canadianbeaver17

Steve Madden's are great shoes and last for a while. Very comfy also.

It's got to do with 2 factors: 1) how often you where certain heights of heels and 2) how big your feet are. If you only wear flats and then wear like a 2" heel, you might feel some discomfort at first. If you wear 4" all day, 5" will be easy for you. Also, if you have a smaller foot, your foot will be on more on an uncomfortable incline in a higher heels, where as a larger foot would be a more gradual incline.

R those public wear?

If she accepts it, that is a definate thumbs up. My gf likes the different styles on me. It's not like we are eager and excited when I wear them, but just a subtle "nice look" or whatever lets each other knows that you like the other person's style.

Thanks for the feedback....A funny thing though is most people tell me to stay clear of the middle pair (tan strappy ones), but the 1st pair (black steve madden) are no problem to wear....Why is that?

I've noticed that girls flip flops are 1) cheaper, and 2) better looking on me. For comfort, I think they can look good with your attire (mostly jeans) if you do them right. I got a brown rugged looking pair and they make a great casual look.

Has anyone tried or have or like a pair like this?

Hey Folks! I have a new goal. I want to stop just reading posts on this board everyday and actually start contributing more often! Yay!!!

Now it's summer and the weather is nice in Windsor, Ontario. I've been venturing out a bit in my favourite Steve Madden Pepe platforms:

I've wore them to the mall and out to pubs and to clubs downtown (I'm 21 now btw). I've even wore them in front on male friends. Most don't really care. Others are like "great shoes" and just move on with the convo. So as you can see I get my use out of them. Even being high, they are extremely comfy and easy to walk in.

Now a funny thing happened. I keep my shoes out in my closet. My parents know about some of my attire and really don't talk about it and it is not a big deal. Anyways, I went on a trip and when I came back home I notice this pair was missing (note: they are the cheap knock-offs...lol):

So I was like "Hey Ma, did you take my tan strappy heels?". And she was like "Ya I needed them I like them". Although I haven't ventured out in those yet, it was still cool that me and her can be open like that.

I recently bought a pair off ebay:

Now I am use to 4" heels (just like in my avatar). I can wear those no major problem. These new heels are 4.5". It is crazy what a flimzy sandal and an extra half inch can do to your stability and your muscles. I know with some practice I will be a pro at them. I can walk in them, it's just practicing to make them comfortable for me and my muscles. And of course - they really look good with my jeans!.

Well that's all for now. I hope to be contributing more. And if you don't hear from me, slap me one...lol

Cheers!

CB17

i personally like flip flops. For a casual look, the are sweet with a pair of jeans. Everyone seems to love my red ones the best. Most cheap pairs can cost you $3-5 (Canadian). I wear both girls and guys ones and everyone loves them.

My mom has started to borrow some of my shoes..lol. She's 47, i'm 21.

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Thanks for all the compliments. I was not sure that pumps would be for me either. But I sure like them and they look good. I just have to wait until the weather gets warmer!

I recieved my pumps last week and let me tell you -- soooo hot! Although I have wore stiletto pointy toe boots (avatar) out to clubs many times, there was something about pumps that I thought would not look good on me. But when I put them on, they were ment to be on my feet..lol. I will so wear these out when the weather gets better. I probably will not wear stilettos to university classes, but I have been wearing my wedge platforms some days. I think the next investment is in some monderate block heel boots that are not too high for school. I don't mean I'm worried about the height, its just a lower block heel for walking all day and long distances would be a little more pratical. Here are some pics of the pumps: *** 6 BROKEN IMAGE LINKS REMOVED *** Cheers! --CB17

An the experimentation continues.... I just bought these in black off ebay for a good price. They are from frederick's of hollywood - great brand! The boots in my avatar are from their and i love them! I can't wait to try them on. I hope they look good!

I have a few friends that are close to my size and we normally swap and borrow each other's shoes. They are jealous that I can handle higher heel heights and they can't.

I decided to post some pics of me modelling them.

First ones are my boots that are in the avatar. The second are the Steve Madden wedges. Thrid are the strappy brown ones for $5 im still iffy on. These are all the ways that I wear them over my jeans. Note that the trendy style here is not necessarily to show all the heel, but to leave something to the imagination

I would have to agree. All nail polish is fem, but you dont wanna over do it with a bold color. See what is trendy in your area and try to fit in.

Hi all!

I haven’t posted here in a while, but I thought I would fill you guys in.

It’s now been coming to easy. I wear those boots I have in my avatar pic to bars and clubs and people just love them. They ask me where they can get some! Being 20, it helps because you can look trendy with a little flare. I think people truly appreciate someone that thinks outside the box. I can honestly say that I have a few friends that I have met through people or wherever that topics like this have triggered long conversations and have developed friendships.

Here’s an update on some styles:

1) I got a pair similar to this from Le Chateau about 2 years ago. This was the first outside pair. Mine are a little lower, only about a 3” heel, with a 1” front (the pic I think is 4.75” tall, but same style. I wear these to school and everyday with no problem. They look like normal loafers and are very comfy:

2) I bought these used off eBay. These are from Steve Madden. The style is called Pepe. I first tried these on in a store long time ago. They were so comfy that I just wanted them, but too much money at the time. The pair I got was dirty cheap and in great condition. I wore these to a club last week for the first time with a toering (no toenail polish, I didn’t have time to do them). They looked nice under flare jeans:

3) I bought a knockoff of these at WalMart for $5. They are very cute but I haven’t had a chance to wear them out yet:

For the young people, what trendy styles to you like to wear? Also, what else should I experiment with wearing, shoes or other type or apparel. Doesn’t necessarily have to be a heel, but even like a cool looking flip flop or something. I guess you can say my look is still in guy mode, but with a little flare.

I would love to hear your comments!

a definate possibility!

hey 7 inch pain, im in windsor....maybe we can hook something up too!

I think you must get over the shock that your friends or family will have when they see this or tell them about this. Talk abuot it. Tell them why you do it. I think when people have questions abuot it they will be ok with it. 9 times out of 10 when you are with them they will forget that you are 4" taller cause its not about your appearence, but who you are personality-wise. I think people are impressed with the courage that some of us on this board have. Just remember this thing - Do what you want to do.

Terry, what have you wore in T-O?

I find it funny - who's more weird? me in the chic shoes or the people who like it? lol... Most of the comments I got was peopel liked it and they said it surprisinly looks good on me with outfits. I find that girls like individuals. Like one girl told me at a club "look at all these guys in here. they all have the same cookie-cutter american eagle or gap look to them. you have style. girls like that"

I cover the heel up a bit. I've been in complete conversations with people and they don't know what i'm wearing...lol Last night i went to a bar downtown. Stupid people... "are those your sister's shoes?" "i didnt know they made those in guys" But the other comments were typical. Just ones that girls are intrigued and they kinda like it.

Hi all. I've been a long time viewer of this website, but have never posted.

I'm 19 (almost 20), and I live in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. Windsor is located right across the river from Detroit, USA. I attend University there.

I've had an interest with heels and platforms for a while. Only in the past say 6 months have I started to wear them out. A majority of people like friend know, some do not. It's always funny when I tell someone. Shockingly most people are intrigued by it, which is scary in a way..haha. The other day I think me and one of my friends figured out why I do it. You slip on some shoes with some extra height and you feel confident. You feel so sexy. I think this is why I do it.

The following are my 2 fave pairs:

These are "similar" to a pair that I wear often to school with jeans and out. The ones I got are from Le Chateau on Spring Clearence last year for $20 CDN. (note mine dont curl in the front like that, they go straight down)

These I bought off ebay. They are from Frederick's of Hollywood. I wear these downtown to clubs a lot. I love them. Chicks dig a man in heels....or maybe its the been the drinks they have been having..haha

Well thats all I'm going to say for now. I'm more the type of guy that likes to answer questions. You guys and gals are really great on the bored and I can hope I stay up and contribute more.