TooTall

Magic Heels:-)

As you have, I also have worn a skirt and high heels just for the pleasure, not sexual. I enjoy the fit and the feel of the material and the freedom provided by a skirt and heels just go with a skirt nicely.

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Dawn HH

That's about my take. Love the feel of some women's clothes, skirts in particular. A pity they aren't in style for men, either. But I don't get any particular sexual charge out of it, just a different and very comfortable style.

6'2" weigh around 175-180. Women's size 11 or 12 B, depending on who makes the shoe. Fortunately, the foot is fairly narrow, so I don't need a W. What's the deal with women's shoe sizes? Why are they so different? With guys, a size 11 is a size 11, no matter who makes it. Not so with heels. It seems like you have to get to know the shoe maker before you can get a pair that actually fit. Or is this just another subtle aspect to women's style in general? The more my wife tells me about how to put together an outfit, the more amazed I am at how complex the process can be.

Wimp here. 4" is my highest. I can sort of walk in them, but it's not a particularly graceful gait. Perhaps the tendons need to stretch a bit? OTOH, the 3.25" Nine Wests I picked up recently are a dream to walk in. They feel very natural.

You can find long jeans on zappos, though I just ordered up a pair of ladies Akademiks, just loved the way they looked. Also, a lot of the ladies jeans have a bit of stretch to them, a bit more comfortable. It's not easy keeping a trim waist after a few years have gone by. I remember the days when I could eat like a pig and never get over 160 pounds. Not any more - cycling in the summer and cutting/chopping wood in the winter are my way of burning off the excess. Good for the ego, too. When I was cycling over lunch one day, I had a very attractive lady at a traffic light tell me I had beautiful legs. Sure made my day.

Straight - I don't see the attraction, though I don't look askance at those who do. Just not my thing. I don't see my fascination with heels as a fetish. Not a sexual thing with me. I just love the way they feel. Come on, society. Change.

Solid ash flooring in this ancient house I have. Haven't left a mark yet. Man, do stilettos sound off on that floor, too. Pop, pop, pop...

I think it's funny that if you compare some of the better cowboy boots, amongst the most manly of footwear, with some women's boots or even block heel pumps, you find they both have pointed toes and 2.5" heels. For most of us, stiletto heels in public would be seriously breaking social custom. I wish it was otherwise, that last pair of Nine Wests I just got are very comfortable, I could walk in them all day.

I have a 31" waist, and around a 36" inseam. Women's jeans in a heel length are the best fit I can find. To me, it's practicality, not a cross dressing thing. If it weren't for heels, I'd be SOL in the jeans department. Fifteen or twenty years ago, I had no problem finding 30/36 or 31/36 jeans for men. Can't find them today. Is everyone getting that fat? That's disgusting...

You have courage, that's for sure. I'm still wobbling around with 5" heels on hard, good traction floors.

I'm going to rate it as no opinion at this time. She isn't horrified, but she isn't exactly encouraging, either. I keep saying - this isn't a kinky thing, these just feel so neat to walk around in. Actually, I'm surprised she isn't horrified, she's pretty conservative. I will say that men's block heels just aren't the same. I have a pair of Tony Lama's with 2.5" heel, but they just don't have that elegant feel of stilettos, even 3" ones. What's wrong with wanting to feel a bit elegant? It's not a sign of deviance, slender heels just speak to a certain part of me.

Hey, I love them. I have a pair of Tony Lama's in rattlesnake, with 2.5" heel. Also have a pair of White's Smokejumpers, possibly the finest work boot ever made. I wear them when I'm sawing up wood on my farm. Don't think a stiletto heel would work for that. Actually, the Tony's hint at what heels feel like. Your walking gait is similar to mid block heels, just a bit heavier, and you don't have quite the manuverability of a stiletto heel. No, I don't get quite the elegant feel that heels give, the Tony's are a bit heavy, and the White's weigh a ton. Isn't that interesting? Some of the most manly footwear made, and it bears a distinct resemblance to a pointed toe pump... gawd, wonder what the good ol' boys would think if they realized that.

HappyFeet - I have to say, I like your style. The outfits work very well together. You put forth the sort of appearance that may actually be accepted some day.

Heeling in a small, conservative community where you live, probably not worth the flak you'd catch, and the trouble you'd cause for your friends and family. At least that was my conclusion. My first outing will be in an alternate lifestyle community in a large city, where I won't draw as much attention or run into anyone I know. Heels are all about showing confidence, and that's hard to do if you're looking over your shoulder. You could 'stealth heel' locally with a good pair of Tony Lama's. 2.5" heel and pointed toe, you've pretty much got a mid pump with a block heel there. Perception. Not all it's cracked up to be, is it? One thing my dear wife pointed out - women have developed rules for how to dress with heels, and a lot of men don't seem to be aware of them. With a woman, it's all about a balanced outfit, keyed to the time of day and the occasion, with no part of the wardrobe dressier than the other. Stilettos are considered non casual, for work or for evening, a bit pretentious for an afternoon walk. To her, men in heels seem a bit hasty to show off the heel without considering the rest of the outfit. They stick out like a sore thumb. This is not to say that us men are honor bound to follow the very subtle and complex world of women's style, but the more I listen to her and observe women in heels in public, the more I see that those rules were not drawn up arbitrarily. They make sense. It's all about presenting a complete package. Here's one rule she passed along. When wearing pants with heels, the cuff should hang at least halfway between the ankle bone and the floor, perhaps even a bit lower. That obscures much of the heel, but not all. Standard jeans with heels makes one look like Jethro Bodine, the classic highwater hillbilly. So how do you show off the heels? Sit down, cross your legs, and dangle the heel out there. A little motion of the toe, if they don't notice immediately. Women are subtle. Of course, that means that the pants have to be tailored to the heel height, so they can't be worn with all heels. And we wonder why women have such extensive wardrobes... Like I said, it's a subtle and complex subject. You know, if heels on men are ever to be accepted as style, then we have to look good in them, look natural in them. A good way to look natural is to see how women do it, they have generations of experience. You won't look natural in stilettos with highwater jeans and a T shirt - no self respecting woman would be caught dead in that outfit. Way too dressy on the bottom.

You know, I mentioned that to a woman recently, that they had a much wider latitude in clothing than we did. She set the record straight - you men have variety, but you don't use what you have. Get a copy of GQ and really study the ads, and you'll see what I mean. She had a point - while it isn't as bright, it's there if you want it. You can look really sharp, and still look like a man. All it takes is the desire, an eye for style, and a pile of money.

Well, the walk a mile event isn't until late this spring. She thinks it's a hoot, and wants to come with me - ladies are invited, and I suppose she'll enjoy it even more at the end when she's fresh and bright while all us rough, tough guys are moaning in agony. Hah. Amateurs, shown up by this tiny little woman. As for heeling in general, all I've said is that I love the way they feel, that it's fascinating to put such a twist on something so instinctive as walking. Can't say she's overly enthusiastic about it. But, she is giving me good style pointers, and said I looked silly not so much for the heels, but because the particular heels I had just looked so wrong with what I was wearing. They were dark red patent leather, when they should have been black natural leather for casual dress, and my pants cuffs were way too high. For heaven's sake, if you're going to do it, do it right. In those, you look like a clueless man trying to wear heels, and not doing it very well. That led to several discussions on heel style - dear lord, I had no idea the subject was so complex. So she said - in the woman's world, merely wearing heels says that you're trying to look extra good, and there's nothing worse thay trying to look stylish and missing badly. With jeans, the cuff should hang where it does on regular shoes, which is why a lot of women have jeans only for heel wearing, with extra length. Highwater looks bad, heels or flats. You know, I think she's right about that. Okay, and I did get her a beautiful set of Lumiani half d'orsays in black. She looks stunning in them and her long black dress, they set off her slender figure and huge mane of dark hair nicely. Zappos had them for half price. Why should I be having all the fun? Wish I could make the trip to London, but I'm too tied up right now. Maybe next year, when I have time to plan for it. Heeling with a bunch of guys doing the same, that would be thoroughly enjoyable.

First, as many have said, it is a delight to find this community. I don't feel so alone any more. I thought I would begin with my own 'heel manifesto'. Like a lot of men here, I am a hetero male with family. While I did play with CD'ing over the years, it wasn't really my thing, though I have to admit that the silky ladies attire does feel wonderful. My journey with heels really began with a 'walk a mile in her shoes' event. My wife recommended that if I was going to walk a mile in heels on pavement, I had best get in some practice, or I would likely get foot or tendon damage. First time in heels that would actually fit me, and I found that I loved them. Heels make me feel, well, a bit more elegant. You gracefully glide along on your lofty perch, giving more thought to where and how you move next, things that most of us guys never gave a moment's consideration. I'm sort of tall (6'2"), somewhat slender (170lb), and have long legs (35" inseam). When in heels, I'm even more tall and slender. They accentuate what I like about my appearance. It's not a fetish thing with me, I find that I look and feel better in heels. And I love the tap-tap-tap sound that stilettos make. I see why you ladies like these so much. My preference is for pointed toe pumps right now. Done right, they can look good on a man, look natural. And I find the slightly curving stiletto heel to be beautiful. I've seen photos of men in long jeans and pumps. They pull it off in a non feminine manner, yet the heels add a graceful touch. That's my ideal, understated elegance. I'm not one for flamboyant displays, though I admire the people who can get out in the 6" heels and platforms. If you have the chutzpah to pull it off, go for it. Outrageous personality, outrageous footwear. Street heeling? Not an option where I live. It's a small, fairly conservative community in the southeast US, and I have two young daughters in grade school. If word got around the school that their dad was seen wearing high heels, they would be subjected to cruel taunting, like only young girls can do. You ladies probably know about that from your childhood - little girls can be (and quite often are) mean and humiliating to each other. I can withstand comments directed towards myself, but cannot bring that sort of living hell down on my precious daughters. So local heeling is out, unless hell freezes over and stilettos for men become socially acceptable in conservative communities. What I would dearly love to do is visit a large, gender bending friendly city for an afternoon of heeling and shopping. I have in mind SF, certainly enjoyed my last trip there, and if business takes me there this spring, I think I'll take along some pumps and see how it goes. Of late, my favorites are a pair of Guess Carries in black natural leather. Gorgeous, the sort of slender, subtly elegant look that I'm after. They were a tight squeeze at first at the maximum 11 size, but they're loosening up. I normally wear 10.5 men's, but found the recommended 12W in a pump fell off of me. 11W or 12B seems to be about right, depending on the maker. The Carries were a bit taller than what I was used to, and wow does that bit of extra heel height make a difference. Sort of like starting all over again. Now I know - taller heel, shorter stride. It's great to know that other men find heels attractive, for the same reasons that I do. It's not a sexual thing, I just love how they feel, and how I look in them.