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Your boots sound great, Bootylicious, but I can't see any of the imageshack pics. Is there another way of viewing them? Are they the boots in your avatar?
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Holiday time - about time too.
Was on a coach holiday in Bournemouth (English South Coast, home of rich people)...
I don't live in Bournemouth but I know it quite well and your comment, if meant seriously, is rather wide of the mark! The Bournemouth area has a varied population with a range of property and lifestyles and is by no means the most affluent part of the south coast. Yes, there are a lot of retired folk but they are not all wealthy and may well be outclassed by those in Lytham or Southport! Your view was probably influenced by the obscene property prices in the exclusive Sandbanks area of Poole; a law unto itself. I hope you enjoyed your break there; it is a relaxing place. Was it a Shearings all-inclusive short break you took; they are good value?
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... Moderation is the key to everything in life including wearing heels... Dawn HH
I wonder if our moderators agree?
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Hopefully this link will work...
http://women.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/women/fashion/article5007247.ece
Yes, it does - and thanks! There are at least two linked articles which are worth reading also: one on how to wear high heels and another on thigh boot fashion.
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Just caught up with this and I'm not alone, it seems, in thinking that the whole poll is badly flawed in that the original question, although poorly expressed, was actually directed at the style of shoes one dislikes most - yet many have responded by nominating their favourite style. And the choices are somewhat limited in that styles such as peep toes, wedges etc were not included.
Frankly, I doubt that even with an exhaustive listing and a clear question there would be any meaningful result. After all, just choosing one's most disliked style out of many says very little about overall preferences or their ranking. (I could readily tell you that X came last in a race between, say, 20 men - but it would tell you nothing about the performance of any of the 19 in front of him.)
Would a new poll inviting people to place in order of their preference the shoe styles from a suitably comprehensive list have some merit? If so, we must first settle that list, bearing in mind that, say, 'wedges' might need further qualification or subdivision, e.g. closed toe mules, open toe mules, open sandals, closed pumps etc etc. And, fundamentally, we would need to decide whether the poll addresses 'heels' in general or has some subsets, e.g. low heels up to 2".
Too complicated, perhaps??
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You are following the SAS in as much as their motto is "Qui audet adipiscitur" or "Who Dares, Wins"
Simon.
It's good to see a little classical enlightenment, Simon! Maybe male heel wearers should also consider adopting the motto of the Royal Engineers, namely 'Ubique' (= everywhere).
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... Maninkirt has one of the most active imaginations I've ever come across.
For a long time this member has been posting a running soap-opera type account of his/her personal life on a website associated with the forerunner of this forum, called Jenny's Shoes and Heels Discussion Forum (located here: Jenny's ).
On this site, Maninkirt, posting as Erica, a secretary working for a company in Sweden, met and married a man named Jonas, a junior executive in the firm.
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All in all, the entries are well crafted and very entertaining, teetering on the edge of being believable.
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The reason I say that Maninkirt and Erica are one and the same is because of the similarity in the writing pattern. But, I find Maninkirt/Erica's postings in the same frame as I did (do) "Lucy's Stories." Well crafted and extremely entertaining. It was a real shame that Heelfan stopped writing of Lucy's adventures. And, likewise, it will be a real shame if Maninkirt/Erica stops posting of her adventures.
Well said. Bubba. We had both previously noted the similarities and I for one had wondered why Erica had stopped posting on the Jenny board in July - since when nothing has appeared apart from a query from me!
The developments and coincidences in Erica's diary (or 'dairy' as she often misspelled it!) were really getting too incredible and she was clearly effronted if anyone queried them. I doubt that there is something in Swedish water (or lager) that promotes transexual feelings - but how else can we account for an entire community cross-dressing and then changing sex?
I too miss Lucy's stories. They were entirely credible to me (being of a similar background and age to Lucy and her alter ego, Heelfan) and a most enjoyable way of reliving the 1960s. I make no bones about believing in her (and indeed fancying her!) and Heelfan was amused when I told him that! The important difference between Erica and Lucy is that Heelfan (as Lucy) was writing of real people and contemporary events that he had known or experienced, merely changing the names, dates and details to provide a cohesive, composite narrative. And it is a great pity that he has not found the time to continue them, either as Lucy or in his own persona. How about it, HF?
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OK, So I have finally got round to going to Archie Eyebrows to peruse the footwear.
Thanks for the report, Simon - interesting. I like the Lenny boots in the style you bought and can see that the Amechi in black would be good with black tie, as you suggest, although the heel is quite distinctive and might raise a few (Archie) eyebrows in formal dinner surroundings. I don't care much for the other Amechi styles - very smart but a little too 'loud' for me.
Those heels look higher than 65mm; perhaps the shape is misleading the eye? Are they really the same height as the Fred boots we both have?
The sizing sounds a trifle suspect; I would have expected a 45 to equate to UK11 rather than UK10 (see the Archie chart). The fact that you had to buy a 45 rather confirms this, pointed toes or not.
Mind how you go!
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On BBC2 TV, Twiggy's Frock Exchange is an amiable forum for a varied bunch of ladies to donate their unwanted clothes and in turn acquire something else they would like. In the second programme, broadcast Tuesday 14 October, guest Roisin Murphy donated a pair of Gucci shoes which were then open to offers from the participants.
The shoes were black patent in a distinctive design with open toes and ankle straps and with very high and thin stiletto heels, judged by the presenters to be a full 5" (and they looked quite possibly a little higher). Roisin said they were too high for her and Twiggy doubted she could even stand in them. Several ladies expressed great interest and three tried them on and walked around. The first was clearly at ease in them and was later pronounced the winner, which delighted her. The second managed them well too but the third realised they were just too high for her.
There were some good shots of the shoes, both on display and being worn. It was clear that the wearers (and the others present) were having fun and that, wearable or not, high stilettos were considered smart and sexy. To see the programme, go to http://search.bbc.co.uk/search?go=homepage&scope=all&tab=all&q=Frock+exchange&Search=Search and click on Episode 2 at the right. The item comes on about 45mins in.
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Most certainly me - except that my foot was elsewhere at the time.
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Like Puffer I also originated from the kingston districts having departed in 84.
Still think the one way system goes the wrong way, miss the Jolly Brewers and The Three Fishes
One way system? Ah, yes! But it was much better when Clarence Street and Eden Street were proper roads and inhabited (pre May 1962) by trolley buses going in both directions. My first Saturday job was at Bentalls in 1965 - paid 80p a day if I remember correctly, 10p of which went on my train fare.
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It would have been nice to be able to view it, Puffer...but, it's only available for viewing in the UK.
If so, Bubba, I don't know what technology prevents this - and whether it can be overcome. Can someone else help?
The chap who presented the slot, Hardeep I think, is on record as having a shoe fetish, I have an article from a magazine lying around here somewhere, purely about him and heels. I would scan it and post it here, but I am not too sure about copyright issues.
He is one of us and I am sure he has been here sometime.
Is this the article, Nigel? In the Observer in March 2008: http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2008/mar/09/fashion1
In any event, it confirms Hardeep's interest and speaks for itself.
As to the Nationwide item, I don't recall it but I am not surprised at its trivialisation, which was typical of that programme. There seems to be a rule on television that an item on anything remotely fetishistic or titillating has to be treated with naivety, incredulity, amusement, bemusement, disdain, distaste or ridicule (or maybe all seven) - which is invariably so overdone that we see through the presenter immediately. Even the popular Tonight programme of 40+ years ago (remember it?), which had some excellent and professional reporters, tried to detach itself from reality when such things came up. I recall the late Kenneth Allsop doing a feature on stilettos as if he could not believe what he was seeing (despite the fact that they were everyday street fashion then) and with apparent dislike, but his view may have been influenced by his having only one leg. I'll bet he was turned on as much as any other red-blooded male! The One Show does at least field some knowledgeable and interesting people who are able to speak sensibly about things, albeit with a light touch when appropriate - and sometimes (with Adrian) when it isn't. And we must not overlook the lovely Christine!
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On BBC1's 'The One Show' on Thursday 25 September, there was a six minute feature (feeture?) about high heels, how to walk in them and the alleged perils for the wearer. After a brief history, there were scenes at a class where women were being instructed on how to walk properly in heels, somewhat spoilt by the female instructor's claim that she was wearing 7" heels (which was clearly not the case).
In the studio, presenter Adrian Chiles was wearing a pair of black patent 4" stiletto courts to illustrate his stated view that high heels are uncomfortable and dangerous and he can't understand why women wear them - a view he has expressed before in his usual rather bemused manner (but does he really mean it?). Co-presenter Christine Bleakley was wearing lace-up Oxford stilettos with a heel of about 3.5" which she said, somewhat apologetically, were 'quite tiny little heels'; they were certainly lower than she usually wears. Christine's view was that women wore heels because men liked them and because 'ordinary' shoes were boring and, in her case, because she likes to be 'elongated'. She may just be right there!
You can see the whole item, starting at 23 mins, at http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00dnb3p
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Whilst in the local shopping mall today (in normal male clothing), I was accosted by a rather earnest young man trying to sell some fancy salt-based skincare compound from a temporary stall. His pitch opened with the question: 'What do you put on after shaving?' and I could not resist looking him in the face and replying 'Sheer stockings and stiletto heels'. As I walked away (with a slight and intentional wiggle of the hips), I think I heard his jaw drop.
We are all familiar on this board with exchanges such as: 'Are those women's shoes? - No, they're mine' and 'How do you walk in those?' - 'One step at a time'. But what other thought-provoking, witty, cheeky or downright rude responses or put-downs have other members used to suitable effect?
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I would be interested but I think I have such a pair already, but on the odd chance that I don't, next time you have your camera ready, please take a snap. Thanks!
Sorry, Arctic (and anyone else interested), but the boots have just been sold to another member. I don't have a camera at present (even one with glass plates!) so no pics possible at present, but I think these boots (pictures found elsewhere) are the same: http://i6.ebayimg.com/08/i/001/0a/27/7612_1.JPG http://i9.ebayimg.com/01/i/001/0a/99/7548_1.JPG
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With that said, what do you think of mine? Acceptable to your standards of a proper open-toe? No pedicure, but that's a little later. Maybe I'll buy some to put on myself.
I assume you mean those in your avatar, HHD? From the top view, they look neat (more 'ajar' than 'open' but not just 'peep'!) and are lifted by the colour contrast. I can't see the heels (presumably wedges) but these need something more than a flat sole. Comfy and casual but smart!
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Hi and welcome. I'm also quite new here.
I wear a size 11, luckily I found a few places that stock the kind of boots I like, in my huge foot size.
What style of boots, Bb, and where have you seen them stocked?
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If anyone is interested, I have a pair for sale - bought from Faith a few years ago for my wife but she wasn't interested and I put them away and forgot about them until now! Brand new, black leather ankle boots with zip, square toe and 4.5" oval narrow blade heel, size UK8. Sorry, no pictures at present. PM me if interested.
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Similar 'foot files' are available cheaply in the UK (usually in pharmacies) in various shapes but I cannot recall the brand name, if any.
A Google search shows that the Pedd Egg is available from Amazon (but postage high) and from various other mail order discount sources. One special offer at £3.99 post free is: http://www.asseenontvworld.co.uk/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=156&gclid=CPCPm8nDxZUCFSAbEAodAiEGiQ
I think one is paying a premium for a branded gimmick here and the local pharmacy is the best source. Or one could use a Stanley Surform file (carefully!) if skin is really thick and tough. That file would not wear out!
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Well, not in the US. Many citizens have problems with basic math, much less geometry.
And basic English, too!
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Reading the above posts, I think that some here consider any type of open-toe footwear to be a 'peep toe'. A true peep toe has only a small cutout which shoes really nothing more than the big toe (and maybe little of that) - almost as if an ordinary court shoe has had about 1" of the front end sliced off. I don't like that style - I think it looks untidy and incomplete, neither one thing nor the other. It is rather as though the wearer has not the courage to show more of the toes (or foot) but wants to wear something a little more daring than a closed court (or cannot cope with a pointed toebox). But I can see that some find this hint of toe provocative. The current trend for hidden platforms (about which I am ambivalent) goes a little awry when combined with a peep toe, as the front end of the platform is inevitably on show and the 'height enhancement trick' revealed. What I do like is a proper open-toe shoe or sandal (the more open the better) preferably worn barefoot with a nice pedicure. That may not always be a practical or acceptable style (e.g. in bad weather, or in the workplace) but to my mind it looks far sexier than a peep toe. Note that I say nothing about heels; their presence or absence does not change my views. But, to my mind, there can be nothing more boring and 'old-ladyish' than a pair of flat peep toe shoes in soft leather or canvas, usually worn for comfort (and it shows). Even cheap rubber flip flops look better!
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You will be going in to St Pancras Station? Thats very near Kings Cross, and you can buy just about *anything* there!
True enough, but hardly explicit as to where and how Flavio should travel!
I cannot say for certain which shops within easy reach of St Pancras will have female-style shoes around UK12 actually in stock, nor has Flavio indicated his style preferences. But he might like to look at the websites for Leatherworks (Islington - but check that visitors can be seen there) and Transformation (Euston). There are also various outlets in the Camden area. All these places are a short distance (underground or taxi) from St. Pancras.
I cannot speak for the quality of these products, but surely others here can do so and give more detail to our visitor from Brazil?
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It has been said already, but there is nothing less flattering than to see a woman who has taken some trouble to dress for an occasion remove her shoes (of whatever kind) and then stay in bare feet or stockings for the rest of the time. Yes, I can understand that sore feet might require shoes to be removed after a hard night's dancing but a woman looks incomplete and untidy (in mind as well as body) if she has to take her shoes off indoors at an early stage, usually with a grimace and a 'my feet are killing me' comment. If they were that uncomfortable (often just for standing or sitting, with minimal movement), why on earth did she wear them in the first place? At a party recently, my wife's female friend turned up in trousers and ankle boots with a squarish toe and a blocky heel of no more than 3". She is personable and quite attractive and showed off her figure with a nice top, but the overall look was rather plain and ordinary. After only half an hour chatting to various people, she made the usual excuse and took off her boots. She spent the rest of the night ruining new nylons and looking silly in comparison with her companions, several of whom were in stylish stilettos. Perhaps she should have worn Birkenstocks or Uggs!
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Maninkirt, you sound just like Erica from Jenny's discussion forum.
Bubba, are you saying he's just reposting other's stories? With the way he's talking, it wouldn't suprise me. Unless, is Erica a CD or female?
Yes, I noticed the similarity to Erica, too. Perhaps all Swedes writing in English have a similar style, but Erica is a little more fluent. (For those who haven't read her stories, Erica has a gaggle of friends and family who all seem to be changing from male to female and wearing stilettos etc. Funny that - must be something potent in the Carlsberg ...)
Maybe we'll never know.
Another ruined heel #2
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I don't think I'd be 'friendly' for much longer, Simon, if you asked me to make heels on my lathe out of high speed steel
! Yes, I suppose it can be turned using carbide tools but not an easy job; it's normally ground to shape. Putting a thread on would be quite a task too. But, yes, one could use a high carbon steel (silver steel), suitably hardened and tempered - or what using about mild steel and then case-hardening?
As for heel pins, I wonder if small masonry nails would make a good substitute to limit wear? The type that fix cable clips might be one answer; they come in several diameters.
One final thought: shoe dye (usually in a bottle with a foam applicator) is invaluable for touching in scuff marks, particularly on black leather. It's not always that easy to find but Woolworths sell it - stock up now at 20% (or better) discount before the stores all close down!