Bootking

I see your point and I do look at 90% of their shoes and know that they just aren't my taste. But as I replied to Bubba earlier, when searching for a style with heels, I don't want to be restricted to traditional fashion boundaries that are mainly targeted toward women anyway. As a man wearing heels, are we bound by the same restrictions since we are already crossing a pretty big barrier anyway? Just a thought...

No, I do agree with you! We have already crossed that great divide in greater or lesser terms. And I don't think that women (or men for that matter) necessarily respect the "age" barrier that we have been talking about. As an example, at 56, I love skinny jeans and have six (men's) pairs and wear them frequently; even my stepdaughter told me once that "you're wearing young boy's jeans!".

So, my friend, do and wear what you think is best for you - let us all do the same!!!

This is my only pair of Baker's so far.

It may also seem a bit silly, but as a guy in his 40's most of their stuff seems a bit too young for me.

But you are far from wrong! Bakers is geared to the teens/20s/30s crowd (and mostly the teens/20s) so some of their stuff would be as silly as wearing "young men's" or "juniors" clothing. Yes, some of the things are fine but as a rule, well...........

And as I'm a guy in the 50s.............

You're right - but look at men's shoes. There is absolutely no standardization there either! I bought two pairs of Aldo's men's boots, one fits reasonably well (a little too wide) and the other creases right across my large toe and I can't wear it! And they are both 43 (US 10.5)! In sneakers or rollerblades I have to buy size 11 and another pair of men's dress shoes is actually a 10! Go figure!!

she sounds like my wife...there is a fine line on what i can do with my gear that will not be crossed under threat of the most dire actions.

Exactly! She knows that I keep boots, etc. in the car but leaves it alone.

I would disagree with both of those charts. A Euro 43 equivalent is a US men's 10.5, US women's 12. Again, you have to allow size variation between manufacturer's. But what I just stated I have seen in different charts.

Caveat Emptor!!!!

We had about 4 inches of snow today. When I walked the dog this evening I wore my flat heeled thigh high leather boots over my pants rather than the rubber boots (which are too heavy and clumsy). When I came in, my wife was downstairs ready to leave. I changed from the thigh highs to (men's) Aldo ankle boots (1" heel). She then asked me if I was wearing men's or women's boots (meaning the short ones under my pants). She had forgotten that I had already worn these out and thought that I was going out with women's on.

Interestingly enough, I was actually not going to change from the thigh highs but was originally going to just bring the short ones along in the car for later.

As far as wearing women's boots out, I would (and do) but not with her around as I know it would be an instant problem.

There are actually quite fundamental and worthwhile exercises at a gym. There is a machine called the Standing Calf that exercises your achilles tendon. It gives you the flexibility to wear different heel heights. After I do a set, I do the exercise in reverse by dropping the heel down from the step.

Having torn the ligaments in my left ankle years ago rollerblading, these exercises keep me pain free, heels or no.

JeffB-

Bootking-

Yeah I was pushing a bit but nothing like I did in this video from a year ago:

Thighbootguy Poaches an Egg

I’m thinking of pairing that outfit up with the black leather jacket, and yes, I know I misspelled red.

TBG, I take it all back - you already crossed the border last year; remarkable!!

You would either have to lace the boot starting from underneath (as suggested below) or from the back of the boot. Then make your way up on both sides. The lace across the front, no, no, no.

What a great gift!!! Nice boots!

Arctic, I cannot agree with you more. If you paint everything in black and white (absolute no and absolute yes) then you will most likely get that type of answer back. But in reality, most situations ARE NOT absolutes, and like life, there are many, many shades of grey.

My wife doesn't like the heeling thing at all; every so often I remind her that you married me that way, knowing all! She would like it to go away, but as it hasn't (and won't), she just fusses a little and that's it. Limited heels at home for her is tolerable.

For my lifestyle, I heel publicly when she's not around and I'm not around people I know as that works for me.

Looks like we share the same good taste

I second the motion! Shiny is always good!

I wish I could forever purge be a normal guy. The family is more important. I am happy being a man, and do not want to live as a woman. I like and enjoy wearing high heels. I dont desire to dress out in public.

Have you tried counseling? There are some excellent professionals out there that can make a positive difference. The downside is that you have to beware of the crackpots.