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3 hours ago, Cali said:

Or it could be from driving.

 No real physical loading driving, engineer response after scientists comment. Yuk Y uk

It's the weak spot. Every mechanical thing has its weakest region based on the stresses in the part. You are fatiguing the metal with every step. Bonny no. 1 apparently had a large stress cycle that shortened its life. I'm not surprised it's on the same shoe, we all walk differently on each foot. In my case the heel tips always wear faster on my left shoe. It could also be just random, i.e. flip a coin. If it's heads the 1st time it's still 50/50 each time you flip it again that it will be heads, no pattern until it happens 3 or more times.

Did you strike up a conversation about your mutual taste in footwear?

Nothing new, mules again today.

Good point, caring about others thoughts of you is a younger trait.

20 minutes ago, Cali said:

 

About the ratty old wedges - one word COMFORT. These wedges are like wearing sneakers to me now. Late for work, slip them on and off I go.  Don't have to be concerned where I put my foot down when I walk in them.  I have a new pair of these heels in a box.  Maybe one day soon I will take them out, but until then......

I'm with you, I so prefer well worn heels from a comfort perspective. When I get the perfect pump I where them even more to get them even better. 

1 hour ago, SF said:

Hahaha.....   This is getting funny.  Wavy Gravy, the frisco “icon” from the glorious 60’s once said, “if you remember the 60’s you weren’t there man.”  I was at the tail end of that period and I do have memories, so I guess I wasn’t there, and that is fine with me.

The 60’s and 70’s, interesting times indeed....  smile

sf

I'm beginning to think we have more gray beards (me included) than not here at HHP.

13 minutes ago, mickeyunc said:

where did you guys purchase these heels?

 

I've been using alliexpress almost exclusively. They don't sell direct, they offer the manufacturers and retailers an interface with buyers. Hey Si Mey has a store on their site but can also be purchased from 3rd parties. 

I have several pair coming, here's a sneak peak at the mules 

Today I'm in classic black. These are my oldest Hey Si Mey pumps. I keep these here at work permanently since I have a second pair at home. I've mentioned this brand many times, best quality of the knock off Chinese brands in my opinion. Just wished they'd expand their color selection. I've contacted them stating I buy every color they'd make, they are that nice.

Personally never liked the look. I was a bit young for the hippie style, born in '63 so it was at its peak when I was 10. My 1st adult style was the early 80's which may explain my love for stilettos. 

5 hours ago, Cali said:

As a scientist, I like to mess with engineers.  Sorry?

It's the difference between thinking about things (scientists) and doing (engineers). 🙂

1 hour ago, StilettoLuv said:

Those pumps are really nice. 5" heel? It seems that there are not a lot of us that really like classic (and maybe quite feminine high heels). By that I mean single sole, usually pointed toe and a very high thin stiletto heel.

5.25 inch. For me the perfect height. Walkable, comfortable (correctly fitted) and sexy. It's so fun wearing sexy heels at work or otherwise. Being the odd guy works for me. I'm a really well respected engineer at a engineering centric company. People expect engineers to be unique, knowing that allows me to be odd and as such heels are just an extension of such. Works for me so why not push the envelope. I now keep 4 to 5 pair out in the open at my desk and rotate out weekly to keep my selections diverse. Sooner or later someone will ask how many different heels I own. Looking forward to that question. 

2 hours ago, Cali said:

 At work I'm not looked at as why is he in heels, but what heels is he wearing today.  And that's the way it should be!

Yep me too, pretty much every regular place I go. 

You referring to the Jessica Simpsons you pictured? 

It's good to be known and expected in your heels. I am and I love it.

Today I'm back in my very old Mary Janes.  These are so comfortable, brand is Signature. I'm not really sure how many yrs I've had these. Originally an Ebay find. I've replaced the heel tips half a dozen times by now.

It's all nice to see. The rise is low, companies are starting to come around but let's offer some truer high heels for men.

Not surprised about pricing, they are in business and demand is outstripping supply as there are still minimal choices so why not maximize profits.

I'll continue my purchases from the femme side simply because I  pay 25% as much and get far Sexier heels as well.

13 hours ago, onemikestomp said:

Fantastic metal heel tips. Had similar myself. I was impressed by the dents it leaves on many types of floors: Wood Lino and similar...

Where do you get your metal replacement tops?

Nothing conservative about a man in heels buddy.

Just stay safe. Heels are not relevant if you're not around to enjoy them.

1 hour ago, SF said:

Speaking of Methodists (smile) ref this clip from the funniest movie ever made, Blazing Saddles, at the 50 sec mark... ha ha

They’re really not that bad...

sf

 

Mel brooks was a genius. Every line had something and most wouldn't fly in today's PC society.

31 minutes ago, StilettoLuv said:

Lovely Mules. I love the style and that ultra thin heel. Are they a bit precarious if you need to walk a lot during the day?

They aren't too bad. Mostly getting used to. Not as easy as pumps.

Work shoes.

No ANSI, OSHA or ISO standards. Just fun standard. 

Today I'm going with my closed toed mules. Admittedly this are really a desl shoe, walking is a bit clumsy as I need to curl my toes a little to keep from stepping out of them.

Sorry for the image quality but needed to minimize the file size.

I mentioned recently that I have begun wearing heels at work. I'm an engineer at a factory. The factory proper is strictly safety shoes but the office is whatever. 

Pictured here are my FSJ safety heels. Metal toes, somehow I don't think they will fly. I'm wearing these today in the office.