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Yes, obviously the lower heels don't give as much sensation once you are used to the higher heels. But for guy, it is nice to wear lower heels once in a while, just when I don't want to attract too much attention. I have sandals with 3 inch heels, which I consider my street safe shoes with which I can go anywhere. It is not the same as the 4.5 inch sandals that I sometimes wear, but fun nonetheless

I've always been of the belief that shopping for shoes is every bit as much fun as wearing them!

That is so true. That is why we end up with more shoes than we can wear !

I am going to be in LA in early Oct. If we can get a few more folks together we can make it a West Coast heel meet.

Really nice boots Chris. Very fashionable ! But guys, when a girl asks you to try on heels in a store, go for it ! Trust me, she already knows the shoes are for you. You could enjoy the fun of having a good conversation with her about shoes. Nothing more fun.

I have noticed that I get different reactions on what combinations of shoes/clothes I wear. If i just wear high heeled boots with jeans (men's or not too obvious women's) people seem to be rather accepting. i guess they treat it like a peculiar fashion choice. But If I combine my heeling with even one other touch of feminine-like attributes, like a bracelet, the reaction is much more distant. In the latter case, I get much less positive comments. Maybe multiple items of women's attire convinces people that one is into crossdressing, which many people may find much less approachable. Does anyone have similar experiences ?

You can actually try them on in the store. It is easiest in stores that have both women's and men's clothin. I just take the women's pants and try them on in the men's fitting rooms. On occasion I have even asked to try on things in stores that only sell women's clothing. But if you are uncomfortable with that, try the first option. That way, you know your size.

Gene, That is indeed a very nice pair you are showing. I just love T-straps, even though I do not have a single one yet in my collection. Where did you get the picture ?

Great taste everyone has 1

This all family back in Europe. They don't know about my heeling and i am going to keep it that way. So I will just take some HH slippers for in my appartment there. I will miss my shoe collection. By the time I get back boots will hopefully have started to make their way into the store again. While I like sandals (this was my first summer out in sandals), I am ready for boots.

I am taking vacation for a couple of weeks, visiting all the relatives. So I will have to take a break from this board. I look forward to read all the great posts when I get back. Happy heeling to everyone.

I like the low cut-out. i bought myself some mules with a lot cut. They are remarkably comfortable. Much more so than I had expected. I bought these after I noticed them on a sales girl in a store. I complemented her on her shoes and asked if they had them in a size 11. She got them out and sked if I wanted to try them on. Of course, I didn't refuse ! They are great for around the house.

Good luck. Let's us know how your experience works out

thats a good point gene.

i think if you tell people things like that and actually bring them out of their own stereotyped world, it makes them think twice about what theyve said.

They realise that it doesnt really matter, or in more direct cases like yours, that it SHOULDNT matter

This is so true. I think there are about four types of reactions:

1) The ones that just don't care. You could be wearing burger buns on your feet and these people wouldn't notice. Lots of guys are in thsi category.

2) The people that are supportive and give you the thumbs up, or start chat with you about shoes. These encounters make it all worthwhile

3) The petty minds. These people disapprove and will never approve. The old lady that chastised Gene in the Las Vegas casino is in this grouo

4) The people that are surprised, but when they give it some thought, actually like the style. If have found many people in this category. We can't blame people for being surprised. After all, they don't see guys in heels all that often. But usually there reaction becomes positive.

In my opinion by far the largest group is (4). I have had very few tru negative reactions, and only once in a while get the ultra positive reaction.

Lauren, Welcome. 3 to 4" heels are a very sensible size. My strategy has always been to wear what women would weat, which is why I wear sandals now in summer. Sounds like you have a very understanding SO. My wife lets me wear HH boots under long patns when we go out in the evening to a concert or dinner. But not much else.

Thanks for sharing those great moments with us. Sounds like you have a very understanding GF. Make sure you reward her with appropriate attention.

I would have to show most of my collections, as at some point or another I have worn most of them.

I surely hope that you girls don't leave. There is nothing more fun than discussing shoes with a women, in person or on this board. Most of the guys on this board are just interested in shoes, in the same way you women do: Because the look sharp and can really dress up a person. I hope you can overlook the few posts of people that feel they have to polute the board with their rude language.

I have a daughter that is a bit older (8 years). I don't wear high heels in front of her, but I do wear women's sandals, and she obviously sees my polished nails. The first time I have some new (like platform flip flops a while ago) she will look at it and even have a laugh, but after that she never reacts to it, and seems to think of it as rather normal. What I have to figure out now, is how to deal with what she will tell others. Obviously one day, she will see me in serious heels. kids at this age tell their kid friends everything, and so it goes to the other parents. If this would only affect me, it would not bother me that much. But people around here are pretty stuck up, and it would probably influence the way they interact with my wife and daughter.

Have you considered trying to go out in some less extravagant shoes ? it may help to lower your anxiety level. Women walking around at 4.00am in those shoes would also get stares. But in any case, congratulations on your first steps outside. May there by many more to come.

Here's another I would dare wear in public, primarily because of the masculine front. A long pair of hanging trousers would break nicely at the front and hang well at the back, concealing the heel nicely.

If it didn't - oh, well!

I have last year's version of those. They are basically the same, but with a slightly different heel. I can attest to the fact that thye don't draw too much attention. The front makes it look like a business loafer. I wear them on days that I just want to wear heels, but am not in the mood for stares.

Genebujold, That is just the nicest story. It is interesting how many people appreciate someone doing their own thing, even though they would never do it themselves. Can you remind us what the Franco Sarto's are ? Are they boots ?

Those are indeed great boots for street heeling. I find that with the wide heels, even if they are high, people more seem to think a a hip look rather than a women's look. Those of you interested in this type of boots should look at the Harley Davidson boots on zapps.com. They have several styles with high heels, that are rather masculine.

I think the moderators do a great job splitting up the topic matter, and we should respect that. I am not interested in fetish heels, only in street wear, and basically don't visit the fetish forum. But I think it is great that people who are interested in that, have their place to post. Same for TV/TG. Having said that, I do miss abit the conversation about shoes that we had on an old baord (that pretty much got surpassed by this one). There were many good stories of heel wearing and shoe discussions.

All I can say, is that my desire to wear heels hasn't ebbed yet. Maybe it will come.

Goes to show most sales people pretty much know what is going on when a guy buys womens shoes.