Pumped

I was wearing leggings 35 years ago when I would go for a run. I didn't cover them up like some guys do. I let the bulge show!

I "needed" a pair of black platform pumps and decided to give these a try. I bought these from Amazon (Link) . I don't know why, but I have 5 pairs of black pumps. I guess I like them!

On 4/15/2022 at 9:36 PM, bambam said:

I know a couple guys here wear heels for orthopedic reasons, or at least count that among one of the reasons for heels in their life, and I seem to have found myself in a similar situation. I have started developing plantar Fasciitis, and when I wear heels, anything above 3 inches, I feel TONS BETTER. It really has been strange, and since I'm still bartending, at a nice hotel no less, I am trying to find a way to have a high heel situation, but in a way that nobody can see or notice, as it really isn't a place wear I would like to deal with the response. Any tips? I have tried regular shoes with an insert, but the couple brands I have tried have no rigidity, which deafens the purpose in my opinion. 

There are many styles of woman's booties that will have a block heel in the 3" range. I have a couple pair I wear all the time.

My "go to" is 4". Like Melrose I started with 3: and worked my way to 4". I find it funny that I thought my leg muscles were going to explode wearing the 3" heels, and then as I moved up again the muscles were arguing with the heels! Now I can pull on a pair of 4" heels and after a couple minutes for the muscles to settle in I forget I am wearing them.

Some time ago I bought a pair of 5" heels with no platform with the intentions of working my way into them. It may have been a year and I just can not seem to wear them. It seems to me I am simply at the end of the range of motion in my ankles. nothing short of surgery will help!

 I do keep trying to wear them. If nothing else it has make the 4 heels easier to wear.

On 2/8/2022 at 10:52 AM, Cali said:

To throw another monkey wretch into the fire, a different type of perception 

https://www.thetrendspotter.net/different-types-of-heels/

 

 

I read the article, personally, I don't think Rose has any clue about heels! Not a spike or stiletto heel mentioned!

Cat, I give in! You win! You look great! Plus you are out and about dressed and in heels!

Plus I see my picture is gone so perhaps a bit too much! Hell, I was wearing heels!

If you order a pair of Onlymakers, make sure you can return them easily. I have tried two different times with different styles and they simply do not fit my feet. The length and width were correct, but the shape of the instep, or inner sole was really weird.

I can buy shoes from most any well known company and they fit fine, Guess, Nine West, Micheal Kors, Jessica Simpson, JLO, I could go on, but Onlymakers just don't fit!

Leather will stretch, man made materials can be hard to stretch. I have had a bit of luck warming the offending shoe in front of a heater to get it warm, put a heavy stocking on my foot and jam it in and wear it for a few minutes. I might do it 2 - 3 times.

15 hours ago, Stefqq said:

Thanks to everyone for respond. I didnt knew that topic is highly risk. I was just wondering that there are some fans to this kind heels too. I was looking for this model like 2 years. Bought them for 20€.

If someone feels hurt with that, sorry. 

 

Cheers

I looked them over when the style first came out and thought about buying a pair, but they really are not my style. If you like them, that is all that matters!

We had trees until I cut my five down!

I like trees, I just like to maintain them and the problems that arise from them. When I moved into this house 30 years ago there was five trees on the lot, today, zero! I used to rain clean gutters 2-3 times a year. I haven't cleaned a gutter since the last tree went away. I was on the roof this summer and the gutters are reasonably clean.

On 11/11/2021 at 1:11 AM, Isolathor said:

Many companies have set up warehouses in countries having cheap international postage. I bought some technical stuff from a canadian company, it was shipped from Russia (and produced in Malaysia). I bought 2 LED voltmeters from Banggood, total cost for 2 including shipping from China was 0,99€. I could not send even a postcard from Germany to China for that much (or little) money.

I find it crazy what you can order from China and get it shipped here for a couple dollars. I ordered a cell phone charger on eBay from a Chinese seller. It shipped from China and took 2-3 weeks to arrive, all for $3.50. I am guessing is was a counterfeit, maybe not, but either way manufacture it and ship it half way around the world for $3.50. If I were to ship it across the street it would cost me close to $10.

On 11/1/2021 at 9:06 PM, pebblesf said:

 

Dang, sure glad I reviewed this thread and found this link!  Gonna have to order a pair...

 

I like the look of them and they fit well, but they are a cheap boot. I scuffed the hell out of one toe already. Of course they are man made uppers so not sure what I am going to do to repair them.

Personally, I don't care for either of those heels. The one straight down the back is too straight, the other too much curve, to under slung. I like something in between.

More like this, with a slight curve on the heel, maybe a bit more curve, but not much.

12 hours ago, Cali said:

And DSW has been a disappointment with their slide into becoming the running shoes (trainers) and crocs store. 

Sad, isn't it! DSW was my and my wife's go to place for heels. I about gagged when I walked in the other day and saw a whole isle of crocs. Even my wife mentioned she had waked down the "wrong" isle. 

I couple years ago DSW had 2-3 isles of heels, now maybe one. I suppose they are just trying to stay profitable and stocking what sells. 

I doubt it did nay good, but i sent them and e-mal stating our displeasure.

Don't you hate that!? 

I was strolling through a second hand clothing store and found the most beautiful and crazy platform heels. They were in the size 10 section and I had to have them. Took them off the shelf and they were a size 9. I tried one on and yep, definitely a size 9. I wear a 10! Damn!

1 hour ago, Chorlini said:

Strange, because I bought from them and they fit like a dream. Best fitting made in China heels on the market. Which says a lot as most made in China stuff has sizing systems so incomprehensible you're far more likely to decode Olmek hieroglyphs. Then again, it's possible. In an infinite universe anything can happen.

I can buy most any USA brand, (that probably made in China), and they fit like a glove. Nine West, Guess and many others. Onlymaker was terrible. The length and width was fine, but the shape, curve of the innersole was way off compared to other brands and simply did not fit the bottom of my foot.

On 10/8/2021 at 10:59 AM, Isolathor said:

I don´t know if that is really the reason for men to wear high heels. It might apply to some of them, but not all folks are the same.

As far as i´m concerned, i consider myself very lucky to have the wife of my dreams since 1980 .....

I know how you feel!

We just got back from a trip. On the drive my wife jazzed it up a bit and wore a bright red pleated dress and pumps. She dressed it down a bit with a stylish jean jacket. She looked awesome! On the way back it was tight skinny jeans, tank top, the same jean jacket and high heel sandals. I find it fun to watch the men at gas stations stop what they are doing when she walks by. I love the view when she walks away. 60 years old and she still turns heads.

There is a line from a movie, something on the line of, "I hate to see you leave, but I love to watch you walk away!"

On 10/8/2021 at 11:02 AM, Isolathor said:

So there is no excuse for not buying ..... 😇

Except they don't fit! 

I have tried two different pairs of Onlymaker. Worst fitting shoes ever. I find it surprising when I read about people buying and liking them!

If you buy a pair, make sure you can return them easily.  I bought from Amazon, free shipping both ways, no hassle returns.

13 hours ago, Pierre1961 said:

3000 € is expensive. But I had thought it costed even more! A custom pair made to measure by a real shoemaker in Paris is close to 5000€ 

@KneeBootedyou may be right. Better one perfect pair than 50  Chinese ones  that are badly constructed. 

I won't wear the poorly made Chinese heels either ! There is some happy medium. Popular American brands made with leather uppers hold up well and can be had for around $100. I question if a pair of Louboutin's would hold up any better. At some point the higher price does not guarantee better  quality, but you have bragging rights with the brand. People pay $1,000 for heels because they can.

On 9/22/2021 at 7:22 AM, HelenInHeels said:

 

Hi boys!

Thank you for the welcome!

Here is whom you are dealing with:

Ps: I am sorry for any spelling or grammar mistakes, english is not my native language.

Keep posting pictures and nobody will notice any errors!

On 9/23/2021 at 7:48 AM, SF said:

Crocs may be ugly, but someone likes/buys them.  Their stock is up $100/share the past year....  And I actually own Crocs in a mutual fund.  My Crocs "sexy flip" sandals are great for casual wear....  sf

My wife and I made a run through DSW on Saturday. They had a whole isle on Crocs. Gag!😝

2 hours ago, StockingTop said:

Still experimenting with lighting, used a fill in flash for these shots

 

Looks good!

1 hour ago, Cali said:

Sandal season goes to mid-November here, even longer in Southern California.  I recently went to find some replacement molding from about 1930's.  Went to several lumber yards looking to no avail, guess I will have to re-create it.  But you do get looks when you walk through lumberyards and hardware stores in heels.

The typical lumber yard will not have shall we say, historical molding. You need to hit the internet and look for sellers and suppliers that specialize in older home restoration. You should be able to find what you are looing for, but it will take some time.

14 hours ago, SF said:

99.9% of the Crocs are ugly shoes.  Having said that, I do have a pair of the Crocs "Sexy Flip" thong style sandal.  No heel, but very comfy, and that style does look, to me at least, nice.  The rest of the Crocs line, not so much, but I am told that the other styles are comfortable.  Who knows....   sf

Crocs and Ugg boots should be outlawed! At least in public.