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I actually saw a similar (but different) device on the view. One of the hosts (this was a long time ago) talked about how empowering it was. I'm watching this thinking to myself, it's only empowering cause you're peeing like a man. Why is that supposed to be so superior? Funny!

Another one of my favourites. I practice with these as they are very steep but haven't quite got there yet.

Hope you like them.

WOW!! Those are hot!!!!!

Here's my latest pair, i just got these last week, and love them..

I have those in red! Greta find!!!

Sounds like a great time!!

Re: society's attitudes about heels and other "fashion related items", I definitely agree that society has "expectations", but changes can occur- the best example being the masculanizing of ear rings. How it came to be that men were allowed to wear earrings or what it took for those changes, I don't kow. I just know it's ok now for men to wear ear rings in one or both ears (nostrils).

Great purchase!!!

I wouldn't mind trying a pair, though they are presently out of my budget.

Although it can be annoying, anticipation of half the fun!!!

Folks, I did it!!!

Exams wonderfully passed with a 100/100 score!!!

Thanks to whoever has thought positive for me meanwhile!

CONGRATS MARCUS!!!

In my serious relationships, once I divulged my heel wearing it ranged from "don't ask, don't tell" to let's have some fun. But never was an issue. I guess I was fortunate to have women for whom the shoes weren't a show stopper. Or they realized that in the greater scheme of life, what shoes you wear really doesn't matter.

Because they were "2 die for"!!! Oh, I'm too smart and humble for my own good (ha ha)

Now, this is FUGLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I believe that for whatever reason (perhaps a male dominated society/world is the reason), that society more readily accepts homosexuality in women that in men. And by extension, allows women to have more fashion freedom than men. A comedian on a cable comedy show said it best. He said that if he saw two guys in the same bed, in a sensual/sexual situation, it would be "...YUK...". But if her were to see two women in the same bed in a similar situation, his response would be, "...move over..."

Another interesting shoe - though I would never buy it:

http://www.amazon.com/Strength-Shoe-2000-02BH-Black/dp/B0009AXIH8/ref=sr_1_35?ie=UTF8&s=apparel&qid=1216041913&sr=1-35

Isn't that some interesting idea at least?

Do I understand correctly that by wearing these you can train to wear higher heels by stretching the calf muscle? Or, is that just the opposite effect?

I thought I read that these shoes (sneakers) can help you jump higher.

The answer is a definite maybe!! I think!! Unfortunately, sizing is not that straightforward which is why, if you happened to ask a female her shoe size, you got a paragraph and not a sentence for an answer. A women's 9 can be a men's 7 to 8 depending on the style and cut of the shoe and the width of the person's foot. For example, I wear a women's 10 (sometimes a 9.5) in HH sandals, but a 11 in most closed toes styles and a 11- 12 in boots! Clear as mud!!

Dawn HH, Get well soon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I think I am winning

http://www.hhplace.org/discuss/attachments/everybody/2869d1215853788-most_horrible_shoes_ever-20179_1_468.jpeg

Yes, I agree!!!

Those black loafer/sneakers are REALLY FUGLY!!!!

SS (StilettoScott), Great story! Amazing that you call 5.5" heels (without platforms I assume since it wasn't mentioned) "comfortable heels"!

It looks to me as if the ballet shoe wearer does have a lot of skill with them and is doing a great job of "acting" like she is new to them. Just my opinion. Nice music BTW!

RadioDave, You're a much braver man than me! Congrats on your purchases. BTW, what part of the US (or city/state if you care to) do you live in?

good catch, yes i've owned a few pairs before I got married. however before i came out to my wife she threw them away. i told here they were for Holloween. i had a black pair of mid calf boots with a 3.5 inch block heel and a pair of 5.5in chunky pleaser sandals. i still miss those shoes

Sorry to hear about that!

What's scary, Benno, is that I could actually talk myself into wearing the poker chip ones you posted to the casino and tell people they're my lucky shoes....

Here's 4 reasons why you should never smoke crack and design shoes at the same time.

Benno,

Why are you insulting my whole shoe collection (ha ha ha). Just kidding!!!

Seriously, while not necessarily high on the scale of visual appeal, they aren't real bad (IMHO) as I (and a number on this board) have seen much worse!!

StilettoScott, in the words of Borat, "...I love the Wookie boots......NOT!!!!..."

Thanks, great video and story!

WOW!! Great!! How tall is that heel? it looks about 5.5"!! AWSOME!!!

I vote for styles 3 or 4. Not because I like them the most, but because they are the only ones with adjustable ankle straps. That will help keep the shoes securely on your feet, which is very important especially if you are fairly new to heels.