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Teenage girls are the worst, especially to one another! Just the nature of their age and competitiveness. My worst experience was going up an escalator at a mall with teenage girls behind me, they were all giggling. "Never let em see you sweat". Like MLP says, engaging young girls usually disarms them pretty quickly, making it obvious you are not intimidated. For me, one geniune compliment usually cancels ten unpleasant encounters. I have reached the age where I don't care much about what others think, I like the way I look in boots, even if I am older. That being said, I do enjoy and appreciate compliments, it is nice to have my choices in boots validated. The only other lousy situation I had was when the heel gave out on my Zodiac boots! I had to walk back to the hotel dragging one foot to keep the heel/sole from flopping around!

Please don't give it a second thought, we all have "our own slant" on styles we prefer for sure! I, like yourself, prefer regular boots with no platforms, but that is just me. I really like many different styles, but am extremely particular at the same time! We all "love what we love"! Great way to relax for sure, great boots, some wine and a smoke.. All the best Don

Welcome Prima, so glad you didn't let your boots go to the thrift shop. I've got some years on you but still enjoy wearing my 4.5" classic stiletto boots, and find them fairly easy to walk in and not at all uncomfortable. Hoping you will give stiletto ankle boots another chance though, they are very stylish as well...

Hmmm, quite the controversy here. I'm not afraid to admit that I appreciate most of the occasional compliments I might recieve. I enjoy wearing my boots publicly, feel good about how they feel and how they look on me. Recieving an occasional compliment encourages me and helps build confidence. Sometimes I wonder if I am the only one that thinks I look good. And no, never really wear my 5" booties to Lowes or Home Depot, usually block heeled or cowgirl boots. Like MLP says, I don't think that kid was trying to be mean with his question, just a bit too honest. At least he had the courage to actually engage and ask you, which I can appreciate.

I hate the self check out also, and would prefer to bag my own items. But, there are usually so few regular checkout lines available, you have no choice. Sick and tired of the register not taking off discounts until after you have totalled up the sale. So infuriating to hear the crap about "you didn;t put the scanned item on the table". This is a real pain when it comes to lightweight items such as greeting cards. On the plus side, I got a nice compliment about my boots the other day from a helper at the self check out in Home Depot.

Had to convert the 12cm to inches so I could get a better understanding of the heel height. Somewhere around 4.75". Usually, my limit is right around 4" for reasonable comfort and good walking ability in my stiletto boots. Sure, I can "walk" in higher heels, but not very well, or for very long, without discomfort. So much depends on the design/engineering of the heel/boot/sole. I am so thrilled to have found some nine west stiletto ankle boots with heels somewhere between the 4.75-5" range that are relatively comfortable. More importantly, I can walk in them fairly confidently with minimal discomfort. Your boots look great, and I surely understand how great it feels to be able to wear/walk confidently in them! Wearing them to work on a day when you would be alone in the office was a smart plan indeed. I find that much of my "timidness" in my various stiletto booties/boots is caused by being concerned about wrecking the heels prematurely while out and about. I have spoiled a few heels on my favorite pairs which was very upsetting. So, I think I tend to "walk gently" in my boots, without even thinking about it, in an attempt to avoid ruining them. I'm thinking this works against progress in the long run though. On a positive note, was wearing my 3.5" block heeled ankle boots in Home Depot yesterday, these boots are great for everyday chores, shopping, etc. Super easy to walk in, without the worry of damaging stiletto heels. Was trying to navigate the damn self check out, god forbid you try to pay with cash! A very nice younger attendant came by to help then complimented my boots. I spent a minute or so chatting with him and thanking him for taking the time to compliment me.

For sure, there has to be a balance between fashion and comfort. 7.5hrs is heels is amazing, my feet would hurt after being in Nikes for 7.5hrs.....

Boy o boy, they are beautiful! I'm so envious

Well, they are beautiful for sure, and I'm sure you walked just fine in them. Three hours in those heels is something to feel good about indeed! Here is a question for everyone, what is "patent leather"? I'm assuming it is real leather, but never understood how it is produced. Needless to say, I love patent leather!

I think you make a valid point here. The women may feel just a bit "threatened" by your great style looking so good in heels, they "justify" giving up on heels with the various explanations. Don't ge me wrong, I have the utmost respect for most women and understand that their bodies have been put through much more stress/strain/changes than us guys can imagine....

Very intriguing. Did he say where he saw you? How long has it been since you guys "hung out" together? I'm sure the guy feels very uneasy asking you about wearing heels, but sure seems like the interest is there. Can't wait to hear more...

Same here. So many years wasted with self doubt. I guess one benefit of my advancing age is that I am much less affected by "what others might think". For the most part, I think I look great in boots and jeans. "Too little too late" I guess, but that is OK. I punished my young self so severely, such a waste. My life would be complete if I could help at least one guy get over these silly "social norms" that seem to have a strangle hold on us.

Don't do that to yourself. You have taken good care of yourself and look better than many younger folks. So sorry the wife isn't a bit more supportive, I have similar issues with my better half.

Tough to remember, because i progressed gradually. All started with 2" block heeled Frye Campus boots and cowboy boots, always looking for cowboy boots with taller heels. I made many thrift store purchases also. My first actual purchase was online, a few pairs of Pleaser boots.

Precisely. Regular guys wearing nice boots and outfits that isn't some crazy over the top design for the runway. But, I guess our "carpet" is our day to day travels going about our lives in public.

Now these look great and fit nicely

So true, I always know the brand name of my boots, sometime the model name as well. But, good luck finding them...

For sure. Furthermore, these boots and outfit were probably just grabbed "off the shelf" and given to the model to wear, no time for custom fitting, etc.

They are nice boots, but sure don't fit his legs very well. The important thing is that he is wearing them, perhaps helping to normalize guys wearing great boots

OK, so the guy that "gave you the once over" was the same guy at the counter, correct? When you say "once over", did you feel it was a positive once over? Any curiosity as to how the conversation would have gone had it occurred? I have reacted the same way when encountering fellow crewmembers on a layover.

Those boots are amazing

Well yes, it all began for me when I was just a kid and totally mesmerized by my sister's red go go boots! Couldn't wait to be left home alone so I could wear them. Would still like to find a pair in white or red!

For sure! For me, it was a gradual process I guess. Always loved cowboy boots, then progressed to higher heeled cowboy boots. Then I looked for higher heeled "cowgirl" boots. I'm trying to remember the first time I actually ordered boots with stiletto style heels, I think they were Pleasers. The progression to wearing high heel boots in public was a slow gradual process as well. So much regret wasting so many years of enjoyment due to self doubt, and lack of confidence...

So sorry you didn't have these great boots for your trip! You would have enjoyed many miles of fashionable/comfortable walking trips for sure