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I normally buy shoes that are make in Italy or Spain.  LK Bennett is one of my favorite shoes.  It is sad to hear that they were sold to a Chinese firm.

I believe Cole Haan does not make heels over 4".  If you do find them, they will probably have a small platform.

Cole Haan has shoes made in Italy and made in China.  The made in Italy shoes have the really high price tags.  Those shoes have the rich high quality leather.  The made in China shoes are well made and comfortable.  I do have the shoes you are looking at but mine has a higher heel.  IMO...those shoes fit true to size.  The width is a little on the wide side.  I noticed that a lot of Cole Haan shoes are using Nike technology soles, which makes their shoes comfortable.

As for me... High heel stiletto pumps were like love at first site.  As far as I can recall, I have always love high heel stiletto pumps since I was born.  I remember playing with my mom's shoes when I was a couple years old.  Being that the shoes where just too big back then, I think it was just the love of seeing women wearing the high heel stiletto pumps.  Once I grow enough to fix into some high heel shoes, the desire to wear them just sky rocketed.  

High heel shoes and boots are a work of art.  They are beautiful.  They are colorful and they have a very sexy curve shape.  Although high heel shoes and boots can be painful to wear at times; the form fitting, rich soft buttery Italian leather, arch supported stiletto high heels feel so amazing.  The infinite styles, textures, colors and materials will never bore you.  This is what really made me want to wear high heel shoes and boots.

12 hours ago, Web_Jock said:

 

I spent part of today looking at mlroseplant's visual file of that female scooter rider wearing high heeled shuuz over in Hanoi.  If it's a frequent occurrence as some people say it is, then I need to go over to (Southeast) Asia one day and check it out for myself!  Also, many female bikers over in the part of the World - like in India, for example - often have men riding behind them as passengers now.  I would definitely love to check that out.  As a guy myself, I would just love to be a scooter passenger riding behind mlroseplant's Image Girl while she is wearing the same apparel and shuuz.  By the way, there is YAHOO! Group called femaleridersandtheirmalepassengers that caters to that type of thing ...

I have been to Vietnam.  The bikes there are different than USA.  They are not scooters and they are not mopeds.  They are moto-bikes that fall some where between a scooter and a moped.  Moto-bikes and bicycles are their main source of transportation, so you will see lots of women in high heels on moto-bikes.  If a man and women rode together on a moto-bike in Vietnam, the man would be the driver.  You would rarely see a woman driving the moto-bike with a guy as a passanger.

Any review comments yet?  I'd like to see some pictures of the actual shoes too.

Jkrenzer,

I normally wear size 11 and the 1969 shoes in size 41 were a little too small.  I also have a 1969 boots in size 42 and they were snug.  I strongly suggest going with size 42.

One thing to keep in mind is women are much lighter than men, so they can put more of their weight on the heel.  I noticed when I gain some weight I had to walk differently, because I could feel the heel flexing.

Which style did you purchase?  I have purchased the SEX CLASSIC PIGALLE HIGH HEEL in size 41 from ebay seller 1969-italia-boutique.  They run small, because it has a small toe box.

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I bought those stretcher too.  They work great, but these only go up to women's size 11.  If you have shoes larger than size 11, you will be out of luck.

Before Footfitter came out with those, I modified a western boot stretcher (http://www.footfitter.com/p/101-031/professional-western-boot-stretcher.html).  These have some arch, but the tips of the toe area have to be cut off to fit high heel shoes.  Mine were modified for 4 1/2" high heel shoes.  I actually like these better than the Footfiters.  These do not stretch the toes area.  It stretches the foot area only, which is what I really needed.

I saw a copy write symbol dated 2015 on there website.  I know the famous Little Shoe Box is out of business.  I believe Ilias Little Shoe Box is a different shoe company, and I also believe Ilias Little Shoe Box is still in business.  Has anyone here purchase shoes from Ilias Little Shoe Box?

Freestyling is crossdressing but i usually think of it as more subtle.

 

Gender fluidity is growing and more people are identifying themselves as that. The dress that expresses that is often some form of crossdressing or freestyling. Think about a guy with a beard in a men's leather biker jacket. Diamond studs in his ears, leather skirt, tights and women's leather boots with heels. To me, that is a good picture of presenting for a gender fluid person.

 

I refer to my wardrobe as women's close but then i am a woman. When i was not sure about in the past, i still referred to them as women's.

Thank you for your comments.

I've always thought of freestyle and crossdressing as a category or type of fashion; and it has nothing to do with your gender or personality.  I think you are correct about Freestyling is Crossdressing.  Freestyling evolved as mixing men's and women's fashion together to create a unique look.  Crossdressing in my opinion is a man who dresses like a women or a woman who dresses like a man.

Gender fluidity is an interesting topic.  I had to google it and read up on it.  It sounds like it is a person (man or woman) who flip flop between being a man and a women.  One day, a man dress as a man and present himself as a man (including their personality).  Another day, the same man dress as a woman and present himself as a woman (including their personality).  He may also choose to freestyle on another day.

Thank you all for your comments and opinions.  There are a lot of great points there.  Please keep them flowing.

bss,

 

I see you want to understand but I need some clarification. You refer to "then they start to venture into our women clothing and accessories." I have yet to see any claims of men remarking on women venturing into the men's side of a store. A year ago I saw two biological women enter a shoe store I was in. One had long hair, plenty of makeup, a skirt and sandals with stiletto heels. The other had short hair, androgynous jeans, a men's type flannel shirt, a ball cap, and athletic shoes.  They were not a couple and tried on different heels and eventually spotted me. They didn't react negatively toward and nor did anyone toward the two women. But...imagine two different men entering the same store; one dressed typically as a man and the other dressed in a mix of "men's" and "women's" items and I'll bet the reaction would be different. My point is women can, and do, wear men's things but seem to have greater latitude. They are, in fact, crossdressing but never think of it because they just do it and there is no adverse reaction to fear. Society is hypocritical this way. Masculunity is celebrated and encourages but femininity is not.

Drawing lines and making distinctions based upon clothing is precisely why there are problems. Judging, and making judgments, based upon appearance, of one's character and values is as wrong as dong the same thing based upon skin color or national origin. This isn't , as the left would have you believe, the sole demain of the enlightened liberals as much as it the responsibility of all decent human beings to be understanding and dignified toward one another.

My overall answer to you is to engage the person with a compliment. Whether it's a guy with wedges and painted nails or a girl with a ball cap and sneakers there is a personality behind the clothing and shoes. People often choose (women do this all the tme) clothes that are comfortable and stylish but nearly always project what they are feeling that particular day.

I am male who loves football, hockey, and baseball. I adore gardening and the great outdoors. One day I might rebuild a lawn mower and the next I may be shoppng dressed in skinny jeans, a polo shirt, a woman's dress watch, knit cap, and 6" wedge sandals. I am the same person but expressing myself according to what I feel that day. I don't want to turn into a woman but do like the things about women. As a man I can walk along the road with no concerns over safety or drive across the country without bringing along a friend for security. I do think you have come to the right forum though. Just watch the replies come in and you'll learn more as your questions get answered. HappyinHeels

Thank you for your comments!  Lots of great points and topics.

Acceptance by society seems to affect everyone in a different way.  As for most of the men here, they want to wear high heels but the society around them do not really accepts it.  As for women, some of them maybe pursuing jobs that society does not accept or deem unsuitable for women.  Now getting back to the fashion industry, women can wear anything they want since society seems to accept it.  Fashion designer have introduced men's fashion into the women's fashion....so technically speaking, women are not cross dressing.  Women's fashion has changed.  They don't have to come into the men's department.  Men's fashion has not changed much.  Pink and purple have appeared in the men's department.  Small stud ears have been added to the men's fashion.  I've seen a couple of high heel men's shoes, but most of society have not accepted them yet.... so most men have to venture into women's department for the high heel shoes and maybe some other things too.

Classifying and judging others is not my thing, but people using the incorrect words to describe themselves or things bothers me:  

Women have curvy body.  Their hands and feet are slim and small.  Men do not have hips like women, and men also have larger and wider hands and feet.  Most women's fashion is form fitting, so they are meant to fit a women.  Most of the men here love wearing high heel shoes and some of them refuse to call them women's high heel shoes.  They would say things like "these are not women's high heel shoes.  These are my high heel shoes."  I like the wording, but let's get real.  Women's high heel shoes are form fitted to a women's feet.  This is why they are called women's high heel shoes.  Now please do not get me wrong.  I love high heels shoes.  I have a lot of them.  I wear them...and I still call them women's high heel shoes.  Just because the fashion industry designed high heel shoes for women, does not mean men can not purchase them or wear them.  If the shoes fit, wear it.

I've heard a person say they are a freestyle dresser.  They like dressing as a woman, but they don't want to be a woman.  I can understand and have no issue with a person dressed like a woman and not wanting to be a woman, but this would mean your are cross dressing and not a freestyle dresser.  There is nothing wrong with cross dressing and it does not mean you are gay, but society may have other opinions about it.

No Skirts here!  I've wore high heels for over 20 years.  I have not put on a skirt in my life and I don't think I will.... but I have used hosiery, so the high heels slip on easier and prevents blisters on a Walk a Mile is Her Shoes.  As for me, it is just high heels and maybe some hosiery.

I know everyone is different.  Some will just admire high heels.  Some will just wear high heels, and some will venture a lot further.  I've seen several people start from just a simple guy wanting to wear high heels, then they start to venture into our women clothing and accessories.  Some go further and transform to women.  Some people consider themselves as freestyle dressers, but they actually look more like women (or crossdressers).  I have nothing against how people dress or if they are Gay or Lesbian.  Lately, I've been asking myself this questions.

How do people define a straight guy who just wants to wear high heels?  I'm thinking of this as a guy who just wants to wear high heels and does not want to change his appearance.  In other words, he may wear them in public, but his hides them by wearing long pants that cover majority of the high heel shoes.  Or, he may wear concealed wedge heels like Nike Fore Sky High, which are not noticeable.

How do people define freestyle fashion?  I'm thinking of this as a guy or girl who mix and match men's and women's clothing to create a unique fashion.

How do people define crossdresser?  I'm thinking of this as a guy who wants to dress completely like a women; or a girl who wants to dress completely like a man.

How do people drawing the line and define Gays and Lesbians when a straight guy starts to transform into a women?  At some point during their transformation from a man to a woman, they would be also be going thru the cycle of being a straight man to Gay/Lesbian to straight woman.  I'm not sure how you would be able to draw the line and define Gay and Lesbian thru this cycle.  I'm thinking that they will always consider themselves as being straight thru the whole transformation.

Is this about correct?  I like to hear your opinions.

Dam... wish I could see this in the USA.  Video is 47:32.

I got the chance to meet LuvyourShoes in Seattle.  We chatted with some beers and garlic fries at Gordon Biersch, then we had a shake at Johnny Rockets.  It was great meeting LuvyourShoes.  If he happens to be traveling into your area, go and meet him.  He is a really nice guy with a big kind heart.

Looks like the model in the video clip is wearing a pair of shoes with a platform that tappers to a narrow width.  I have a pair like that and when you step on a little rock...you can roll you ankle like the model in the video clip.  I also noticed that the floor the model are doing their cat walk has debris.  I bet the debris got stuck to the bottom of her shoes, which caused her to continuously to wobble and roll her ankles.

Getting back to the topic of "How do women take such large steps with high heels on?"  I think they got accustom to walking in high heels and the law of physics is in their favor.  Everyone can practice walking in high heels, but can the stiletto heels take the stress you are giving them.  A 120lb woman in a 6 1/2 size high heel shoes can run with the shoes on and not break the stiletto heels, where as a 200lb man in a size 11 high heel shoes could break the stiletto heels by taking too large of a step.

I've done several Walk a Mile in Her Shoes.  If you want to do the Walk a Mile in Her Shoes, do it for what it is meant for.  You will have to be the one to want to do the Walk a Mile in Her Shoe, and you will have to be the one to ask if she will help support your effects by simply joining you in the Walk a Mile in Her Shoes.  Study the links ilikekicks posted, so you are able to have that discuss with her.  If she chooses not to join you in the Walk a Mile in Her Shoes, just go ahead and do the Walk a Mile in Her Shoes.  She might change her mind and join you in the next Walk a Mile in Her Shoes.

they are gr8 wish i could get cowboy heels boots too, but my feet too big cant get any...

Actually there is someone on ebay that makes high heel cowboy boots in men size.  Look up user name cowboybootsusa on ebay.  

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Men-sizes-sharp-toe-5-inch-heels-full-grain-leather-cowboy-boots-all-men-sizes-/310657589656

Here is a link to the complete video clip with introduction and judges comments

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ua_KUPVxGA0#t=15

Here is a link to another performance that I like better.

Go Yanis Marshall, Arnaud and Mehdi.  I hope they win the Britain's Got Talent.

This the email I got from Gracehaven. The link to register doesn't work. I emailed gracehaven directly but got no response.

Walk-A-Mile-In-Her-Shoes

It is time again for us to build awareness around a serious issue with our fun, signature event: Walk-A-Mile.

As in years past, men, women and children will strap on high heels and walk exactly one mile. Of course, the heels are optional (bring your own or we'll provide) so that everyone can participate, but we really encourage you to "walk the walk!"

Three Dates - Three Venues

As we continue to grow our Outreach to local kids and our Residential Program awaits licensure, we decided to make this year bigger than ever by offering three different dates and venues.

Mother's Day Walk - Saturday, May 10th @ Grace Polaris Church

What better way to celebrate mom than by raising awareness for the well-being of Central Ohio children? Special silent auction items just for mom!

Father's Day Walk - Saturday, June 14th @ Glacier Ridge Metro Park

Dads, bring the whole family for a great outdoor walk and express your care for the sons and daughters who are victimized throughout our area.

Back-to-School Walk - Saturday, September 20th @ Wolfe Park

Students, start the new school year off right by making a stand (or taking a walk) for the most critical human rights issue of our day.

All walks begin at 9 AM, registration at 8 AM

Team Up - Sponsor - Sign Up

We've made participation easier than ever!

We have reduced our fees to involve as many people as possible (we'd love to have 1,500 walkers this year!)

Adults - $25

Students/Children - $10

Teams (5 walkers or more) - $75 or $15/person

We also have opportunities for sponsorships and donations. Contact us at walkamile@gracehaven.me.

Registration is Now Open for the May and June Walks - Click Here

I found this....

http://wfcj.com/events/

"Father's Day Walk - Register Now Saturday, June 14 (Father’s Day weekend) at Glacier Ridge Metro Park. Registration at 8 AM; walk begins at 9 AM"

Just show up on the day of the event at 8AM.  The registration is for a formal attendance count, waiver in case of injury, and consent to use photo of you for publication.

I've done a few of this Walk a Mile in Her Shoes.  Some of them, I registered on the day of the event.  You shouldn't have any issues with showing up on the day of the event and registering there.

I've been trying to register for a walk on Father's Day in Columbus, Ohio. This is to benefit Gracehaven in Dublin, Ohio. Can anyone tell me how to get registered?

Try contacting Gracehaven.  Most benefit corporation are pretty helpful with providing registration info.  If you still have trouble, you can register on the day of the event.  

Thank you everyone for your comments.  Now I wish I didn't miss out on a pair of like new boots that sold on ebay for $100.

I came across a pair of boots on Ebay.  Apparently, Cowboy Boots USA make custom high heel cowboy boots for men.  Has anyone purchase these boots.  I'd like to hear some feedback on quality and fit.

http://stores.ebay.com/cowboybootsusa/_i.html?rt=nc&_sid=391924077&_trksid=p4634.c0.m14.l1581&_pgn=1