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It's great that your mom is supportive! How is your dad taking it? And your friends? Steve

Johnie, I'll definitely be there, but without my wife (she has another commitment) and without a chain saw! LOL Steve

Nice find! I'll be flying SWA into Baltimore next week. I'll look for it in the mag. I'll be wearing 3" heels - either Naturalizer pumps or Clark's clogs - I haven't decided.

Steve

Well, I flew to Baltimore as promised, and found the article, tore it out and kept it. But even more amazing is this. On November 1 we flew back, and since it was a new month, the Southwest magazine had changed. As I was thumbing through it, an advertisement for Garmin caught my eye. It shows Garmin's new 3790 navigator on edge to show how slim it is (9 mm), right next to the back of a stiletto pump. The title is "Slim and sexy" and the text reads "...if making an impression is as important as getting to your destination, this is your GPS."

The ad sure made an impression on me! LOL

Steve

The only "normal" people in the world are those you don't know very well! Steve

I'm on the Central Coast as well. Where about's are you?

I'm in Narara.

Narara! I know where that is! I've even been there. Good mate o' mine lives in that corner of the planet. Tell him hello for me if you see him! LOL:silly:

Steve

You'll continue to gain confidence as time goes by and you'll be wearing in public places and wondering why you never did that before. Few notice and those who do often compliment you. Those who don't like it don't matter. Steve

Johnie, I'm delighted to hear that you have a date. We look forward to meeting her! We know you have good taste, so I know she's a cool gal! My wife has another commitment that day, or she would join us. Steve

jwhite: www.comfilon.com has thin sheer and opaque socks in men's sizes.

Steve

Bubba, I'm not sure any of us are in our rights minds anyway. LOL Steve

Glad you like them. They're very similar to the Naturalizer Glassy boots I got and reported on in that thread. You referred to attached pictures, but I didn't see any. Steve

Sabotalot, Glad to see you posting! Plan to attend the Canton Heel Meet on November 6, similar to what we did 2 years ago. It would be great if you can be there. Let Johnieheel know if you're coming. Steve

A 25% success rate is pretty good for mail order shoes, I think. My wife wears an 11 Narrow and has a much more difficult time than I do (12M) finding shoes that fit. Hardly any stores carry her size and she returns a lot of what she buys mail order. So if you're doing 25%, count your blessings! Sure it would be better to go to a store that has bigger sizes and try them on, but if stores like that don't exist where you are, then you're stuck with mail order. Make the best of it. Steve

You need to find out early in the relationship whether or not she is willing to tolerate or even enthusiastically share your hobby. The longer you wait and the deeper you two get, the worse it could be when she finds out you've been keeping a secret. So start now. Communicate. One way to get started is to go to a mall with her, preferably one with oodles of shoe stores. Window shop with her, and see what she likes. Is she eager and excited to try on shoes? Does she want to buy every pair she sees? Or is she so-so about it? Or maybe she dislikes it? At least find out where she is on the spectrum. Show her what styles YOU like, and watch her body language. If she turns her nose up at what you like and loves what you don't, then take her home and end the relationship; you don't have to tell her about your hobby at all. On the other foot, if there's a lot of common ground, ramp the relationship up a notch by taking her out for a drink and hinting that you've been experimenting with high heel shoes yourself for a while, and watch her reaction. Proceed cautiously, but speak very confidently, not like you're embarrassed and ashamed. Confidence is sexy and women admire that. This gal could be very impressed with your knowledge of high heels and your sensitivity as well as your confidence. You could be just the kind of special guy she's looking for. You never know. Good luck and keep us informed! Steve

I think you look LOTS better without the mustache. It greatly reduces the disconnect by softening your facial expression and making it less strongly masculine. Good job! Steve

Some people find it easier to curse the darkness than light a lamp. Steve

Excellent! We'll look forward to meeting you there! Steve

Might be good to carry copies of that one-page article with us in our shoulder bags or handbags (JeffB, are you listening?) to hand out the unwashed masses when they inquire why we're wearing heels: "Why, to reclaim our former status, of course! We're taking them back!" Steve

Nice find! I'll be flying SWA into Baltimore next week. I'll look for it in the mag. I'll be wearing 3" heels - either Naturalizer pumps or Clark's clogs - I haven't decided. Steve

Great video!

Even though it's summer approaching where I live and most of those shoes wouldn't come in my size I just wanted to ask, who else absolutely hates clogs? ....and kitten heels?!!

I think clogs are the less practical cousin of crocs and almost every style of kitten heels would look better as flats!

On a positive note... I think wedges are hot as well as the lace up bootie styles... so why not combine the two?!! Would look great with thick tights!

Really liking the OTK/thigh boots but I've always thought boots that sit on or around the knee (ie just above or just below) look best. I love oxfords and brogues.. but I think they should either be flats (1cm heel max) or heels (like 3 inch+)

G'day!

It just goes to show you that everyone here has an opinion, and they're all valid, but we can all agree to disagree respectfully.

I absolutely love clogs. I think they can look attractive, and I love wearing them because they're more unisex and less feminine (which is my goal, not necessarily yours). I also love to slip my feet in and out of them when I'm sitting. And I can wear a US women's size 11 in most backless shoes, so I have a lot more selection than in size 12, which I need for pumps, boots, loafers, flats, and other shoes with a back. On the other hand I don't care at all for crocs.

I adore kitten heels. They are cute, in my opinion. I wouldn't wear them myself, but that's just me. I think they are attractive on others who have the body style that suits a thin heel.

On the other foot, I simply abhor wedges. I don't like them at all. I much prefer a shoe or boot with a well-defined heel shape. You will never find me in a wedge with a full flat sole. Lace up booties and oxfords? Yuck, also, in my opinion. I had to wear lace up oxfords as a kid (my parents made me) and I hated them. Still do!

We may have found common ground on OTK boots, but I'm much more into knee high boots than anything higher.

Interesting how it is - we have almost the exact polar opposite likes and dislikes. Well, that's what makes the world interesting. I respect your choices, and I hope you respect mine. That's the way it should be!

Steve

I wondered about that also. It could be guilt, inner conflict, conflict with spouse, or lots of reasons, all very valid for seeking help. Please enlighten us, Scrappycoco. Steve

OMG, TBG, are you feeling ok? Do you have a fever? Are you getting mentally stable? I mean, wearing guy shoes with 3/8" heel? Wow, this is a turn of events for which we're totally unprepared! Are you turning over a new leaf? Are you leaving us? Please tell us this was all just an April Fool's joke! HA HA HA All in fun (nothing above is to be taken seriously!), Steve

To let another, a job or society's pressures decide what you wear or any other thing for that matter is to give them control. You are no longer the captain!

Aaron

While that's true, and I agree with you, there are times, especially if you are in a long term relationship, when you have to consider the partner's feelings in your decisions. You don't have relinquish total control, but you have to make sure your partner is not opposed to your clothing choices, or you risk alienation or worse. A good captain in today's world is a leader and teacher who commands respect, not a tyrannical militaristic dictator.

Steve

G'day, Sussie, Sounds like you two really know how to agree and compromise to please both of you. That's so much better than when just the guy pursues his hobby without his partner, or in secret without his partner's knowledge. I really love your open mind and your fearless way of getting your hubby to go along with what YOU like as well as your going along with what he wants. I'd say you two have a very healthy and fun relationship. Good on yer! Maybe we can arrange to meet next time we're Down Under. Steve

It sounds like an excellent relationship. Treat her respectfully and mind your priorities and you might have a long-lasting one! Good luck, and keep posting your experiences. Steve

I voted for the femmine feeling, when I see a woman wearing heels she is confident and beautiful. Who wouldn't want to feel that?

A lot of blokes, I suspect, or there would be a lot more of them doing it!

Steve