tallguyinheels

Oh, and the worst thing about flying longer than 1 hour flights is the foot swelling that occurs if you remove your shoes during the flight. Not a problem with Noke Trainer, but certainly a problem with 5" stilettos pumps.

Sort of in two minds here... I love the look of the 4"-5" stiletto heel I am required to purchase to get a size 15 women's shoe... But... it would be nice to wear the variety of women's shoe styles available with a size 10 or less foot.

OK., jeans can be ordered with traditional US/Canada Sizing Size 0-20 where the formula meantioned earlier works, OK. Though also it depends a lot on the brand and even the style (low rise, ultra low, mid rise) of the jeans. I've order 16's that fit and are loose, same for 15's (junior - odd- sizes are for younger female figures (interpret that as less hip width - generally good for guys ) - in a Levis 513 low rise I wear 13 in the stretch fabric, 15 in non-stretch). Then there is the international sizing (which does not include most of asia... in this case take a mens waist size in inches and subtract 2 or 4 inches. A 34 waist in a buckle BKE Star womens jean fits my 36 inch mens jean hips and waist. watch out for higher waist jeans however as - unless you wear a corset - the waist will be too small for you. That is why I stick to women's jeans rated as low rise or super low rise.

In fact high reps (30+) @ low weight is excellent advice for any fitness program.

I often wear my heels when flying and would certainly cooperate and avoid turning an ankle and/or puncturing an escape slide on an aircraft during an emergency escape maneuver. Years ago I participated, as a McDonald Douglas employee, during certification exercises. They asked all female participating to leave their heels behind - in the 1980's not as many ladies wore heels as they do today I bet. Getting 300 people out of a 250 people aircraft (DC10) with only half the escape doors open in less than fifteen minutes (actually took about 11) was quite the fun exercise.

SandalFan, The 5" Seduce is also my favorite - I like the oxford lace up for a more masculine??? look. Save a few over the boots fit the same. only drawback is no zip on/zip off. I use what is called a trouser sock here, thin - over the calf sock. sheerness from somewhat shear to tights like opaqueness.

Well, I Have at least 8 pairs of women's jeans - most at a regular length - 34/35" inseam and three pair in long lengths... I agree about the stitching and I also don't really care for the "destroyed" look that was popular last couple years (seems to be over now). I wear a 34 (sometime 33) womens waist size that works out to a size 14 for a low rise and a size 16 for a higher waist jean. Junior size 15 works well, also. My favorite store is the Buckle - where they have mens and womens jeans and I get great assistance there as well. The y say lots of men wear the ladies cut jeans. Silver Aiko, Tuesdays (very low rise), BKE Star, Culture, LuckyBrand Wonder. Mid priced ($75-$100) For those that want a bit cheaper - Alloy webstore or partner Delia have jeans up to 37" inseam, wide, mid and boot cut available...

Oh, and one more thing - especially for secondtake... The last time I went to Buckle at John's Creek Mall, I wore my heels! asked for xxlong women's jeans and they took care of me... I was able to try on many pair of jeans and see how they look .... I had also done this one on a business trip, but it was nice to do this locally.

Well the key thing, I think is that - due to the support and experiences of those here on hhplace/mens - is that I'm fully ready to say that I enjoy my shoe choice and have now began to wear the heels not so stealthy.... Today, just in a pair of men's dockers - just a tad long - almost 2 inches of heel showing when just standing... unfortunately no discussions... some people noticed. Secondtake: I work in the technology park area - Norcross-John's Creek area. Do you live in the area? wear in public?

Some lunchtime errands in NE suburbs of Atlanta. Today I'm wearing my nice fitting BKE flared jeans from Buckle - medium dark tint - and my 5 Inch leather oxfords and a casual long sleeve button down shirt. I think I look pretty good, but there is always that initial anxiousness as you start out in a "heeled" outing. First stop Target store. The anxiousness fades away as I walk toward the store - admiring the heels and my look as I approach my refection in the glass entrance doors. Shopping for LCD TV this Christmas and I wander over to electronics. A young store employee had happen to follow me over - and I heard her comment to another employee - about 20 feet away over by the records and tapes (CD's and Videos - I show my age here....) - in Spanish "look over there at that man. He is wearing high heels!". They obviously didn't know I understand and speak Spanish adequately, at least until I looked over directly at them and smiled. Though when I stand still the jeans allow the heels to be mostly hidden, when walking, they are somewhat easy to spot - and I find that at a bit taller than 6'8" in the heels many people I encounter look at my first in the eyes and then at the feet. ("wearing stilts?") well almost I guess, though the front of the shoe has been mistaken for a boot. Found a new belt and some new trouser socks, didn't find any hair conditioner that temporarily tints platimum blonde, and bought a small gift for the office party later this week. As I stop at the back of the checkout line a man in his fifties - surprises me from behind and asks "where did you get those jeans?" So I turn and oblige him his answer, and he says "you can't find flared jeans anywhere these days, and I add "how baggie most the jeans are these days", and which malls you can find the Buckle stores. I told them these were jeans for the women's side of the store but they sales staff doesn't make much of a distinction - just tell them what you are looking for. He thanked me and went on. No acknowledgment what so ever on the my heels. Though I was ready... Mom in front of me (with well-behaving young one in shopping cart) must of overheard the conversation and said "Those jeans do look nice - I might have to get my husband to try a pair." Come-on, mention the shoes, I'm ready.... No, I change the subject, "Your son is a good shopper." "Bribed him with McDonald's" was her response and it was time for her to pay. I offer a "Merry Christmas" (I love this time of year) as she heads off. Next stop: Home Depot to look for a pair of flood lights for a much needed change in our house's Christmas decorations. Now, I know I'm the only one in the store - male or female - with heels on. and I'm pretty much looking on the main entrance aisle b/c that's where the light bulbs are - and I get a call from a colleague who needs my technical assistance - turns into a long call and before long there is no thought about what I'm wearing - I love it when you forget you have heels on when you do. Get my bulbs and light fixture, leave the store - head back to work - I need to work on the problem mentioned earlier - in a rush - decide to enter work with the heels on - my office is not too far from the door and ... I almost bump in the the female VP of accounting just inside the pass door - she's on her way to her office - sorry no story here - just an excuse me - we were too close for her to look down...

I think a crowded night club is the best place to NOT get noticed - once you get past the as you are walking in stage. When I go in, I'll plan it to walk in right behind another group - as I certainly stand out at 6'8" in my heels.

My natural stride is one foot in front of the other - maybe with the toe falling 1 inch one side or the other of the straight line defining my path. In heels (my usualy 5" peaser oxfords) it's pretty much the same. maybe a little tighter to the line because of the smaller steps. When I've tried loosening the hips to swagger - first the hands have to swing out a bit - and I think that alone makes me feel a little uncomfortable. Exaggerate the swagger with a bit of a crossover step and it feels just a little silly on me.

While at MOA don't forget to go to the Buckle store - great mid priced jeans in long leg lengths - if needed - both women's and men's styles - great help - no judgemnt.

William and Scott mirror my experience... I wanted to try platform - so like most things - I went all the way: 7-1/2 heel on a 3" platform Not subtle when you take in my Tallguy height. No these are not daily or public wearers - but they are fun - and put me at almost 7 feet tall. Gotta walk carefully, though. I tried some stairs successfully, but just about fell out of the heels navigating a ramp. One thing is that walking forward is noticeably easier on a platform with less of a proportional and a bit of "clog like" comfort.

I like those ankle boots. How did you get so lucky to be 6'5" and were size 12 or smaller... I also am a barefooted 6'5" but wear a men's size 13 - so I have to step up to a woman's (US) size 15! I wear the shoes in picture - Oxford stilettos - as my daily heels, but, like you, mostly travel unnoticed.

I guess I'm a fairly boring dresser - even in heels... Pretty much the same as when not in heels - with Winter nearly upon us, a pair of slacks, dockers or dark jeans - a button down shirt, belt to match the shoes, sweater on top, or a sport coat. The only difference is that I have much more expensive and better fitting (Women's?) jeans when in heels, and all the pants are longer. Jeff, good point though, that we represent a culture - but know more important than how I wish to represent myself.

I have three pair of my favorite black leather pleaser 5" oxfords. The first has stretched to the point the even a thicker men's sock has to be worn to keep them tight enough to be in good control... The material on the heel is pretty beat up also. the heels takes a lot of abuse when I fail to avoid a crack in the sidewalk. My shoe repair gut does a good job keeping this pair usable. Primarily I rotate the other pair. The first is about 2 years old and has at least 10 miles on it... One thing about this particular shoe it that at 230lbs, they sure seem to hold up well - no broken keels yet...

Just to note. Even in low heeled men's shoes I have several "walks". I have a general trend to slightly underpronate (keep the weight to the outer side of my foot at you roll your foot forward and push off). The aggressive "gotta get there" stride - with an extended stride and more pronounced heel strike, the meandering or "shopping" stroll and a regular paced walk - like going to and from the car or places at work. I notice that in all of these strides I just about place on foot in front of the other.... maybe only a 1 inch "stagger". In my 5" heels - I pretty much have the same stride - to me its a little more comfortable to use the "meandering" pace - with a shorter stride and a one foot in front of the other walk. Hips are non-gyrating just as in non-heels. I don't think it has a hint of a feminine look to it. A more aggressive stride -throwing my feet more forward gives me a little more hip sway, not quite a "crossover" step but almost. I even tried a bit of the feminine walk - this was easily duplicated by arm swing position - hands moved a little more outward from the body... as if to clear hips that are not there... viola! then you get the crossover step (at least an couple inches) and the feminine walk! Not uncomfortable - but surely different and you have to really pay attention not to get too much heel in toe out on the stride. It was fun to try all this at lunch today, walking toward a reflective store front window...

I like those alot, too. Give me a size 14-15 ppplease!

Like JeffB I noticed you posture... When I'm shopping in 5 inch heels with a cart I have to fight the urge to hunch over and use the cart as a support. I know, it's really stupid as I'm comfortable in heels an do not need a steading support. Like JeffB says - you have to sort of forget about the cart stand and walk with shoulders back - a smaller stride - and a comfortable pace. I just sort of guide the cart with a couple fingers and with the cart very close in front of me, meaning even a shorter than possible step. I think that because you are taller in the heels, if you push the cart out in front of you, you will have to hunch over! I know TBG - when you are in the store you probably relax and all is good!

TBG... Thanks, I'd take the same or taller heel - my Tony Lama riding heels are 2" and about the most comfortable shoes I own, not that tall a shaft though. I'm always looking for a bit higher heel in a men's 13 - because there are places and people I wouldn't want to see me in my 5" stiletto oxfords, (though in more incognito environs the more graceful heel is just fine.)

Came across these on a web search - up to size 12 (not quite large enough for me) ShoeMall.com

http://www.shoemall.com/assets/product_images/styles/medium/133162BRN1R.jpg

I generally dress for my age, weather and professional standing. Which means in the South, a pair of Chinos or designer jeans and a golf shirt or short sleave dress shirt in the spring and summer, long sleeve shirt in the winter. Sport coat for dressing up a bit, add a tie for business meetings. I have chinos and jeans with longer legs to "Mostly" hide my heels when I am out and about. When my non-traditional footwear does get noticed, rarely does it lead to any conversation. The worst reaction is a scowl, and the best is a smile. I see more of the later, because in heels I usually sport a smile of my own.

I don't mind if people notice, but I just like the look on me of a flared or boot cut jean or pant and heels. I need to make my legs look longer and this does the trick. I have worn regular men's slacks without the flare, but still long enough to most hide the shoe when standing still. Walking always reveals the heel from even the front view I have noticed as I walk toward my reflection. As, of course does sitting. At the bar stool I almost always hook my heels on foot rest of the stool.

Those are some of the best "pointy toed" heels I've seen...