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I plan on doing a Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event this April. Never done one before, will see how it goes. One thing that bothers an el cheapo guy like me, why should I pay to walk around in high heels when I can do it for free whenever I like?? Hmmmm?? ha ha, take care all... sf

Like a lot of others here, I also tried on my first pair of women's shoes when I was a teen. Just always liked the look and feel of women's shoes. You will be nervous at first but age and experience will make things easier with time. In the last two days I have purchased two pairs of women's shoes from two different stores (a pair of clogs and a pair of sandals). I went in the store, looked around saw the shoes I liked and tried them on. In one store the staff saw me but left me alone, the other store the clerk was very friendly and helpful (I told her I was looking for some gals shoes / sandals for me), even offering suggestions of styles that I may like. Bottom line, you just have to get out and do it. Good luck and most of all have fun!! sf P.S. Steve63130 has some good advice...

Put on some cute / comfortable heels and take the bus???

Some folks "think" they have all the answers at....

Another shoe company to consider is Marmi Shoes. They have stores in several states and carry sizes to 12 and some 13's. I have several pairs of sandals that I have bought from Marmi, the sales staff are always excellent. Very helpful and no problem with a guy trying shoes on in the store. Their stuff is quality stuff so the items can be a bit pricey. But you get what you pay for, the shoes don't fall apart after a few wearings. sf

Wearing her stuff??? I would NOT do it... No way! Unless I was given specific permission. I would be very careful with this one..... sf

AZ, Like the "greaser" analogy. I am a pilot too..... But I don't fly in heels, might get in the way of the ruder pedals!!! ha ha ..... sf

I have worn women's shoes (flat sandals) since I was a teen. When I met my (future) wife she well aware of my "habit." As we got to know each other better I even bought her some matching sandals that we wore together. She did ask me why I wore women's sandals and I just told her that I liked them, and she accepted that. We got married and I continued to wear women's sandals and buy her sandals as well. I never really noticed or had a passion for heels until 1996 when I made a trip to Argentina. There I noticed the women wearing goreueous heeled sandals that were elegant and classy. One of my (female) traveling companions (it was a business trip) was into shoes and she was always commenting on the high heels that the Argentine women were wearing. She even bought a few pair. This experience got me paying attention to high heels more. When I returned to the US I found myself one day browsing a shoe store (like I had done since a teen) looking for some flat sandals. I saw a few pairs of heeled sandals that looked nice - and in my size. I tried several pair on and from that moment I was hooked! The look and feel (I had NEVER worn heels before) of the sandals were fantastic. I bought one pair - I actually still have them - and on the way home was thinking how am I going to tell my wife, what is she going to think, how is she going to react?? I did not tell her about my purchase for a few days, as I thought this through. I decided the best way to tell her was to just - tell her. When she was in the front yard gardening, I put on the heels and walked out and asked her what she was doing. She initially did not see the shoes for a few seconds, then looked at my feet and asked what I was wearing. She wasn't angry, but definitely a bit surprised. I told her that I saw these sandals, and liked them. That was the beginning of my high heel experience with my wife. Since then I have been a happy heeler with about 25+ pairs of heels and a wife who accepts my heeling. Frankly, she isn't 100% in favor of me in heels but understands that it is something that I enjoy. Now I buy her heeled sandals too and she loves it! Heck, she has even bought me several pairs of heels!! So, short story long, try and tell you g/f wife, whoever - the truth as soon as possible, keeping heeling a secret will probably just make things difficult. I do understand and have sympathy for the folks who have a spouse or significant other that is adamantly against heeling, hopefully those issues can get worked out over time.... Anyway, I'll shut up and post this, take care all. Hare Krishna, Crash Pads, and Power to the People!! sf..

I have been to Vegas many times and the only shoes I brought / wore were high heels. Like other places, some folks notice, but most don't notice or care. I have gotten a few comments from both men and women, some curious as to why a guy would be wearing heels, but all were complimentary or encouraging. It's fun to be out in heels, I enjoy it a lot!!! Especially in Vegas!! take care all, sf

Cool story. I'm jealous, I wish there were more guys out here in CA that wore heels in public. Have yet to see any, ever... But I will continue to "show the flag" as often as possible!!! It's a lonely life (sigh)... see ya, sf

OK, here we go........

Maybe this thread should be shut down, like other threads are when we all get into a tiff? Grrrrrrrrr....

Back to the topic at hand, Gals on the front line? Yeah, put 'em in, excellent idea!!! An All American First Cavalry Amazon Battalion !!!!

Ha, ha... Just stirring the pot. My comment was meant to be light hearted .... As a kid, I was told to never discuss politics and religion, gets folks all riled up...

and ABC, NBC, CBS are centrist?? (just me I guess)....

Dunno, I'm not British so have no standing and can offer no opinion..... I keep my political observations to thangs here in the US.

I write shoe reviews all the time, and all have been posted. I use my real name in the review, and sometimes state that I am a guy.

who cares? don't wear 'em and don't like 'em.... even on strippers.... who i might add, i haven't seen in quite a few years!! sf BTW... anyone ever seen chris rock's rant on clear heels? check it on youtube (chris rock clear heels) funny stuff...

an armed society is a polite society.....

ha ha ha.... love the wife acceptance factor graph.... fortunately, I am I the high / insanely great area, my wife is the best!!!!

Hmmm... Only saw the tumbler pics, couldn't get to the instagram site. Been wearing heels for many years now. None of the pics are anywhere near to how I look when out in heels. When I go out in heels I take the "low key" approach, but that's just me. I have been photographed a few times, so there are probably a few pics of me out there!!! yipes!!! sf

Merry Christmas to you too!!!

For me, I don't know that wearing high heels relieves "stress." Having said that, I do know that when I wear heels I "feel" much better emotionally. Maybe the endorphins kick in.. For me, it's a good thang..

OK, you got me. These are really nice looking mules (clogs?). Actually I like mules even better!!!! More comfy... sf

You can't walk as fast in heels as you can in "running" shoes!! ha ha Obviously.... Nice looking boots too!! Take care, Merry Christmas....

HeeledSlides... Hmm, Thanks for the info!! Looked at the site, I have minimal Deutsch speaking skills. They probably don't sell in the US anyway. Can not find any dealers who sell that style of Berkemann sandal in the US. Maybe on my next trip to Germany I will do some shoe shopping!!! Again, really like the look of those sandals.... And for what it's worth, I have worn heels to plays, musicals, concerts etc many times. Like Steve sez, most don't notice or care... sf