RonC

It can be quite frustrating when we cannot spend time in our heels and possibly other clothing items we desire to wear.  I know I can sometimes come home grumpy after going out shopping and trying on some nice heels knowing I have to go home and forget about it as it would not be welcome there.  My wife rarely goes out on her own, maybe I get the occasional hour here or there.  How I'd love to have a whole day to myself sometimes!

The low cut of those above is more feminine than the others, but both are nice.

I feel for you.  I worked at home for about the last 10-12 years of working life, which meant I could wear heels much of the day while my wife was at her job.  Unfortunately, when I retired and was just starting to enjoy the freedom that afforded me to do things like shop for heels more often, she decided to retire herself.  So now I have basically no time to myself at home save for maybe a couple hours per month.  And I find myself frustrated that I am unable to lounge in heels, etc. any longer.  Heeling is limited to the few times I can go out for a little shopping and change into the heeled ankle boots I keep in the car.  I miss my home alone time greatly.

Sorry Cali - not meant as negative.  But I don't believe I've ever seen a photo from you of anything but a platform of some type.  For me personally, for some reason, I've just never really liked the look of a heel higher than four inches or so.  It just doesn't appeal to my eye - and that was even before I ever did much walking in heels.  Once I did that, I have found that four inches of heel (or a four inch difference) is about the max my legs and ankles can handle.  The lack of attraction to very high heels is likely a contributing factor when it comes to platforms - the higher the platform the higher the heel, and I don't really like the look of even the heel part regardless of the platform part.  As I said though, to each their own.  It would be boring if everyone wore the exact same shoes!

On 2/11/2020 at 9:42 AM, jetheelsfan said:

Fir me a platform of a 1/4" to 1/2" can be just as elegant as a single sole shoe.  When it gets any thicker than 1", they take on the appearance of wearing a "brick" and lose the elegance factor.  Many of the platforms take on the appearance of some of the orthopedic footwear used to equalize the length of legs due to a dreaded disease of my very early years --- polio
 

That is how I saw them as well jetheelsfan.  I had a grandmother with a short leg and she had an orthopedic pair of shoes that included the thick sole on one foot.  Always hated the way that looked.  I am still not a fan of platforms.  I can handle a small platform - maybe a 1/2 inch or so on a pump or dressy sandal, but beyond that, all I can think of is the stripper heels which I never cared for.  Today I don't mind some of the more casual styled platform wedges, but still find thicker platforms in true dress shoes unappealing.  But the guys here like Cali and HappyinHeels basically wear nothing but platforms and make them look pretty decent.  To each their own!

Do they have a heel of any kind, or are the flats?

Carol, thanks for your survey and discussion,  It is interesting.  And keep wearing those heels!

Good look Chesterx.  Just curious, what did your flats look like?

Interesting comment.  When I first started dating my wife, she didn't wear heels at all (age 16 at the time).  After I expressed my preference for her to wear heels, she obliged me regularly after that.  She did offer some complaints at first, after a while, she never really complained about wearing heels unless she had been on her feet or walking for a long time - which is certainly understandable.  So I have to say not every woman "always complained how much their feet hurt".  If she hadn't suffered some issues which negatively impacted her mobility, it is likely that she'd still be wearing them, at least occasionally, today.  She did, however, have issues with bunions, etc. which, while I'm sure the heels exacerbated, were likely more hereditary, as both her grandfather and mother had similar foot problems, and neither wore much in the way of heels (or at least I doubt that her grandfather wore heels...lol).  

I recall a girl in 6th grade (1963 or so) wearing a pair of bright blue patent pumps with a kitten (two inches or so) heels to school once or twice a week.  Those were the first heels on a classmate.  When we graduated from 8th grade in 1965, the teacher told the girls to wear no more than mid heels, which at the time were basically 2.5 inches, and everyone should wear white shoes as well.  One girl that came from a large family who didn't have the cash to go buy her a pair of new shoes wore a pair of her mother's pumps that were probably 3.5 inches, so she stood out from the crowd - in a good way!  Sadly, by the time high school rolled around, we were into the hippie years and heels were quickly becoming chunky rather than stiletto.  There were scant few stilettos worn in high school no matter the occasion.  I've never lost my attraction to the classic pump (we called them spike heels back then) of the early/mid sixties.  I was very happy to see the style return in the late 1980's, but again, it seems like the sleek, thin heel pump is fading into the sunset. Yes, they are still out there, but they are becoming a much smaller part of the heeled shoe offerings.  If they should ever make a full fledged return, I likely won't live long enough to see it!

Good you got out again.  

"The boots stop about 1" above the ground,"

Think you meant that the pants stop about one inch above the ground....lol.  Otherwise, those would be really short boots :).  Other than one or two outings with a shorter pant leg, an inch showing is typically as short as I will go, and that's not that often since I bought longer jeans a while back.  Hope you gain confidence as you go on!

Very nice look.  I cannot understand why we can't seem to reach a point where this is considered acceptable by the public at large.  Very classy looking.  Great job Chesterx - wish I had your gumption!

I personally would enjoy the brick and mortar stores returning, as I much prefer to try on before I buy, and it also gives me the chance to try some styles that I wouldn't likely consider if I had to buy them.

If my memory serves me correctly, the pumps he is wearing in the video are a style that was previously offered.  I believe he had the chunkier heel style a couple years ago when I first saw his products.  I could be convinced, however, that I can't remember sh**, ...lol.

Makes me want to wear a pair of heels in the rain!

In thje Chicago area, we also had Malings and O'Conner Goldberg.  In the late 60's/early 70's, when about all you could find were relatively low blocky heels, O'Conner Goldberg continued to offer at least a small line of stilettos.  I gave them a lot of credit, as well as a fair piece of business, for continuing to offer decent heels during that late 60's/early 70's heel wasteland!

Payless and Toys ‘R’ Us had in common hefty private-equity debt loads and an abundance of stores at a time when much of retail was downsizing. Today, the two new Toys “R” Us outposts are smaller-format spaces with experiential offerings, a direction often recommended by retail experts.

If they go this route with the stores, you can just about bet your bottom dollar that they would not be stocking large sizes in stores.  Too bad - they used to be a great shopping spot.

MartaGanz - the first pair is very sexy.  My feet are way too homely for a very bare pair like those...lol. Nice!

On 1/19/2020 at 4:06 AM, HappyinHeels said:

Interesting video. The streets were not crowded yet I failed to see any meaningful reaction to him. Either people know who he is and he is given commensurate latitude or this section of Italy just has no discernible reaction to him. Indeed seeing someone outside the HHP sphere does lift my spirits indeed. I'm glad he's around and doing his thing even I think it's unlikely I'd ever be wearing any of his creations. At least they are made in the EU to respectable standards. I believe that's important. HinH

"I'm glad he's around and doing his thing even I think it's unlikely I'd ever be wearing any of his creations." - Just curious, HinH, is that based on style or price?  

It would be great if both men and women were to attend.  Interesting concept.

You look good in those boots - should wear them more often!

So sorry - may she rest in peace.  

Not seeing much I like, though the Jared Leto boots were pretty decent.  The huge clunky platform stuff is just that - huge and clunky - and not appealing on most any level.  And the knee high riding boots leave me cold.  If they had a heel of some substance I could see it, but otherwise I personally see no appeal.  Just my take on things.  

Nice!  Lucky guy!

It seems like the young girls wear more heels than adult women these days!