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I take a similar view to hh_pe. My wife is OK with me wearing heels but we agreed that I would not whilst the kids are around and I've never worn anything more than a 6cm block heel outside anyway. I have various flat boots including overknees that I wear under my jeans. My kids (they are now approaching teenage) have seen these and not taken much notice. 

I agree that most kids would be cool about it, but at school it only takes one to cause a lot of trouble and I'm not taking the risk for what for me is just a bit of fun when heeling.

he he ... well spotted, sleekheels.

I hadn´t noticed.

Here´s another with a different picture of the same ladies (wearing the same boots, of course)

http://www.economist.com/node/21549991

I show my first pair of boots on your board

I´ll second bluejay´s comment. They look great.

Can you give us any details please?

Thanks

I voted pointed, but I don´t like them too pointed. I´ll join the almond camp.

Like several others here, I use ballerinas sometimes as slippers for around the house - comfortable, and easy to slip on and off. I have worn out a couple of pairs, and currently have one brown pair in suede, and one black patent leather pair. As with most "women´s" shoes, there is a huge variety of styles. But wearing high heels is much more fun

Here´s an unusual source. Scroll down particularly to the 4th picture...

http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/articles/308628/20120304/china-annual-parliamnet-session-hotel-guides.htm

I confessed to my wife one evening, several months after I had started wearing heels. She took it well, and actually found it cool. She even bought me a pair of thigh-boots for my birthday once. But we agreed that I would not wear them in front of the kids, and I don´t heel in public, so it´s very much a private thing that only the two of us know about.

I agree that it´s a lot of work doing this sort of diy. As I mentioned in the thread you linked to, I´ve altered several pairs of boots, mostly by opening the seam up the back, removing a wedge-shaped strip from each side of the join, and sewing back up again. But it takes me a long time, and there is a lot of trial and error involved, although i avoided the hamburger effect on my fingers by using a thimble. If you can find a local repair shop that can do the work, that would be the best option and should not cost too much. I first tried this, and after some asking around was directed to a lady who did a good job. However, I´m shy and retiring as far as heeling is concerned, and I found the experience of having to try on the boots in the middle of her shop for the fitting, combined with her disapproving look, put me off a further visit. Good luck!

Pull-on boots tend to be large around the ankles if they are leather, so I don´t like them so much. Knee-high zip-up boots are great, especially if the zip goes all the way up - it´s a lovely feeling when the zip reaches the top and the boot fits snugly around the leg. But I think lace-ups provide the best fit. I´m still looking for the right pair of lace-up stiletto knee-high boots, but I have a lovely pair of flat (2cm heel) knee-high lace-ups which I have for everyday wear.

They are absolutely beautifull I wish I had a pair like that but just in black

Thanks. They did them in black as well - you might still be able to get them, but they only go up to size EU42.

Maybe you should check out ebay.de - I saw some on there recently.

Glad you like them. Yes they are comfortable, although i have not stood around or walked in them for very long. They are a size EU42 and not too pointy, so wide enough for my feet.

These arrived at the weekend - one pair of boots and my first ever pair of pumps!

There's no 'high heel' thrill as I don't consider 9cm's to be high and I have some 13cm heels (no platform) but I absolutely adore them nonetheless! Unfortunately I can't find any pics of them on the net. I might take some pics and post them on the forum.

That´s high heel enough for me!

Any higher than 9cm is becoming uncomfortable for me, although I have up to 13cm heels. Maybe I need to practice more.

Congratulations on your shopping trip - looking forward to seeing the pics.

I have mostly black, but also one red pair, one grey pair and two white. I would get more white boots - there´s really something about them that I find difficult to resist, apart from them being so darned difficult to keep clean! Sleekheels - you have some great heels! I particularly like the blue Faith ones and the red ones in your earlier post.

Wanna trade? My legs are to skinny for most boots.....

He he - me too.

I guess I should take the opposite of all the good advice here and eat a lot more cake!

I remember my wife once bought a pair of boots that were a real tight fit on her calves, but after a couple of times wearing them the leather gave enough that they fit just snugly.

So just endure a couple of days in them and they should stretch a bit.

Good luck.

Duo is a good option and they have a resonable selection of styles. But with my thin legs I find that even if the boots fit on the calf, the ankles are usually too baggy. I´ve taken a pair of scissors to about five pairs of boots in order to slim down the leg and, as far as the boot allows, the ankle as well. I mostly undo the rear seam, cut a long thin wedge from either side and the sew them back up. They look OK on the outside, although I often find the lining difficult, so the inside of the boot can be a bit messy - no matter if they are comfortable. I once detached one side of the zip to remove a strip of leather, but this caused problems at the ankle when sewing up again. On another pair I undid the front seam, but had a few problems with sewing the tongue (?) at the top of the foot back on. The only other option is to wear a pair of legwarmers inside the boot, but this is impractical on warmer days!

I just voted "As much as possible but not in public", which unfortunately is even more restricted as it´s also not in front of the kids. I sometimes wear 2 inch block heels out and about, but I don´t think they count as heeling.

These are not new to me, but they are to you guys. I promised to post them a while back but haven´t managed it until now. They´re from Buffalo

Just ordered a pair of 6 inch heeled Monica boots from italianheels.com. The wait begins.

I´d be interested to hear what you think of them when they arrive - I´ve been thinking about ordering from italianheels as they have a number of really stylish boots.

And can we see some pictures of you in them?

Forgot to add - I don´t know any other men that do this, but I´m sure lots do and I just don´t notice

I wear "women´s" jeans more than "men´s" these days - they are usually more comfortable and better fitting due to a little stretch. Lots of women´s shoes - not counting the high heels which are for private use only, I have several pairs of flat knee boots and ankle boots that I wear routinely including to work (although under jeans). Other pieces include leggings (mostly under jeans on cold winter days), smart trousers, shorts, pullovers, coats. I sometimes borrow stuff from my wife. So yes. lots. I really don´t think people notice or care unless it really is obviously an item made for women.

Looking at those last few pictures - it´s amazing how extreme heels and overknee/thigh boots now seem to be a must-have for celebs, whereas a couple of years ago the thigh-highs at least were mostly associated with the "Pretty Woman" look. Not that I´m complaining

Awtucs I remember those - I regret not buying some.

These are very nice looking boots: Well done !

Why do we (guys) like stiletto boots so much ?

Our men's boots are so boring and ugly compared to them isnt-it ?

For me , they are like a work of art. I guess this is why I like them

Thanks. I´m glad you and others like the boots.

Yes, I agree about the "work of art" idea - that´s why I find men´s shoes so boring, and what I look for mostly in heels. Stiletto heels are often so elegant, although they have to fit with the rest of the boot.

I think Buffalo do some nice looking boots with a classical shape. Check them out at www.buffalo-shop.de. (No connection with them - just like to shop there!).

I have some knee boots in a similar style - I´ll post a pic when I get the chance.

Like many here, I wish I had smaller feet because the choice of styles is simply much better, although having EUR 42 is not too bad. Another reason is that I have thin legs, so that with smaller feet, the shaft width of boots would fit me better rather than being too wide which is usually the case.