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MaryJane

On 2/23/2018 at 1:46 AM, JeffB said:

I’d damn well better make sure I didn’t look foolish or inappropriate. Because of that particular mindset, I tend to think I overdo things, that I overdress.

Just to throw another log on the fire in your mind.

How appropriate is it to overdress? Is this what you're worried about? That you are being inappropriate by overdressing?  Tough question.

My version of "freestyling" I call blending. On almost every day at least 60% of what I am wearing stated out on the other side of the store. I present (alpha) male, but I like tighter fitting clothes, I like to layer, more color ... and these qualities I can find better in women's clothing. Since I started blending and wear high heels I find that I take more time in putting my outfits for the day together. Also, I dress better than I use to. Either matching my heels to what I have on or knowing what heels I want to wear dictate my outfit for the day.

I use Aldo's Gel Instep Cushions. They also help in keeping your foot from sliding and jamming your toes on slick tall heels. An Aldo manager gave me my first pairs.

I like variety, so from booties to knee highs; the heels just need to be at least 3.75 inch taller than the platform.

Jelly Donuts

A fun conference.

Sky Rocks

Rockabilly

Elvis

Wear the boots. Most that notice will think they are cowboy boots. If some asks then you can go in and explain how it helps your back pain. The subtle style would be easier for more to accept without confusing the subject with possible other questions that might occur from the use of stilettos. Once you get pass this stage then you can knock it up a notch or two or ... Take your time and set a good foundation.

17 hours ago, Tacchi Alti said:

My story about my back will be more convincing if I wear more subtle styles. If the conversation gets more specific I could see how things go for suggesting other styles.

I got stopped by two women colleagues today on my way into my office. They had seen my narrow heels from across the parking lot and asked to see the rest of my heels. They were a little surprise how tall they were, almost knee high. They missed my suede knee highs yesterday.

17 hours ago, Tacchi Alti said:

I'm hoping someone will notice and mention them! There's a bit of an exhibitionist in me!

All in due time.

I answered earlier, but I wanted to point out a common theme, most if not all mentioned, they buy heels that fit.

It took me less than 10 seconds to adjust, get my balance and walk in 4 inch heels.  Why? I had done many months of rehab therapy after having my ankles reconstructed. A lot of balancing on the toes of one foot while standing on an incline. 

This is very similar to the exercises Korean Airline teach their flight attendants so they can walk on airplanes while in high heels.

I thought there might not be a very high demand for sandals in Windsor in the winter. I waiting for a sale (clearance would be nicer) for another pair of FB Canti's in black.

10 hours ago, canadianbeaver17 said:

I haven’t been out shopping a bit, but I had the chance yesterday and today.  

Yesterday I purchased these nude suede strappy heels from Aldo.  I was debating what pair to get, as they had several nude ones in my size.  I opted for the high 5” heel because, well, why not?    I normally shop at this store and have always had great service.  The two SA I have not seen before.  One was very standoffish, but the other was very helpful.  She really took the time to help me out  

Today I grabbed these black strappy ones from Call It Spring   I don’t normally shop there, but was draw by the clearance sign.  I got these in a size smaller that I normally wear, but the length was good   Might need to stretch them a bit, but that’s not a big deal.  

I’ve been looking for strappy pairs like this for a while.  I finally took the plunge!  Can’t wait to rock em.

 

Being winter, are those heels on sale?

Whiskey 

I have my heels, but it's 2018 and I want BOTH. And I deserve both.

On 1/18/2018 at 7:32 AM, subtle said:

That ruler is in metric they are only 4cm.

The ruler is in inches. Metric would have 10 steps between cm's and this has 8, 1/2 inch. 1/4 and 1/8 inch marks.

Nice tassels on the boots.

Oregon Snow

59 minutes ago, SoCalGal said:

I’m not criticizing anyone so please don’t misunderstand what I’m saying or asking. I’m just somewhat perplexed why someone would want their feet to hurt.

Hi SoCalGal,

I'll try to answer some of you inquires, but again I not the most usual member here. There is a tremendous diversity in the members here, and in why each wears heels.

First, heels don't make my feet hurt.  I only buy heels that fit my feet; I learned early these wise words: "life's too short for shoes that hurt." Function OVER Fashion.....LOL

I started to wear women's shoes about 9 years ago after my third ankle reconstruction. I have narrow heels and men's shoes that fit my toe box left over an extra inch of open space around my heel to the sides of the shoes, so whenever I would try to plant my foot, my ankle would slip and turn. No ankle problems since I stop wearing men's shoes. Oh, I'm a US women's size 10 M.

That is, unless they are more comfortable on a larger, tougher and more firm foot, which in that case, I concede based on ignorance.

Many years ago I had a very serious injury, then about 3 years ago I suffered another (different, but major) injury. Because of the first injury, I had to raise both heels 4 inches to heal, took 15 months to heal. During the first 5 months I notice I no longer had back/hip pain left over from the first injury. Later when I went back to flat shoes the pain returned.  

Thus I wear shoes with at least a 3.75" increase between my toes and heels. And my quality of life is so much better!

I can't hide them, especially when I wear shorts in the summer, so if I going to wear heels I might as well have fun with them, and I do.  Women colleagues tell me they envy my shoes.  I must be doing something right

Any more questions....

Garden

Fabric

Cords

Uptown

Nice boots.

Cluster

1 hour ago, Jkrenzer said:

but just exactly why were you in dsw in the first place if you have too many pairs.

I like to shop for shoes (one of the reason I have so many). It's fun and I don't want to miss that special pair, aka, the fear of missing out - FOMO. So I had an hour to waste and a $10 card from DSW and I was close to a DSW.

2 hours ago, Sydheel said:

tell us again how you did that. 

It's a sum of many factors.

(1) I'm out of room. (Plus I am waiting for the FB Canti in black to go on sale, I have a discounted gift card I need to spend.)

(2) It's hard to wear all the shoes I already have. I wear a different pair to work every day and I can go 2 months without wearing the same pair twice.

(3) I'm getting ready to tear my house and build a new one, so I need to move (twice) very soon, less to move.

More reasons too.

I might have a shoe addiction, but I don't have a shoe fetish.