Thighbootguy

Micha –

When I learned chess the first thing I was taught was that the best defense is a good offence. I think the same thing applies to wearing heels. Present a positive image and no one will question you.

The second thing was keep your mind on the game. Heels and boots can be a distraction.

I can wear a 4" heel all day and I can walk comfortably in a 5" for several hours. I've never had the opportunity to go longer. I can stand in a 6" but walking is not comfortable or gracefull. The image of being precariously perched on a 6” heels comes to mind.

I have been wearing a pair of 4” stiletto heel thigh boots for the past couple of weeks but the other day I got out a 5” pair and started wearing them. What a difference that inch makes. The 5” boots are a different style. They have an ankle zipper and are taller than the 4” boots. The 5” boots also fits tighter so they stay up to their full height as I walk. They really look great (my opinion) . I went shopping at Bigg’s and Sams tonight wearing 5” stiletto black thigh boots, jeans, black turtleneck, and a leather jacket. The boots felt great and I walked through the stores with a nice stride. I had forgotten how different the 5” heel was. On one batted an eye in either store. That’s not to say that no one noticed (several did) but no positive or negative reactions. (I even found the longest checkout line in both stores). After I finished in those stores I went to a Radio Shack in a different part of town that doesn’t “feel quite as comfortable” to me. The store had 6-8 young male customers and I walked in wearing thigh boots. Everyone went on about their business. I found the adapter I needed and went up to the counter. I’m sure I heard, “boots” somewhere in the background conversations, but again there was no reaction. Folks noticed and went right on. I really hope that the guys (or gals) that are trying wearing thigh boots in public have the positive (or at least neutral) acceptance I seem to be getting. I still think it’s a head game. If you don’t think/act like something is wrong, most folks will go along. Enjoy

RichHeels -

heelfetish -

Welcome to the forum. There are lots of great folks here that love shoes and heels (and just about anything else).

Enjoy

I went to Joseph Beth Booksellers in Cincinnati last night. This is a great bookstore with a super staff. I wore my black thigh boots with 5” stiletto heels. These boots really present a different image than the 4” pull on boots. The 5” heeled boots are also have a taller shaft then the 4” so they really say THIGH BOOTS. I was looking for a real propeller head, geek book in the computer book section. Joseph Beth has a bench in front of each book rack in that section so you can sit down and read for a while. None of the other customers seemed to care that there was a guy sitting there wearing thigh boots. I was there for at least 15 minutes looking through books. By the way, the 5” heel made it easy to get books off of the top shelf in the rack . After I found my book (one of those technology by the pound, tour de force manuals), I wandered through the store just because it is a neat place. The whole time I only noticed one glance at my boots and a smile.

Thanks everyone for the kind words.

I was out shopping last night in the snow and made lots of pointy footprints that have little dots behind them. This was the first time I had ever noticed my high heel footprint in the snow.

- Bubba136

The day I have an encounter like you described … (words just failed me). I can only dream about something like that. Thanks for planting the great thought.

I have been known to get into the longer line when I’m out shopping and wearing my thigh boots just because it is longer. However, a nice pair of boots on the person in front of me will get me into the line. -ChantalTV Where is “here” that thigh boots are in fashion?

Sunday was another fun trip to the museum. The weather was cold and there was snow and ice on the ground. This was the last weekend on a major show at the museum and the place was packed. I had to park on the street over a quarter mile away. I was wearing jeans, dark green turtleneck, leather jacket and thigh boots. I was planning on wearing my black thigh boots with 5” stiletto heels but when I had to park that far away, I switched to a pair with 4” heels that has a little tread on the soles. I took the same route I took the last time I had to park that far away which included going up the stone stairway. There was so much ice on the stairs that I knew there was no way to get back down them in heels. Once I got into the museum, there were long lines in the lobby for the show. Since I wasn’t going to the show I just got a folding stool and went on into the gallery. Some folks noticed my boots but most were not paying any attention. I went to the impressionist gallery and sat on the bench in the middle of the gallery and started sketching. When people walk in front of me, and I couldn’t see the painting I was working on, I had time to look at the women’s footware that went by. There was everything from running shoes to several nice pair of boots but all worn under slacks. There was a pair of unzipped ankle boots (tacky) , but there was also a pair of black ridding boots worn outside white slacks. Oh well, back to sketching. While I was there a mother and her two very young daughters went by and the youngest one was looking at the paintings and saying, “ Oh Monet, Renoir”, and she was looking at the right paintings as she said that. My faith in the youth of America was revived. A few minutes later they came back into the gallery and I got up and walked over to the mother and asked, “Excuse me, but how did she know about those artists”? (The mom was flattered by the question even if it did come from a guy in thigh boots). She said they learned about them in kindergarten. I said, ”That’s not what they taught me in kindergarten”. She asked the little girl who else they studied at school? I went down on one knee to here her answer, and she said “Monet, Renoir, Van Gogh”. I pointed to a VanGogh that was behind her that she missed and she ran off to look at it. Her mom said she was just reading the signs though and not actually recognizing the paintings. A little later another mother daughter group came through and the mother was pointing out the same paintings and the daughters were recognizing them. I ask the mom the same question and she said, “Oh we home school and we do four artist a year. We just finished Monet and Renoir”. I told the guard about the conversations and he was just as stunned and delighted as I was. Like I said the place was packed. As I walked from one wing through the main hall to another wing, I got my first wolf whistle. It was either for me or the statue of Venus (that was more deserving), but since she had been there all day and I just walked in, I figured it was for me. I didn’t break stride or acknowledge the sound in any way. As I left the main hall, I heard it again. I just kept going. For the most part, I just got nice smiles from folks or ignored. I was sitting on the stool in the European portrait gallery when a family gathered around. The little boy said he wanted to be an artist. His mom told him not to bother me but I said it was ok and asked him if he drew. We talked for several minutes. As I left the museum, I remembered the ice covered steps and started off the long way back to my car. The long way is about half a mile so I had a nice walk on the sidewalks of Eden park. Lots of cars want by but only a city bus driver really stared. I was glad I had not worn the 5” heels with slick soles. Another great day.

Rudd -

Great pics. I really liked the thigh boots, but I have a bias.

If the E-bay seller was bobandangie, I think they have advertised boots that were custom made for them by LSB not will be made for them. I have had good transactions with bobandangie.

Enjoy your boots.

Genebujold -

What a great encounter. As I read I it a couple of questions came to mind:

Saying great chili is like saying great heels. It generates a different image for each of us. What kind of heels were you wearing?

Now the important question - what kind of chili was it?

I live around Cincinnati and there is (almost literally) a chili parlor on every block. Around here the standard is Greek chili (the Cincinnati variant has a little cocoa in it). One of the most popular brands is Skyline Chili. We once had some friends in from New York and had a chili tasting for dinner with five completely different versions on chili (but I had only gone out chili shopping for 45 minutes).

Chili Recepies

Friday has been a long day. It started with a water heater poring water all over the basement floor. At 7:00 AM I went to Lowes (hardware chain that’s open when you need them) to get a new heater and all the plumbing parts and pieces I needed to install it. I wore jeans and black thigh boots with a flat heel. I had to get the plumbing clerk to help me find all the stuff so I was in the store for at least half an hour. When I left the store with a 40 gallon water heater, a guy in the parking lot helped me put it in my car. Everybody noticed my boots but no one said a word and I got no negative feelings at all. I installed the heater while still wearing my boots which made the plumbing job a little more enjoyable. When I finished, I put on a pair of 4” stiletto heel boots and drove to work. I changed to my guy shoes for work and had a busy day. After work, I changed back to the 4” heels and went shopping on my way home as I normally do. Tonight must have been the “lets stare at the guy in thigh boots” night. At Biggs, there was a family that included several young guys that had never seen a guy in heeled boots before and they were going to be sure they didn’t miss anything. The whole group just stared at me as I approached, and turned, in unison, as I passed and keep watching me. When I went down an isle the whole group moved so they could see down the isle. This was the first time I actually made an effort to ignore someone. Maybe it was just me, but there were others that seemed to be paying more attention to my boots than I normally get, and giving off negative vibes. If I hadn’t done exactly this same thing so many times before, and gotten neutral to positive reactions, I might have been put off by the experience. At Sams, most folks didn’t pay any attention, and I chatted with the folks in the checkout line. When I was leaving there was an older guy sitting at a table the gave me a rather disapproving stare. Oh well everyone is entitled to an opinion. I was thinking that if I were just starting to wear thigh boots in public, as some of the other members are, tonight might have put me off. My experience tells me that tonight was the exception and that most folks don’t care at all. If you feel you are getting negative feedback, be sure you are presenting a positive image which means you really don’t think you are doing anything out of the ordinary and are comfortable with what you are wearing. If you still get negative feedback, try going to another location but don’t be put off at the first negative reaction. Wearing thigh boots is too much fun for that. Enjoy.

Wednesday night after work I went to the museum. I was wearing slacks, a short sleeved no collar shirt, leather jacket, and black pull on thigh boots with 4” stiletto heels. There was a concert at the museum so the parking lots were crowded and I had to park in a far corner. I got to walk in with a group of people through all the snow and ice. No one said a word.

In the museum, I had fun sketching and several people stopped to see what I was drawing. I walked around a good bit. Many took notice of my boots but no one said anything. As I was walking out one woman gave me a practiced disapproving look. Most of us have practiced looks, that is conscious expressions we take on to convey feelings. This woman had disapproved of many things before.

On the way home I stopped at a local liquor store for several bottles of wine. This store has a large wine selection (thousands of bottles on display). The store was not crowded so I wondered around looking for what I wanted. Several customers, who I thought would say something, didn’t even notice my boots. ( I was expecting a favorable comment).

I went home and enjoyed the wine. Another uneventful (that’s a good thing) evening. At least I added another place I can go wearing my boots to my list.

crotchboots-m -

Your fashion statement is different than the one I try to make. I tried that look (in private) but it didn’t fit me. I do hope you enjoy it. Are your boots flat heeled or stiletto?

Crotchhiboots -

Those boots are great in the snow. Read back on this thread for Dr.Shoes’s advice on care for boots worn in the snow. Confidence builds each time you wear them. After a while you won’t think twice about wearing your boots, they just become your boots.

Micha -

I was wearing that same style of boots to the museum tonight. They are easy to put on and take off in the car, and they look and feel great. Based on the pictures you have posted, I think they will look great on you. If you don’t want them to stand out too much, try wearing them over white slacks.

I’ve never had anything named for me before. “TBGD” give me a break.

All -

I hope you guys have as much fun wearing your boots as I do.

I went out shopping wearing my black thigh boots with 4” stiletto heels, blue jeans, dark turtle neck and a heavy brown leather coat.

The first stop was Sams Club. Several older women gave me disapproving looks. One just turned and stared at me boots as I walked by. That was the worst reaction of the day. On the other hand a young girl looked at me, than my boots, then back at me with a quizzical look. I just nodded my head to her and smiled and got an ear to ear smile in return. I told the girl at the checkout it had finally gotten cold enough to wear these (and nodded down toward my boots) and got a big smile in return.

Next I went to Radio Shack which is a much smaller store. I said “Hi” to the male clerk who was taking care of another customer and the young female clerk asked if she could help me. She noticed my boots but gave no reaction. She answered my questions and helped me find an item. She also had to get the manager (female) to help her change a battery in a calculator for me. I got no reaction from the manager either. The other customer finally came around to where I was and looked down her nose at my boots. By this time other customers had come into the store and gave no more then a curious glance at my boots. After I paid for my purchase I wandered around looking at stuff then went out to my car.

Next stop was Famous Footware. I had been in there several weeks ago wearing my flat heeled boots but this time I kept the 4” heels on. There was a different sales crew there today than the pervious week and, all though friendly, they didn’t go out of their way to be helpful. I went over to the women boots and the male clerk asked me what I was interested in. I said “Anything in the larger sizes”. He said everything was on display and there wasn’t anything left in the stock room. I tried on two pair of size 11 boots but they were too small. So I left without a purchase.

The next stop was the Thrift store. This store is in a strip mall and I had to park at the far end of the parking lot and walk the length of the mall (outside) to the store. One of the stores has mirrored windows so I got to see myself like everybody else did. The first thing I noticed were the heels, then the boots. I liked the image I saw. In the store a young woman said “Wow, look at those boors. They look great”. I thanked her and her last comment was, “I could wear those”. Maybe I have inspired someone. After that I got a few other looks but everyone else ignored me. After I checked out I got to take the long outside walk back to my car.

I had a great time.

Crotchhiboots -

I hope you enjoy your new boots. Since the weather has gotten colder, I get a lot of wear out of mine. Let us know how it goes.

Kern191 -

For going out the first time, you sure picked a hard way to do it. I understand the rush that outing must have given you but I wouldn’t recommend it again.

Nigel’s point about hanging around a school is a good one. I assume there weren’t any kid around but people are very protective about schools.

The image you want to present is up to you. However, what you wear in public should allow you to function in public. I often wear thigh boots with heels and I can go almost anywhere while wearing them. I’m not really into skirts (just didn’t enjoy the image) but a normal skirt/dress still allows you to function in public. A hobble dress is designed to prevent you from moving and somehow doesn’t seem appropriate for venturing out in public especially if you are not 100% confident presenting yourself.

Try something easier the next time to build your confidence. Thigh boots over jeans (my image) might be a good starting point. If that works, maybe boots and a skirt could be next. If you are still confident, go for the hobble dress.

For most, confidence building takes a little time and is based on experience. Don’t be too put off by your first adventure, learn from it.

This has been an exhausting day. Early this morning we had a light snow. Unfortunately conditions were just right to turn the snow on my street into a sheet of ice. I live on the outside of a 90 degree downhill turn that people tend to take at 30+ mph. I had 3 cars slide through the turn and land in my front yard. After 3 additional wrecks and several calls to the city for a salt truck, I went out and started flagging down traffic. I know I saved at least 4 more cars in my yard and several more wrecks. For a car to get into my yard, it had to go over the curb which made a real mess of the front end alignment to say the least. It was cold so of course I was wearing my thigh boots. I wore the flat heeled pair for several reasons: 1) the street was a sheet of ice, and 2) I didn’t want to cause any more wrecks . Even with the flat heeled pair, I still fell flat on my face. Later in the afternoon it had warmed up and the street cleared, I went to the are museum. The place was packed (last weekend for the Monet show) and all the parking lots were full. I has to park over a quarter mile away. I was wearing my black pull on thigh boots with a 4” stiletto heel. This was the first time I had been that far away from my car while wearing high heeled boots. All the other times, all I had to do was cross a parking lot, but this time I had to walk along the sidewalk for a good distance. To get to the museum, which is on the top of a hill, I walked on sidewalks to the base of the hill and took a long set of steps and a path up to the museum. Once in the museum, I had a great time. When I went in, a mother and daughter were asking a guard where the Monet exhibit was. I offered that that was where I was going and would be glad to show them and off we went. We chatted a lot about the paintings we were passing (they both knew a lot about are) but not a word about my boots. I talked with a lot of folks while I was sketching. Everyone was amazed at the crowd and no one mentioned my boots. Sketching is a lot of fun, but it can be a lot of work. By five o’clock I was tired so I started to leave then remembered where I had parked. Remember I said the steps and path went UP, that meant going back, I had to do DOWN the icy path, with 4” heels. It was steeper than it looked so I wound up walking off the paved path and carefully taking the steps. Then it was sidewalk and street back to the car. There was traffic on the street and I’m walking along in thigh boots with 4” heels like I owned the place. No one said a word (It may have been too cold to roll down the windows but…). On the way home I stopped at a large thrift store and went in wearing my heeled boots. This is the same store I went into on Dec 27 but wore my flat heeled boots then. I got several looks but not a comment. I bought a turtle neck in an extra large tall size. This will look great with leggings and thigh boots. I had a great time. As I’ve said before, it’s a head game. I think I’m winning.

I posted a note in another thread (Buying shoes in shoe stores) about passing up a pair of Nine West, brown sued, knee high, lace up boots with a chunk heel for $15 because they crushed my toes when I put them on. Well, I had second thoughts about them and went back and tried them on again. And … they are a little tight. That had caused my foot to slide forward into my sock which caused the toe crushing. The boots don’t fit well enough for a lot of walking (I’m hopping a little stretching will help) but I bought them and wore them all afternoon at work under my jeans. The afternoon included a bit of hall wandering and a staff meeting but mostly I was at my desk. The lace up shaft feels great. No one batted an eye. These boots do not have a zipper, but they do have speed hooks, but putting them on is not quick. If these don’t stretch a bit I’ll have to get a pair that really fit. At the beginning of this thread, I asked about others experience with lace up thigh boots, I think these have convinced me to try a pair. (I'm still interested in others advice/experiences).

After walking in from the parking lot and back out to my car in boots that were too tight, I switched to a pair of 4” heel pull on thigh boots that did fit. I went shopping without incident. A couple of women noticed my boots and smiled. I took my time and wandered the isles. Most folks just ignored me. The checkout clerk and I chatted a bit about my purchases but not a word about my boots. As I was leaving, I made eye contact with a woman who was 10 yards away. She could clearly see me then her eyes looked down at my boots and back up to me with a very confused look on her face. I think her internal conversation was “The guy in boots noticed me, wait a minute those boots have high heels, he’s wearing high heeled thigh boots, why is he wearing those, now what do I do, oh well there he goes”.

Crotchhiboots -

I have several pair of flat heel boots that I wear a outside a lot, especially in the cool weather. I hope you enjoy yours.

Tuckedintoboots -

You said you have a pair of flat heel thigh boots, do you wear the out and about?

For me, the flat heel boots make a mild fashion statement about guys wearing boots, the 4” stiletto heels make a slightly stronger statement about boots but an additional different statement guys wearing heels, and the 5” stiletto heels make much stronger statement both about the boots and the heels.

Just be aware of what you are saying, and where you are saying it.

Enjoy

newbe2heels

Great story

I have a pair of those boots, also in white. I had a great time with them.

See High Heeled Sneakers

I stopped in our local Goodwill (thrift store) at lunch today. They had a pair of Nine West flat heel, round toe, suede, knee high, lace up boots for $15 that looked like they might fit me (couldn’t find a size marking). A year ago I would have bought them and tried them on in the car but today I just tried them on, and laced them up. My definition of fit has changed too. It used to be, “my foot went in”, now the shoes/boots have to be comfortable. Unfortunately, this pair of boots crushed my toes so I put them back. One size larger and they would have been great.. Trying them on was a lot of fun, and saved me $15. Wish they would have fit.

I went shopping at Bigg’s and Sam’s on my way home from work tonight. I was wearing olive slacks, black turtleneck, tan suede jacket and black thigh boots with a 4” stiletto heel. It was cold and raining so I had my jacket zipped closed.

In Bigg’s I was wandering around and taking my time as usual. I spent some time gathering produce my cart with getting kind of full. As I wheeled into the meat department a woman I don’t remember ever seeing before walked by and said, “I remember those great boots”. She was past and gone before I could say anything. I’m not usually at a loss for saying thanks to such a complement, but I was speechless. I don’t know if the glow I felt showed, but the 4” heels felt like 7” with platforms.

At Sam’s, again I was taking my time, no one was paying any attention to the guy in thigh boots. In the back of the store three folks were shopping in the restaurant supplies section as I came through. As I passed, one guy came over and in a very sheepish manor said, “Hi. You look great in those boots”. I thanked him for the complement, then the lady with him said, “But you know you do”. I guess I was still glowing. Then the guy said, “I really mean it” then, referring to the other guy he said, “He has a pair too” and the second guy said, “But I can’t walk in them like that”. The whole encounter lasted a few seconds and the situation did not lend its self to my offering advice on wearing thigh boots in public. I’m not sure the second guy was ready for that public announcement that he had a pair of boots. Anyway we parted with lots of smiles.

What an evening!

I really think in the past couple of years that peoples attitude about seeing someone dressed “differently” have become more tolerant. I also think that really believing “these are my boots and I can wear them” comes across. If you don’t act like anything is unusual, most people just go along with you. It’s all a head game that you can win.

Dr.Shoe--

Thanks for the advice. The boots now look great.

For all who enjoyed corsair's adventures, he has several more posted in another thread.

http://www.hhplace.org/hhboard/viewtopic.php?t=4183&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=20

Enjoy

Corsair

Welcome to the forum.

I thoroughly enjoyed reading your posts. Since I wear a 14 in a high heeled boot I can’t just pop into a store and try a pair on but lower heels in 12-13 range often fit so I should start looking more aggressively. The closest I have ever come to trying clothing was buying a pair of suede women’s slacks at Wilson’s without having the nerve to ask if I could try them on. I’ll ask next time.

Sounds like you really had fun. Thank you for sharing.

Some of the snow has melted, at least in the parking lots that have been cleared so I was able to venture out. My car was stuck again and I had to dig a path out so I started off with my flat heeled thigh boots. This snow was full of salt . If anyone has a way of cleaning salt crust off leather boots, or advice on the damage it does, please let me know. I went to the Art Museum and the parking lot and front steps were cleared so I changed into my white thigh boots with 5” heels. Please appreciate that each trip to the museum is a different adventure., there is always a different crowd, today there was a different guard crew. I was sitting on one of the little folding stools the museum provides for sketchers and working away. Several people stopped and watched me, commented on the sketch, and went on. These are low stools to start with and with my legs, now 5” longer, they are a little cramped. Anyway, when I stood up I realized my leg was asleep (no feeling). I quickly realized walking on a 5” heel was not an option. All I could do was to stand there until the circulation and feeling returned. At least in a museum standing still in front of a painting is normal. The museum has a visiting Monet exhibit. I just stood in that room for a long time staring at one of the “Lilly Pad” paintings and talking with some of the other viewers about the painting. In another gallery I was sitting on a bench and sketching away when a lady sat down beside me. She looked over and said, “Those are some boots. Where did you find them”? I had my legs under the bench so I’m not sure she had seen the heels so I moved one leg out so she could see the whole boot and said that I had found them on E-bay. A minute later she left. I think she had rested and the group she was with was moving on but she didn’t appear to be uncomfortable. Normally when I’m done sketching I leave but today I went on a tour of the rest of the museum. The 5” heel is comfortable but they do make a lot of noise. After the museum I went to a Payless shoe store. I had to switch to my flat heel boots because the mall parking lot still had a lot of snow/ice. I was looking at the women’s 12/13 shoes (which, in this store, are in the front of the store) and the clerk asked if I needed any help. I asked if a pair of ankle boots were on sale and she said they were so I tried them on. They had a 4” blade heel and a long square toe. I really didn’t like the look so I put them back and went on my way. Further down the mall was a shoe store so I went in and was looking at the women’s boots. Again, the clerk asked if she could help but I said I was just looking. There was only one pair close to my size and they were more expensive than I could afford at the moment. My next stop was a Thrift store, also in the mall and I wandered around looking for any boots they had. My last stop was a drug store where I wandered through and asked the clerks for help. I think I would have worn a heeled boot into the stores but not the white pair I had with me, at least not into the shoe stores. These boots have an ankle zipper are too hard to take off and put on to be changing in a shoe store. Either a pair of pull on for full length zipper would be better. All in all a great day, only positive comments and a few glances. Bubba136 and DawnHH I have no idea how the man would have reacted to my heeled boots. He seemed like a nice guy so I don’t think it would have been negatively. At best he would have said the same thing.

bootsrkewl

Welcome to the forum.

You discovered the key, “I acted like it was a normal thing! “.

Have fun with your boots.

I have been wearing thigh boots with 4” and 5” stiletto heels outside my jeans in public for over a year. (see Thigh Boots in Public) The stiletto heel makes them fall into the “High Heels and Obvious Ladies Shoes”, but I also wear flat heeled thigh boots. I have a great time wearing the stiletto heeled boots. I get some reactions (nothing seriously negative) but as Firefox has said about wearing heeled boots, “9 in 10 don't notice and 9 in 10 of those that do don't care”. With thigh boots it’s more like 6 in 10 don’t notice but the public has generally been very accepting. I wear thigh boots as a guy and have worked hard to get past the “wearing ladies shoes” thinking. I’m wearing my shoes/boots. There are some who would argue that thigh boots with 5” stiletto heels are not ladies shoes but that’s another discussion. Mostly, I wear my boots when I’m driving, shopping, at restaurants, and at museums. The style may not be for everyone, but I’m having a hoot.

Diana High Heels

Wish I could go shoe shopping like that but, alas, most stores aren’t carrying size 14 yet. I would be interested in the advice you got from the sales lady about the thigh boots when, “she even showed me how to pull them on correctly”.

My part of the world is caught in the major winter storm that has hit the USA. There is a LOT of snow and ICE. We have 10”-12” of frozen white stuff and where I work got 22”. Considering a normal heavy snow around here is 4”-6”, the police are ticketing anyone they find on the streets. Currently it’s -2F (-19C), definitely boot weather. After the roads were clear enough to get out, I went shopping. I was wearing my black flat heel thigh boots but I took my pair of 5” white boots with me. After digging my car out, I drove to the store and put on my white boots while in the car out in the parking lot. As soon as I stepped out of the car, I realized the only thing that had any traction were the heel tips. My balance on heels is Ok, but I wasn't not going to try walking down a slanted ice covered parking lot in 5”, slick sole, thigh boots. This is the first time I ever thought “I’ll break my neck in these things”. I don't mind "breaking the ice" but not that way. My next step was back to the car where I put on the flat heeled boots. In the store I got a comment from a guy about my age, smartly dressed in a long coat, “Now that’s a pair of boots” (and a smile). I smiled back and said “Thanks” Everyone have a good Holiday season.