lorriette

meganiwish, don't worry about your post here, in my corner of wales, the girls get stick too. There is a guy on the twice weekly market stall, who makes a point of trying to get others to notice me, but doesn't have the gumption to speak to me directly. It usually earns him disgusted looks from shoppers, and one day, the old git will catch me in a bad mood. He is on borrowed time.

I have a pair of mj.s 4 strap fluorescent pink that fit well and are comfy to walk in. Wore them in Butlins Minehead with a maxi-dress last summer.

shoe tailor through "simply-be, 50 plus or marrisotta " catelogues do wide and adjustable calf fittings.

Gudulitooo's statement is a reasonable brief guide to mainstream labels, but if WE label ourselves in those tones, are we not perpetuating an undesirable human trait; i.e. labels?.

Shafted, I think one of two things would happen based on your premise; #1 we would have lots more pictures with details of footwear worn, or #2, wearing heels would be so commonplace as to cease to be worth having this site. It also seems mens heels have taken a back-burner in this seasons fashion shows, but may rally in the new June menswear shows.

hi scrappycoco, I think the skirt and heels go well, but a plain "t" or blouse with a light jacket would complete a good look. Think professional mum and 30 something, mmm just right.

happy heeling for 2012

I am a heavy weight and like stilettos and wedges. Although they generally suit a thinner person, any chunky,m/f, look ok if they walk well in them. I tend to get positive feedback, although one doesn't know what may be said or thought behind one's back.

Live&Learn, definately give Evans a try, thier 8 is like 42.5 EEEE, so the 10 would be like 45 EEEE. Never a problem with trying on either.

Glosha, long term solution to stubble shadow is laser treatment. In UK now runs at about £2,000 for 6 sessions over 36 week period. Quick, almost painless and noticable results after 1 session. hope that helps.

I've noticed that most folk who show adverse reactions, often have something to hide or deep personal problems. Many when faced with it, be it earings, heels, skirts or whatever, are surprised that thier idea of, is different to the actual. I don't advocate pushing it into peoples faces, but more coverage is the way to find acceptance.

I actually prefer the 3rd picture. Very natural, looks comfy too.

wife and I just had our hair done again, and I chose to road test a pair of blue oxfords ( £6 new look-sale item) 70mm heel, pu matte finish. I walked to the counter to pay, and the stylist said," let's see your boots then". Lifting my foot, I said," the're not boots, but oxfords". Two staff and one customer gave me beaming smiles, the stylist declared them too high for her but said they went well with the jeans, whilst the other old lady customer looked-on with the look of non-comprehension. Not sure if it was because i'm male, or that the others treated it as normal everyday event. Also bought suede wedge pumps (£6) and black suede effect ruched knee boots, 1cm hidden platform, 11cm stiletto heel (£15) from new look on same visit. Newport has a Next clearence store, some great plats and high ankle boots up to uk9 under £15 too.

The same happened to me sometime past. I was actually typing in the story as I thought it out, and admit that when done, couldn't find the effort to revise and edit. I liked it, so don't be put off another effort, after all, it's not a punishable offence!

First off, I'm not alone here. Some of you think further than " those are nice, i must get some." Shafted had a good point with wishing to feel unique, just look at the new trend of butt ugly, flat working boots, lots of women are buying, and, in most cases, spoiling the look of thier outfits. Flock of sheep mentality. A good shoe or boot can make or break an outfit, irrespective of gender or age. Why this has to be an issue for many is beyond me. I had expected someone to voice that they believe me mistaken, and that by 2014, the designers ideas will have cascaded into high street stores. Looks like, despite the positive spin, most here are realists and each pushes the envelope a little bit at a time. Thanks to those who have replied thus far, see what we find in hindsight. Lori

Those of you who have read my replies will know I wear heels almost daily, and, in public regularly. So here goes.

For the last decade, the idea of men wearing high heels has been cropping-up on a regular basis, and with a mild degree of acceptance. If wearing either mens higher heels, or doing like the rest of us and buying ones intended for women, great---carry on.

I cannot see the male pulic buying into this in the next decade. Sure, some famous or artistic guys will, but the vast majority won't. The saving factor at present is that folks are tied up in thier own problems and reaction varies from ammusement to disdain, or more likely disinterest.

I don't expect to still be about when men find true equality in fashion choice.

Keep at though, stranger things have happened.

simple way to see what goes is to watch the women in leggings and see what looks good, what doesn't. I wear flat ankle boots or heels, sandal or boot, long tops, either cami, tunic or jumper/ cardigan style. The usual comments are favourable, and don't draw undue attention when out and about.

I had a little accident in ASDA two weeks ago; the heel came off my (NEXT)knee boots. I was left to walk using just the toes of one foot. Luckily they sell shoes and I purchased a pair of low wedge sandals, changed into them, and was able to complete my shop. When I investigated the problem, the heel had been attached with one small blob of glue, and one nail. This was only the third or forth time I had worn them, with no sign of any potential problem. Pity I can't find the reciept, but I have a local cobler who can probably fix them. A nice lady in her 40s handed me the heel, and appart from one or two glances, no one laughed or made comment, good or bad. I shop nearly weekly there, always in heels, can recomend suppermarkets for heeling.

I have just had my hair cut at the local ladies hair salon. She seemed surprised that I asked for about 4" to be taken off. Whilst she cut it, she remarked that i was not wearing high heels, I actually had 1.5" heel wedge ankle boots on, rather than the 4" stiletto shoe boots that I thought had not been noticed 6 weeks ago.

I explained that I had just walked a couple of miles from the garage where the car was in for service, and felt the boots better suited the job in hand. She then said, "well maybe next time". This from a lady of about 60 years of age.

As a bye, my wife thinks the shorter style looks more feminine than when I had it longer!http://www.hhplace.org/images/smilies/wavey.gif

me thinks someone has read " stories with a heely theme." I used that method in one of my stories a year or two back.

lorriette here, have problems uploading, and have not taken pcture of them yet. Will try to show selection when have more spare time.

yesterday, I visited New Look and bought 3 pairs 9(42) wide fit sandals. The bill came to £20. Plenty of 9s in stock, well worth a visit.

sorry guys, where's the story here?

If you know an industrial instalation/maintenance electrician or fitter, ask if they have any offcuts of shrink wrap, used to seal cables to junction boxes. It comes in various sizes from 5mm to about 50mm dia. and as the name suggests, you apply heat and it shrinks. Makes nifty finger cuffs too!

heretic 666, it's great that you are getting to do something as simple as wearing shoes that you like. like me, you are a little chunky, and thicker heels suit us better for public outings. Same goes for chunky women, so I mean no offence. You have just proved there is no bar to men in heels.