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2 hours ago, mlroseplant said:

Funny about that. Usually, when somebody does that, you sort of groan (and maybe out loud at the computer), but in this case, it has actually worked out rather well.

 Actually , I was referring to the dates some of the posts already made . May 3 , 2015

There have been so many pro - platform and anti - platform arguments in here  Once there was an individual even calling them jack stands . For the record , I have always been pro - platform with a wedge . When my heel journey started ( 1970's ) it was platform wedges cause that's what was available to me . I tried the single soled heels and they were just flimsy in MY opinion . So, I stuck with what worked for me .

 Indeed , it's all about what's trending and I would also like to add Classic . We all like the Classic pump and it's never gone out of style . I even have a few but, mine have the platform wedge under them . 

Oh , I never fuss at the computer . 

WOW , this is an old post topic . 

Tech , thank's for pointing that out . Happy Safe New Year .

These videos kinda made me feel sleepy , maybe I could get my wife to whisper like that . Kinda funny what came up when Googled  "American Society for Reproductive Medicine" . 

That was very interesting . Thank's for posting !

I have several (20-25) pairs of Fioni , Brash and American Eagle heels in a size 12 . Inbox me with a picture or name of shoe . They are of no use to me anymore and I would really like to see them gone . 

On 9/26/2019 at 11:16 PM, Shyheels said:

True, and yet incredibly close minded about many other things. I think that goes back to the fact that, as you say, they know much about tech etc but little about how people and the world actually work, and become blinkered and rigid about many things as a result 

 You have a great point here . Being a parent as many in here are we must take into consideration what they are being taught outside the home as well . Children's brain's are by nature a sponge , mine are anyway . About the best we can ever offer to them is the right to make their own decisions and pray they do . 

Men's shoes from the 70's were hideous , I will never argue that point . I will say the women's shoes of that era were great in my opinion . Then again one must take into consideration when we started our path of wearing heels . Mine was in the 70's with my older sister's platform wedge heels . 

They do have some great styles . 

I have a good cobbler , he keeps all of mine in great running order . For me the actual time varies with the brand , material , and my favorites . My stilettos last along time , cause they hardly get worn . ( still have some of the old heel tips that came with Sexy Shoes heels back in the 90's ) . When the covering on the heel starts to separate over time , it's trash time .

 I have a few pair of wedges that have maybe 100 - 150 hour's on them and that's in all weather conditions and surfaces over 8 + year's . Just like a car engine , take care of it and they will take care of you . Also , I use Scotch Guard on my jute or Mink oil on my leather wedges ....... they are mostly natural leather or brown color and you don't get color distortion .    

Hello everyone , 

  Just wanted to show off my new / vintage wedges . Found them on ebay at a fair price and they fit well . 

When my daughter was 7- 9 years of age , she asked my wife why she has some size 8 and some size 12 shoes . My wife told her some were Daddy's and left it at that . I did catch my daughter trying to walk around the house in mine once . My wife asked if it would be okay to find her some small heels in her size . She did find some low heels cheap at the secondhand shop in town . She wore them around the house and by the time she had outgrown them it was time for her own pair of heels 21/2 " area or a little lower .

My son on the other hand wanted to see if he liked wearing heels around the age of 12 and wore a pair . He decided it was not his thing after a few weeks . We never made a big deal of it or tried to hide it from them . The only person in the family that makes a big deal of me wearing heels , my oldest sibling  she wears ugly shoes anyway and I told her that many times !  My  wife and I decided long before the children were born we would never make a big deal of my heels and they don't either . I think looking back we made the right decision . 

This is kinda funny , one of my daughter's teachers at a parent teacher conference did look to see if I was wearing heels . I asked her what she was looking for and she said my daughter said I wore heels . I simply replied "only on special occasions" .  She got a chuckle and we finished our conference .   

I always liked Marilyn Monroe's quote :  I don't know who invented high heels, but all women owe him a lot . 

Cali , sorry to her about the accident . I hit like just cause those wedges are so good looking . Hope you heal up soon !

Noise , not that big of an issue to me . If the noise doesn't give you away your gate will . 

I had a woman a few years ago tell me clear heels were great for pageants . I asked why and she stated they could transition to about any outfit . i am sure she was not thinking of the ones with $$ slots in them . 

Thank's , I will have to check that one out . Those ankle tie espadrilles really look great on her .

Heike , welcome to HHP ! In regard to your post . I really like the black platforms . I wear plats almost all the time myself . The espadrille styles seem to work well as I can adjust the ankle ties to my ankle . The rounded front toe ( like my avatar ) really ease walking in heels . Kinda a win , win situation , height + ease = enjoyable day . I look forward to hearing more from you and again welcome .

I remember the old Candie's . I also remember their Kork Ease platform wedges . My  older sisters wore them . I was heart broken when I out grew them .  

YSL did basically the same thing around 2017 with the stiletto heel .  

One of my hobbies are wedge heels and I did list it on my profile .  I have always understood a hobby to be something you do in leisure time to relax . Given the fact I can only wear my wedges during my leisure time , it's a hobby for me . Let's face it , can't wear heels in a steel mill .  For anyone that is interested I also collect and build 1/72nd scale WWII planes and ground support equipment  and I am building an HO model railroad set in the 1950's . 

That's awesome !

Swede , Love the wedges ! Hope you are able to size up . 

Valerie Bertinelli did several times when heading out on dates and her older sister  (Mackenzie Phillips) wore wedge heel loafers . Both wore the ugly boots . I venture to say if you were to look up an episode on youtube you may see what I am talking about . I also wanted to mention 'That 70's Show" with Jackie (Mila Kunis) her shoes are very much like the ones from My good old days .  

On a side note my two older sisters pretty much sum up Jackie and Donna . Kinda funny , guess that's one of the reasons that's one of my favorite sitcoms .

Very well , I miss understood . Not the first time won't be the last . My train is never the first to the station . Busted my head a few to many times .