Thighbootguy

I appreciate that everyone’s situation is unique but this is the first time I have read of a “first outing” of “going to work”. In my situation, work is one of the few places I don’t wear heels or boots. I wonder if you would elaborate a bit on your work environment. I disagree with your comment, “I chickened out at lunchtime and put my "normal" shoes back on”. Wearing the appropriate clothing/footwear is not a matter of bravery, it’s good taste and common sense. If heels/boots aren’t appropriate at the time, don’t wear them. If they are, go for it. It sounds like your having fun, please let us know how it goes.

DsDarkThoughts -

WELCOME to the forum. Glad you started posting.

I have used How Cool several times with good results. The one poor fit was refunded without question.

JL -

I did post a tip on the lace problem that works very well for me.

http://www.hhplace.org/hhboard/viewtopic.php?p=116566#116566

You don't have to confine a nice pair of heel to inside the hotel room. Go ahead and take them out to dinner. It makes for a much more memorable meal.

Have a great trip (I mean traveling, not falling ).

I wear them when I can but there are a lot of places/times I can't.

I put together another Thighbootguy video of me just puttering around the house. I am wearing my new G.V. shorts and black thigh boots with 5”stiletto heels. They don’t look as short as they really are but they are designed to make your legs look long. This is done by having a high waist and a short inseam so the whole garment wears higher on the body than normal shorts. The waist band is right below my lower rib.

Thighbootguy around the house

Well I wore the Gloria Vanderbild denim shorts with a blue dress shirt and my blue leather thigh boots with 5” stiletto heels when I went to Bigg’s this morning. The same register clerk I had yesterday noted, “You wore your boots today”.

“Yeah, I had time this morning. … I just found these shorts yesterday, how do they look?”

“They look Ok if you like that … Do you like them ?”

“Yeah, I do.”

“Then there Ok”

She has commented before that she really didn’t like my style of dressing, but she really is a nice lady and one of my favorite clerks at Bigg’s.

These shorts are really short and the cuff flairs almost like a short skirt with the front and back joined in the middle. They are a little breezy but very comfortable. The top of my thigh boots come within 6” of the cuff of the shorts. Most shorts I have either meet the top of the boots or leave a 2-3” gap and are tight on my leg. This pair also had a higher waist than some of my other pair. The high waist, short length and flair all combine to really show off my boots. It would not be appropriate to bend over while wearing these shorts.

This is as close of an image as I have been able to find. This pair has a 6 1/2" inseam. Mine have a 1/2" inseam.

I have said that I suspected the folks at Bigg’s, where I stop in almost daily wearing thigh boots, would notice more if I didn’t wear them than if I do. Well, this morning I proved my suspicion. I was in a hurry and I stopped in wearing slacks and my work shoes. The folks that normally say Hi still said Hi but the register clerk (who never comments on my boots) asked, “No boots today?”. “No, I was really in a hurry.” “Well, see you tomorrow.” I stopped in the Goodwill (thrift store) at lunch and bought a new pair of Gloria Vanderbild shorts (99¢). These are high waisted shorts with a ¾" inseam. These will look good with thigh boots. Since I've started wearing thigh boots with shorts, I made a new avitar.

First, those are great looking boots! I remember the first time I wore my blue thigh boots. I walked across a parking lot and my heel hit a patch of tar that pulled the heel tip right out of the heel. I had both tips replaced and have put many miles on those boots since.

I went shopping last night and this morning wearing shorts and black leather Tony style U thigh boots with 5” stiletto heels.

Last night I stopped in PetSmart to get some kitty supplies and ran into a neighbor that lives several doors up the street from me. I had a shopping cart but I don’t see how she couldn’t notice that I had on black thigh boots with shorts. Anyway, we chatted about cats for several minutes before she walked away. She didn’t say a word or even look at my boots. After she walked away I loaded my cart (cat litter) and was in her full view he looked.

This morning I stopped at Bigg’s for lunch fixens. I asked the register clerk, who had seen me all week, if these boots looked Ok with shorts and she said they looked fine.

I did shoot a video of going into the store with these boots and shorts.

Thighbootguy Shopping

Sunday night was Shakespeare in the Park. The Cincinnati Shakespeare Company is giving productions in parks all around the Greater Cincinnati area. Last night 6 excellent actors did Hamlet with only a wooden box for a prop and had the audience riveted to the performance until it started to rain. Nobody wanted to leave and the director had to come out on the stage and make the actors quit.

I went to the performance wearing a knit shirt, black baseball cap, jeans, and blue leather thigh boots with 5” stiletto heels.

I parked a block from the band shell, got out my lawn chair, and walked up to the information desk and got a program. The folks at the desk were from the theatre company and they didn’t even glance at my boots. This was a much smaller park than last week so I walked down the hill a little way and set down my chair and settled in. A group settled in beside me and didn’t act like they even noticed my boots. Lots of folks walked by me and no one seemed to even give a second glance.

At night, the boots blend into the jeans but the sun was still up when I got to the park and walked in. I figured the folks at the information desk were “theatre folks” and wasn’t surprised when they didn’t say anything, but I was expecting a little reaction from the rest of the crowd. … Nothing.

[After writing that last paragraph, I might have expected the “theatre folks” to complement my attire. Maybe they just didn’t like it.]

If things keep going like this, I might start to believe a guy can wear thigh boots with 5” heels out in public.

This morning I wore a knit shirt, blue denim shorts and my black leather crotch boots with 5” stiletto heels into Bigg’s. I had some extra time so I wandered around the store. I was early and the place was almost empty (except for the stock crews). I really am starting to like the feel of these boots on my legs (even if they are a little small).

I remember when I first considered wearing thigh boots with shorts back in May 2005. What a difference a year makes. I remember not being too happy with the reception I was getting but today no one seems to care. [looks like some of the photos I referenced on that page are no longer available, I’ll have to repost them.

vector –

Bravery has nothing to do with it. Confidence, however, is another story. I like the look and I don’t mind being seen.

I went to Sam’s this afternoon and wore a short sleeved blue dress shirt, blue denim shorts and my blue leather thigh boots with 5” stiletto heels. These boots really are just another pair of shoes that I hardly think twice about wearing (and no, I’m not becoming complacent). I had some time so I walked all over the store. Some folks noticed my boots but most just went about their business. I did meet one family (grandmother, mother, daughter) that were all type “A” folks. As I walked by I heard, “OooEee look at them boots.” (grandmother) “Wow” (Mother) “Hey there cool.” (Daughter) “Thanks.” (Me) “They sure look good” (Daughter) “Are the 4 inch?” (Mother) “5... but on a size 14” (Me) “Wow, they look good on you.” (Daughter) I thanked them again as they went by. At the checkout I did stand in the longest line. The register clerk had seen be several times before and I complemented her on her slacks again (denim Capri with embroider design). Out side there was a collection of high school girls selling something for their school. I thought about walking over and buying something but then I thought I would leave well enough alone. Fun outting.

I shot another video this morning. I really do stop at Bigg’s wearing thighboots each morning on the way to work.

Thighboot guy goes shopping

This morning I was wearing my blue thighboots with 5” stiletto heels with jeans. As I went by the bakery I asked the clerk, who I thought really didn’t approve of my choice of footwear, “Do you like these any better than the black pair I was wearing earlier in the week?”

She looked a little perplexed as if she didn’t want to admit she liked either pair but said, ”No, I like the black pair.”

I thanked her but you could have knocked me over with a feather. The black pair are my Tony crotch booth that I had been wearing with shorts.

Yep, sure do... me.

I stopped at Bigg’s this morning wearing denim shorts, long sleeved white shirt, and my black leather crotch boots with 5” stiletto heels. This outfit does seem to get a bit more attention than the thigh boots do. I’m not sure if it’s the boots with shorts combination, or the look that these boots present with a long leg line terminating with the thin 5” heel. The outfit does look good especially when I remember to throw my shoulders back and pull in my stomach.

After work I stopped in the pet food store and wore the same outfit. There were two young ladies running the store and I gave them my order (I buy cat food by the case). While one was in the stock room filling my order, I wandered around the store then back to the register. When she finished ringing up my order, she asked if I needed help to the car. I said no that I’d make two trips, but she picked up part of the food and came out with me anyway. I asked, “Is it problem my wearing these when I come in?”

She smiled and said, “No, there cool.”

That’s a nice way to end a shopping trip.

heelma –

WELCOME to the forum.

I know what you mean about standing over a crowd. I’m 6’ and with 5” heels I really get a different view. I wear thigh boots over my jeans or with shorts in public so I don’t have the problem of wondering if people notice what I was wearing. I also tend to look for the longer line in the grocery checkout just because it’s fun to see people’s reaction.

Recently I broke a heel but it didn’t result in a fall, just some funny walking. I have had a heel get caught in a throw rug which then wrapped itself around my other foot. Luckily I caught myself. I have also caught a heel on the edge of the car as I was getting out. Most folks that post here know that the hardest step is the one you take getting out of the car, but that has nothing to do with catching a heel. Anyway, I recovered from the stumble and went my merry way without further incident.

As you have discovered, walking in heels requires practice, practice and more practice. But after a while it becomes natural and easy to do. The hardest part is the full length mirror test. Look at yourself in a full length mirror and be sure you like what is looking back at you. Are you comfortable presenting yourself as you are seeing in the mirror? If you are comfortable, go for it.

Rather than hoping that people won’t notice your heels, assume they will. If you go at it from that direction and you are still comfortable, you have nothing else to worry about (except global warming, nuclear war, gas prices,… but nothing important). It does take a bit of (mental) doing to become comfortable with the idea that your going to go out in public wearing heels, but once you do, it’s easy. It’s also easy after you realize that most folks don’t care what you have on your feet. Some will be amused and have some sport at your expense (being over 6’ 7” with the heels should put a damper on a lot of that). However, most folks either don’t care or are polite enough to leave you alone.

Enjoy your heels!

I have been having fun with my Tony style U leather crotch boots with 5” stiletto heels. As I said in the last post I wore them yesterday morning. I also stopped at Sam’s on the way home and wore them with white shorts and the combination seems to get more attention than my regular thigh boots. I asked the register clerk what she thought of them and got one of those “If you like them” answers. I wore them this morning at Bigg’s with blue denim shorts with a 2” inseam. The kid (highschool) that seemed to notice them the most was with his family and had earrings on both ears and two in his lower lip. Some time ago I ran a seam up the back of these boots to tighten the shaft from above the knee to the top and they now fit tightly on my whole leg. This makes the boots look good and feel great. I have mentioned that these boots were not as comfortable as my other thigh boots so this morning I put a insole in them that is designed for high heeled pumps. Only the front part of the insole is there and it is cut with a pointed toe. This seemed to help but the boots are still a little uncomfortable and difficult to walk in. Just for laughs, I compared these Tony size 14 boots to my Ellie size 14 boots and discovered the Tony boots run very small. The Tony boots are clearly marked size 14 but they looked like a 12. They are at least ½” narrower and ¾” shorted than the Ellie boots. No wonder they felt small and the smaller sole does not give me as much stability as I am used to. The Tony sole and vamp are also more flexible than the Ellie so the shoe does not offer the support I am used to. I’ll still wear them but not for long walks. I suspect they were not designed for walking anyway .

JL -

I noticed the boots have a side zipper. Something you could do to shorten the time it takes to put the knee boots on is to lace them through the holes in the back of the speed hooks. This might take a bit of doing. When I laced my granny boots this way I used a pair of needle nosed pliers to reach under the speed hook and pull the lace through the hole. It will also take a little while to get the lacing comfortable but once you do it, the laces don’t slip very much so all you have to do is zip the boots up.

I know, I know, all the purest out there will say that half the fun of having lace boots is lacing them (maybe more than half the fun if someone else will lace them for you) …but if you’re in a hurry lacing through the holes works.

Do try then with hose. You’ll be surprised how much room socks take.

This morning I stopped at Bigg’s wearing a tan short sleeved shirt, white shorts and my black leather crotch boots with 5 ¼” stiletto heels (Tony's U). The shorts only have a 2” inseam and the boots come up just past the shorts cuff. My thigh boots stop 3” below the cuff. I don’t wear these boots too often because they are not as comfortable as my thigh boots but every once in a while is fun. Several folks that normally just glance at my boots took a second look, but other than that no one seemed bothered at all. The lady in line behind me didn’t know what to think but that is often the case. I have worn these boots with jeans several times and no one noticed, but this is the first time I have worn them with shorts, and white shorts at that. It really is the contrast that draws the eye. The videos seem to be getting more attention than I thought they would. I’m not sure what I was thinking when I put them up but I’m thinking it over again. I removed the search tags for leather skirt which seems to generate twice as many hits.

James -

Take this test:

Put on what you will be wearing when you go to the movies.

Stand in front of a full length mirror.

Do you like what you see? Are you comfortable wearing what you have on?

If there are two yes answers go enjoy the movie.

If either one is no stay home and watch TV.

If you are comfortable presenting yourself in heels the rest of the world won't care. If you are nervous, everyone will see that and try to figure out why.

Chill out. The cat on a leash is the hardest part.

sscotty727 is absolutely correct, it's all about confidence.

JL -

I absolutely understand the electric feeling but, heels aren't supposed to hurt. If the shoes don't fit and you wear them too much, you will ness up your feet.

Next time you might try leather boots. Ther have a lot more give than the patent oned do. You might also try them with hose and if you do, make sure the part around your toes is very lose (leave at least 1/2 " open) to keep the hose from pulling too tight around your toes.

I haven't gotten a pair of red boots yet but all I can say is, those sure are RED. The look great, just wish they fit better.

Some days nobody notices, other days all the spotlights are on. Today was one of the other days. I stopped at Bigg’s on the way to work wearing a short sleeved knit shirt, white shorts and black leather thigh boots with 5” heels. The lady in line behind me really wished I wasn’t there. But the register clerk knew me and we had a nice chat.

On the way home, I stopped at Walgreens drug store. As soon as I walked in there was a loud chuckle at the register. As I walked around, I overheard several, “did you see that”, “I don’t believe that”, and there were several that peeked around the isle just to look.. The best part was when I got to the register the police were there taking a theft report. As I followed the police man out the door, the theft alarm went off. I went back in and the manager apologized. It seems the register clerk had failed to run an item over the anti-theft deactivation device (he must have been distracted by something). The manager, by the way was the only one in the store that seemed Ok with my boots.

What a fun day.

dr1819 -

The Fair Acoustic Version is really a different style of guitar playing and I really enjoyed it. The electric versions, alas, were not my style.

Sunday was a good boot wearing day. First, I went to the Art Museum (pervious post), then I went to an outdoor Shakespeare play (Midsummer Night Dream) put on by the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company. This was an evening performance but the sun was still up at 18:30 when I arrived at the park. I wore a short sleeved tan knit shirt, blue jeans, and blue leather thigh boots with 5” stiletto heels.

I parked about a block away from the pavilion entrance and walked to the show. The pavilion is set up like a band shell (the acoustics are good) with park bench seating.

The pavilion is at the bottom of a sloping hill with paved walkways down the center aisle. Walking down a steep slop with 5” heels isn’t easy and does not lend itself to graceful walking. All I could do was lean back a little, to keep the center of gravity over my heel, and shorten my stride (for the amusement/amazement of the folks behind me).

I saw a couple of folks notice my boots but for the most part no one seemed to care.

The play was great. No lighting other than the pavilion white lights, no sound system, two wooden boxes for props, and 6 great actors who kept the audience riveted to the stage and toughly enjoying the play (standing ovation).

It was dark when I walked back to the car and the boots blend in with the jeans so they didn’t stand out too much.

I had a great time and I think they are going to do Hamlet at a different park next week. I’m going to try very hard to make that play also.

vector –

I bid the gentleman a good morning as I passed him and he returned the greeting. Most folks really don’t care.

Just came back form a fun museum trip. I wore a tan short sleeved knit shirt, white shorts, and black leather thigh boots with 5” stiletto heels. The temperature was about 90F so there wasnt much messing around outside but the museum was quite comfortable.

I walked in and round the museum before I headed for my favorite gallery. I got a couple of sideways glances but nothing out of the ordinary. (Yes, I appreciate that a guy wearing thigh boots with heels is saying there was nothing out of the ordinary.)

I got to my gallery and settled in sketching. A few minutes later a lady with a camera (real 35mm SLR) said, “Excuse me but I see you over here all the time, and in this gallery”

“And in front of this painting”

“It is one of my favorites. ... Would you mind if I took your picture?”

“No, not at all.”

“Your always sketching, and your boots... Are you an artist?”

“No, I just come over here to unwind.”

“I’ll send you a copy if you want.”

“Nah, that’s Ok”.

“Well if you change your mind, I’m over here all the time.

I went back to my sketching and she took several pictures.

I went on to another gallery and set down my stool and went to work again. Another lady stopped by and commented on my sketch. We talked about the painting for a while then she said, “I like your boots, there wild.”

I thanked her and said “There is another painting in this gallery I want you to see” and I stood up and we walked to where the paint was two weeks ago. There was another painting in the space. I asked the guard where the other painting was, and he didn’t know. Anyway we chatted and walked around the gallery a bit more and bid each other a good day.

A few minutes later a very attractive young lady stopped by and commented on my sketch. We also chatted about the painting and walked around the gallery with me pointing out interesting stuff.

I left the museum and stopped by the thrift emporium on the way home. As I was walking in a car drove by and slowed up and an attractive lady commented, “Fantastic”.

I gave her a thumbs up and she returned it with a kind laugh.

In the store I wandered around but didn’t see any thing I really wanted so I headed back to the car.

This was a nice afternoon outing.

demoniaplatforms -

Thanks for the kind words. I'll make more when/if I can.

dr1819 -

"reasons of support" ?? Whats going on?

Guys -

Thanks for the kind words about the videos. I apologize for the bad links. When I set them up I was logged into youtube and “It worked fine for me” (typical IT excuse). If someone knows how to publish a playlist to folks that are not logged youtube please send me a PM. It looks like a link directly to the video works so I updated the URL in the post.

I went out with the video camera again.

Doing one person productions is kind of fun. The equipment is awful but it's all I have at the moment.

I went to a local park and walked around a bit. Nothing fancy, just walking. This is the first time I have seen my look from another persons point of view. I may have to start paying a little more attention to the overall look rather than just seeng the boots then I look in the mirror.

Thighbootguy Out and About