Shyheels

Quite literally!

I never see any other guy in heels but just this afternoon I had a girl compliment me on my knee boots 

I see more heels now that I'm in the north of England

Mind you, these days it doesn't have to be heels that meet that definition of not meant to be walked in. I bought a pair of midrange hiking boots from an outdoors shop a couple of years ago and they lasted about a month of what would be very modest walking, and around town at that. When I complained I was told that they were not designed for that kind of 'heavy use". I probably had ten miles on them....

I can't say I know anyone who wears heels either - although in my odd little off-grid world wearing heels would be a drawback ...

Sounds like a great result from the meeting!

As a boot wearer I never suffer from those problems with boot cut jeans - I can well imagine it would be irritating 

I agree with @Bubba136 I think he’s given some very sound advice 

Err on the side of caution 

As a freelance I have the good fortune to work from home and so can wear what I please. My wife, who does not wear heels, neither approves nor strongly disapproves - she seems to consider it a reasonably excusable foible on my part. I do not wear heels out on assignment, mainly because the remote places I tend to go they'd be utterly inappropriate, if not dangerous, footwear. Also in the past year I've been living off-grid in circumstances where heels would be almost comically inappropriate footwear whether you were man or woman. But when I am put and about I do wear lower heeled knee boots (with sturdy soles) just about everywhere. And when I'm at my desk, in my home office, heels are definitely part of my office dress code!

You're doing fine now. I know I could certainly lift my game - indeed wearing heels has helped with that. 

I have issues with my back having had surgery on my L4/L5 vertebrae some years ago- wearing a belt is not helpful. You’d think it might be supportive but it’s not 

What an interesting pic! Nice boots. Just the look and style I like to present 

I made several trips up there in the course of the assignment/ four or five /about a week or so each time, between February and August. I travelled all over up there from Tromsø to a tiny speck of an island called Røst. It was really interesting 

I woukd say it was the colours and overall brightness of your outfit that attracted their notice - the heels were merely the finishing touch.

i would not say your shoes were outrageous in the least. And I too would call that shade magenta 

4 hours ago, Puffer said:

I'm sure you will remain OK for work - as long as you don't wear stilettos up a ladder.

It is my birthday today so I am naturally feeling a little more vulnerable as yet another year passes, especially as the physical activities I have been carrying out in retirement (some 10 years now) progressively become a little more onerous.   But, around the family, there is a steady demand for plumbing, electrics, joinery, etc etc - none of which was in my original contracts of employment ...!

Happy Birthday - I hope it is a good one 

That’s true as regards sizing. Another good thing about going custom is that size no longer becomes an issue - I have bigger feet than yours and had no problems - but it was expensive.

Ghstd one of the good things about the late Shoes of Prey - their sizes went up to a UK11 or 12

Long Tall Sally occasionally have large sizes but very few heels unfortunately 

I’m quite a fan of chunky heels of 7cms or so and have several pair. Like you I do not care for statement style and like you I want something nice. I have a very nice pair of chunky heeled ankle boots from Shoes of Prey which, unfortunately went out of business a few years ago. You may find some on eBay though, 

The others I have - taller boots - are from Jean Gaborit, a custom maker in France, considerably more expensive than high street offerings they are beautifully made and will last for ages and fit beautifully too. They have a wide range of styles and a good selection of low and mid-heel boots. As I say they are custom made so will take a few weeks but are well worth the time and cost if you can afford it. I take the view that I’d rather have one really nice pair than ten ordinary ones 

You certainly got some very good use out of them! Worth keeping them just for the memories 

Welcome! You’ll find this is a very congenial place. It’s nice to have a new voice! Norway is such a beautiful place too. I was fortunate enough to spend quite a bit of time there a few years ago on an assignment - I was up in Lofoten. Great weather for wearing boots! 

On 3/8/2024 at 10:21 AM, mlroseplant said:

The subject comes up more and more often lately. I get asked, "Squirrel, how long have you got left?" The answer is I don't know. I can't afford to retire early, being as my ex-wife got half my pension years ago, so the best I can do is hope I don't get hurt or sick in the next 9 years. The good news is, my house is paid off as of this month!

Brilliant to have a paid for house - a huge step towards security and independence 

As a freelancer working from home I've always made a point to dress for work - not doesn't have to be fancy or "business attire:" but it must be separate from my lounging around wear; the effort must be made - it reinforces the idea of being at work. I've found that wearing heels has prompted me to lift my game in that regard, more "smart casual" to live up to the stylishness of my heels. A good thing all around.

5 hours ago, Puffer said:

What do you mean by 'until'?  😁

I doubt that, as a political columnist and commentator, you will be offered much work.   There are far too many around already!

Sad isn’t it? I like my feminine boots with the zips up the side so I don’t have to tie my laces …

I do not wear T-shirts to be dressy. I wear them because I am doing something that requires freedom of movement. Otherwise I wear proper shirts and then yes, tucked in.

I won’t starve (hopefully!) I’ll just keep writing magazine features until I become too senile to continue, after which I shall set myself up as a political columnist and commentator

As a freelance I never have to worry about pensions - just starvation