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I got a pair of Frye's Alexis. First I love the color, and I have been getting more chunky heels than normal. Sadly the max size they come in is 11 (US) and normally wear a 12, but I thought maybe they'll run large like a pair of Nine West I have. Nope. So I'm sending them back.

High quality boot though.

http://www.zappos.com/frye-alexis-inside-zip-burnt-red

http://www.ninewest.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-ninewest-Site/default/Search-Show?q=Janajay

Size 11's are still available on web site.

Those are nice. I got two pairs of another vintage america boot with their recent sale. Love Nine West, they fit me so well (12). I got them in both black and brown. So far they are my highest heeled boots, but I think the most stable because of the chunky heel. Despite normally preferring black boots, I like the brown ones better in this style.

http://www.ninewest.com/Kedan/8040066,default,pd.html

As a Western style boot wearer for decades, you adapt to the temps. Midwest heat doesn't bother me when wearing them, so jeans and boots are not an issue. Also, since I've gotten into motorcycle riding, (it's a mileage thing) I'm looking for some good boots I can wear while on the road.

I wear either motorcycle boots (high safety, no style, Frankenstein walking comfort) when riding all day or a pair of waterproof Dan Post western-style boots for work commuting. Not HH, but a 2" heel. I got them specifically for riding since they are pretty comfy when walking and being waterproof, I don't have to worry about soggy feet after riding when it rains.

Gender is a social construct based on one's sex in a particular society in time. What is acceptable now (women wearing pants) would have been scandalous 100 years ago in our society and would *still* be scandalous in certain societies in the world today. Men wearing heels used to be acceptable in high (Western) society but is presently "taboo". Pink is no more 'feminine' than blue is 'masculine'--we assign meaning to those colors based on our culture. Just like patent leather OTK stiletto heels are considered feminine, big lug leather work boots with a steel toe are considered masculine. But there is nothing inherently masculine or feminine about either of them, it is all cultural meaning we assign to each. And these meanings change over time. Consider a woman going to work today dressed like Audrey Hepburn in "Breakfast at Tiffany's" day in and day out. She'd be considered an anachronism and would probably have a lot people whispering behind her back. But when my mom was in her 20s, that was normal wear.

They both look great, but I also like the OTK. Nice boots.

I think its cool he's wearing them but I just don't like the style of the boots.

Just high heeled boots, preferably masculine looking that blur the line between a man's or woman's boot. Thank God the designers are coming out with designs that do just this! Other than that, jeans and henleys, turtlenecks, mock turtlenecks for the top.

Charlie

Do you have some examples? I'm closer to your way of thinking--I'd rather wear typical 'guy' clothes with some classier boots. I don't have any interest in wearing skirts or more feminine tops, but have no problem with men who do.

Not HH, but I recently got these men's dress boots. Comfy and nice quality leather. I won't have any qualms wearing these once the snow decides to melt.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0027BP4T2

Thanks jwhite, those Durangos in your first post in the other thread are actually the other pair I bought.

I decided to start with heeled men's boots and get started that way. I got some 2" heeled cowboy boots and these sort of 'Beatle' boots.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000HGM3K2

One other reason I did this rather than order women's size (I can sometimes fit in an 11 and almost always a 12) is to support men's shoe makers who make even modest heel sizes. Otherwise those with larger feet won't have as many options.

Welcome, glad you found a partner who accepts you for who you are.

Great pics, thanks for sharing. I think they captured the feel of the advert.

I like both of those freshinheels, do you have a brand on those?

I bought these recently and have been enjoying them all evening. They are a little more 'noisy' than I like normally, but they have been pretty comfortable.

http://www.ros-hommerson.com/MELIA-BLACK-KIDSKIN-p67130.html

Wish I could wear 9 or even 10, those looks very nice (both the original and the new one). I've never thought of shopping on eBay.

I love them, it is just a pity that postage is so much here to us:wave:

That's too bad. I have 3 other pairs of boots and these are by far the most comfortable.

I have always wanted some knee-high leather boots. Got some at the end of last year and while they are a little tight at the calf, they are otherwise extremely comfortable, despite being listed as a size smaller than my normal size.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003M0OAHO/

"You never forget your first ..." well I bought these in black a little before Christmas and think they are great, nice and comfy. Looks like they are sold out of 12s. At first I had a little trouble walking in them but have been wearing them more often and doing better (so far just around the house).

http://www.ninewest.com/Matinee/5533833,default,pd.html?cgid=4426131

I've always loved women in HH boots (so the trend in the last few years has been welcome), and I myself had always wondered what it would be like to wear some, just around the house and such. So this past year I bought a pair of Nine West from Amazon, and they had a link to a discussion on their website about men wearing HHs. Intrigued, I followed it, read it all and one of the postings mentioned hhplace.org. Wow, it was like finding lots of people who share the same interest for the first time. Thanks!