RonC

3 hours ago, spikesmike said:

lsolathor : Just for the sake of some class, her heels should be higher and match the color of her hair. 

I think her height height is just fine, and the color is fine.  Nice photo!

Did you wear those out and about?  Nice conservative pumps.

On 2/27/2021 at 9:53 PM, chesterx said:

I refuse to run pump gas in anything other that my mower. It burns a full tank with each use, so it always has fresh gas in it.

Wow!  Is your lawn that big, or does your mower get really poor mileage?  I never had to fill my mower more than maybe every third of fourth mowing.

Interesting as I was a a funeral myself this weekend and there was but one pair of heels, and they were a maybe 2 3/4" heel pump.  The rest of the women were in flat to maybe 1 1/2" shoes and boots.

Maybe a size 8 1/2 is a good answer?

Hope you will participate.  Always glad to have those with a love of heels!  Is that Mrs. that you posted in the Gallery with the black pumps?

Welcome!

Had I put one in my previous house, it would have hooked up to the natural gas line.  Hence, no worries about gasoline or empty propane tanks.

Those look pretty well beat Cali...

12 hours ago, mlroseplant said:

Today is the beginning of the Big Melt here in central Iowa.

Today already?  Wow, we don't see above freezing until Monday......and we have more snow coming Sunday.  

5 minutes ago, Cali said:

Now here's a picture for those under the extreme cold tempertures....this is what spring looks like

Hey Cali, thanks for making many of us feel bad....lol

I think @JackieAL question was more about the acceptability of dangling.  Is hanging it low on the toes more provocative than a simple heel pop.  I think for many the answer to that question would be yes.  But that should not stop you from doing it.

On 2/16/2021 at 5:12 PM, maninpumps said:

RonC  , Have you ever tried a pair of slides ?

Yes, I have.  That's how I figured out that I couldn't keep them on my foot.

On 2/17/2021 at 5:26 AM, mlroseplant said:

The other main type, an example of which is my new pair, is the two band type. Sometimes there are more than two bands. Sometimes there is but a single piece of leather that extends higher up on the foot, but the principal is the same--there is more upper leather for grippage.

I agree with that.  I have tried on a couple pair of this type and I did feel like I probably could have worn them comfortably.  There was a pair at Sears few years back that weren't totally different from your that I actually gave serious consideration to buying.  But I couldn't pass up the strappy stiletto sandals I ended up buying instead 

I rather like those.  They sure do look like they'd be comfortable.  Nearly wedge like but with a nice thin heel shape.  However, I have a real problem keeping slide type shoes on my feet.  I can say for sure that I wouldn't be able to run in them...lol!  Good luck in finding a pair in size 11 though.  Nothing like this in the current Sofft lineup.  Everything is chunky, and with rare exception lower than these heels.  

Lookin' good sir!

You could be right as I'm old and my memory is slipping....lol.

I've never had a desire to own thigh high boots, but the way the snow keeps falling here today, I might need some!  This is getting ridiculous.

For the most part, pants/jeans tucked into boots is a relatively recent fashion trend.  It wasn't all that common through the 70's and 80's.  Pants as a rule were not all that tight fitting through the lower leg either, so tucking into boots would have been more challenging.  @HeelsWearerwas just reflecting the style of the time.

I'm with @p1ng74, I find uphill much easier than downhill.  Going down, my feet are sliding down into the toebox even more that that caused by the heel height, and that can be uncomfortable.

Makes me shiver just looking at it!

I don't carry a ruler, though I can't say I've never thought about it.  At least for size 11, I do believe these were 4.5" easy.

A little research online shows that these are also available in black.  While better than white, it is still a style that, while I really like them, I would not feel comfortable wearing in public.  Add the heel being a bit high for me and they are, unfortunately, as no go for me.  Too bad, as they fit my foot well!  Most often a size 11 with narrow straps such as these would cut my toes pretty badly.  These did not.  They had enough width for my cloddy foot.

I tried these on at Nordstrom Rack today.  Sam Edelman Adaline sandals.  They fit my forefoot better than anything I've tried on in quite some time.  Unfortunately, they were white, very strappy, and higher than I am comfortable wearing, which means the chances of me ever wearing them in public were nil.  The description says heels are 4", but I know I can handle 4", and these felt considerably higher than that.  Too bad.  Even if I had more opportunity to just wear them at home I probably would have bought them at the $59 price, but it just didn't make sense.

1) How often do you wear high heels? - Maybe once per week
2) What type of heel do you prefer? - Stiletto, thinner chunky heels are ok as well, especially in boots.
3) How high is your average daily heel height? - 3.5-4" non-platform 
4) Do you find high heels uncomfortable? - Yes, but I think much of that is due to my problems finding anything that truly fits
5) Do you find high heels difficult to walk in?  - No as long as I stay within my height limits
6) Did you know high heels can be bad for your legs, feet and back?  - Seems to be the prevailing opinion of the medical folks
7) Do you have any ill effects from wearing high heels?  - No
8) If yes, what areas cause you problems?  - N/A
9) Do you find it difficult or uncomfortable to wear low-heels, flats or go barefoot?  - No
10) How old were you when you started wearing high heels regularly?  - Would wear my Mom's heels when I was young, but not regularly.  More regularly in my 30's and older as I had the money to spend on shoes.  That said, I didn't wear heels in public with any regularity until maybe 10 years ago. 
11) Do you get comments (positive or negative) on your high heels? - Only one time did I get a comment, and it was along the lines of why was I wearing those shoes
12) How often do you get comments?  - Haven't had comments, but I do occasionally get some looks.
13) How many years have you been wearing high heels regularly?  - About 50 years or more
14) Do you ever consider giving up wearing high heels?  - Kind of wish I could, but I keep getting drawn back 
15) What is/are the reason you wear high heels?  - Love the look and feel of them on my feet
16) Would you consider giving up high heels if they became too painful?  - I am reaching the point where the discomfort makes me think about it
17) Do you ever slip your heels off under your desk or when sitting to relieve pressure?  - I have
18) Have you ever fallen due to wearing high heels?  - No
19) If you have fallen due to wearing high heels, how often has it happened?  - n/a
20) Do you plan on giving up high heels regularly as you get past 60 years old?  - Almost 10 years past that already!

9 hours ago, CAT said:

The fabulous mayor we have is doing a stellar job at promoting violence, the criminals know there will be no police involvement and certainly no repercussions to them.  Not a good place to be these days, so sad.

Isn't that the truth.  Sad, as during her campaign I thought she might actually do a decent job.  She has been awful.  Just glad I don't live in the city proper.

Today's weather is unfit for human consumption.  Minus 5 F.