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Although they look like some from The Highest Heel, I don't remember any with a red toe like that. The most common Highest Heel model had back lacing and an instep strap and chain. That photo is most likely from eBay sellers Bob and Angie. They had a lot of old stock from Little Shoe Box and seemed to have other styles that nobody else had. Unfortunately, it appears they have left eBay, possibly no longer in business. I can't find any current references to them in searches.

I have to say I'm with the doc on this one. To say you designed the boot would mean you have an education in footwear design. to say you did conceptual artwork would be more accurate. As an artist myself, I have to say that your photoshop work could use a little more practice as you can tell at a glance the boots are photoshoped. I don't think you did bad, just not great and you didn't design a shoe, you did concept art. I mainly have an issue with your wording. not your work.

Is it something special about footwear?

People successfully do things they have not been formally trained to do every day.

And back on topic, I like the boots very much. I do believe the heels are higher than I could successfully manage, but if they were sold, I'd be tempted to try them.

...but some sniper hit me and took it (as usual on eBay)...

The sniper did nothing wrong or unusual -- he just bid higher than you. On eBay the winner is the highest bidder, regardless of when they place the bid. It looks like you were probably the 100 Eur bidder, so there were actually 3 people who outbid you.

...I have just found heckles funny since i was named a jew by kids in a jeep, when was this jewish heel-wearing movement? hahahaha...

I think your hecklers can't even keep their stereotypes straight.

I wear a size of 8 and a half. So it would be a ten but I really do not know if it could be a 10.5 or 11.

What is the widht? M or B...

What system does Canada use for shoe sizes? Same as US, UK, European?

US 8 1/2 mens translates most likely to 10 in women's, but depending on style, manufacturer, etc., you'll probably end up in anything from 9 to 11.

Very few shoes come in 10 1/2, most jump from 10 to 11.

B and M are the same width.

I usually wear 11 in women's, but these fit fine as you can see in the photo. Of course, an open back clog is a bit more forgiving on size, but I still feel these run nearly a full size large. If they were true 10, I might get my foot in that far, but my arches would start to ache from the tight top, and that hasn't happened in several hours of wearing. I used to love the shoe department in Kohls, they always had some good mark-downs which usually came up even cheaper at the register. Alas, the last time I went there they seem to have stopped stocking size 11 in the store. I guess by doing that they can cram in a few more styles.

And a timely example of a heel extending past the back of the boot. Defintely not a fan of it.

Those heels are pretty normal for a cowboy boot, the extension keeps your spurs from falling down.

Definitely high and underslung.

I find a pair of forearm crutches help greatly with my ballet boots, they help both with balance and lightening the load on my toes. I can walk about 10 times faster and farther.

Every season, especially Spring and Fall, I start looking around for something to expand my collection. So far this Fall, I've bought 3 pairs: 1. Skecher's Shape-Ups suede boots. They're warmly lined, 13 inches tall, and have those weird Shape-Up soles. Not exactly heels, but it gets cold and snowy around these parts. They were a half-price close-out of last year's style at 6pm.com, $87,50. 2. Every year around Columbus Day (October 12), Westie's in Dennis, MA puts up a tent and fills it with the remains of all the odd lots they purchase throughout the year. The tan suede (not real) boots are Anne Michelle, with 4 1/4 inch heels, 10 inch tops, long pointed toes, and a gold sequin and jeweled starburst pattern. I've never really been attracted to long toes, but for $15 I thought I'd try it. I usually buy 11, but they only went up to 10 and it turns out they fit perfectly. 3. I've been on a quest for the perfect pair of high heel clogs since August. The nice ones were out of my price range, and the ones I could afford were either too low heeled, open toed, patent leather, or otherwise didn't look right. Finally I was poking around Kohls.com and found the clogs in the third picture. They're Elle brand, and seem to be a Kohl's exclusive style. The heels are 5 1/2 inches, the platforms about 1 1/2 inches, and although size 10, fit great. They're comfy, easy to walk in, feel very high, and make me tower over everyone. Oh, and they were on sale for $28.99.

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I was surprised at the number of "high heels are bad for you" or "you'll trip and break a leg" type of dire warnings. Sure heels are not the ideal footwear for many occasions, but come on, a walk down Main St.?!

It only knows your gender if you register and supply it (and tell the truth). Look at the numbers again: at this moment, there are 183 total votes, but only 51 split male/female. So no, the site isn't making up data.

Although they have disappeared along with the styles, I did a couple reviews last year, a pair of 3 inch clogs, and 5 inch Kork-Ease sandals. In both cases I made it clear in the review that I was male and wore them. I don't make a big deal of the fact, just a line like, "wearing these clogs makes me feel stylish and happy," or "perhaps the 5 inch wedge makes me a bit tall even for a guy..." I say that because I have seen reviews where the reviewer checks male, but either writes about buying them for a girlfriend or wife, or the review is written by a woman signed in on her husband's account.

Even with a wireless microphone, there are still plenty of wires on the floor to trip over. Lights, monitor speakers, cameras, TV monitors, TelePrompters, etc. Look behind your so-called "wireless" router.

NO!

Back in the 70s a pair broke my right foot (one of the metatarsals) never ever will I wear a pair.

Al

Yes, the thick rigid sole transmits no real feeling of the various irregularities on the ground, and as Alsheels sadly learned, can sometimes lead to disaster.

I once read that the Danish call them ankle-busters.

Perhaps someone had shoe designing software and their kid checked all the options and sent it to production.

Here's their whois information, that site has been up for no more than 2 weeks.

Registrant:

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I've got a few pairs of shoes that were bought from the drab side of the store, though they're mostly shoes that most men I know wouldn't wear. I think I have 3 pairs of western style boots: a nice pair of Frye Campus Boots from eBay that were made around the time Frye started shaving down their men's heels, but before things got silly. A pair of gray Mexican made cowboy boots with typical cowboy heels and sharp pointed toes, and my new pair of red Paul Bond custom boots with heels that top out around 4 inches. I have about a half-dozen pairs of Saucony Jazz Originals sneakers in a variety of colors. They're split between men's 10 1/2 and women's 12, surprisingly, my latest bright orange pair was sold in men's sizes only -- the women at the gym always compliment me on my matching shoes and shirt. A pair of black wood and leather Bastad/Troentorp clogs which were sold with no gender designation. A pair of black suede Skecher's Shape-Ups. I wanted a pair of dark, vaguely traditional-looking shoes, and for once, I thought the men's looked better on me. A few pairs of Japanese geta, a pair of wood sole zouri, and a pair of calf-high tabi. That's all I can find in the Men's department of my closet.

Left to right:

• Ariat brand from Zappos, about $80. These are leather with a soft, slightly flexible sole. Every time I put them on, my feet sigh with relief at the smooth, soft inside. Heel: 3 inches, sole: 1 1/4.
• l.e.i., a Wal-Mart house brand, $15. They originally had a moccasin style fringe which I didn't like, so I cut it off. They feel OK standing and walking, but they wouldn't be my first choice for a day on my feet. Heel: 4 3/4, sole: 1 1/4.
• Olsenboye, "Exclusively at J.C. Penney," $40. Arrived yesterday and I really like wearing them. They've already pumped gas and been to the supermarket. 100% man made, and reasonably comfortable and walkable. Heel: 4 1/2, sole: 1 1/2.

On my 6 1/2 inch Ellie 8260 pumps, my toes have a hard time going 'around the corner,' into the toes. A bit of baby powder works wonders and isn't going to goop up the shoes like a lotion would.

I have a pair, and in size US women's 11, the heels top out at just under 7 inches. I can walk in mine though I wouldn't want to go much further than from house to car and car to restaurant/theatre. They are fun, though, and look great over or under skinny jeans.

While I suppose you believe everybody knows who/what JG is, it is still always nice if you include links and/or photos of what you are talking about.

I think I've had 2 or 3 negative comments in nearly 50 years of street heeling, the last one was probably 30 years ago. All were from behind, from the 15-20 year old age range, and never from someone who was not in a group. I've had several compliments over the years, mostly from women, but a couple from men including someone who wanted to know where he could get a pair. He was surprised when I told him they were women's, but remained interested. Curiously, the black clogs in the photo below have attracted the most disapproving stares, all from 20-30 year old males. Maybe it's because they're noisy and noticed more often. The heeled "work boots" have one fun story attached. I wore them into a local convenience store and was spotted by a group of late teen males that were hanging around. One giggled, pointed, and said "Look!" Teenage boy #2 said, "Cool," and #3 seemed to agree with #2. Maybe there's hope, after all. Recently in a supermarket, a gray haired, Birkenstock wearing, thinks he's still in 1966 San Francisco hippie, commented on my cowboy boots. "Those are really nice, I'll bet you didn't get them around here."

We should start a poll. My vote: they were looked upon as typical tourists and promptly forgotten