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I have had this conversation through at least 5 relationships. It has been my experience that since it isn't a "new" interest to you, finding a covert way to tell someone, or introduce it as if it is a new idea, is a little deceitful (I have done that), and can make things more difficult in the long run; trust is key here. It is interesting to think back and realize that regardless of the conversations i have had in my past, they have always turned out to be more of a mental obstacle to me than to my GF's. My wife on the other hand was a different story, as she is the most conservative of anyone I have been with. She is currently accepting of my wearing heels, but only in my own time, not around her. I know this will change in time. I think alot of it has to do with her upbringing being so conservative. Her most outrageuos heels were about 1.5-2" high when we met. I bought her first pair of 5" heels, which she has put on a few times. She calls them her "slut shoes". I think sexy, and she is working on realizing that they are. She also doesn't walk well in heels, and is annoyed that I do. It's funny I have years more practice than her! She won't even wear them to the Halloween costume party because her mother will be there and is afraid of what she would think or say. I offered to wear mine instead. Needless to say, that won't be the case. You must find your own way to let someone know. If they have truly accepted you as a part of their life, you will be surprised usually to find that a pair of shoes won't change things much, if everything else is in line. Just my 2 cents...

I have wider feet, not overly so, but just a bit. Makes wearing open sided shoes a challenge. Being a 10 or 10.5 US makes selection ok. I guess that although I voted I am happy, a tad bit more narrow would be perfect. I need lunch...

I have some Pat pairs that still look great after many years. Quality is definitely important.

I have seen different but somewhat distant takeoff versions of this, but never like the boots she is wearing... very unique.

Ok, I get the fashion attention with the guys in heels and dressed in designer clothes and shoes. Not such a big deal overall, but i hope they didn't really make that guy ride the motorcycle with those shoes on, and without a helmet?! Now that had to have been just for the photo.

I get looks all the time when I am out in my motorcycle gear. I have a full leather sportbike suit I ride in (it's great looking and very safe gear to wear). It never bothers me when people look. It has led to some interesting conversations about where I ride or why all the gear, or nice jacket, or what bike do you have? The rest of the world? Billions of opinions. All of them are there own. Have your own, be yourself, enjoy, smile, have fun.

At the end of the day, we are just talking about a pair of shoes. Let 'em giggle if that's their response. Maybe they're just jealous or insecure... or closed-minded. I agree with the consensus here, the beige pumps don't coordinate well there. I doubt the response was about color coordination though. I used to have a pair of red jeans that I wore to school, I liked them, i was made fun of, but I didn't care, i thought they looked cool. To each their own. Some people think t-shirts aren't cool, some do. Be yourself.

My wife found out by accident about my heels one day while digging through boxes in the basement. It was the frist relationship I have had where I wasn't up-front about it, fortunately it worked out okay. She allows me to indulge myself, but doesn't want to see me wear them and going out is not in the realm of possibilities...for now.

Nice boots. Do you have trouble finding boots to fit your calves?

I love NW heels. I shop the outlet center and find deals a few times a year... best part is that NW makes the elusive 10.5 size which is a PREFECT fit for me. Too few other comanies make size 10.5.

These have been around for a long time looks like. Not my style. I like heels in the privacy of my home, but wear comfortable mens flats at work; 10 hours a day on concrete floors is all about comfort. Would make you seem a bit taller though...

Anything over 5.5" is a real challenge to me... I wonder if having larger feet helps with the added height, or if it is all conditioning? Good luck with the new heels.