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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

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

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

That's great news! It's so much better indulging in our hobby when you can share it with a GF, SO, wife, or mate. You are indeed lucky. Treat her respectfully and mind your priorities so she's not weirded out or uncomfortable with your heeling. Good luck and post your experiences - we're all interested! Steve

Johnie, I'm still planning to join you. Dunno about the missus yet. Put her on the list as a definite "maybe." Steve

Not only that, it isn't clear where he is. There is a Washington in just about every state, plus the District of Columbia, plus the state of Washington (clearly, the General was a popular fellow here, probably not so much in the UK! LOL). Even if someone wanted to meet Pleaserlover, where is he? Steve

I dunno, Bubba...for some reason the photo makes me dizzy. LOL Steve

So far we have Johniheel, Spikesmike, possibly Kittyinboots and his wife, myself, and possibly my wife. We would welcome others in the area - RadioDave, Sabotalot, HappyFeat, anyone else? Our weather committee is working hard to make it a great day for travel, dining, and shoe shopping! Reminder: Saturday, November 6 at Ruby Tuesday's in Canton, Ohio. Please post here or pm Johnie if you are coming. Steve

Tech, If you want my honest feedback, with all due respects, I wouldn't read your Tantrums column. LOL It's been clearly demonstrated in the present thread that everyone has different tastes. There is no such thing as right or wrong when it comes to fashion. It's not majority rule. And sorry, Tech, it's not Tech rule either. It's "do your own thing." I really think TBG is right when he says look into the mirror and if you like the look, go out in public. And most importantly, tolerate the appearance that others have chosen for themselves. Jeff, just to side with TBG, I liked the handbag, too. I always carry a medium size one at my waist, with a wide shoulder strap. I hate bulges in my pants pockets from carrying around a lot of junk, and a handbag not only holds more, it keeps it organized. So don't lose the handbag. I like the look, and you know how utilitarian it is. Steve

...since I have too many pairs of heels...

Nonsense, SF. A guy can't have too many pairs of heels! LOL

Steve

As long as you're not wearing leopard print heels, you probably won't be spotted! Congratulations on the "baby steps!" You'll know you've "arrived" when you go out in public and you're disappointed that nobody noticed! Steve