HeeledSteve

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I've never had a professional pedicure but have had many manicures in a salon. Other customers mainly female pay no attention and any professional establishment should treat you with respect and be more than happy for your business. My advice would be to take the polish you want to use in case they don't have exactly the colour you want, be sure it's a professional quality polish though as the salon won't want to provide a substandard finish due to the quality of your polish. For a pedicure remember to take some open toed shoes or flip flops so you wont damage the polish when you come to leave.

I think you will enjoy the experience and be more than happy to return.

A pair of "Bronx" tan leather stiletto lace up ankle boots. Sadly I don't have them anymore.

I wouldn't say I wasn't a little apprehensive in fact I was, I think that would be normal. It's more I was able to overcome it. In part this is because the one other traditionally non male fashion trend I like is nail polish. I'm not able to wear it at work but nearly every weekend I wear polish on my hands.

As you can imagine it's impossible to hide this, it's seen anytime and place someone would see your fingers. I'm very comfortable doing this and well supported in this by my Wife. I've therefore had a lot of exposure to public situations doing something your not seeing men do all the time. You also have to overcome your concerns regarding the opinions of others as it is impossible to hide nail polish on your fingers. I tend to wear dark colours so again its very quickly noticed.

My experience with this is that people will notice most will show no reaction a few might look a bit longer but not in a disapproving negative way more out of interest. In many years doing this this has been my experience. I find if anyone does ask about it then it is usually women and with a positive reaction. It is usually to comment on the colour or to give positive support for having the confidence to use polish or both. The manager of my local coffee shop before she left couldn't wait to see that weekends colour.

Bottom line my experience with polish has been positive when anyone's ever seemed to be interested. It's this experience that has made me feel able to go public in heels.

I agree, peoples senses are alerted to behaviour  around them. I personaly  notice anyone behaving out of the ordinary, not because I immediately wonder about their fashion choices simply because it would make me wonder what they are up. Having confidence and just doing the things you would be doing but in heels seems to be working for me so far. I also agree with you on the height. I know I couldn't walk naturally in  anything higher than a mid heels with confidence. It doesn't matter what the gender of the wearer no one looks good walking badly in heels.

Thanks for your welcome and to answer the earlier question I'm in the south part of the UK. 

Typical it's my day off and I've woken up earlier than normal. So I thought I may as well post about my first ever public outing from earlier this week. Wasn't sure if I should post this here or for everyone but thought here wouldn't break any forum rules. 

I had ordered two new pairs of ankle boots one with an 80mm stiletto heel the other with a lower 55mm cone heel. In hindsight probably the lower pair would have been the best choice but since I'd ordered them first the stilettos arrived first.I also figured maybe I should just go for it and not try to avoid the stilettos otherwise  why had I bought them? I had got them to wear and so decided I would.

 I got off the train from work in the evening having decided today was the day, feeling confident and ready to go for it. It was early evening around six thirty pm and all the other commuters were like me heading up the well lit main road from the station to the parking in the town centre.

I changed into the boots and took my first steps, initially waiting until the last crowd of commuters had gone.  I figured if I found I hadn't mastered the heels around the house I didn't want to be unable to walk with confidence in public. As it was I was ok on them but immediately noticed how much smaller steps I had to take. I didn't feel too noticeable in the way I was walking but the noise sounded like gunshots, well at least to me.

I walked to my  car which took about twenty minutes calling at the cash machine on the way. Passed several people on the high street who took no notice,  hardly surprising as I was dressed in my work clothes, so unless they noticed the heel noise  they were hardly likely to think twice. By this time I'd also come to realise that the best approach was to be confident and treat this like any other evenings walk to the car. I passed the front of the Indian Restaurant in town where several people were looking at the menu outside, again no reaction.

Driving home I was happy  I'd taken my "first steps" and started to plan where my growing confidence was going to take me next, more on that later.

I bought these Cone heeled Clarks Denny Diva ankle boots with side zip . Again in an 8 (42 European). I have a wide foot and they fit well.. Heel height is a modest 55mm

A pair of Clarks Carlitta Quinn Chelsea boots with 80mm heels. Bought via the Brantano website here in the UK for £30 in an a size 8 for £30 and arrived in two days. I'm pleased with both the boots and Brantano's speedy service

Evening, I've just joined so here is a quick intro. As long as I can remember heels have always held a fascination for me. Over time rather than diminish this interest has grown stronger and of course has grown to include wearing and enjoying the feeling of heels for myself.

I'm encouraged by the posts here and that I'm far from alone as a man with a love of heels. Personally the appeal lies in wearing heels along with clothing traditionally considered typically male. I grew up in a small place but also this meant it was a community where any behaviour from the socially accepted gender norm would lead to criticism. I think this means you either grow to be someone small minded or to be someone who believes in the individuals right to live their life in a way that makes them a happier person. I'm the latter, believing that only by being true to yourself and supporting the ones you love in their choices can you be happy in life.

Recently I've taken literally,  taken "the next step" in my heels adventure and had my first public heeling experiences. I look forward to taking part in the forums  and posting about my experiences.