Stilettoscot

I have yet to build the courage to go out in public enough to really take notice of reactions. I have been out on numerous occasions, though, but fairly discreetly. I know I've been seen, but besides at a store trying them on, or clubs (where I am not alone), I rarely go where lots of people are....yet. No bad reactions yet. I am hoping that tonight, when going over a friends house, that I won't be nervouse about walking clear into a large apt complex through the main enterance... I'll revisit this thread tomorrow if I do have the guts to..LOL

Nice! In my trials, I have found it best to ask a salelady (especially gorgeous ones) if this would be OK. I have yet to have one say no! 2 or 3 have actually offered advice and it seemed to break the ice! I have worn them out only once, but it was really fun! Of course it was only from a department store (Burlington Coat Factory), but I tried them on first, so knew they fit, and got compliments on the way out!!

From my experiences, the shoe HAS to fit well. Once it does, you'll be able to keep from peeking down, which is a big no-no. Although a muscular man, I have always had good dexterity, and big hips/ass and very strong thighs, which helps. I have been told that I "sway" my hips when I walk naturally, which contrasts my wide shoulders. But, my posture is good, back strong, and I have good balance, which all help, I think. Keep your head up, arch in your back, toes pointed straight, and relax your hips, swaying as you walk. Also, my knees hyper-extend, which I believe also helps in that it takes heels of over 6" (no platform) to have my knees bend while standing. So, I can easily and comfortably walk in 5+" stilettos. I guess I was lucky in that I could do it well from when I was young. Just be careful!

Well, my first post... I am a 33 yr old hetero man, born and raised near Boston, MA. Ever since I can remember I've had a "thing" for women's shoes (and things like stockings, garters, etc...), but even dabbling with it at "safe" times and places (home or out late night strolls), it's been something I've "had" to surpress for years. Was married 5 years, and shared my love for the above with her. Big mistake. Happily divorced 4 years now... Of course that was only part of it, but it hurt me to know the women I loved didn't accept my passions. Only a couple close friends (women) and my older sister knew...except, I am sure, my parents who I bet found some of my items back when I was a teen.. Always could walk very well in high heels, and simply, as I am sure many of you know well enough, feel great in them. I can still remember the excitement when I was first working in Boston of buying a pair of size 10, 5" stiletto pumps. Luckily for me, my feet are very small for my size, and slender. Those were gorgeous shoes (wish I still had them), and how I felt in them was more than I can describe. Heck, I even remember sneaking into my sister's friend's mother's closet and trying on her high heels when I has like 5 or 6. Or finding (and subsequently keeping) a pair of nice stiletto sandals while playing baseball when I was like 12 or 13. Fun time trying to sneak them home rolled into my shirt with a bunch of neighborhood kids around! Now, though, I have been more "brazen" with my heel wearing. Nights, driving during the day, doing errands (even things that I don't really need to do at the time)...just trying to dare myself to wear them in public more. I only own 5 pairs now, all stiletto from 4" L'heroux and pumps, 4 1/2" slingbacks and pumps, and 5 1/2" clear heeled "clubbing" sandals. I rarely buy any other color than black, but my slingbacks are brown to match an outfit I like. I dress in regular (boring usually) men's clothing (unless I am clubbing at a local gay bar wearing my clear heels, garter-n-stockings, and tight skirt), and even with bland men's clothes, the heels look and feels great! As far as my build, well, I'm 6' tall and very muscular (235lbs). Not your typical heel wearer. Wide shoulders, big chest...yet walk well in them. They "slim" my appearance a bit, which I like. Because of my build, I have no interest in dressing like a women from my waist up at all, and besides stockings, rarely do so below. Over the last few months, I have come to grips with my passion for heels enough to "come out" to many people in my life. Family, many friends (especially my friends who are gay/lesbian who are usually way more accepting), etc. In doing so, I have been more encouraged to wear my shoes out in public more. Hoping to feel as confident in doing so as many of you (thanks for the inspiration!! )!! It was an eye opener, but, besides my ex, the people in my life have been good about it. Is there anyone here from the MA north shore area? It'd be nice to actually meet someone who shares in my passion for shoes besides just at a club. Just wanted to say thank you for this site. I will definately stick around! Scott PS, I'd like to learn how to post pics. Wish this forum had the typical "browse" upload system for dummies like me..