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4 hours ago, maninboots said:

Yeah, I’ve often believed that tall boots fit men’s legs better than women’s anyway, there are exceptions of course but you need to fill a boot for the perfect fit and a lot of women’s legs are too skinny, i don’t mind a slight struggle with a zip to get a good fitted look, if only the shoe size range was a bit bigger then we’d all be in business and maybe then more men would consider them, I’ve been told many times by female assistants when I’ve been trying on that they think they look better on me than they did on her and that’s really only down to a little extra leg width filling them out and not sagging like wellies lol 

Off the shelf boots are probably intentionally made with wider shafts to accommodate a broader range of calf sizes, though women’s are going to be generally slimmer.  If you wear boots over pants at least there is something to fill in the extra space.  

I can wear off the shelf boots very comfortably, which I did every day all day, and have 16 pairs now.  But still, there is nothing like the fit of the custom boots I got last year.  The fit everywhere is perfect, and the fitted shafts pull on and fit exactly over the calves as easy as a pair of socks.  

Owning a lot of different off the shelf shoes is definitely fun, which I do, but if you get as much enjoyment from boots as I do, I recommend adding at least one pair of custom boots at some point.  It is a unique experience that should not be missed.  And don’t wait too long to do it - manufacture time can take months to over a year, and once you have them they will last over a lifetime, so you are only losing time now to enjoy them.  Plus, not only do you customize the shaft, but you also specify the heel!  I just ordered a pair with 19” shafts and 4” heels... and the anticipation is making me a little nutty!

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16 minutes ago, at9 said:

Boot (UK/AUS) = Trunk (US)

Bonnet (UK) = Hood (US)

Esky is Australian only. Until I looked it up I hadn't realised it was originally a trademark that became generic.

And Saloon = Sedan

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9 hours ago, MackyHeels said:

My recent purchase these  booties,  something less noteworthy  on this forum. 

Chelsea Rag & Bone Westin Boot more ankle length then actual boot.

Yes i know no substantial heel, (1.1/4 inches at best) feeling uneasy and depressed about the purchase. Only because  it has no distinct heel like the others shown below i wanted in same colour tan suede as i settled for the Westin boot instead.

Funny that these are woman booties yet could easily bought men's in similar style. Doubt i would get the pointed toe or heel metal shank with brand logo stamped. Guess it's style to make it more feminine, differentiate it from certain style male boots. Have similar style in female moto chelsea boot in black leather rarely or never wear it only because lack of high heel. 

Nice boots!  It’s funny how designers for urban booties incorporate elements from cowboy boots to make them look more feminine, of all things.  The snip toe and metal heel cap are classy style elements of cowboy boots that men wear.  The heel cap was originally designed to protect the boots from excessive wear of spurs sitting on the heel counter.  Just goes to show that if men lose appreciation for nice things, they will lose them as fashion options.  

7 hours ago, Shyheels said:

There’s an Australian Jingle Bells:

Driving through the bush/in a dusty Holden ute/kelpie by my side/esky in the boot...

Kids all sing in at Christmas pageants. It’s rather cute...

I had to look up what an Esky is... and was disappointed to find that “boot” in this case refers to the bed of the Ute and has nothing to do with shoes.  

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7 hours ago, MackyHeels said:

Can you imagine a day being employed and wearing heels you want and the boss or company employees  can't fire you or  talk trash about your attire or very least will talk with lawyers before anything is said to you.  Got to say it, Gay community strikes fear into the world to be PC. Even someone talking negatively about others those merely standying by saying nothing are now guilty by association in our workplace.  So now anyone snickering in the workplace about my feminine clothes they can be reprimanded for such actions. Just love it that before i overheard name calling about my attire laughter, whispering now the same people shut there mouth and look the other way ignoring me. Doubt this type of corporate workplace policy would be possible without the help from discrimination of LGBQT communities and liberal PC politicians.

There is no need to wait for the politicians and lawyers.  The company I work for has pursued diversity and inclusion well beyond what is legally required, not out of fear, but because we seriously believe that diversity is essential to sustain and grow a creative and innovative workforce.  This goes far beyond workplace attire and LGBQT+, as we also focus on gender equality, and openness to different ways of working.  We specifically hire autistic people because they bring different talents and ideas into a team’s work.  It is a positive work culture where we expect people to contribute their unique personality and thrive, and if I am comfortable doing it in heels then no one can complain.  Focus on working as a team, help each other achieve goals, and we’ll find that there is no room for negativity.  

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