jim

perhaps?

hearingbone ? nope,thats to confusing.

um...

Triumphant.....yup, that will do nicely.

TRIUMPHANT !

Chaos.......

These I adore!!

I really like the sculptured long point, they're all the rage at the moment.Alot of women are wearing them here, but saddly they don't suit everyone who is.

Thanks for sharring Susan..

Troldeg.... What very cool shoes you've bought! I like them both, but if I had to choose, then the first pair would be the ones I would take. Those mules are a classic and I like them a lot.I have just "discovered" mules myself and have added a 2 pairs to my closet of late. Wearing backless shoes dose require a different approch tho...but I think that's part of their charm.

btw...do you think these shoes run true to size ??

regards jim

You have a kind heart Francis.... Good on you Mate.

I hope you had a great time wandering around the old buildings 'pod.I'm no expert but that house? you are standing in front of is very interesting. The round windows are different, that’s for sure. Being an antipodean from a relatively young country, we don't have those "really old buildings”. There are Victorian structures here of some note, but nothing compared to those fine old European buildings.....and a lot of these are being knocked down. What a shame we're loosing such precious links to our past all for the sake of car parks and high rises. Anyway, I'm sure you enjoyed yourself and thanks for sharing. jim

the little girl (I suppose about 5 or 6 years old) started to walk around the supermarket on tiptoe to try out the feeling !

Now thats cute!

Mothers can be funny at times but I'm glad yours took the comment in her stride Xaphod.It's cool your Mum is comfortable with you in heels.Mine would have a blue fit!

About 10 yrs ago I was trying on a pair of pumps when a small boy stopped right in front of me,watched for a moment or two and called out to his mother, (who was several feet behind looking at a display)," Why's that man wearing ladies shoes"!!

Mom was over in a flash and did her best to dislocate the childs shoulder as she pulled him away by the hand.She never said a thing to him, or me for that matter, but I felt uncomfortable for both of us.

On a cheerier note... Just a few weeks ago I was trying on a pair of boots when a woman and her daughter (7ish) sat down beside me.She didn't pay me any attention until I stood up, then watched with interest as I walked up and down the store in them.When I sat down again, she asked the magic question,"Mum, why is that man wearing high heels"?

Mom said to her,"Because he likes them honey" and then made a small comment to me..

"They go well with your shirt".

Anyway, I never did buy those boots but that brief encounter made my day.

jim

watch out guys, once you start wearing these things you may not be able to stop.

You're way,way to late with that warning Slim...

jim

My vote has to go to the nine west...

duct

huh?

Hi Alex,That's quite a list you have there.... Don't you just hate it when you find a pair of killer heels and they don't have them in your size...aahhhh, the agony! But in saying that, don't give up looking,you just never know what's around the corner. As for me, I don't have a list.When I find a style I like and the shoes are in my size, I buy them.. I suppose I'm quite fortunate,being a US 9.5/10 makes finding nice shoes relatively easy. jim

winch

WD 40 works well on sticky labels,but I would be reluctant to use it on leather soles tho.

It's a vivid memory even now.I was also 4yrs old when I tried on my mothers stilettos for the first time and walked (shuffled) up the garden path.It just seemed like the natural thing to do.

The next defining moment was in 1966 at a friends house.We were playing in her room and her mom brought in several pairs of stiletto's for our dress -up games and we wore them most of the afternoon.

Wearing heels still feels like the natural thing to do, but thankfully I no longer shuffle..

Shoe sizing,now there's a bone of contention!

"Doc Shoe" has talked about this subject in depth but Laurie's summed it up for sure.

I think the best way is to try the shoe before you buy.That way you are assured the style of shoe suits and they are a correct fit.If you are unsure,the sales girls will generally steer you in the right direction. Besides,shopping for shoes in person is great fun..

jim

EUREKA !

A government force consisting of detachments of British Regiments, the 12th and 40th, plus mounted and foot police of the Victoria Police, attacked an entrenchment of aggrieved gold miners at BALLARAT at daybreak on 3 December 1854. The resulting action, the attack on the Eureka Stockade, is today among Australia's greatest legends.

steel

But no one says anything about how to fix her boots

Well...I thought it was a great idea

if that's the only adverse reaction you had then you had a very good day

Do you get a bit of flak when out Francis..?

Glad to hear you're going for it Jay.

Hi StreetHeels....a rather interesting site.Not a lot of really high shoes but interesting non the less.

I could have sworn the legs in pic of Ped66 were mine!! but then I havn't been to the UK of late and I don't wear a skirt....whew! It seems we both need to put on a little weight.