Cl0setheels

As posted in the who has bought some new boots section, Zalando had a sale and I was very tempted and couldn't resist. I also got a pair of basic black pumps (please ignore the hair   I have been a little lazy).

It has been a while since I've posted some new addittions. Over the past year or two I mostly bought Dr. Martens with heels. Since they are very good quality and have high wearing comfort. I also love how they look. My most recent purchases (last week) was proof that sale banners work in webpages.  And since I'm pretty much stuck at home (like many of us due to corona) I have a bit more time looking at such things.  Zalando had sale so I ordered three pair of ankle boots for less that the price of a single pair of Docs. I'm really into ankle boots and they are very easy to wear outside as well. The two pair on the left are real leather, the right pair isn't.

Bit late of an reply and guess it ended, but still fun to share pictures I guess.  

A leather look skinny and some of my favourite heels. The Bordello Bella 12 in white (have them in red as well, they are very comfortable).

Some shoegeeking   : my guess would be not real Louboutin.  First hint is that they are red on the inside as well. And based on the picture on the previous page the finish of the sole at the arch and where it progresses to the heel just isn't perfect enough. The nose also isn't quite right for a Louboutin.

Nice idea to post cabinet pictures.  I had two cabinets full of shoes, I thinned down my collection to a single cabinet. I'll try to take a picture.

Here comes the rational Dutchie:

I think the only thing that the difference in the number of posts in the for women and for men section tells is thats it’s normal for women to wear heels. And since it’s normal it doesn’t create the need to discuss about heels. For men it isn’t perceived as ‘the standard’ and men want to discuss about their desire to wear heels and share experiences with others. Us men might even seek reassurance. Women don’t go online and think, hm where can I talk about heels and wearing them, they just wear them.

No negativity intended, just my thoughts on the numbers.  

23 hours ago, bambam said:

Just bought these Doc Marten Kendras (first image) as my 'daily/everywhere' boots, to compliment my flat Rocky work boots (second). So firkin comfortable, and not too crazy that people notice all the time.

The Kendras are awesome! I love Dr Martens with heels. Have 14 pair myself. The Kendra model I dont own yet. I do have the Persephone.

Bumped into this and found it to be an interesting read:

https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/high-heels-military-training_us_5ae730cae4b02baed1bcb5c5

Welcome to the forums! I really like your taste in heels and the way you wear them with the tight jeans. Looks great. I really like the heels from your first foto set. The sandals with the silver studs are awesome as well. Respect for going out in the park like that. I haven't worn really thin heels out yet. It looks great so you probably shouldn't let the doubts hit you again in a public place and go for it. And small things can be big for us heel loving men so don't worry. Thanks for sharing.  

Great boots! I love New Rock but they are so darn expensive!

@BFGheels

Those black heels look great with your outfit!

It sure is. I have some heels on display in my livingroom, no need to hide those anymore when I get visitors. One of the gest new options.

My interest in heels started in my early teens, I got my first pair of heels in 2006. I'm 35 now.  

She's great. Allthough I'm very happy with the both of them. My mom just talks about things easier.  And she's more used to out of the box things. She has a male cousin thats gay. She knew from early age (she's becoming 68 this year) and never made a problem of it. When she was a kid she had a male friend that put on dresses and heels from his mother. She never gave it a thought.

Well, I did it and told my parents. I was alone with my mom first so I told her before my dad. Her reply was, if it's you and you accepted it it's fine with me. It's no problem at all and next time we visit i'd like to see your collection. And by the way, why didn't you tell me years earlier don't wait so long again.  I explained my history with heels and that I had an interest in shoes from a young age. She was a bit surprised by the amount of heels I have. She asked if she can tell her cousin and I approved.  We also talked about tat I don't know about the why and she said it must be something you're born with and it's you.

My dad is a bit less communicative and needs to overthink things, he didn't really know what to say. But he said, what am I supposed to say, if it makes you happy it's fine. My mom ephasized that she's fine with it.  Overall I call it a success.

Wise words!  

Great stuff, i'm looking forward to the picture. I'm a huuge fan of the Dejavu. Sadly   they are available for purchase again here in the Netherlands so I have to deal with the fact again that they don't fit me.  

What life keeps learning me is to just do things I want (within reason obviously). The only person you hurt by not doing things is yourself. Recently an aqaintance died at young age (39) and this made me face the facts of life again. Such things makes you realize you need to follow your dreams before it's too late. My first step, telling my parents about my heels this weekend.

@Ynotme

Those boots are totally awesome!  Love the heel and sole shape.

16 hours ago, Steve63130 said:

Go for it! Assuming your mother loves you, she'll adapt to the idea. It might take more than one exposure. Just tell her the truth and you'll be fine. You may even want to take her shoe shopping with you! I hope so!

Good luck!

Steve

She does, my dad as well. :-) I suspect they won't have a problem with it. Not sure how comfortable they will be seeing me in them, might take some getting used to. The only thing I can't explain to them is the why, other than that heels are awesome. I can't explain why the need is so strong either. Does anyone has the answer to this about themselves here on this forum? I'm curious about that. 

I don't want to make a big deal out of it though when I tell them. It will be a week before I see them so have a while to think out my story. A couple of weeks ago I've worn ankle boots with block heel to a family visit and only got positive comments. Small step to get them used to the idea maybe.  

On 2017-3-22 at 11:16 PM, bnchmrk said:

I always liked to look at high heels even as a kid. I can remember looking at the Sears catalogues and admiring the high heels. I never actually owned my first pair of heels until after my divorce from my first wife who never knew about my admiration for heels. Being by myself I decided to buy my first pair and see what it finally felt like to wear a pair of heels. They were a closed toe sandle, black with a heel cup and ankle strap. They were about 4.5" with a 1/2" platform. They felt fabulous and definitely thrilled me. My collection grew until I felt awkward and shameful, thus the collection was purged. I am very glad that I was honest and upfront with my present wife. Now we both have marvelous heel collections and we enjoy shoe shopping.

For me it's sort of the same story. I don't have a specific event that made me want to wear heels. My interest in footwear started at a young age. When I was in groundschool the flatform sneaker just came in style. They where for girls but I totally loved them and wanted a pair. I didn't dare to ask my mum back in the day if I could get a pair because they where for girls. 

When I got in my teens my attraction to heels grew. I noticed them more and more on women and really loved them. I always wondered what it would feel like to wear them and when I had the chance I put on a pair of heels that belonged to the sister of a friend. They felt so good to wear. 

Things where a bit on hold until 2006 even though they never left my mind. In 2006 when I was living on my own (with a housemate) for little over a year and then I finally worked up the guts to order a pair of heels. I was so excited with them. They where sort of Pleaser platform style with a black sole, transparent part over the toes and black laces to tie them to my legs. I've worn them so much until the transparent bit came off, it was attached with round head nails and they ripped through the transparent plastic after a while. These got me hooked on heels and my collection has been changing / growing since.

I have no clue what made me want to wear heels in the first place. Trying to answer that question has given me many depressions in the past. But I gave up finding the answer en just started enjoying heels. And things get easier every day. I've reached the point that I'm pretty sure I'm show my mum a pic of me in heels next saturday and ask: how do you like my new shoes? To get the conversation started.

@w6ish

At least the Dejavu comes in your size. I ordered the EU42 a while back and I'm totally in love with them but sadly they don't fit me. Not enough room for my toes height-wise. I need flatter toes, lol. But I'm jealous, the Dejavu is an awesome and very sexy shoe.

And it's awesome how you wear what you like and feel good about it. I'm getting there slowly.

You're post sounds familiar in a way. In a basic sense I would never need any heels because flat shoes would be more practical. But I just love them because they are so awesome and beautiful. Most of my heels I don't wear that much either but I do rediscover them every now and then and that renews the excitement for a pair. And when you have a lot you can rotate and don't wear them much because there aren't enough days in the year. I buy heels if I see something I like and want to spend the money on them. My only criterium is that I have to be able to wear them.

Do I have a heels addiction? I think so, but not in a unhealthy way. For me they are art too. I have some on display in my livingroom as well. And for what some people spend on a painting, I can but a lot of heels.

I will keep the flowers so I'll probably give them a go. But knowing myself I will prefer them without.  

I just ordered these:

https://www.ironfist.co.uk/collections/shoes/products/lola-mid-afternoon-platform?variant=37827333071

and these:

https://www.ironfist.co.uk/products/grave-robber-platform

Can't wait for them to arrive  I will take the flowers off the first pair though. They are detachable.