JeffB

Cali: I would say your ensemble looks great as is. The knee boots pair very well with the skirt which is plenty daring with the rear slit (or walking vent) I for one wouldn't change a thing.

48 minutes ago, KneeBooted said:

Well @JeffB, I’ll throw myself in that boat as well. I originally only considered knee and thigh boots, thinking rarely about ankle boots.

Like you, as my interests have progressed/changed over time, I’ve become more curious about how I could style a pair of ankle boots to make them work on an outfit.

If I‘m being honest, it’s been your adventures with them that have helped me decide I really can pull off a look, so thank you!

The pleasure is all mine. I’m glad that my outings spurred you towards wearing ankle boots.

On 10/26/2019 at 12:01 AM, kneehighs said:

Yeah Williamsburg is way more fun than Manhattan.  More creatives, early adopters, artists, in BK for sure.  

Arley Boot. 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Michael-Kors-Arley-Black-Fashion-Knee-High-Leather-Boots-5-/123722521992

DYOR https://www.bagfory.com/product_detail.php?c=leather arley web boots&p=15

....also thinking I might switch up my pants for leather pants or some Wolford tights next time.   Tights with a subtle, classic design.  

A shame those boots only go up to size 11. They look sharp, even to me despite my current passion for ankle highs.

I remember Shoes of Prey having had nice styles. I wish I had bought a pair before they went belly up.

In the beginning of my journey as a fashion freestyler, I'll admit to not having been a fan of ankle high boots as I just didn't like the lack of short height or their overall styling. As a heeler, I was all about knee boots, then thigh highs (thanks to thighbootguy), but ankle highs were low on my boot pecking order. However, over time, that mindset changed as I came to first appreciate, then like how ankle highs worked well with skirts and dresses, suddenly, I was wearing ankle highs more and more, and in different styles: spike heeled, block heeled, wedge heeled and in colors like black, tan, taupe and gray, pairing them either with hosiery, leggings or going bare legged, and all three options look good on me. Of late, when it comes to boots, I've been wearing ankle highs exclusively, the style appeals to me greatly and I rarely wear anything else. To anyone who might be on the fence on ankle highs, give them a try, chances are you'll come to like them like I do.

9 hours ago, KneeBooted said:

Well a pair of new to me ankle boots arrived yesterday, and now that the in-laws are gone, I had a chance to try them out with one of my new sweaters. What do you all think?

Very nice. The tan color of the boots nicely contrasted with the rest of your outfit. Well done!

VERY nice, kneehighs! 

12 hours ago, Puffer said:

Would you wear boots like that on your Costa jaunts?

I've worn boots like to those to places like supermarkets, Best Buy, even Home Depot. It's no big deal really.

Took this picture while downtown yesterday. Of all the Payless locations I visited over the years, and I had been to more than a few, the store near the corner of 16th and Chestnut Street in center city Philly was the one I shopped in the most, and I bought a lot of shoes and boots there. It's very sad to see this once favorite chain having disappeared from the retail landscape.

On 10/17/2019 at 6:26 AM, Rockpup said:

Have you guys covered Fernando Berlin? He’s got guys modeling high heel boots. 

 

Well now, that's certainly interesting. I already own thigh boots, but it's cool to see them marketed in such a manner.

7 hours ago, p1ng74 said:

Have you been to the Nordstrom Rack outside of KOP mall?  I was just there and they have a wall full of 12 and some 13s...

Not lately, but I might give the place a looksee soon.

18 hours ago, Mr. X said:

I couldn't resist!

WOW! How high are those heels? Five, six inches?

I'd say no. The number of men wearing heels compared to women are microscopic by comparison.

It has indeed, and I found it both fascinating and informative. Thanks for sharing.

23 hours ago, mlroseplant said:

I have long done exercise meant to strengthen my feet and ankles. I do most of my exercises with a golf ball. I started doing these exercises for reasons other than wearing heels, but I think they definitely apply to wearing heels.

A golf ball? How does that work?

Hmm! Interesting. I might give this a try!

Well now, that's sure interesting! Certainly a positive looking image.

In retrospect, I’m surprised Payless didn’t just go the online only route like Radio Shack, Ritz Camera and Sharper Image, all of whom closed their brick and mortar stores to become internet retailers. I guess Payless was in such bad shape that a complete shutdown was the only option.

The loss of Payless was, and remains lamentable. Not many brick and mortal stores carry size 13 which I wear, hell, most don't go up to 12 these days. Already I miss being able to go into Payless to peruse the aisles for shoes that catch my eye. Those were the good old days.

Chance

11 hours ago, kneehighs said:

Our Blue Chip Media, freestyle fashion supporter, Christian Allaire pens another freestyle supportive article for Vogue.com.  It's about the outfit Ezra Miller wore to the Saint Laurent show at Paris Fashion Week.

https://www.vogue.com/vogueworld/article/ezra-miller-saint-laurent-show-paris-fashion-week?utm_social-type=owned&mbid=social_twitter&utm_brand=vogue&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social

My, my! This young man certainly loves to stand out! Pretty cool!

9 hours ago, mlroseplant said:

You still have a Kmart?

As a matter of fact, there is one some two or three miles west of me.

17 hours ago, kneehighs said:

Several men in patent high heel boots at the SS20 Margiela Show.  John Galliano is the designer.  It is a "co-ed" collection.

I can't help but wonder how much those jeans cost, probably a month's pay for me. Heck, I could buy a pair of cheap Levi's from K-Mart, take a box cutter to them and fake that look like a pro! 

6 hours ago, kneehighs said:

Instagram is my personal tinder

Cool beans! 

Thanks for the information, Amanda. I'll give that a try!