MackyHeels

 Christian Louboutin Bridget Lace Bootie

Don't like open toe booties but like the style of them. Platforms i feel look to much like ice skates or ski boots but seeing these changes my mind and look effectively nice. Maybe because of the contrast lace pattern makes me want to wear them. Only open toe concept isn't to my liking. Heard they are comfortable to walk in...

Can't believe you get anxiety wearing clothes and heels that leave nothing to the imagination.

Like yourself I at times felt exactly the same as you wrote. Although I still can't wear stiletto heels or finding comfortable ones to wear yet.

What I do relate with you on choices of clothes making the appropriate decision. Usually I don't feel comfortable for exact reason you stated. Lucky you get woman actually hooking up rather I get them afraid or laughing at my unbelievable attire or physical attributes.  Wish more woman would be friendlier to me as they are to you. 

Got similar stories as you wearing my gym attire. Yes the stares or reactions from people are similar to yours. Only woman are afraid to     approach thinking I'm crazy showing off my curves and filled out bulge outline. While some don't mind it enjoying the display I purposely put on. They notice I notice their open mouth reactions but usually nothing is said. 

Good luck to you. Envious of your female friends. 

Only time I get childish woman stop laughing at me when wearing similar skinny jeans like yourself is when I'm in full display. Usually then woman go silent then become intrigued. Usually what I'm wearing is secondary to what their minds are fixated onto. 

Usually woman together start laughing then stare noticing my bulge outline becoming shy or over-reacting with OMG! comments that can't be real.

Show us the street pic of your emailing friend let her send it to you. Intrigued of the jeans you described and fit.

7 hours ago, Impala said:

Thanks for all the lovely reactions!

I will say I'm pretty good at walking in heels, though I haven't had the opportunity to see how well I handle long walks. I'll start with some small grocery trips.

I have no plans to start wearing 5" heels, because I literally can't. Damn you, my cursed big toes!

Has anybody had experiences with being called gay? I recently discovered I am asexual (lack of sexual orientation) so I might have an even better answer for such bigots!

 

Can attest that being called or labeled gay isn't news to anyone wearing other gender clothing or shoes or appears different. Begin to accept it only because it's inevitable opinion from people who are puzzled why you wear what you do. In my case it's a  total falsehood, yet others persist on using it as a label regardless. Today i overheard in passing two males talking, one describing me in saying to the other, "he wants to be a woman". Suppose my female clothing worn and colour choice made them assume i desire being a woman.  Can't change how someone labels me or thinks. I try to embrace it using it as advantage knowing it makes others uncomfortable in close proximity around me. 

People like a simplistic answer even though they are mislead. Don't judge a book by it's cover. 

Have fun or sense of humour with people calling you gay i know i did. Woman presumed i was gay telling me so. Laughed upon her she felt  embarrassed so i piled on the stereotype after denying it was true. She felt so bad laughing at my stereotypical jokes and her assumptions.

Usually if someone labels me and i was meant to overhear just rolling my eyes and sighing or chuckling is my typical reaction. If people surrounding me notice or overhear they tend to pity me knowing it's probably is childish reaction from intolerant individuals. Often than not people hate others who criticize people unfairly who they don't know anything about them except their appearance.

Just a tip of how true it is when your outfit is fully complete or some might describe over the top. The better you appear and don't hide your heels attired well people won't bother to label you anymore or criticize. As many here attest they rarely receive complaints or negative opinions. The reason my opinion is because many are afraid of them. 

Your only recourse or vengeance against would be haters is to look great. Once you believe you look terrific then whatever reason someone puts you down doesn't matter. 

7 hours ago, Impala said:

 

 

 

 

 

Whatever you decide to wear don't look back. What i mean don't allow other opinions be focal point on what you should wear. It's a process of evolution of picking your first heels or outfit and will progress better as time goes on. You maybe excited of your first heels but years later evolve your style to what suits you best. Sometimes in life we look back saying, can't believe i wore this or that but at the time it was something you desired. 

Best to experiment with styles get your feet wet figuring in comfort and fashion nothing better then experience in wearing what you want. Good Luck.. 

15 hours ago, mlroseplant said:

I find your experience very odd indeed, as pink has become quite acceptable for men to wear in the last few years, even on the construction site! Just a few short years ago, I was the only male out there wearing a pink shirt on the job (not every day, obviously). Today, there are many brothers who wear pink to work. Of course, we can thank the Breast Cancer Awareness campaign for that. 

Only answer i can give to the woman's odd behaviour is utter shock or disappointment that the colour stereotype directly assumes my sexual preference. So too reactions when a male wears stiletto heels.  

Once before i wore exact same magenta pink tank top, observed closely woman's reaction was solace with disappointment. Summed it up as female desires for me crashed and burned, only what the colour pink represents when worn by a me.  (Sorry ladies a guy in heels or wears pink is gay) of course that is utter nonsense but a lot of woman believe it..

Do agree breast cancer awareness month in October wearing pink socks, armbands, headbands, ribbons are acceptable for male to attire even applauded.

In my case i just enjoy poking evoking  any reaction from few women who are haters at my gym. Whenever a male wears what woman enjoy be it particular colour or heels, leggings, making them feel sexy that no man could possibly wear. Once they see me they often get upset discussing it to friends explaining why it is bad idea. Often i overhear discussions and disagreements ensue  amongst the women. One woman was giving me the open mouth stare telling her friend, she finds my clothing terrible. Yet her friend disagrees knowing the clothes i wear are nice and many woman envious to wear it themselves. With further discussion the hater admitted saying, i had okay body,  her friend convinced or conceded  that i didn't look all that bad. 

Tells me something, that sometimes women who protest way too much, or get angry for no reason  for only what i wear, have deeper issues. My belief is they desire me all too much but have objection being seen talking to me, only that they look as  encouraging my appearance. Sort of if the female hater is seen chatting with me in heels or pink top and tights she must like the appearance, which evokes reaction from others making her an oddity or freak like myself. 

In other words i evoke dissonance and some women find that feeling really new never having that sensing it before. Sometimes they laugh it off to one another, trying to hide their underlying feelings which they don't want to admit to themselves. Not to sound conceited but i never heard haters bad mouth my body at the gym in fact it's the opposite. Just enjoy the internal battle woman struggle to figure me out, do they love me or hate it....

3 hours ago, freestyle75 said:

@MackyHeels

There are various types of pink. When I looked at the picture "lulumum", I got the feeling that if I stare into that picture for longer than 10 seconds, I am going blind Toooooooooo much highlighter-type pink.

The shirt you are wearing is a quite nice shade of pink, a little more subtle. I like that very much.

I wear pink just as any other color, but I have to admit that I mostly have pink business shirts, not so many T-shirts, etc. - but simply because most men's longsleeve T-shirts come in colors like black, gray, blue and white, whereas the pink T-Shirts from the ladies-section often have huge neckholes which extend way further down to the bust area. I like that your shirt actually seems to have a "men's" neckhole compared to the usual bigger women's one.

Edit: You are in your 20s or 30s, right? Please don't say that you are in your 40s given that slim figure... geez... I really need to start working out more...

Thanks for the input but i can't show my picture on that i maybe banned. Did show a torso picture of me in a post and gotten reprimanded. The photos are of others but i can attest the color is similar and physique. Some members here  can concur seeing my earlier banned torso picture.  Yes i'm over 40... While i'm sure some MILF at my gym sneaked taking a few blackberry phone pictures of me laying on a matte. She probably using them on facebook to show her friends laughing of a freak she has to tolerate using the gym matte next to her. Bet she is asking her friends isn't this boy pretty in pink.

While the neckline isn't a problem on many woman tops i've bought Varvatos shirts with similar styles. Yes, people are stunned when i wear such open wide shirt even though it's made for men. 

Working out more doesn't hurt anyone, if in doubt always keep moving. We all can rest when we die. 

 

Often walking in heels your gone before a person gets the chance to take a photo. Even if they're behind you phone out in hand the quality of the picture of your backside won't be great and who cares, if your face isn't seen. 

The worst is when i'm in my gym gear, female beside me laying on a matte has her phone pointing in my direction. Can't know precisely for a fact someone is taking a picture but when they point the phone in my direction stare at the photo and do it over again suspicion arises. 

Very odd behaviour for a woman that seen me for years wearing tight gym female clothes yet i change the color of my shirt to a pinkish, raspberry tone this is a moment to recognize and photograph. What's with that? Seeing other woman pause and stare upon what i wear but other times never giving me the time of day only a slight glance recognition.  Only because i wear a pinkish colored top. 

My theory why known women react in such surprising manner to me, only because i change into a feminine colour of pink, they believe having exclusive domain to wear themselves. These reactions i'm getting recently is surprising but similar if i wore stiletto heel not to workout of course but on the street. Goes to show me the prejudice a male faces from most females only because the colour he chooses to wear. Funny thing is i wear exactly the same type of gym clothes only in black, grey, blue no reaction but choose pink there is a consequence that entails. Totally ridiculous...

Although i do this on purpose sometimes understanding human behaviour getting a kick out of it. For example i took some advice on wearing colours for a particular day online. Usually i don't follow such frivolous actions but i knew many woman do. Friday woman wear pink only showing their fertility and so on the article reads. Guess what many women in my gym wear shades of pink on Friday and seen more than the usual amount even exact brand color and hue i wore also.  Yes, i gotten laughed or overhearing it was funny seeing me dressed like that and chuckled upon as woman passed wearing exact same color. 

I suspect things are 'changing', I've not had an unpleasant experience, but I did have one sales guy who obviously wanted to be elsewhere. Too bad neither pair I had him get out fitted quite right. Today I had a sales lady that chatted about the model I was trying on (Charles David Pact pump), and said they do not have many pairs of regular leather basic pumps, which was odd. 

Don't get what you found odd about it?

Did you get the idea she wanted to get rid of you trying other shoes saying they have none? Maybe it was your size they didn't have in stock. 

Almost always i get the feeling asking for a certain size female sneaker the SA often says sorry we don't carry size for you even before i tell them what size. Usually stores nearby or online carry woman's size 10US as the maximum. Very odd because when i bought my first stiletto booties the SA said your lucky we have them in stock usually the bigger sizes sell out first. It tells me something that woman have bigger size feet these times or males buy them for themselves. Never seen a male wear heels for years. Again i don't get out much where i see them at concerts or fashion awards party's.

Nothing new is learnt from the show only advertising the stereotype of some males wearing heels have attraction for the same gender. Although it shows even with the same sexual preference two men have opposite opinions of what they find attractive and comfortable to wear or appropriate.

Only lesson learnt from this is let people pre-judge  me for whatever i wear. It shows me what character people have when they shun or ignore, dislike only because i wear something not traditionally male. Often then not people who overlook it or don't care what i wear are much better human beings. Those who are happy for me seeing my clothing what seems unconventional for my gender, are often impressed that i have the courage to wear what i feel like. 

While those who need to voice their displeasure through laughter i haven't come to handle that eventuality very well.  Suppose that is some of the reason why many people dress down not wanting to be laughed upon.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/men/the-filter/11698798/I-wore-high-heels-for-a-day-and-it-was-a-painful-experience.html

On 2/9/2016 at 7:36 PM, HappyinHeels said:

MackyHeels,

You have posted  a vast array of gallery photos here recently and you are worried about about possible blowback from gossip?? People that have such a bad reputation will be relegated to the dumpster of history sooner or later. My question for you is are you predisposed to live your life on their terms or yours?? If you keep wearing heels within 20 km of your home then sooner or later someone you know will cross your path. Will you spot them first or they you? What are the circumstances and does it really matter?? Your desire to wear them will never go away so you must devise a strategy to deal with this reality. The first day of the rest of a dignified life begins today but showing the confidence to rise above the trailer court nonsense. Keep your head up, your eyes level, and your heels going forward.  HappyinHeels 

Does what they say matter to me of course not when i shrug it off not caring about them. What bothers me is the backlash my immediate family gets from the gossip unfairly only because of me.

Does it bother me when 1/3 woman seeing me dressed in female leggings and tank top, working out in the gym don't want to be polite, only because they hate my clothing. Heard a woman today who seen me hundreds of times at the gym criticize my appearance saying to her friend he looks terrible, then adding he has ok body but how he looks is horrible. While life goes on i'm happy they are prejudice knowing what i wear affects any sort of friendly relationship with them. Only because it sorts out people quickly out of my life rather trying to get to know them only later finding them with little character only superficial woman. While a cousin is someone you can't ignore even if they done wrongs to my family.

So to when i see my cousin i try to avoid them politely only knowing them from childhood they strongly disapprove of my code of dress or undress while on the beach. Just like the gym strange cold superficial woman avoid me only thinking i would enjoy a pleasant conversation which isn't the case for both of us yet different reasons. Best to avoid eye contact and stay out of each others  ways. Only difference i don't bad mouth them as they do to me only because they disagree with my code of dress.

Only difference i don't change the way i dress for anyone only to avoid what i know them to be a nuisance laughing, crticing, gossiping or avoiding me with stoic disgusted glares towards me.

The woman haters i may encounter on the street, gym i laugh at their criticism.  While family members have a bigger voice often annoying and constant biliterment whenever my paths cross. Only advice never to see them...

Was also out today doing some errands wearing my chunky 3.5"heel  tan booties with J-brand houlihan skinny tight cargo pants in faded charcoal. Went to Fed-Ex outlet to drop off a return. Instantly i was noticed what booties i had on. Their were couple young females with their mom inline. Seen the young female 18 years old stare upon my booties then look away. Think everyone knew what i had on but surprisingly everyone kept to themselves no giggles or double take stares. The female clerk noticed me once i entered the door but smiled towards me was pleasant.

So use to wearing chunky 3 inch black booties thought why people noticed me more then usual. So off to few stores few stares what i had on but nothing to make me angry or upset. So going to another store i walked into stood a 15 year old boy and older male maybe his dad as if they were guarding the door. They faced each other between the double doors leaning against the wall. Before i entered i knew the kid noticed me outside walking in but gathered himself as i walked in between both of them, Suddenly as i turned into another sliding door of the store  heard the man and his boy start to laugh. I waited for the automatic sensor sliding door to open and gave pause to what i was hearing. Took great restraint not to turn around and get angry or give them some comment back... (any suggestions for future situations like this?)

Seen some high heel court shoes in mid blue similar to the forum banner in a size 11 in the store. Thought to try them on but decided to go change into some Citizens Of Humanity straight leg skinny AVA jeans i picked up in size 26.  When i went back found them gone what  a bummer. 

Later i decided to stop at a local Marshalls and suddenly i noticed a female cousin of mine busy picking out clothes in the men's department. I passed by her aisle not noticing her but once i looked up i decided to leave in a hurry. Only because she is worst of the worse for many reasons gossip, ridiculous assumptions, labels...  If she ever seen me in my booties it would be hell on fire for everyone around including my family. Gossip would spread and lies upon that would be unbearable to me and immediate family. Just to give you insight, she once told anyone that would listen, my older cousin is gay, even though it's not true, him having a family with kids, good guy no reason to hate etc.. She keeps making up stuff in her head that is not true always stirring up people if given a slight reason.  Even her mom my aunt is delusional in many  respects lie after lie to cover up another lie, telling untrue stories all while believing everything she says as gospel.

Even her daughter thinks her mom is crazy, giving an example of yelling at families in traffic out on the street picking up kids at her grand childrens school, giving the daughter embarrassment seeing the children's parents later. Yet my cousin doesn't look herself in the mirror at her appetite of gossip, "OHH did you hear", is her catchphrase. .  People like that is best not to chat with or pretend that she cares about you, only looking for dirt to gossip upon. Person like her enjoy people's demise talking or laughing about it with other like minded female cousins about it with infinity.  You couldn't ask for a worse hater then her at a forum like ours here.

Don't like to run and hide but only thinking it would bring 10X more grief to me hearing it from my family that i tolerate already about my booties and tight jeans and gym attire. 

12 hours ago, aristoc said:

Ordered some new knee boots in grey a couple of months ago. They arrived this week so have been out and about today breaking them in.

Simple yet sophisticated. Everything works well the tight pants and overcoat fitted rather well. Indeed well done as are the pictures. 

Enjoyed the picture with the woman on her phone. You can tell she had to be envious and a bit shocked seeing you walk on by. Terrific job of the post.

Pricey boots on order bet they fit like a glove and comfortable as well.  

You seem justifiable proud when you walk and anyone giving you grief for your outfit has to be jealous. You probably leave having many watch your backside as they admire your style. Wish i could walk in those five inch stilettos boots also great subtle colour yet not to flashy or ordinary black. 

Definitely envy you with delight. Well done you must be proud of yourself.. Love it!

If indeed if you want to best anyone around i've seen a terrific Burberry female military trench coat  in a unique blue that would look spectacular.  

Sort of like this colour (first link below) yet not the style seems difficult to find. My sister owns one looks really nice would go great with the boots. See picture of the pink overcoat yet the colour i'm looking for is blue like first link.

If i could copy your style i would get same color boots in suede and the color trench/pea wool overcoat from burberry with a big long  cashmere scarf, it would be jaw dropping.

https://wornontv.net/29350/

https://us.burberry.com/womens-trench-coats/?trail=36038%3A100299

Believe myself if i wore your boots outfitted like i said above in the shopping district of town, there wouldn't be a woman that hated the style or appearance. Of coarse the initial shock being a male in them would subside and woman would follow the same appearance looking to buy the same boots.

 

 

It's not always taking your environment you take into account. Often ask yourself do i need to wear heels where i'm heading?

We all know there's a time and place for many things.  Certainly it goes with what you're wearing. 

We all observe heel stilettos aren't meant to be worn going to the beach or messy industrial workplace. We take into account many factors in our clothing and shoes we wear everyday.

At least i see, exclusively woman wearing stiletto heels when going out for entertaining night out to a bar, club, show etc... While during the day women wear more conservative shoes or trendy knee high flat boots shopping, errands, coffee shop, restaurants, workplace etc...  

So too we sometimes overdress or overdo our wardrobe thinking this is only place i can wear my heels out, such as the mall, grocery store etc.. Yet we seem to be only ones in heels dressed up including the woman. I see females wear their yoga tight crops and sneakers all day as they never changed out of their morning gym workout gear, (yuk! as many woman would respond, if a sweaty male walked around all day in his workout running gear). Yet when a female does it she is being practical and they all begin to copy it on any given Saturday calling them weekend fitness warriors. 

In the past woman often cared how they looked wearing heels to impress others even going out to the corner convenience store. Today  woman want to feel comfortable ditching heels only on special evening occasions. The prefer to walk around in flats or UGG's, flip flops, designer flat sandals or chelsea ankle booties with low block heel. 

Suppose woman really don't care what others think about them or what they are wearing. If enough woman wear essentially the same trend ditching heels or proper clothes it becomes accustomed and others copy it becoming the norm.

Only judgement is males liking woman styles voicing their displeasure of them wearing certain things. Yet women defy this saying i dress for myself not for someone else. Although woman get their fair share of grief wearing this or that UGG's. leggings from males they can ignore it knowing many more woman are wearing the same which makes them feel comfortable.

So our critics come from our gender and we need to deal with it in some manner. Sometimes it's impossible and you learn to wear something different next time to appease your critics, only to make yourself feel comfortable. 

All about your circumstances or surrounding. Living in the city you 

1 hour ago, Heelster said:

What do you like to wear, What do you think looks good on you, what makes you feel good when you wear it, and what do you think others will agree looks good on you.

For myself- - - - 

Some say I look really sharp in a three piece suit with one of my antique silk skinny ties from the 40's and 50's - - - - can't stand this getup for some reason. I always relate to a tie being nothing more than a noose one puts around one's own neck. I have told many people that when my salary reaches at minimum 6 digits, I'll consider wearing a tie to work again. I have saved my ties just for that possibility.

I live in the sticks, where farming is a second job for many, Camo is the color of choice, and the women dress similarly to the men. You don't see many heels and skirts. Even the only legal secretary in town wears jeans, and a tank tee with sneakers or flats. For me to wear what JeffB does would be akin to suicide.

So what does this mean??? I may like to wear specific items, but I'm not going to be comfortable and it's not gonna be something others feel looks good on me. I can wear a crappy pair of holy jeans, a sarcastic T-shirt, and Fugley work boots, and be comfortable, and everyone is happy in my little local village.

Style has to consider the surroundings too. One does not wear a designer suit and/or a little black dress to the VFW post and pound Bud Lights and eat pretzels at the bar for dinner.

All depends on each of our circumstance. Living in a diverse city you maybe have some tolerance of what you wear.

We all have to sacrifice somewhat wanting to wear certain clothes only to consider the consequence and surroundings.

Figure what you like on other people and picture yourself wearing it. Ask yourself why denying yourself wearing it is more beneficial than  trying it....

Often you will come up with your conclusions with relationship between fear of wearing it or not.

In my situation i observe closely studying how trends in fashion looks ridiculous while some just look exciting worth a try to wear. Have to be aware of your body that certain attire may work other fail miserably. Sooner you take a chance and try new stuff the better you can tweak your style unique to you. Often it's evolution of certain styles that fit you and become comfortable accustomed to wear.

Last thing you want is to live your life with regret and disappointment when you have the means to change. 

We all know is fashion and our  appearance is a personal judgement to make us happy not others. Don't want to live life envious of other people's clothes they wear and deny myself happiness to wear it. Only makes me unhappy and unfulfilled. 

Ask myself everyday if Christie or Heidi can wear this or that, why not me.... or you... If you slowly introduce your love of your attire people aren't as shocked later seeing you wear more dressed up version of the same outfit. 

Perfect boots, i'm seeking as well. Well done, with the pictures shown looks as the fit tightly around your legs as it should be. Impressed none should ever criticize these boots in fact many would be envious.. Your well ahead of the trend curve in my opinion.

20 hours ago, JeffB said:

The booties in the first picture look terrific. I'm curious though, didn't they come in wide width? That might have solved your problem.

Thanks for the compliment, but unfortunately they come in one width size 10 US. The problem wasn't the tightness so much. That can be stretched at some point being the material is leather. Yet a half size to small the pain was my achilles being stretched out constantly. Walking or standing was way to uncomfortable. Understand wearing almost 5" heel stilettos takes time to become comfortable. Now i understand and appreciate why women envy others wearing high heels while they can't stand the pain like myself. I'm not shy feeling pain so i can take some discomfort but didn't believe wearing the stiletto 5" heel could manage without seriously damaging my achilles.

Although their my first stiletto heels i ever put on. Wearing 3" block heel isn't a problem, read that someone starting to wear heels should start with lower heel to get use to it. Was told by a pretty SA that any heel over 3" will become more uncomfortable to wear. My only problem besides the pan is any stilleto under 4" doesn't really look good in my opinion. 

Often i observe woman wearing a 3" stiletto heel wondering why bother it doesn't make you look better then same block heel bootie. My two cents is wear heels high, or might as well go home wearing nothing at all. Do understand there is occasions where stiletto works better then a casual block heel. As far as casual everyday wear i'll stick with my block heel booties. Until i find and try my perfect 4" heel stiletto maybe platform form i will be browsing  and following closely at some of our forum galleries posting their booties.

Would be a shame to be unable to wear heels for comfortable feel or bearable amount of time.

http://girl-lab.blogspot.ca/2014/03/science-of-stiletto.html

http://www.odditycentral.com/news/off-with-her-toes-growing-number-of-women-shortening-or-removing-toes-to-wear-high-heels.html

http://womanlyinterests.blogspot.ca/2012/08/high-heels-pumps-and-stilettos.html

11 hours ago, MollyFabs said:

6 inch beauties from GML, despite the height they are incredibly comfy))

Really comfortable? Happy you can wear such remarkable booties. 

I can agree with some of what was said. However the boots and the outfits that I have worn out that are in my albums have never once had any negative comments.  Actually the girls that have literally stopped me have asked where I bought them, what brand they are, as well as being told you so rock those boots. Never once asked if I was working the street !!!   Also agree that you need to spend some money on nice boots.  People can tell a 49 dollar pair of boots as opposed to a 200 pair.  

The theme of the replies tend to lead to wear your clothes appropriately with acknowledgement that your boots send a effective message by themselves. Trying to tone down your style yet wearing said boots can be fashion style mistake.

  Often woman wanting to wear outfits that are sexy but once they look in the mirror, rethinking the attire. Before going out the front door begin to change into more conservative clothes or what they view  toning it down. Often they making a big mistake only reason they do it because of fear what someone might label you as ie; slut, hooker, pornstar etc..

In my observation seeing many times woman hesitate or incomplete outfits looking very odd style of her original motivation. Woman wears killer platform 5" heels glossy fishnet pantyhose originally paired it with short scuba dress or leather mini dress. Then suddenly change their minds and put on a pair of knit black loose pleated shorts thinking it shows my legs and thighs all the same as a leather mini, how wrong and silly they begin to look.  Or change their pantyhose from fishnets, glossy nylons to matte black cotton or ordinary opaque  thick leggings.

Do agree owning up to your clothing,  shoes, cost $$$ and informed people know it often envy starts or jealousy. Those who don't know the difference between Prada shoes or Jessica Simpson booties often look closer and longer attracted to the expensive designer labels. Don't believe you have to live by that rule of buying designer clothes sometimes a medium brand balances out the huge markup versus quality fabric materials with exact same style that can compliment many things.

Only thing i know from experience is models that are in the know of designer circles, observing brands sometimes don't care. It's about how something looks fabric, color style outweigh the designer label. Yet people who try designer clothing, shoes and compare their low end affordable uncomfortable attire notice the difference. 

Do see a notable difference with demeanours from the ladies who are fashionistas seeing me in designer brands and acknowledge it directly or to someone else with regards to my specific clothes or shoes. No difference if wearing male gender clothing or female gender clothing on a man woman in particular will glance seeing what your wearing. Either they see your happy and express compliment or look away thinking he looks so cheap or tacky. 

Again it all depends on person's taste some enjoy wearing conservative clothing ie, Cindy Crawford style. While others enjoy a more racy style pushing the fashion limits ie, Jen Lopez or Nicki Minaj. One doesn't wear the other style clothes vise versa. Doesn't mean one style is better than the other. Only thing that matters is feeling comfortable wearing what you do. Not caring what people will say about you only when it's a compliment then voice your opinions otherwise we don't want to hear it.

Who makes these?

Bought two booties one RAGS & Bone Harrow in tan Suede 3" block heel

Second bought Calvin Klein LANEIGE on 4.5" stiletto heel. This is my first attempt to wear a stiletto heel in fact did it in the department store on a busy Saturday. Felt the booties were way too narrow. Once i stood up i felt like my achilles tendon was going to stretch out and break. Soleus muscle was feeling a stretch that i never felt before only standing in these heels. Once i knew i wasn't going to topple over i began to walk looking for a mirror thus my selfie. The pain for maybe 5 minutes wearing  these heels was torture, is it normal for others for the first time also wearing heels, with this painful experience?

Had plan before i came to the store  was wear these booties out the store when i decided to buy them.  Not wearing heels this high ever in my life and the uncomfortable feeling wearing them in the store wasn't an option. 

After taking them off and checking out i felt a huge relief wearing my block 3"heel wishbone booties. Then the achilles began to hurt really bad again from wearing those Laneige stilettos in the store for a short time.  Hours after wearing them still feel tightness in my achilles is this normal?

Could it be the pitch of the bootie heel is wrong for me and only will give me pain. Should i give these booties a chance or return them because i doubt i could walk comfortably  or stand for any length of time. That is why i didn't want to walk out the store with these booties thinking i wouldn't make it to my parked car.

Had a good experience glad i can share just a taste to everyone who cares, although most of my replies lean on the negative side of things have one that is at least encouraging.

So i began my shopping journey to a department store which is nearby but for unusual reason didn't stock the bootie, well off tomorrow at another location to purchase said bootie, CK Laneige in a size 10 US although small i will give them a try.

So off i went to Marshall's to pickup a poncho sweater i tried on but never thought to purchase, see my gallery split olive green sweater. They were sold out but did find another interesting item a sweater dress which had to buy and try on.

Before entering the change room i moved to the woman shoe department and seen Harrow Rags & Bone tan booties in a Euro 41 size 11US. Tried it on before at the store found them way to tight. Decided to give them another try. Although pretty tight my toe had room wasn't jammed to be hurting my toe nail. So found that these suede booties needed to be stretched out being to narrow. So i liked how they looked on me as i walked along the aisle woman customers and employees seeing me in these 3 " block heel bootie. Seeing that the price was half off retail price i had to buy them exploring a way to widen my left bootie to be more comfortable or i will need to return them. 

Although i own another tan suede ASOS 2" block heel chelsea bootie in UK 8 which is tight and narrow as well. Felt i was comfortable enough to wear a distinct 3" block heel in public without any anxiety. Seeing that my initial journey and failed attempt to buy the Calvin Klein Laneige with my first  4" stiletto heel makes the Rag & Bone purchase easy and wearing them often except to work of course.

So my shopping journey didn't end there but went doing errands and found another sister store of Marshall's nearby so i took a look inside.

As i browsed all the clothes not finding anything interesting i went to the woman shoe department very few people their. Had a couple browse nearby but the male just gave me the stare of what am i doing here. Nothing being said but i could tell the wife told him to stop staring ignore him (me). As i noticed a few booties and five inch stiletto heels from Giuseppe Zanotti in a sparkling gem crystals strass and suede  bootie looking very dressy in a size 41 half off but decided it was too formal for me to even try on what do you think only $500, that would be some shopping experience today if i impulse bought them. http://www.neimanmarcus.com/en-ca/Giuseppe-Zanotti-Strass-and-Suede-Ankle-Boot/prod168390141___/p.prod?&ecid=NMAgtOcLD22Xas&CS_003=5630585

Found a size 10US in a replica synthetic of RAG & Bone Harrows from another brand so i took them to try on for fun of it comparing the fit from my earlier purchase. Found a small seat near the woman's lingerie shoe department.

As i had my head down taking off my born three inch bootie in same color as these  three inch replica synthetic cheap bootie. Suddenly i heard a customer woman walking passed saying to me, "Kudos to you! on trying our shoes". As i raised my head she quickly walked away before i knew to reply saying thank you. Must admit i was speechless lost for words in actually getting encouragement trying on womens booties.  At first i thought the woman was on bluetooth headset often hearing woman talk saying hi while only talking to someone on the phone so i was cautious hesitating to reply back to her encouragement. Never had i had encouragement from a lady similar age as me. Only if she lingered around awhile longer i may have thanked her and led to more of exchange of thoughts of me shopping for my love of heel booties.

Was a wow moment for me as it was shocking for the couple who i seen earlier closely walking down the aisle i was sitting near as the woman spoke. Only could witness the woman's uncomfortable demeanour from not getting any reply from me and the couple she passed on by looking upon her as she was weird for saying it.

Been wearing my new booties and my left foot is becoming numb. What we do for fashion sake hurting our feet to stretch out these booties. Ochh!

On 1/13/2016 at 4:12 PM, robbiehhw said:

I do think there some envious reactions from both genders to what we wear and what we present like. I have rarely seen the passive aggressive chatter than you have, but i could be dense and maybe its more behind my back.

One time in an airport security line last summer, i was dressed 100% girl, T-shirt top and nice skinny jeans and sandals. I removed the latter and was barefoot in line, when i noticed a lady nudge her friend and point at my toes, which were pained a canary blue to match my jeans. I immediately smiled at her and she blushed knowing she had been caught. She recovered well though by saying " That is so cool, what color is that? Like canary? " i replied exactly and she responded something to the effect of " you rock". lol

The chatter you speak of is common that i come across wearing my clothes be it at a gym or grocery store etc,, 

Only thing you can do is take it, and try to ignore their failed attempt to goat you into a nasty scene in public. These people want you to know their disapproval some actually hate what i wear thinking it's abomination for a man to attempt to attire such clothes or heels.

So the woman wants to speak out saying to her husband/girlfriend  and whomever overhears or wants to join in. That a male dressed in XYZ should be ashamed and embarrassed in public. This will cause him shame maybe belittled giggles will regret wearing what he has on saving the style for her to wear. 

We sometimes have a stumbling block in our mind for some pieces of clothing, shoes that seen on someone looks dreadful but are actually great attire. Yet our head can't shake off the image imprinted of someone wearing it badly or ill fitting in our minds which turns us off of that particular item of shoes, clothes..

If your that sort of person not backing down and attempt to defend your choice of clothes from these passive aggressive clever people. In my case if i use the example from my last reply the costco checkout i can tell you how it might transpire.

First off if i defended telling i didn't ask or appreciate for anyone's opinion for my clothing selection and they should mind their business because they are rude.

I can tell you group of people the female customer will either talk back or ignore replying to only her husband/boyfriend some more negative comments or labels about me. The cashier would say, i wasn't talking to you. Again would be argument over semantics and would anger customers waiting in line  that i'm holding up the checkout for a discussion of opinions in fashion sense and rudeness.

If i was to follow the outspoken couple out of the store berating her opinions to others and doing a good job, then the boyfriend would step in defending his woman's virtue. Usually it would be name calling and verbal assaults amongst us until a third party such as another employee or manager observes what is happening and tries to stop the aggressor. Which would be me, asking to leave  that couple alone. Which they only want the last word what they think, but afraid to say it to my face only walking away back towards me. All a while following them out as some dog at their feet. 

In these situations there is a no win plan. Only makes me out as some crazy guy while other people in  the store or associates believe i'm wearing female shorts verbally attacking some innocent couple trying to shop. So your labeled as some weirdo or mentally unbalanced person.

Have you come across let's say a black woman yelling at some customer at a store and none understands why. Only thing they do make sense of is a woman is screaming at another for some unapparent reason. Yet we don't see the whole story what started the anger from the black woman. Perhaps the woman being yelled at was a troll who said a few things to her thus getting upset. 

Unless you dress like your gender and trend to society normal fashion styles people can only think of upset person verbally assaulting another for some good reason. If your dressed unique in cross gender clothing people begin to transfer their benifit of doubt to the wrong person and blame you being mentally unstable because what he is wearing.

5 hours ago, platformman said:

Thanks for your advice. Maybe you are right, I should just go with wearing a shortish skirt (i like skirts, just never really considered actively wearing them) given the extremeness of the boots! I also quite like the poncho idea, which combined with leather leggings, could be quite a killer look.

Wearing a skirt isn't going to shock people as much as looking at the boots. In fact our minds are conditioned seeing woman in mini skirts wearing such boots.

Much like you i don't wear skirts or a dress i hesitate to even contemplate actually owning one. Never thought to wear one until i seen some pictures of our heel members wearing it without consequence and in truth only piece of clothes that can work wonders with certain outfits.

Came to realize, if i find my perfect stiletto heel booties or heel boots, like you showed in the picture, would people think those are male shoes and not give me a second look, ignoring me? Of course not. They immediately think he is wearing woman shoes, block heel or stiletto no difference he must be a drag queen, crossdresser. Even if i paired it with leggings or jeggings which are female by the way, won't change "their" attitude or opinion what i'm wearing, even if it's a mini tight skirt. Now if you decide wearing the wrong item say a ruffle pleated skirt, or loose curved hem dress it may take away from the style your aiming for. You maybe at  odds and funny style even if a woman wore exactly the same.

Last thing we want is some woman staring at us wearing whatever and say to her friend, even a woman wearing that looks stupid and awful, all awhile laughing upon your edgy style. 

My opinion attire or copy what a woman would wear and do it right, then anyone seeing you will only have to say, he done good regardless if they agree with your cross gender wearing costume. People who hate seeing you in heels let alone in a tight mini skirt and tights will ignore your existence. Why pander to the haters trying to look masculine wearing baggy shirt and blue denim loose jeans. People will find it more amusing thinking this guy must be drunk stealing a woman's heel boots dressed as a male. Same as a male going out in pajamas and slippers in the middle of the night. When taking effort required to select the right accessories planed in advance shows that you care about the style of boots and clothes complimenting it also. While others will see the positive picking out certain piece you be wearing, be it printed tights, leather leggings, skirt, Poncho, jacket etc... 

Keeping it simple with little anxiety is find short i mean short jacket like picture below. Find thong black leotard to wear as your base under the coat. Then wear some leather like J-brand 485 slick material, super skinny jeans lux sateen. Save the cash wearing leather leggings use it to buy the scuba skirt or leather fitted one.

Another option is same as the torso  i stated above but wear shiny spandex burgundy leggings maybe without a short jacket but a silky fitted blazer. You need to protect your legs in case of chafing occurs from the boots.

Also where are you going to be wearing the boots?

If you wear them to night club on a Saturday night what mode of style are you going for? Fetish, latex with whips sex club, after hours. Costume fashion post awards party? 

Do feel some heels are for certain functions and modes. Problem you may have is being overly dressed. Happens to people and often seeing smirks finding it silly and uncomfortable for that particular person wearing it.

Are you going to be wearing those boots in church with all seriousness? 

Often i just don't think what outfit can i wear these boots with. Asking myself where can i wear those boots when i'm considering purchasing XYZ ? 

Glad you enjoy your new purchase.

Although i'm not experienced to comment as other heelers i can add my opinion.

As for your wooly sweater idea i believe that would be a mistake. Only that the slick thigh boots don't compliment a sweater style mode, maybe for a suede knee high boots yes.

You bought these boots needs to be complemented with slick fabric or coated skinny jeans or leggings, maybe latex if your so bold. Leather leggings maybe an option but i think the boot material might clash with any sort of plain denim. Other option is some thick tights in some pattern but opaque as you can find no sheerness showing. 

You stated not wanting to wear a short mini skirt, think it goes really well with the outfit. Again if your not comfortable wearing it might try a fitted tunic jersey  fitted tightly along the thighs maybe some elasticity along the hem. So in reality your wearing a dress anyway.

Leather black short shorts may work also.

Again your wearing boots that are extreme and a style begging to be noticed. So wearing a short skirt with pantyhose wouldn't look that shocking only compliments the boots. You can try to look unstated with the rest of your outfit but to my eye it would look odd. Only compliment i may give someone wearing how you describe your choice of accessorizing is nice boots but leaving it as conflict to the appearance. 

Maybe i'm confusing you on my suggestions but i can explain it with analogy better. Would you think if someone wore casual ski wear jacket, ski wear bulky pants, then had on some patent loafer dress shoes on. Would that conflict with the outfit? 

So by your admission trying to tone down your attire maybe wrong decision only because the boots demand complimentary clothing.

You can try buying some asymmetrical sweater that goes high low almost a poncho style which is very trendy. Just have to be careful of the materials look too dull.  

Or go with a FROCK that might be your answer and compromise with some spandex female yoga seamless short shorts underneath.

Silky Blazer jacket with a latex catsuit black with some short white shirt maybe silky sheer. 

Many have said growing up my aunts, female cousins i look feminine. Seeing they had misguided way of looking on how a man should appear. Let's face it woman aren't fashion geniuses, most designers are male correct, so why do women believe men have no sense of style.

It's not trying to look pretty but being recognized is always good feeling and most importantly sets you apart from the others.

While wearing unisex clothing, ie... running tights etc.. People comment that i resemble appearing like a woman being i have lean skinny body). So when i enjoy comfortable piece of clothing that is taken hostage by feminine fashion styles and incorporate it to my gender then lines get blurred what is feminine... 

So if someone says or heard them say he looks like a girl laughing over top of their comments i can only agree yah right see my bulge lately, saying so what. Many people look fat, old, ugly, beautiful so why be bothered of a label that someone's opinion. Best answer is smile saying, do i look prettier then you..Lol...