capitalW

First allow me to say, "Welcome to the forum, Capital W."

In my personal experience, the cause of almost 100% of the negative reactions men receive when wearing high heels is a narrow-minded, opinionated viewer! Having worn heels for some 50 years, I cannot recall a single negative reaction from a balanced, open-minded person. This is precisely why I say that minds, like umbrellas and parachutes, work best when open.

Thanks for the welcome!! I used to do the DC bit years ago...hated capital hill with a passion!

I've been thinking; wasn't there a time where high heels were fashionable for men? I'm talking like the 1600s or there abouts. I wonder what changed the social outlook on men in heels...

The ( statement could have a couple different meanings. Barring that though, I'll go with (A). You could have a shoe with as short as a 1/2" heel, but if it's a thin heel, there's no doubt that it's a women's shoe (ignoring the fact that some men like to wear them). On the other hand, you could find shoes (mostly boots) with thicker heels, up to 2"-3" easily, and makle a case that they can be men's shoes. There was a recent thread that showed two legitimate men's (designer) shoes that had 2 1/2"+ heels.

"A" is my first choice, too unless the man is doing something to draw attention to the heels. The ones I spoke about wearing in the mid 70s had heels like you mentioned...pretty high, but very chunky. I wouldn't feel ill at ease wearing them today in public; just a bit out of date I guess, knowing when I got them! The out of date feeling would be the same as wearing a thin collar and tie - or (shudder!) bellbottoms......

Up until now, I never thought of a man's interest in high heels to be anything except sexual/fetish. I bought some womens heels and wore them around the house for the simple fetish enjoyment (it has been well over a decade since I've done so) when nobody else was home. Back in the 70s I had a pair of mens' heels (I forget for sure, but think they were almost three inches) when that was in vogue. I only felt satisfaction for participating in the current fashion, and after a couple years went strictly lower in heels. I found myself excited by women in heels as always, but never paid attention to what other men wore. It is interesting to read women say that they wear heels for the sexual "buzz" (for lack of a better term!), but many male posters here don't. While I would never wear a pair of heels in public, it is refreshing to read that not every man that wishes to wear heels in public does so for fetish enjoyment. To stray a little, I discovered this forum in hopes of pursuing my primary interest of women wearing their shoes in ways that may damage them, either accidentally or on purpose. Since then I have been exploring the different facets presented here trying to see where I stand. I'm wondering what draws the most negative attention; men in A) stilettos and thinner heels; traditionally reserved for women, or men in whatever the viewer sees as "high heels", no matter the style that creates the hurdle. I guess it pays to remember that there are true perverts out there that will steal womens shoes or knock a woman down to get her shoes that attaches a stigma to any man who enjoys wearing what many people consider to traditionally be "womens styles". Or showing any interest for that matter...... Hopefully this makes sense; I'm not out to offend, just trying to figure myself out in the long run, too!

Other threads on the hhplace have been discussing this subject. Are smaller feet in a pair of high heels more attractive? Would be interesting to see if everyone agrees....

I know I'm a little late responding...

I think it is how the wearer handles herself. I've seen both large and small feet in high heels and have found, depending on the person it to be either a turn on or a turn off.

I would have to add a new choice: "Simply don't know"!