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Well, I understand that shoemakers vary an advertised heel height slightly depending on shoe size. I guess what I am saying is that for an actual heel height, having larger feet can make it easier because the angle between your heel and toes is less...

Same here, usually between 10-11 in boots. I do have one pair of 5" booties that do fit and feel comfortable walking in though. My nine west black ankle boots, feels so good to be able to handle them well...

I like single soles also. 5" is your norm, that is so cool. What size shoe do you wear? I still feel that men with larger feet have an easier time with taller heels because the angle of your foot from heel to toe is less than someone with a smaller foot

I hear ya.... I usually come up with snappy replies about four hours after the encounter..

OK, well I wouldn't try to engage with him for sure, unless he seems to be following you or confronts you with comments. It's hard to know just how his seemingly negative comments should be interpreted. Do you feel like he is going out of his way to find you in the store? Many men are very frustrated, outwardly negative and critical. But who knows what their true feelings are, they probably don't realize it either. Perhaps just super frustrated because others such as yourself have the courage to wear cool gear that he can only secretly fantasize about wearing....

So true. 4.5" heels seems to be my comfort zone also when it comes to walking at a relatively normal rate and being comfortable.

I hear you for sure! I know I am feeling totally comfortable/confident when I "almost forget" I am wearing boots

my eyes got messed up early on, seems that "lazy eye correction" as a kid did more harm than good. I had cataract surgery, that was a waste... I think I got the wrong lenses. I have trouble focusing, especially when driving. So frustrating

I am so envious of your great relationship, it is great that the wife appreciates how nice you look in heels and you can enjoy them together in public!

Yeah, I don't get it either... I know I usually get rid of my jeans when they start to rip, very annoying.... This is just another fad that people pay alot for, that will fade with time..

My favorite Sam Edelman boots suffered the same failure, as did the Nine west stiletto ankle boots I loved... So sorry

Most states do require some sort of inspection every few years....

Working on an old car can be a great bonding experience as well. My buddy managed to connect my old Camaro with a telephone poll so many years ago, just after I had ordered and received a new long block for it. We spent most nights in his garage pulling the front of that car off so the subframe could be straightened, and we could find used body parts to put it back together. Became best buds sharing this project together for sure. It's great to hear about young guys doing something other than the usual phone stuff these days, especially sharing a project like the Olds with a friend. "Free time" is surely not a friend to most youngsters, they usually find "unproductive" ways to fill it. I know I sure did! So, having a project like this is a great learning experience, and will make owning and driving the Olds even more special. Plus, the guys are hanging out at home, so less worries about what trouble they might find while "out and about". I know they will have many great memories taking road trips in that great old beast of a car.

Sounds normal and expected to get the Olds running reliably again. He will learn alot for sure. We all went through it when we were younger, "the curse of youth"... Good lessons learned one at a time. Just hoping he isn't planning to use the Olds as a "daily driver"... The gas will kill him, and it will rust quickly in the winter...

Land yachts for sure, but relatively easy to drive, good visability, and comfortable for long trips, provided there are plenty of fuel stations along the way

So cool! Always loved full sized Olds, and this four door body style looks great as well. Sure, will suck down the fuel, but I'm sure he will only use it for special occasions. I hope there is a nice dry place inside to house this behemoth, so the rust won't consume it.... Wish I had my 73 Chevy back...

So cool, love all the compliments!

How is it you are so sure your coworker did not notice your clogs? Perhaps he was just being polite, intrigued, but trying hard not to be obvious about it...

One thing I surely don't miss, the commute home from BOS to Providence after a trip... 50 mile trip that has taken me as long as three hours...

Please don't allow that to happen! Be sure to update us, sounds like a great adventure/trip for sure. What airline?

This will happen to most all of us at some point, just glad she was not hurt and able to laugh about it later...

Very impressive indeed. Hoping the new job works out...

I've been wearing my gloss black Hunter boots, and my tall Aldo cowgirl boots over my levis as well, feels great to display them with a bit of confidence

I realize that folks "notice" when I wear stiletto boots/booties, can almost feel the gaze/stare behind me. But that's OK, hoping they are intrigued. Getting on/off an elevator is another place where I realize my boots will be noticed... Often wish I had a way to hear what was said after I got off the elevator, or perhaps better off not knowing. Oh well.. I can truly count the actual negative responses on one hand... Like "shyheels" says, you just have to "own it", be confident, never let em see you sweat....

Well said!