Stilettoscot

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I definately have fair skin, so will try, tomorrow, more of a tone like Daniel suggests...

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Richie,

You didn't answer this question:

Isn't the feeling of excitement what it's about?

I just could never get the same buzz wearing, say, a 3" cuban heeled boot out and about as the shoes I own and love. To me, I might as well be wearing my regular "men's" shoes...

Just remember what I think I told you when I first joined:

"Not all of us can be fashion guru's, and not all of us wear heels for the same reasons."

BUT, I think your last sentence sums it up well...

I'm down.

11-12 depending on make.

One of the weekend guys is leaving in September. I was told that would be the time shift I'll be in. Hopefully! Sounds cool. Retail was never really my thing, but here...it seems right! LOL

3+" is generally accepted as "high". But, I would say anything highers than 5" should be labelled "ultra high" as so very few women can actually walk in them.

Fun.

Thighboots, I appreciate your comments, and wisdom. And am not saying you are wrong in any way...but... Isn't "labelling" when a man should and shouldn't wear a certain heel style (due to being "out of place") being nearly as close-minded as people who say men should never wear heels of any kind in the first place? I know I am relatively new here, and to attempting to be "stylish" in general. But I thought the whole point of this place was to accept men in heels in general, not really to embark limitations on when men "should" or "shouldn't" wear what, quite frankly, they enjoy so as others not to be "emarrased" to be near? To be honest, most of the places I feel most comfortable wearing my heels (all stiletto right now) are in club-type atmoshperes, and probably for the reasons you describe. I would like to buy other style heels to augment my collection, not to have them be limited to worn only to certain places. I just don't get excited looking at shoes with more "conventional and discreet" heels (ie, 2-3" block type heel) that men are "supposed" to wear in public. Isn't the feeling of excitement what it's about? Take guys like Roni and Kneehighs. I know I am not in their body type, which is conventional "wisdom", but the fact they can make stilettos "work" in public does give me ambition to do the same. Speaking of body type, I saw a large girl the other day (wish I had the camera ready..LOL) downtown wearing 4" stiletto pumps. Even though "conventional wisdom" says she should not be wearing those shoes....she looked amazing!! I don't know, maybe I just haven't been around here long enough. I just could never get the same buzz wearing, say, a 3" cuban heeled boot out and about as the shoes I own and love. To me, I might as well be wearing my regular "men's" shoes...

How gorgeous is that!!

A nice read. Seems no matter what an upbringing circumstances have, a person tends to be open-minded regardless. A sign of intelligence is being able to make up your mind about something, even if it goes against the grain of what you have been taught through life. I am glad you and your mom are getting along well!

Cobbler told me the last time I replaced the tips on one pair that I'd either need another heel, or new shoes next time the tips goes down...

Blast.

Yeah...where are you, Ronie??

Tnt

The mom probably had like 4 pairs herself.. That's cool.

My question would be, if some guy, wearing stilettos comfortably, would "look out of place", wouldn't they look more so if they weren't comfortable in other styles? Is the object of these meets to try and "fit in" with what other people think, so as not to stand out, or go out in shoes/styles they are most comfortable in? Looks like fun either way, but it would cause me to do more shopping for heels I normally wouldn't wear if it was the former. Love the pics, Arctic!

How about Peter Wentz??

Arctic, I do remember, back about 8-9 years ago, when going out to the movies and dinner with my ex, seeing lots of that style around. Now? Never... I generally love stilettos, but I would go for that style. Just don't see them even at the stores anymore... Thanks.

Nice. I didn't see this 'til now. Glad you are having fun with it all...and remember, don't do anything until you are ready to! Good luck.

I know much of my repression stage through the years was due to the fact I was confused, myself. Once past it, I understand WHY I love heels so much....

I would say you can "try" to adapt different "walks" to your heeling, but at the end of the day, won't any change you make look like you're walking in a "forced" manner? I do sway my hips some, but don't try to. I do walk with one foot nearly in front of the other, but don't try to. If I "tried" to walk differently, my walk would look "staged", and I think that's the worst way to walk...IMO only, of course.

My size contradicts how I walk in heels. I sway my hips, sometimes more than a straight guy "should", keeping my shoulders fairly straight with good posture, but it feels natural. And, it helps me walk gracefully. I guess one walks best in heels like a "women" does.

The only insoles I've ever used were "Diva Soles" from Aldo. So far, so good. Both full length and just for toe box area. Neither have moved, even during a long night dancing...