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I think he was secretly intrigued...

I think many of us just want to skip the slower progression of heeling progress and jump right into 4-5" stilettos! I surely did, and suffered all the usual pains and emotional set backs. Right now, I spend alot of time in my 3" block heeled ankle boots, which I feel keeps my muscles somewhat stretched in the right fashion....So, when I am lucky enough to be able to wear my stiletto boots, there is little or no pain/discomfort/lack of skill. I hear ya for sure, wearing my boots is a bit of a "double edge sword". I don't want to be to "over the top" drawing too much attention (perhaps negative attention). But, at the same time, I really do want others to notice, and approve. Sure, one of the benefits of my advanced age is not caring about what others think, to some degree. But, there is still a part of me that wants other to approve, perhaps be a bit envious..

I love many different styles of boots, but am extremely fussy as well. Wish I could have seen the boots, wondering if our tastes are similar

They are beautiful, must feel great to wear, and surpringly comfortable to walk in Cool, sure wish it was me!

jealousy for sure

What style boots do you have? Generally speaking, I enjoy wearing boots with tall sturdy heels, tall shafts, and pointed toes while out and about

For sure! Don

I agree, neutrality is probably the best course for this job. Keep in mind, they were smirking/sniggering/mocking on the outside, but am guessing many of them were intrigued on the inside...

Love those boots, great outfit

I would have had trouble decending the dark/steep stairs to the cinema seats as well

Same here

Oh well, I'm sure you will master the 12s soon

True...

As a good friend would say: "wouldn't be caught dead in a ditch" wearing these...

I have always felt that larger sizes were much easier to navigate given the same heel height due to the smaller angle from heel to toe

During my time at AA, the female FAs were indeed required to have two pairs of shoes: "inflight and higher heels for the terminal". Ridiculous, very few conformed with these rules. I was there from the late 90s thru last December. I also remember initial training, and the ridiculous requirements for females. In my class, there was a male instructor who was in charge of "female image requirements". This was really awful and unfair. I still remember women coming out of image sessions crying.

Great news!

You are sooo right, actual heel height varies so much from the advertised heel height. I wish there was some sort of standard for measuing "actual heel height"

Well said indeed. Love those boots and those camo pumps are a powerful statement indeed. Same here, my boots are always the intended focal point

Well, I think you look great in them, legs do not appear too short. Great outfit indeed, I am envious. I would think these heels must be tricky to walk in because of a lack of side support. Admittedly, I have never tried a style like this, so have no basis to "guess"

They look like the perfect height to me... Tall enough to look great while still being able to walk well in them and enjoy wearing them

"Shooties"?? I have a few pairs that I have "commandeered" from friends/relatives as well, but most have been worn out by now as well.

OK, sorry, must be confusing you with the fellow you mentioned. Look forward to hearing of your progress, and perhaps seeing some photos.... Don

A frustrating situation indeed, one I struggle with as well. I also understand your concern about rough terrain/sidewalks damaging your stiletto heels. I have lost many pairs to rugged city sidewalks/grates as well. What kind of walking surfaces does your park have? Decent paved walkways? If so, the heels should be OK. I guess the issue I'm wondering about is having to wear another pair to the park due to poor walkways near your boat. Where will you store/stash you other boots while walking in your stiletto boots? Perhaps you will stash them in a back pack. I'm hoping you will give it a try, you will realize your capabilities/comfort level quickly, so I wouldn't worry too much about looking silly. Make a few short walking trips near the bench, increasing the distance as you feel more comfortable and competent. I'm betting you will do just fine. The only other method that helps me out is having a bootbud or gal pal along for the walk, is this a possibility? I'm thinking that your neighbors are used to seeing you walking in tall boots with heels, so they probably won't even notice the stiletto heels. I always enjoyed your pictures sitting at a coffee shop in your boots as well. D

The "curse of youth" I guess. When we were younger, we tended to be overly concerned with how others viewed us, and thier opinions. Now, that I have racked up some years/miles, I really don't care (with few exceptions) how others view me or my boots. The important thing is that I enjoy wearing them, feel great in them, and feel I look pretty good in them also. Absolutely correct, I have overlooked that issue for sure. Times have changed making it less difficult/dangerous for guys to wear heels.