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I wore 4” heels to jury duty last year and had to remove them at security. At least they did not say anything in front of me.

JFC, I’ve been openly gay for over 20 years and it’s no easier for me to wear heels out in public then any of you.

Have you guys covered Fernando Berlin? He’s got guys modeling high heel boots. 

I would have to say my Fifi’s are the thinnest heels I have.

On 7/31/2019 at 12:12 PM, CAT said:

I agree on that rule. With that limitation I have posted less these days 

If more people were helping Tech out with site costs we might not have that limitation. (He won’t ask, but I will)

@Jkrenzer The black Mary Janes look great!

Not sure. I know I’ve never been impressed with the screw wooden ones, so figured I’d try this out.

So, a no go for boots. They stretch the toe area fine, but I need the widest ‘around the ball of the foot’ area opened up to prevent a compressed nerve issue I get. I now have them in a pair of patent Anouk’s who’s toe box is so tight I cannot wear them for any period of time.

So, after poking around Amazon I decided to try the Forme shoe shaper. I'll let you know if this works, seems to be better then the old style wooden ones I used to try. You slide the stretcher into the toe area and run the slider down to add pressure outward. 

Got a knee high pair of Jimmy Choo boots with 85mm heel from The Real Real. Comfie, but was a bit tight around the ball of my feet at first. Seemed to break in a bit by the time I went to bed though.

Yea, these will be in the house and not out and about shoes. 

Finally decided to try these from Italian Heels. 150mm, so a challenge. I’m hoping these make 5” heels seem easy.

@Pierre1961 As different as people try to make themselves out to be, most of us are alike in an amazing number of ways, for good or ill.

There seems to be a misconception that gay men are universally accepting of heels or freestyle dressing, but that’s not the case. There are a lot of gay guys who get offended by a guy doing anything feminine. Some go as far as being very anti woman.

You might be physically safe in a gay neighborhood (unless someone’s there to beat up gays and goes after you), but don’t expect everyone to celebrate crossing gender lines.

2 hours ago, Jkrenzer said:

Very nice, please post pictures of you wearing them while shopping.

Maybe tomorrow.. Today’s work day trippled in length, and I’ve got to get the dogs to the kennel for a trip this week. Maybe shots from the Atlanta airport in a couple days.

85mm pumps from Jimmy Choo, used from Vestiaire Collective. Seems comfortable, and plan to go shopping wearing them today.

Rag and Bone Newbury’s off eBay. Good price, and comfortable but the leather could use a bit of conditioner.

On 3/16/2019 at 9:59 AM, Romulus said:

I have the same ones. They are defiantly an all day boot. 

Agree’d, been to airports and multiple Disney world parks with mine on all day.

I’m not sure the model, but I got a used pair of Jimmy Choo pumps off TheRealReal for under $100. They are already broken in and have a sole protector. I’d prefer non patent leather but that didn’t stop me from wearing them to walk several blocks to dinner in Key West last night.

KW is a double edged sword for heels. You won’t have any issues with people, but the sidewalks are a mess. My blocky heeled boots were a lot easier for getting around earlier in the day. 4” heels will get people’s attention, but not one dirty look.

If a pair doesn’t work for you when you put them on do not feel bad about returning them. Stuffing them into the back of the closet to be forgotten about is a waste of money.

CL/JC/YSL’s generally fit about the same across a numeric sizing, and going by Euro sizing will be more acuurate then a conversion. Be careful though as I’ve seen a 40 be really oversized and too tight depending on the pair. If you order online make sure you can exchange them. Best option is to shop in the store, as high end stores tend to be very accommodating

Found this graphic that might be helpful. 

I’m usually out wearing boots, but so far no issues out wearing pumps. 

Got a pair of Sorel Kinetic wedge snow boots, needed to size up 1 size compared to the Joan wedges. Comfie and warm.