too and with proper outfit for example close-fit tshirt it can make Your chest look way way better and even more masculine than "normal" guys have. Many times some dudes from gym asked me what I do with my chest, and I'm  always replying to them "Estrogen baby!". They look confused and I bet they're wondering what supplement is it.

Thanks for the compliments WenHH (by the way, I love your avatar).

I was sad when I was younger because of bullying, I carry my "breasts" since a very young age, at 12 as I can remember. It was an issue when going to swimming classes.

Today, I really don't care about gynecomastia, as you've said, it's who I am, and it's great for wearing corsets because I have something to fill them up . And I really don't care if I look like a man or a woman, I look like Flavio . No one looks like me, I'm unique!

I just explained about it because I know that fake boobs have caused stress around here, so I decided to make clear that mine are natural

19 hours ago, pebblesf said:

Yes, I remember hearing about "girlfriend jeans" also, were they made by levis??

I was being ironic about advertising a "girlfriend styled" jeans for guys.

14 hours ago, Cali said:

Girlfriend jeans is a type of women's jean. Several brands produce girlfriend jeans. I don't know what makes them girlfriend jeans.

But the fashion journalists don't print pictures of men on magazines and websites with the small text saying "Joe The Plumber wears (trademark) shoes, (trademark) shirt and (generic) girlfriend pants". That's what I meant to say.

1 hour ago, Cali said:

Three women told me they liked them, one called them cute. LOL

Because they really are

That's how I like to street wear corsets @spikesmike, a proper yet powerful look. Boots are my favourites Fernando Berlin model 112. Comfy. Beautiful. Classy. Stable for the cobblestoned Paris.

I have been out on the streets like this a couple of times, a bit different look with a longer and thicker jacket, faux leather pants, detached hair and polished nails.

This is different, just my relaxing outfit for today's' working from home.

For those who matters: I'm not wearing fake boobs, I have some gynecomastia. Long torso corsets can be very convenient for guys like me.