KrisS

The sandals are for those hot June and July days. Certainly not for the weather we've had this weekend, -8 and -12 C. Maybe by Wednesday when it's plus 5. LOL. The Eaton Centre is much like Yorkdale for selection but the Transit store does have some nice His and Hers material. Try the one at Dixie Mall for end of line specials. If you really want something special, try Kleen Air Shoes. It's on Yonge north of College on the east side. It's run by a very nice Asian girl who does not hesitate to offer a guy the chance to try on anything from pumps to thigh high stiletto boots. I know.

I've been reading all the messages regularly for a couple of years and even posted a couple of times and have found great encouragement, but after realizing there are many members from the Toronto area, it gave me strength last Friday to venture out in the new boots I purchased before Christmas. They are knee high Jessica / Sharmaine style from Sears (of all places) with a 4 inch tapered heel. Not blade, not pointed, but in between. So having been to a couple of Adult Only shops where I had no trouble trying on pumps, sandals and boots, I figured this would be the place to go where no one judges. Sure enough, I spent about 20 minutes in the store (Aren't We Naughty on north Yonge St.), spoke to 2 sales girls and nothing was mentioned (too bad) but was certainly noticed by staff and customers. So the next step is a trip downtown to Yonge St for a long walk. This means I have my thong sandals with the 2 inch block heel, which I am now comfortable wearing in crowds in summer, and my winter boots. If I can figure out posting pictures, I'll try that if anyone cares. Thanks to everyone and especially those in TO. Go Leafs Go.

PJ, It was mid afternoon on a weekday and it is interesting you know Toronto. Scarborough can be a bit tough and "red neck" so I didn't want to attract any hassle there and Mississauga, although very ethnic, is also conservative so it might be hard to blend there. I chose downtown, mid day, mid week, because in that area there is a very large gay population and Toronto is a very open minded city. I figured everything is more accepted in this part of town. Twice when I've gone into shoes stores and while just looking at a nice pair of stilettos, the clerk asked if I would like to try anything on. Was I that obvious? I said yes both times. I've walked the side streets many times but cannot quite make it all the way out onto Yonge Street. Although I do want to blend in, it's such a thrill when people notice. Kris.

Like Jon, I used the same reason recently. I bought a pair of 2 inch, block heeled, T strapped thong sandals this summer. I got up the nerve to go for a walk one summer afternoon on a side street in downtown Toronto. I hadn't gone far when my cell phone rang. I stepped off the curb between two parked cars to be less obvious. As a lady went by she exclaimed, "What's that?" I hung up and said, "What?" she said, "Aren't those women's shoes?" "No, they're mine." "But aren't they women's?" "No they're mine." Then the isuue of men's or women's became unimportant when she asked if they were comfortable, she couldn't wear them (too high at 2 inches!), did I wear them a lot etc. Then she just walked away. It seemed once she was over the idea of it being different than the norm, it wasn't a concern for her. I must admit, it was a thrill being "caught". Kris.

Diana Kroll is a beautiful lady! She sings jazz and plays piano. Great sexy sultry voice and she loves to wear heels on stage. Watching the movement of the foot pedals is a beautful sight when she wears those 5 inch sandals. She is a Canadian girl, lives on the other side of the Big Hills from Laurieheels. Engaged to Elvis Costello. Great music, great voice, beautiful lady and she loves her heels too. Life is good.

I enjoy wearing womens sandals and this past summer I found a pair that I realy liked. They had a 2 inch block heel, were a deep red T strap thong with a sling back. They had a silver buckle on the outside of the strap. I told myself it was to make them more masculine. I would find time during the work day to stroll on a downtown side street trying to look like nothing was unusual, but of course some people would notice. Like a guy in 2 inch heeled thong sandals is an everyday sight! One day my cel phone rang so I stepped off the sidewalk between 2 cars so I wouldn't be as obvious while I took the call. A woman walked by as I was finishing the call and said" What's that? Aren't those woman's shoes?" I said, "No they're mine." but she was curious as to why I wore them. I told her they were comfortable and I liked them. She said she couldn't wear that type for very long and asked if I could. Unfortunately I haven't had the chance to wear them anywhere for any length of time. As hard as I try to not be noticed, it's the thrill of someone, especially a female, actually commenting on the fact that I am wearing shoes designed for a woman. I enjoyed this summer but now with the cold weather here, they are put away for several months.

I found this site a few weeks ago, joined a few days ago and I guess it's time to jump in and participate. Like someone said in another thread, I'm a crossdresser from the knees down, although I do enjoy thigh highs. I have been buying women's shoes for many years and gave up a long time ago trying to come up with an excuse, so I would just ask the clerk if they had size 10 in these white 5 inch stilettos (or whatever), say I'll take them and pay. They thought what they thought. Secretly I hoped they knew. I didn't try anything on in the store for years. Toronto is a pretty open minded city with a large Asian population. It's interesting that I have been in several stores in the downntown area operated by Asians and they have been very helpful and pass no judgement. In one store I just picked up a pair of pumps and the older gentleman said "We have your size, would you like to try?" He had such a selection I guess he figured whatever my size was, he would have it. So I tried them. His twenty-something daughter went on about how great they looked and how well I walked. I've never had a problem up to 5 inches. I've never tried higher. Her comments made my heart pound and not from nervoussness. Another store showed me a pair of nice 4 inch gold sandals and again just assumed they were for me and showed me a chair. It's been the same in 5 or 6 stores. Now the suburban malls I'm sure are different but maybe I shouldn't pass judgement either. Anyhow, enough for one of my first posts. Everyone has to find their own comfortable way of making the purchase., and I sure know how nervous that can make me. Kris

Hi Meg-ann, For all us guys here in Toronto who love the sight of stilettos, please wear them as long as you can. It looks like an early winter and we need something to brighten the long dull days ahead. KrisS

Hi everyone, I'm a guy in Toronto who loves heels on me and others. I found this site a few weeks ago and have been encouraged by all the messages from guys who enjoy heel wearing and the ladies who encourage it. So I joined. I hope I can share some of my experiences. KrisS.