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You look great in those boots! My only suggestion is to wear bootcut pants or jeans so the fabric falls smoothly without bunching up at your ankles. I think it would improve the look and provide more pleasing lines.
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When searching on ebay, if you put a minus sign (-) in front of a search word, it will NOT search on that word. So for example, if you are searching for leather but not Pleaser, Ellie or Aliexpress, you would search for...."leather -pleaser -ellie -aliexpress" as your search words. Maybe this trick will help you, Swede.
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Hello, Temp!
Ok on Moncton. We may get there sometime in the future. Nice to know you're there. I'm from Ohio. We had a great time in NS with our friends from Scotland with whom we go on holiday every year (been doing it since we met them in 2007, so this is our tenth year). He's a heeler, but mostly in private, whereas I'll go out in public. We do enjoy each other's company, and the wives get along great, so it's always a fun time. NS was no exception and we enjoyed sightseeing and exploring among the tourist destinations. Don't know where we're going in 2018, but we're starting to give it some thought.
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Cali,
Thanks for the reply. I accept your explanation and I certainly agree about reading reviews to know what people are saying about the fit. I, too, try to include statements about fit, and also dimensions, weight, features, and other non-controversial points that readers would want to know. If I'm very positive about the shoes, I will definitely mention that I'm male, and encourage other males to buy that style. If I'm negative about the shoe, I don't even post a review because I don't want people thinking, "Of course he didn't like it; it's a woman's shoe!"
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Great report, Jeremy. It sounds like your wife is coming around to accepting your passion for heels, even if she doesn't totally share it. You're obviously allaying her fears and insecurity by paying attention to her and doing what she asks. Keep that up so she doesn't have time or inclination to reconsider and regress. And continue to get the message across to her that she's more important than your shoes, but if you can have both, you'd be happier (and so will she!). Good luck and keep us informed.
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Happy New Year in heels, W6, and we look forward to reading more in your next thread, "My 018 adventures."
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Cali,
That's great! Do you always disclose that you're a male? I do. I want shoe suppliers and female readers of those reviews to know I'm an ordinary guy with a passion for women's shoes, and other people in contact with me are okay with it.
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Henri,
I do remember you. Thanks for your support and past loyalty. Not to hijack this thread, but what nylons (if any) do you like wearing these days and why did you change from ours? Please PM me.
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I agree when making larger holes. I don't have a device like that, but I have a set of individual punches that make bigger holes. But for straps for sandals and slingbacks, which usually have a small buckle, an awl works fine for me awlmost awl the time.
:-)
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When in doubt, buy both! I think that's always the best solution! Good decision, Jeremy! I don't think you'll be sorry.
Share with us about your heeling adventures in your new footwear!
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Great looking boots. Good luck wearing them, and do post photos!
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All of the above, Jeremy, but not simultaneously! Thanks for the compliment. If you can find a pair of Brenna booties in your size, grab them. They are very comfortable and look great, in my opinion.
The hosiery I wear depends on the season and weather. In hot weather I wear sandals, usually with sheer knee highs but sometimes barefoot, depending on the shoes. In cold weather I wear boots, clogs, loafers or pumps, with waist high or thigh high, sheer or opaque styles of hosiery. Most of my hosiery is from www.glieberman.com here in the US, but the company ships by mail all over the world. They have some wonderful styles, specifically for men. How do I know? Full disclosure: I am a partner in the company!
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Miltboot,
I can't imagine going for 2 years without heels, but you gotta do what you gotta do, as they say. I was away from heels for just 2 DAYS this week and missed them! Today I wore a pair of booties from Naturalizer which I got on sale last season. The style is called "Brenna" and it's apparently now sold out; it didn't show up in a search on Naturalizer's site. It's still available on other sites, like Amazon. I love it. It's easy to walk in, too. My wife noted how loud they were on the walk over to the dining room in our retirement community this evening. They are quite noisy for those of you who like the sound of heels. And for me, it's got an extremely thin 3" heel. I usually wear block heels. Another nice feature is the stretchy top band to keep the draught out and keep my feet warm in the sub-freezing weather we have this week.
Anyway, sorry to digress. Welcome back to the forum!
Steve
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It's the same review and it's from me. And I thank you for clicking on "like."
Here's another review just published on a pair of "minimalist" ballet flats called "Ballerine" from an Oregon, USA, company called Softstar Shoes. It's at:
http://www.softstarshoes.com/adult-ballerine-flat-1.html
Click on the Reviews tab. It's the one from Essgkay.
Here's a pic of the shoes. They really are comfy once you take the time to break them in.
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I recently bought two pairs of Crocs's "Kadee" flats, one in black and one in slate gray. They're really comfortable and I recommend them if you like flats. I submitted a review with a photo, under the name Essgkay, and they published it on their web site. You can find it at:
http://www.crocs.com/p/crocs-kadee/11215.html?cgid=women-footwear&cid=060#q=kadee&start=1
Please click on the link, find the review, and "like" it so that fuddyduds who think men shouldn't wear women's shoes are in the minority.
Don't get the impression that I'm giving up heels. No way! But I'm adding flats to my collection as they make good choices from time to time.
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Great first outing! You found out that it wasn't really so hard, most people don't pay any attention, and it's a lot different walking outside on uneven ground than indoors in your home. It gets easier each time and I'm sure you're looking forward to your next outing. Pretty soon you'll wonder what all the concern was about! And you'll be disappointed when women don't notice your heels and don't give you compliments! Really!
Thanks for sharing your first experience. I'm sure it will encourage others.
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All I use is an awl, always. I've never used a nail or a drill bit. I find that an awl makes a hole that is usually big enough for a thin buckle to go through and once that is done, it is easy to buckle from then on.
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Amanda,
I think we, as men, restrict ourselves. There is plenty of evidence on here that men are able to wear whatever they want (except for what their spouses may not tolerate). The demons are in our own heads for the most part, and once we break out of the path followed by the masses, we learn that society doesn't really care what we wear. If it's in good taste, we often get compliments!
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I always thought the loafer was the person wearing them! LOL
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14 hours ago, hernaezjames said:
Thanks jim102
Those flats are about to retire now. Will be buying another soon at payless.
Check out the Payless Clinton flats and the Carla Snip Toe flats (both pictured on my last post). I really love both of them. They're light weight, have nice foam footbeds, and are a joy to wear. You'll like them, too, I'm sure.
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Interesting article. I don't know why shoes have to be gendered at all, whether flats or heels or in between. Lots of shoes are unisex - sneakers, loafers, oxfords, and many boots - so the world should start getting used to the idea that guys can wear heeled pumps or ballet flats, too. We prove on this forum that most guys can look pretty good in heels.
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It's always best to try on before you buy, but that's not always possible. If you can't, then buy from a reputable firm or if from ebay or non-returnable, make sure you don't spend much money. Like the others here, DON'T START WITH 6" HEELS. You will be sorry, because you won't be able to wear them gracefully from the start. You may not even be able to stand in them, much less walk. Start with 3 or 3.5" heels, wear them a lot, practice so you are comfortable in them, and after a month or so, gradually go higher. Plan on taking several months to graduate to 6", if you can even get there. You may find that 4.5 or 5" is plenty high enough. I personally can't wear anything over 4", but that doesn't bother me. Just find your own comfort level. Take your time and enjoy the journey! Good luck!
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Looking good! Have fun wearing them!
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You're going to have fun in 2018! Happy holidays!
Steve
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Interesting analysis, Mlroseplant. Thanks for posting. I'm sure this kind of scenario is played out in many other styles as well.
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