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I do also wished the story was titled by the media "male high school student" instead of "gay high school student". Because his sexual orientation had nothing to do with this issue. It was an overreaction because someone saw a male in high heels.
One of the problems with that is people with high intelligence that could improve the quality of education don't become teachers because they are paid so little. I am not 100% sure about this statement but I want to say a teacher makes less in a year then one year of college cost.
I'm not sure teachers are under paid any more? I think it's actually a function of teachers being in it for the money and tenure, not the students.
Charlie
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Women like men who like themselves.
They like men who have the guts to think and act for themselves, regardless of what area in life that belief manifests itself.
The trouble is so many of us are plagued with feelings of low self-esteem we rarely have the guts to search for, let alone live, what our real "selves" stand for.
Once I realized my being was made in the image of God (no I am NOT a Christian but I believe in creation), my self-esteem skyrocketed. I look at the Grand Canyon, the stars, the sand, the clouds and stare in amazement at the infinite power displayed.
And then I think "I may not have created myself, but my essence, my body, my thoughts, my feelings, is sure as hell worth as much as the Grand Canyon, the sun, the moon and stars combined." I am self-aware, they are not. I have free choice, they don't. etc.
And in the midst of dazzling array of beauty, I find an unshakeable sense of intrinsic value that no extrinsic factor can ever shake. Again, I did not create myself, so this is not arrogance. It's just acknowledging my own value independent of wealth, status, humor, or any type of performance.
And from this belief in the beauty of my own thoughts I have the confidence base from which to pursue my dreams and goals. And this type of confidence is remarkably attractive to women. I can inspire them to chase their goals they never even knew they had.
The bottom line is that heels do not make the man, the man makes the heels. If you are sure of your value as a person regardless of your performance in life, you will eventually wind up being successful in any endeavor you undertake--heeling included.
p.s. for what it's worth, just last week I had breakfast in Krakow, lunch in Prague, and dinner in Amseterdam in one day. It was exhilirating. I have no job, I work when I want, where I want, with who I want and work an average of 4 hours a day (max). I have designed my ultimate lifestyle of freedom, financial abundance, and emotional success. I don't do it for accolades from others, I do it for myself, b/c it makes me feel in control of my own life--not other's lives.
Please tell us more about how you manage to work when you want and only work 4 hours a day max! I have the self-worth part down very well and am hardly ever seen in public with heels under 4", but would love to cut back my working hours! I'm serious here.
Charlie
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He's looking at a video of a guy wearing heels. To do this in the first place indicates he's not even being honest with himself in his posts... lol Charlie
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She's got a heeled style that's hard to beat. lol Charlie
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CRabbit, congratulations on your outing. As someone who is more into discretion than exhibitionism, I know the feeling when you are able to move to higher heels out in public, and feel like you're not attracting any more attention.
I had a similar 'wow' moment as you. My previous heeling shoes were a pair of ankle boots, brown patent, with (to me) a ridiculously loud 2 5/8" heel. I did wear them out, but I was always self conscious in them (more because of the sound then the heels). Then I found a pair similar to yours: matte black finish, black matte block heel, about 3 1/2" heel. They were dead quiet, so in most places I could wear them out without any concerns at all. I know less than 1" difference doesn't sound like a lot, but 3 1/2", you feel you're wearing some heels (vs 2.x", which is more like a pair of training heels). You being able to go from 2" to 4", I have to imagine it took a while for the excitement to subside.
So will this be your everyday outfit, or just occasionally? And how do you handle sitting down, especially in public / with coworkers around? While a long pair of pants can hide a heel while you are standing, once you sit down and the cuff rides up, it's pretty much out there for everyone to see.
I agree a truer test might be where your women coworkers return. I think in general women probably tend to notice shoes and clothing more than men do (members of this board excluded!).
Keep us posted on your outings.
Before CRabbit answers, I'll throw my 2 cents here ... I think a lot like you do JWhite44. When I went up to 4" heeled boots, I had the same thoughts about what happens when I sit. I finally just said to myself that I don't give a crap. Now in meetings or wherever I just let the heels show and don't give a hoot about it. Nobody has ever said anything directly to me or given me a strange look. Yes, it helps that they're thick heels whereas if they were stilettos I'm sure I'd get a comment or two. My boots are actually men's boots, but that said, I'm sure 99% of the general public would assume that they're designed for females. The truth is though that I can't rule out people whispering to one another behind my back. It's also true that I couldn't care less about that. Life is just too short to not be happy whenever I can be. Wearing the boots I want to wear makes me happy. Probably the most important aspect to staying incognito is being able to walk effortlessly in the chosen heel height for the day. 4" is pretty effortless for me now.
Charlie
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Shockingly not! The boots have a 4inch heel but no-one has noticed anything yet.
That said, two of the admin staff (the only women in the office!) are off sick this week. I imagine that when they're back in the office they might notice. The rest of the guys here haven't said a thing if they have noticed...
Chris
This is not unusual at all. It's so damned easy that it's hard to believe isn't it? I still get giddy when I think about this miracle that Firefox, Xaphod, and Francis showed me the way to years ago. It's all in the confidence.
Charlie
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Charlie,
I gotta meet you someday! You have the same warped, twisted sense of humor I do! HA HA
Steve
I've observed the reverse as well! lol
Charlie
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No, but I would think that elevator heels would have the same effect as non-conceled heels if worn all the time so what you're experiencing seems to make sense. Charlie
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Benno, you didn't tell us you had a yacht! How big is it, man?
Steve (just kiddin')
Whatever floats their boat... lol
Charlie
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Some assumptions would be made due to other subject matter amongst the different family housholds within the group, but out of all the households, there are only two who have been married 25 years, and only one with no big marital problems - - mine.
And at least part of this is that you partake in what you want to partake in and this makes you a happier person and likely an easier person to live with as a result. Congrats!
Charlie
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Just say you like to keep ahead of fashion and that most people will be wearing them next year because their bosses have told them that's the only raise they're likely to get.
Now THIS was funny! LOL
Think I'll use this myself if anyone ever bothers to ask me about my 4" heeled boots at work. lol
Charlie
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Really, is it that woman too?
I do not undertand your last sentence: It is like she saw a bug pot across the room.
Crazy french translation I made, I do not get it!
Try this: "It's like she saw an inanimate object fly across the room by itself."
The idea was to convey an analogy to what she saw as being so unusual with the man trying on heels. The expression on her face showed it totally did not compute. lol
Charlie
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I've been in a pattern of wearing my various pairs of Miguel Jones 4" heeled boots to work every day for the past 6 months or so now. I usually take them off when I get home and switch to clogs most days when staying home for the evening. If I go out, the boots go back on, but usually a different pair that's a different style. There was a time when 4" was a challenge and now it feels normal. I actually have a couple of 5" heeled pairs and they're fairly easy for me to get around in now. Charlie
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I thought it was just me who thought that was very odd...
Not just you guys.... I noticed it too the other day... Charlie think's this is odd. lol
Charlie
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I laugh at that video every time I see it! Hysterical!! The woman cracks me up the most. It's like she saw a pot fly across the room by itself... lol Charlie
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Perhaps you should remind them of the verse, "He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone." You never know what secrets or lusts people have who are most vociferous in condemning others.
OTOH, you might get compliments, but if you do show up in your favourite heels please do a video so that we can share the experience.
Actually, Thanksgiving is an ideal time. Remind them it's not Condemnation.
Perhaps this should be another thread - Hell on High Heels??
He could also throw in there "Judge not, lest ye be judged". lol
They'd probably make the assumption that he too is gay and he'd get the condemnation speech.. I also don't believe that "Thou shall not covet thy neighbor's wife's shoes" made it to the top ten commandments.. lol
Charlie
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There's a wear spot about midway up each of my 4" heeled boots that I believe rubs when I drive. I periodically hit it with scuff magic and I'm good to go again. Charlie
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EDIT: Smartcar.. OMG! Everytime a see a ' smart car ' all I can think of is a pair of baby-shoes ( Think about it folks.. It looks liek a pair of baby shoes.. ). Funny seeing that on a shoe-site!
Okay..... I suppose I had this coming after my little 'chord' comment on your halloween thread..... lol
Charlie
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If I had a party to go to, I'd wear a pair of men's wingtips with a sheep costume. lol Charlie
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and the chords I will be tripping over...
The fix here would be more guitar lessons.... lol
The lace booties are by far the best choice with the rest of the outfit.
Charlie
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I'm betting she was driving an enormous pontiac or something? I hope you left her standing at the lights, I know what those smart cars can do.
How did you know? lol
Yup... the majority of Americans are still desperately clinging onto a dying car culture. lol
Charlie
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You know, there are always idiots around. Just this week I had some teenagers scream obscenities at me because they didn't like the car I drive (A Prius). Actually, when I think of it rationally, I have been insulted more on the street for random crab than for my heels. I just think that when people make some negative comment about our heels we tend to feel it more, as it is a sensitive issue
Oh ya? I had what looked like a 90 year old woman in her car laughing at me in my Smart car with what looked like could have been her last dying breath as she was also on oxygen. lol
Charlie
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Hey guys and girls
The gun heels in the original post are cool but has anyone ever seen these Chanel heels worn by Madonna
Wow! Those are of the highest caliber! lol
Charlie
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I missed the boat on the first round of Switchblade men's heels so I set it up such that they'd email me when the new shipment came in. They did and I ordered a pair in size 9. I really don't need anything new in footwear, but said what the hell.. Now I'm looking forward to trying them out! Charlie
Out and about in heels!
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I'd have winked at her. lol
Charlie