p1ng74

Derby

Kim Adams.   Clearly heels and skirt do not hinder true athleticism...

Bourbon

Since we are on the topic of exercising in heels, this might be inspiring...

Cotton

7 hours ago, mlroseplant said:

I often do (upright) balancing poses in heels 'cause it's fun, and also helps heeling in the real world. Don't think I'd do that at the gym...

Yes!  I like doing certain exercises and stretches in heels.  I like doing a sitting to standing routine with no hands, in heels to test the strength and sturdiness of the whole leg, foot, and shoe combination.  I figure if I can pass this, then I am ok to go out in the heels!

Beaver

Buster

Institute

The last time I was in a fitness facility was in high school.  Based on all of Macky’s experiences I will continue to stay away   That is way too much drama just to get some exercise.  I’ll stick to my private routine and maybe go on a run in my boots...

2 hours ago, nzfreestyler said:

Ever thought about a thinner heel?

If you are going to wear heels a lot - as I do - I prefer the light weight of a stiletto. No harder to wear - in fact I honestly think they are easier for me, but the beauty is the comfort of a solid heel without the weight and clunkiness of a block/wedge heel ? and the shoe can flex better which is kinder on your feet if you spend a long time in your heels.

Just a thought if you are long term looking at wearing ea lot a stiletto might be a good option for a heel as well. Most women who are permanent heel wearers etc opt for a stiletto and I think that the light weight option is part of the reason. The other is obviously the style choice, or perhaps it is the style they most want to wear - but I am believe comfort is a big factor.

 

Regardless I can imagine you'll be exited waiting for these new boots !!!

I’m so deep into wearing heavy knee high boots now that I doubt the additional weight of a 4” underslung heel will make much difference lol.  I suppose if I am doing any serious competitive sports then yes the weight of my footwear will be a handicap.  But for what I do Day in and out I don’t mind the extra weight, and maybe it will help me stay fit?  I have falling arches and my wife’s podiatrist says that firm shoes and shanks are actually better for your feet than flex, so I’m not too worried about that either.  

I have honestly not spent any time in a stilleto.  My “women’s” shoes have way thinner heels and yes I have been impressed with how stable they are, and they even work on structures like cattle guards!  But the “block” heel is probably where I need to draw the line, as I do a lot of walking around in fields and places where a stilleto will sink and generally be a mess.  But I suppose I will never know unless I try?

I like that.  If I’m going to wear something controversial, it is best to wear it well, wear it deliberately, and wear it boldly....

Opera

Mendelssohn

3 minutes ago, Shyheels said:

I totally agree. Although I don’t see other men wearing tall boots over jeans around town, the look I present is totally unexceptional and I blend in completely. It is not a feminine look at all. As you say, it is common among motorcycle riders and among those who walk in scrub or where snakes may be an issue - I’ve worn mine in such circumstances often. Good for town and country and no big deal in either place. I honestly don’t think it would take much to bring tall boots into vogue for men, the look is nothing startling and the warmth and comfort in winter is very welcome. And they look nice. 

My boots are over my pants when I am doing chores around the house, though sometimes I pull the pants over the boots if I am cutting grass or something to prevent too many sticklers from getting dumped into the shaft.  Otherwise, I unfortunately am not a big contributor to bringing the look back as I absolutely love the feeling of the leather shafts against my skin, so they are under my pants when I am out and about.  The exception to this is the pair of Tony Lama boots that have such wide shafts that they are difficult to get under jeans.  

Now when I go out in shorts or a skirt, the tall boots are on full display.  But I know that's not the look you are going for either... 

Ammunition

16 minutes ago, Cali said:

Suggest of pockets is the reason I don't wear women's jeans. Although I find them softer and the stretch jeans better fitting, I NEED front pockets and purses don't work for me. I have many (many) women's shorts, I have found shorts with adequate pockets. Unfortunately most are size 10 and I'm now a size 8.

Check out LL Bean women's jeans.  The Double L jeans have the full sized men's pockets!  After messing around with jeans at the store my wife finally informed me that we have had the ideal jeans sitting on her side of the closet this whole time lol.  

publisher

On ‎2018‎-‎12‎-‎13 at 2:31 PM, nzfreestyler said:

yes you can. I reckon definitely n a larger style sturdy style heel, and not too high for your foot flexibility/strength.

Well, I found a local boot maker that I have somehow missed all these years, and since they are doing 25% off I pulled the trigger yesterday and they are going to build me a pair of cowboy boots with 4" heels and 19" knee high shafts.  It was such a wonderful shopping experience, as they were quite happy to build something unique.  She pulled both men's and women's sample boots and pictures as we discussed customizations, because in this world, anything goes.  I'm hoping to get to spend a lot of time and activity in these 4" heels.  It will take 3-4 months before they are ready, which is a pretty good turnaround, but I will have mounting anticipation and excitement about getting to wear them.  

Until then, I'll be happy and comfortable with what I have in my 2.75" cowboy boots, and probably get some good enjoyment out of my OTK boots with 3.5" heels by wearing them into the office.  

16 hours ago, Shyheels said:

Not at all loud. Really quite understated. 

I agree that wearing tall boots over pants is not exclusively a feminine look, and those that think so may have spent too much time deriving their fashion from a modern urban bubble.  Men have worn boots this way all through history for practical reasons, and today it is still common among motorcycle riders and people who have to walk around in brush or swamps, which is pretty common where I live.  

6 hours ago, MackyHeels said:

Always buying new ones feels, refreshing better than older ones with similar colour. When i outfit myself out in public i get satisfaction from  observing females envious, jealous what i wear. 

@MackyHeels while we might agree on being sensitive to what women are thinking, we don't seem to agree on our approach to this sensitivity.  Envy and jealousy are powerful emotions.  On the positive side, jealousy can be inspiring.  Yes, I get jealous of how much fun some people have when I see pictures and read their heeling accounts, and I think I have been inspired to try new things.  I know people around notice what I am doing, and I hope we have a positive interaction, so that we can all be inspired to enjoy different things.  But in order to keep things positive, we have to be sensitive and know when to slow down.  If your outfits are intended to stoke envy in such a way that it body shames other women, it will likely lead to many negative interactions with them.  And this danger is not just with women's clothes - I have specifically seen a situation where a man crossed this line at work with a masculine outfit.  

Creamed

Oil

Women have fairly strong opposing opinions about heels amongst themselves, which I feel always complicated the discussion of men in heels.  My wife was catching up on newspaper readings and this one was sitting on the dining room table this morning:

Why Smart, Chic Women Are Abandoning High Heels (Forever)

Some women say that heels reflect everything that is wrong with femininity, and others say it is the great equalizer in empowering women.  Here is my favorite line from the counterpoint in this article:

”Many have suggested that men invented heels to sexualize women and hold us back. That’s not strictly true, as heels’ origins as 10th-century equestrian wear prove. And while yes, heels are associated with erotic femininity (and so what?), Nancy Pelosi was no man’s object when she wore four-inch blue suede stilettos last February to deliver a commanding, eight-hour, filibuster-style speech in defense of DACA.”

All of this I am sure complicates women’s  perception of men in heels.  When a woman sees a man wearing high heels, it is such a rare sight that they might not know what to think.  Is he wearing heels to mock women?  Is this some erotic expression that is inappropriate in public?  If men start wearing heels, will that dilute the power of heels in women’s fashion?  Is this man using women’s fashion to exert dominance over me?

Women do have a tendency to analyze things more than men.  When a man sees a guy in heels, they probably make a quick judgement, whether it be that he looks hilarious, insane, stupid, sharp, or bold, and then they move on without analyzing it further.  

Some people say parents are steering their kids towards more "androgynous" looks as part of their agenda to normalize gender fluidity, but I think it is too early to tell what the final effect will be.  Plus, when you look at what everyone is calling "androgynous" these days, it is almost all masculine fashion.  There is very little blending in of female fashion, and the overall look seems very boring to me.  

Long hair for guys is a lot more common and accepted than heels, at least in my environment and lifetime.  Right now in the school group my son is in all the boys are at least shoulder length.  Furthermore, long hair, especially when well cared for, can go a longer way in creating an overall feminine look than heels.  Some of my coworkers one day were chatting about their shock in encountering a guy with long hair in the men's room, as from the backside it was styled in such a way that they were convinced he was female...