RonC

On 11/2/2020 at 6:27 PM, 5150PLB1 said:

1970? That's the middle of the dark ages for heeling.  

Yeah, that was a bleak period for heels.  Low blocky stuff was about it.  And the hippie girls were all about moccasins and flat sandals.  Fortunately, that didn't last too long.  I have a feeling, however, that the current trend away from heels is not going to turn around any time soon.

in the photos the heel looks fine.  But for expensive boots, one might think leather wrapped would have been appropriate, no?

Love the Mary Janes with some toe cleavage.

Hard to recall exactly, but I was probably a pre-teen when I first discovered my love of heels, and I could slip in to my Mom's heels.  First time I bought my own was at 16.

Very nice.  Can never go wrong with black patent pumps!

Interesting, and so fortunate for him that he found a partner that accepts him for what he is.

Wow.  I'm impressed then that they had some 13's in store.

Nice outfits and bold pics to post.  Have to say though, the fur is a bit of an unusual look 😉

23 hours ago, maninpumps said:

you may want to check out Torrid , Lane Bryant or Woman Within they all carry size 13 heels and some of the Torrid shoes run larger . 

I believe that they have large sizes on line, but he was speaking to in store experiences.  I doubt you'd find anything much in a size 13 in stores, and if they had some, likely would not be much heel wise.  At least that has been my experience with Torrid and Lane Bryant.  I've never seen a Woman Within store.  Do they exist?

Yeah, my last visit was when a friend duped me into going to one back in about 1999 or so.  Seems in parts of Texas, the strip clubs actually had very nice, quality restaurants as part of the venue.  He said we had dinner reservations, which we did, and had a very nice meal.  But after dinner we moved to another area which was the strip club part.  He was nice enough to pay for dinner and also bought a lap dance for me which I was unaware of until the lovely young lady parked herself on my lap...lol.  Not something I would have ever done myself but I did rather enjoy it.  But back on subject, at that time, everything was typical stripper platforms, so I have to say her shoes did nothing for me!  

23 hours ago, Jkrenzer said:

4 to 5 inch single soles are way sexier than the platformed crap strippers wear now.

I'm with you there my friend.  

22 hours ago, jetheelsfan said:

Sadly since the demise of Payless Shoe stores, my days of buying are apparently over.  It was a pleasant experience to shop and try different shoes in the size 13 allocation with the approval and help of the sales associates in most of the stores.  I was reminiscing this morning as I usually went shopping this time of year looking for a pair to compliment my Halloween outfit.  Too bad … too sad...

Quite understandable, as size 13 is indeed very, very rare.  I have seen some at Nordstrom Rack stores if you happen to have one anywhere nearby.  A small selection but some nice heels.

4 hours ago, mlroseplant said:

Well, you could, you'd just have to go to Asia to see it. Tying it back in to the original post, you might even see some policewomen in high heels there! In Vietnam, they made have made some prohibition about it in the past few years, because I haven't seen it recently, but swear to God, I have actually seen, in person, a policewoman directing traffic in high heels.

I would love to see that!  However, age, health and pandemic likely preclude me from making that trip, darn it!

Welcome!  Glad to have you participate.

MMM, you are one fortunate person to have found a partner to share your desires with.  I hope that you take time to accommodate her in things she enjoys as well, as if things are one-way only, it would like eventually sour.  Hold on with both hands!

I remember those commercials well.  Easy Spirit did make a pump with a higher heel, but they didn't use those in the commercial.  Not a 5 incher by any means, they were probably in the 3.5-4 inch range.  Those in the commercials are likely 2-2.5 inches.  But a nice classic shape though.  Would still be a challenge to play basketball with a heel that narrow, even if not high.  The first time I dressed as a female for Halloween, I had a pair of kitten heels.  I found them somehow more challenging than a higher heel.  I think the lack of height left me feeling that I didn't need to be as cognizant of the heels narrowness, and my ankles tended to wobble more.  

The commercials on YouTube that followed the one Jeff posted had a couple for runless pantyhose that had some lovely ladies in nice heels.  Boy, I miss those days - late 80's/early 90's.  I guess it was the big hair era, but it was more the clothing and footwear of the era that I found attractive.  Women looked like women, very feminine, dresses skirts and heels were everyday wear.  Most even wore heels with their jeans.  Won't see those days again in my lifetime, darn it!

When I was working, I had 27" and 23" screens.  These days I am limited to a laptop.  I do miss my big screens!

Yeah, Nordstrom Rack in my area is also becoming rather barren.  Not sure what is going on there.  Very few heels.

If they are really loud, a shoe repair shop can attach a quieter heel pad, which should quell any additional concern on her part about the noise.  It will be a muffled clomp rather than a click.

I don't share your trim build!

On 10/5/2020 at 3:05 PM, P08C said:

Thanks! The link must've went bad when I made those albums hidden on imgur.

I tried the link again and got the same two photos.  You indicated that you would update.  Still plan to do that?  Would like to see your other photos.

Yes.  I always found that a bit frustrating!  I wanted to see the heels.  Yet here I am doing the same thing...lol.  However, contrary to my wanting to see the heels these women were wearing, I doubt most of the viewing public would actually want to see me in heels!

The Bears are an illusion.  Their true colors will be shown in a few weeks.  They have been lucky more than once.

On 10/14/2020 at 4:42 AM, mlroseplant said:

How many of us used to wear boot cut jeans in order to hide our heels?

And some of us still do!

12 hours ago, HappyinHeels said:

It's not that I don't want to but we're headed to South Carolina early next week to check out my sister's winter place before we head west to Yuma, Arizona for the winter. I'll be in sandal territory even many out there are wearing boots. Interesting difference. Should be back here by mid-April. HinH

Enjoy the warmth, HinH!  I'll be stuck here knee deep in white crap while thinking of you in sandals...lol,