jim

I agree completely Bubba, the open shoes he has chosen would clash with with a business suit for sure. Can I suggest you try a more conservative pair Raph, perhaps a closed shoe or boot with a moderate heel.Chose a pair that will blend with and compliment the clothing you plan to wear at the office.I think you will look better, and feel more confident for it. If you are having trouble putting something together, ask a female friend for advise, most women are very good at coordinating their clothing and shoes. Failing that,a trip to your favorite shoe store could be in order. Just ask one of the more mature sales women for a pair of shoes that will go with your suit.I'm sure she will be eager for the sale and will happily steer you in the right direction. Good luck….. jim

Good to see you again Laurie.

Nice boots Gene.They are what I would consider to be the ideal casual boot.They have "me" written all over them.

Shame Zappos dosen't ship down under.

jim

stroke What a very cool avatar, Emma.

:rofl: Wilson.......is that you!

Love the boots Mate!! Those Flaming Vivian Westwood's must have cost an arm and a leg ! jim

UPS

F.A.B

i give up...................why do we even bother!

What an interesting mindset you have nhoj62.

Have you ever concidered the difference between a man who says "I have failed three times!" and the man who says "I am a failure!"

Perhaps we could all learn something from those so called, "boring athletes".

jim

Landoleers

I cannot yet go into a shoe store and try on high heeled shoes or boots.

Shopping for shoes is an experience not to be missed Dawn. It’s something to be savored and enjoyed as an integral part of the whole high heel experience.

Give it a try, it won't take you long to get over your initial apprehension, of that I'm sure and then you wont look back. I bet you will find the sales girls more than help full and over time they will get to know you as more than just a "sale".

The last time I walked into my favorite Overland Footwear outlet, the store manager welcomed me with a hug and invited me for coffee..

So fear not, take the bull by the horns and go try on some heels.

jim

monster

For you guys (& gals) who like to take care of your nails and go the extra mile and paint them as well...Take a look at the book "Toerrific".

Its a great source of info and shows the reader how to do the perfect pedicure.

Heres the link.. Toerrific

jim

melons.....

Very nice boots Jim.......!! What a great style for street wear, but I have to agree with Bubba about the leg length.I wouldn't wear my jeans quite that long either. Enjoy

Thanks for the heads-up Gene.

Nice shoes Jeff,glad to hear you've decided to go with the purchase. I have procrastinated before and lived to regret it.

Nothing worse than deciding (at long last) to get those killer heels and finding they have just sold the very last pair in your size...aahhhhhhh :x :x

They are sure to be a hit,but do let us know what the girls at work think.

jim

squid

Isochronal

expensive

Some of you guys sure have been through the mincer.

Well I voted moderate, but alot depends on what I'm wearing, where I'm going and of course how I'm feeling at the time.

I usually wear boots with heels ranging from 3"-5" in height but usually leave the high stiletto numbers for more special occasions, like when going out in the evening.

During the hotter months I enjoy wearing slides or mules, but these tend to be lower in height and usualy have a wedge heel (Aly those mules look great !)

I always have pedicured and painted nails, especially so in the summer when I wear the more open styles. For me, polished nails are a "must" when wearing beautiful shoes.

As far as wearing high heeled pumps and sandals in public is concerned....I don't do it very often at all. Altho I admit to having a good number of them, I usually only wear them at home.

Wearing heels on the street is something I have been doing for quite a while and in that time I've had very few negative reactions to them. Perhaps the worst has been a smirk or high pitched shreek from a teenage air-head. (You may be able to bounce a 50 cent coin off their backsides but there sure ain't much between their ears.)

Those that do usually notice and speak up are nearly always women and almost all comments have been positive. I've had some very interesting conversations over the years, with people that I wouldn't normally have met........ and all because my heels.

Jim

OPEC.........( Bah Humbug!! )

Here you go Heelfan..

Carrie snapped this last winter,just as she called her Hubby and I in for some fresh Pizza. LOL,When I saw what she was up to she called out "I always wanted a photo of those boots Jim....!"

Hhhhmmm.....perhaps not the best pic of me...but the boots look fantastic!

jim

Thanks for posting the links to some rather interesting sites Gene.I spent the morning browsing thro them and enjoyed what they had to offer.

I also like the look and feel of skirts and have 2 of my own that I wear when the mood strikes. One is a faded blue denim and the other a dark sand colored cord, with a laced fly that sits low on the waist . Both fall to the lower calf with the corduroy skirt sporting a frayed hem. I do enjoy them and they are both extremely comfortable, but I don’t wear them any where near often enough. (This will have to change. )

To say I was particularly taken by the Macabi skirt would be an understatement. What a practical alternative to trousers and with style to boot. Definitely something I would buy.

While visiting Tom's Cafe, I came across a photo of one of their members wearing a navy skirt, jacket and polo neck.The heeled boots he chose to go with them were spot on in my opinion and I thought the look he had achieved was harmonious and coordinated. He may be pushing the envelope but the whole look suited him immensely. Here’s a link to it. navy skirt

I beleave good media coverage like this and as you have said, tasteful moderate dress sence on our part, all help in the continuing move towards true fashion freedom for men.

jim

Btw Gene,I enjoy your unbiased and well thought out posts,long may they continue