Mr. X

On 6/13/2025 at 4:57 AM, mlroseplant said:

I don't know if you pulled the trigger on that lot of them a month or so ago, but I think they would be well worth the money, provided that they actually fit.

 

I did not pull the trigger for a few reasons.  The ad was not a local ad.  Shiiping would have been involved, provided the seller was even willing to ship. I just happened to be searching for something else, and they popped up.  Plus, once I found out their price new on Amazon, I realized the seller was asking way too much for hers.

You and the outfit look fine.  I like you, try to find new ways to pose.  I am not a good picture taker, so I look for any help I can get.  I have seen may picture of women with the cross foot pose.

10 hours ago, mlroseplant said:

Thus far I have refrained from pontificating further on the state of current fashionable footwear, which I find either boring or ugly, or both!

I would have to agree

On 5/20/2025 at 5:32 PM, Shyheels said:

An interesting article about a Swedish actor turning up at the Cannes film festival in a pair of (low heel) thigh boot by Saint Laurent. What was interesting about the article is that the writer did not disparage the idea of men in tall boots, and indeed went into the history of boots as a masculine fashion, and threw the story forward by suggesting that maybe tall boots could be coming back into style.

I certainly hope so, and found the tone of the article encouraging. The boots pictures are not to my personal taste although there is nothing outlandish about them. It would be nice if this story did indeed herald a return to tall boots for men.

https://edition.cnn.com/2025/05/20/style/alexander-skarsgard-thigh-high-boots-in-cannes

 

The boots are not my cup of tea.  But if it helps are cause, so much the better.

I was browsing some online buy and sells, and I came across an ad for someone selling 4 pairs of this brand.  They were all the same shoe, but just in diffent colors and patterns.  I immediately fell in love with them. And this is exactly what I think of when someone says high heels.They have that "classic" stilleto look. And they are what I would call one sexy shoe! I did some research and realized they are sold on Amazon.  They run around 60 to 80 dollars canadian money, which seems reasonable depending on the quality.  They say they have a near 5 inch heel.  And they come in a variety of colors and patterns.  Here is a few pictures of the ones from the ad I saw.  And also a link to them on Amazon.  I especially like the purple snakeskin ones she was selling. So does anyone have experience with this brand?

[url]https://www.amazon.ca/Elisabet-Tang-Women-Pointed-Stiletto/dp/B0BLMPLRYP/ref=sr_1_4?crid=136PDBFSAV037&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.CrDKc-ZnmbZ6qS6dJqUSK_Ugc1REV3PiyFIXPWkv-a8u6Jop6UAKGFX6jKp2bqp1SRZ8SBe-cGZwd3mDkR7WQD4KeLyCkZH9uOqdLaKKbVU6JI5ydmQGGt77rNRwzhou3gk-l0qEBtLGYgRCmlfL5OhvHLQgwR5PruycTgQdke7U8x7r7cj1GsCg-BChqeGhE_HALrHZu7HIlhP4iXC-0AO3J3bMf-Ec9SWTjCqnCm61TQ9aB4s79EGtcuYaThbwHAwCi4cpaBD8q6dzORQGUAO1Nw_AcdOXACujcALQk60.Pzbwfo7ML4RFRzXPhluIFRCcAamZxyxPfaugtVz--rE&dib_tag=se&keywords=elisabet+tang+high+heels&qid=1746841257&sprefix=elizabet+tang+high+heels%2Caps%2C159&sr=8-4[/url]

On 5/8/2025 at 7:12 AM, josrod78a said:

Never thought about how the foot angle changes movement on something like drum pedals though — really makes sense.

Me either.  I discovered this by accident. But now that I have, it is virtually impossible to go back to playing without heels.

I think we all experience this at some point, me included.  There are definitely times when I forget that I am wearing heels until someone else mentions something to me.

I am the opposite of most.  I have been wearing glasses pretty much since day 1.  And it always looks weird when I see myself without them.

Today I scored a thrift store nude two fer. The first pair is Aldo. The heel measures 4 and a 1/2 inches. They have some discoloration in spots, but still very usable. They have a finish on them that I haven't seen before. It is a combination of flat, suede, and patent all at the same time. And in certain lighting, they almost look like a two tone nude. The second pair is from Jessica Simpson. They are open toed with a bow like detailing across the toes. The heel measures 4 and a 1/2 inches.

On 3/8/2025 at 7:52 AM, Shyheels said:

Stilettos are a rarity everywhere these days. 

Any kind of heels for that matter.  Women are dressing for comfort these days, even their clothes.  All you see around here is usually leggings paired with boots or shoes without a heel, or something along those lines in the winter.  And in the spring and summer, all you usually see is shorts and flip flops.

Nice boots, indeed!

On 1/18/2025 at 6:53 AM, mlroseplant said:

I have always gone on the shorter side of things simply because my legs are so short. I have recently had reason to review a couple of videos of me in longer shorts, as in what men traditionally wear, and they are not flattering on me.

Me too

On 1/14/2025 at 9:07 AM, bluejay said:

I've had the same comments made to me many times over, that I have legs that most women would love to have. That's why I like to show them off!

Happy Heeling,

bluejay

Me too

On 1/11/2025 at 4:09 AM, Shyheels said:

I’ve got legs that look good in stilettos - if one was to see a photo of just my legs, in skinny jeans and boots, one would assume, from the presence of heels, that the photo was of a woman’s lower half and think nothing of it.

Same here.  I've been told many times, especially in shorts, that I have legs most women would be jealous of.

Nice shoes either way @miroseplant

My latest.  The brand is Betsy Johnson.  The heel measures 4 1/4".  And they are covered in different sized square sequins

Here are my thoughts on the question based on my own personal journey. When I first started my journey into high heels, "I" was definitely more aware of "them." I think it has to do with the fact that when I first started venturing out in heels, I was purposely aware of my surroundings. I wanted to see the onlookers and the people that were noticing my heels. And I was trying to get compliments on my outfit or the high heels I chose to wear that day. These days, "I" am definitely less aware of "them." And it is mostly due to a lack of trying like before. I still enjoy it when people notice what I'm wearing. And I still enjoy when I get compliments on my outfit or the high heels I'm wearing, but I'm just not specifically seeking them out like I use to.

@Shyheels Yes, I remember hearing something about Dorothy's shoe sale.

I agree, @Gige. The new Pantera lineup is not true, Pantera. But if you're going to get two replacements, I think they made the right choices, and they weren't going to find anybody better to fill the spots. And the only reason I saw them is because they were the opening act for Metallica, who I actually bought tickets to see, and they just happened to be on the bill. I was also interested in seeing Mammoth WVH on that bill. Don't get me wrong, I like Pantera. But if they were not on the bill that night, I wouldn't have been disappointed. And your lucky, because i'm still disappointed that I haven't seen Anthrax yet. But if I had to pick a band from that time that I'd love to see in any version of, it would probably be W.A.S.P. Their first three albums were killer! I was gonna say Cinderella, but I've already seen Tom Kiefer. I was also going to say Ratt, but i've seen Steven Pearcy. And I know what you mean. It was hard to distinguish the good bands from the whole 80's scene at the time. The 3 that I mentioned, Wasp, Ratt, and Cinderella, we're all way better bands than what the hair metal scene gave them credit for. And they all could have easily stood on their own two feet.

Here are my latest purchase.  I got these in a thrift shop for under $20.  If Dorothy's ruby red slippers from the Wizard of Oz were turned into a pair of high heels, it would be these.  They are Aldo brand.  The heel measures 5 1/2" with a hidden platform.

Thank's for the shout out @Gige Somehow, you know me too well!  I like all kinds of music.  But anything 80's, especially hair metal, thats my jam.  So while I appreciate the shout out, I have to condem you for crapping on White Lion and Vixen lol.  But in all seriousness, I never to got to see the Ozzman. I have seen Zakk twice, though.  Killer guitar player!  I saw him some years back with his band Black Label Society.  And I just saw him this past summer playing in the new Pantera lineup.  Would have loved to have seen Vixen in their prime.  As you said, all the members were hot as hell.  And I can tolerate their music.  And White Lion had some decent stuff.  Vito was a decent guitar player.

Thanks for the tips @Gige Much appreciated!  I am always ready to sit under the learning tree.

19 hours ago, CrushedVamp said:

My wife like to cook and when we redesigned our kitchen she wanted to put in a place to roll her dough that was a little lower than the rest of the counters so that she could get on top of it and really push down. It was a want and not a need and there really was no way to incorporate it into the kitchen. Instead, he keeps a pair of four inch heels in the cabinet underneath, puts them on and is just enough taller to make rolling out her dough easier. Its a very simple solution... 

That is a good one also. 

Let's see what else we can come up with

I know most of us wear heels because we like the way they look on our feet, or we like the added height, or whatever other reason we choose to wear them.  I fall into most of those categories myself.  But the other day I found a practical use for them, too.

I am a musician who plays a variety of instruments.  I Have an electric drum kit that I have begun playing and learning on.  I am getting better.  But I find that after using the kick drum pedal for a while, my right foot and ankle becomes tired and tight. It is probably because the ball of your foot starts in an slightly upward postion.  And it is above your ankle when it is resting on the pedal.And your foot is going through a full up and down motion for minutes at a time.  And your ankle is basically acting as a pivot point.

But the other day, I happened to be wearing a pair of heels, and I suddenly got the urge to jump on the kit.  And since I was still wearing the heels, I figured why the hell not?!  So I began playing with the heels on.  I noticed as I got started that my foot already felt better.  And after a few songs my foot still felt great!  It felt just like it did when I started.  I was able to play that much more in the heels, as apposed to not wearing them.  And my foot and ankle did not get tight or tired one bit!

It was definitely because of the heels.  I noticed that when I had my heels on, my right foot was in a level, or slightly downward position when it was resting on the pedal.  And the ball of my foot was starting level with, or below the ankle with heels on.  So the range of motion of my foot was essentially cut in half.  Who knew?! And the same can also be said for your opposite foot when you use the hi-hat pedal with heels on.

Nice outing.  Thanks for sharing.

Great story.  I can't recall an encounter like that yet for me.

Here are my latest. I got these in a thrift store for less than twenty dollars in mint condition. Gray ankle boots and the brand is Sam and Libby, and they really look great with the 3 buckle detailing on the side. These probably won't take long to get used as I already have an outfit planned for them.