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Based on your description, I personally would say you have a bit of discretion (by partially hiding the heels under the jeans), but mostly you are neutral, because you wear heels that would be pretty obvious to see otherwise.

I am pretty close to what you described myself, I wear long bootcut jeans over my heels, except I usually wear slightly thicker heels (1" - 1.5" in diameter) in public, mainly because I am about 30 pounds overweight and I think stilettos look far better on slender people (men and women).

To be honest I'm not against flaunting my shoes, some of my most memorable moments in heels have been when a guy figures things out and does the jaw down stare. I'm totally straight but when they have the deer with headlight look you can't help but just do something off the wall like blow them a kiss and wink. I'm a total real life troll now.

And yeah, I'm definitely an ectomorph body type so stilettos aren't out of the question. Oddly they are easier to walk in for longer periods than the wider heels. Ankle torque?

In either case, with the humidity and heat being as they have this summer I've not worn much past nothing or my fingershoes when outside. Stupid Minnesota and Global Warming. Go from "jesus its fricking freezing out I could make icecubes in a minute in my car", to "jesus I can fry eggs in my car now".

I'm going to go hug my a/c now.

So I'm not sure where exactly I'd fit on this scale. I do wear heels, sometimes even platform stiletto's, but mostly under boot/flare cut long leg jeans. Mainly because I've really loved the whole gooberly long leg look that they evoke. That and I really don't care to show off the heels in general. Not that I care if people notice, just that i love my 38"ish inseam jeans that make me look like some sort of high elf or something. I've always liked the stiletto pumps/whatnot under long jeans look. So I'm commandeering it for myself. Where would that put me?

I live 3-4 blocks away from a Macy's, I think I am the reason they rarely have many size 9-10ish shoes or boots that I go zomg over. That said, I also live close enough to the mall of america. SOOOOOO many shoe stores there. I've shattered many salesgirls perceptions of guys in heels. Specifically at the steve madden store for some reason, never seem to get more than a "here you go freak" response from one of their clerks. But, I have bought lots of shoes online too, just annoying finding out that say size 10 is huge, or that size 10 is scaled to garden gnomes with a few shoes. Meh.

Unrelated - clicked on 'Over 5"' button. 644 matches; looked thru every page, ALL were platforms. Had to drop to lower heights to find any, apparently "old fashion" flat-sole heels.

What's wrong with platforms?

Also, their packaging wasn't exactly "brown package", but it didn't have blinky neon lights or anything. I don't tend to remember packaging to be honest, why the worry?

5'9" and 65ish kilograms, though it varies +/-5or so kilos. Most people have a hard time losing weight, I have one of those bodies that have problems gaining weight. Meh, helps out with rock climbing, less mass = easier to climb. >.<

They do look a bit odd, but I'd be willing to try them. They are just too much $ for "minimalist" shoes in my opinion.

They are expensive. Though no more than most shoes people here buy. Look at it this way, if you want to get an idea of what they give you, walk/run without shoes/socks. I originally looked into these shoes mainly because I was getting sick of shin splints from running on pavement. So I started walking/running on grass and that pain went away immediately. Found these shoes/new type of shoes and problem solved.

Think of them like rock climbing shoes. You'll know if you need them.

Actually, they are awesome for running. They let your foot work the way it was, and I hate this word as it implies something else, designed.

Read this article, you walk wrong. http://nymag.com/health/features/46213/

Essentially it lets your foot roll on the outside from your heel to your toes to grip the surface of the ground. They really aren't meant for show, but these shoes are about the best thing for running save going barefoot.

What we've learnt in the past few years is that with shoes, of any sort, our gait gets changed due to the sole on the shoe, and the shape of the sole of most shoes acts like a cantilever that prevents our toes from acting like grips. Our feet don't work that way, go run barefoot on grass for a bit and compare to with shoes.

Make fun of them all you want but they got rid of my shin splints from running on pavement. Our bodies are designed for long distance running, these types of shoes work with our foot versus against it. That said, they aren't cheap and really its not that different from running barefoot. But I'm not running barefoot on cold cement with snow and ice so this is a nice alternative to regular shoes.

That said, this is a case of function over form. Which I understand is mostly the opposite goals of most members here.

I dunno they work for me, wear what you want when running. If you want to cheat go for http://www.powerskip.de/mainpage.html and have fun with it. Still want those things, they look fun.

What about stretch boots ?

I don't know what size you wear but if you are size 11 or less

Did you ever try to buy boots made for younger women ?

These boots generally got a smaller shaft diameter ...

Not a huge fan of stretch boots. Normally between 9-11 depending on where its from. 9's fit lengthwise easy, but the toe box normally makes it feel like there is a vice compressing the tops of my toes. Any recommendations on brands for stretch boots? Thinking its more the faux leather never struck me as very comfortable.

Or I could just work on making giganto calves with some targeted weight exercise.

"There are times when something is in plain sight, but you can't see it kind of thing"

You reminded me with that quote of the invisible gorilla psychology test:

People are really bad at noticing things around them. Science Friday had the same guys that did that test on http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129934804 just 2 days ago. There is another test you can do as well linked there.

Short story: Humans suck at multitasking and noticing things that occur outside of their focus. We don't notice how badly we don't notice things. I know seems like circular logic but its true. Most of the population by and large won't notice a guy in heels even if they look directly at them. Unless someone has a reason to notice someones shoes, they will pass over them with a cursory glance. It was starting to bug me that even in my Jessica Simpson boots nobody seemed to give me a second glance (they are loud). Now granted I've always wore cowboy boots under pants so I suppose that makes a difference. But I've pretty much learned some more about human behavior by wearing heels.

Ok enough offtopic nonsense. No, I don't have any male friends that wear high heels. Have one that has odd shoes like earth shoes which really confuse me since the height is under the toes, like a reverse high heel. I haven't even seen any of my friends wear cowboy boots for that matter. Sneakers and combat boots or loafers for work is the gamut of most guys shoe repertoire.

As for the wearing of heels. Just do it, make it work and don't try to proselytize people around you. Least thats my plan. People at work noticed the cowboy boot part of the shoes I was wearing more so than the heel. In fact nothing was actually said at all about the 4"ish heels on my boots outside of "you don't seem like the cowboy boot type at all". Amused me since I have ridden horses since I was 2-3 years old, not something I commonly talk about though. But yes, wearing heels isn't a mental disease or anything, just a choice, much like what color shirt to wear. It is after all just a piece of clothing.

Holy crap that was long, sorry in squirrel banter mode apparently.

Got a pair of Cole Haan Air Dakota boots fairly cheap. But the leather is mad mad stiff. Even though the toe box is HUGE (larger than my stretcher will fill actually), they hurt after about an hour or so of wear. Hoping that all breaks in after a while. They are nice looking boots though and really solid. The leather smells beautiful.

http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/2980559

Didn't realize what a deal I got on them until I just looked at the msrp. Yay for clearance sales and literally the last pair available just in my size.

So question, what does everyone wear for boots that are too wide around your calves? Or do you just let the tops of the boots flop about? Really thick socks? Leg warmers all scrunchied up? <insert your method here> I'm curious, as 15" circumference boots while easy to find, are just a skosh too wide for my chicken leg calves.

I can wear size 9's as long as the toe box fits. Otherwise 9-11, mostly 10's with the occasional 11 thrown in based on brand. So just like guys shoes I guess, where the size means next to nothing. As for am I happy with it, I suppose I wouldn't mind smaller feet, but as its one of those things I cannot change I don't think about it. Besides, my mother gave them to me, its not like I can trade them in.

Heh, do the stores in the UK put neon flashy lights on their packages that state "High heel shoes for a guy enclosed! DANGER DANGER!" or what? >.< Maybe its just me but I'm getting bolder with my heel wearing in general so I don't care much if people know that I am getting womens shoes/boots. I guess we can create a gallery of packaging for our shoes. But to be honest pictures of cardboard boxes is mad boring.

Honest question, why get the foot "trainers" instead of for example taking ballet courses to build up your ankles/toes? While ballet isn't exactly like wearing the heels I'm guessing, wouldn't it be a better choice to work into these specific fetish shoes? Just curious, not a huge ballet heel fan, but learning ballet would be a different thing. Might just do it for fun, who knows I might end up liking it.

I thought the expression was "What happens in Vegas, stays on Facebook!"

Steve

Highly relevant onion video.

http://www.theonion.com/video/police-slog-through-40000-insipid-party-pics-to-fi,14337/

Oh my! That is quite a collection you have there Daniel, not to mention the brand loyalty you have... LOL

Lol, I think that must be the Aldo stocking room, maybe he's pulling our chains.

What really amuses me about these polls is they always end up following a classical bell curve. The majority in the middle eventually evening out to the outliers. Just amusing to me is all, physical characteristics seem to always follow these rules.

Of course they would.

I took a picture of the storage room after a salesgirl from Aldo

asked me how many pairs I got and where I was storing them.

This picture is now hanging on the wall in Aldo's back store...

At least I know I'm addicted and (maybe) a little bit crazy. No need to remind me...

O.O

Wow. I'm impressed.

Yup, this Canada/USA border rules are now ridiculous considering the huge number of Americans and Canadians who travel back and forth. Sorry you won't be able to join us,

David

I wrote visa but meant passport. Doh! I'll see if I can't make it to the next one though. Always wanted to see lil Toronto. Also, why do natives not pronounce the final t in Toronto?

In a way its half and half. I actually found out about this website from a thread on www.femalefirst.co.uk where they were talking about high heels in general and guys wearing them about midway through. Someone linked to this forum there and thats how I found out about this little corner of the web.

While there was of course the women that basically shot down the concept as being absolutely abhorrent, ironically most of the women basically said if you enjoy it go for it. Make it work for you and mix and match to make your own style, whatever that may be.

I'll say this, no matter what you plan on doing, SOMEONE is going to find it disgusting, or a complete turnoff. This is a fact, you could have a fetish for hello kitty cartoons and someone will think its the end of humanity as we know it. The reality I've found is, by and large 99% of people don't care enough to take time out of their day. The 1% that do say something in general just don't know what bucket to assign you in. Of course there are those that are hostile, but high heels put a lot of inertia on a very small area. I'm tempted to go to a female defense class and ask them for some pointers. Never hurts to be prepared, though as my old sifu said, the best warrior is the one that has never needed to fight. I recommend Miyamoto Musashi and the Book of Five Rings if you've never read it. But I digress.

I've dealt with being the "odd person out" since high school, after 11 years I could give a shit less about what other people think of me. Most of the time I just want to be reassured I'm not some total sexual deviant with what I discovered largely by accident. Both the femalefirst forum and this one basically gave me the push I needed to say, "Yep, all is well in Denmark, full steam ahead and damn the torpedos, lets give this a go." If you're worried about people noticing, well, most don't notice, just do it. The fear is all in your mind. Fear is your enemy. Learn to control your reptilian brain or at least ignore it long enough to get over the fear.

Now granted I'm not married, no kids, and well the relationship I just got out of ended not because of the heel wearing or anything, so I'm in a unique situation to present this to anyone that comes across me as being an integral part of who I am. I can offer zero advice to any of the people that have significant others or commitments. I feel for you all though, but I really don't feel qualified to offer much more than an ear to hear you out and to say hope it all works out in the end.

Alrighty, sorry for my squirrel banter. I tend to ramble, back to your regularly scheduled program.

And now I've the black version of the Okleann Jessica Simpson boots too, I'm... addicted.

/taps upper arm for his fix.

I'm just working my way up to having a different pair of shoes/boots a day for a couple of weeks at least. Just wish some of the shoes/boots I liked didn't cost 500 or 400 dollars. Thats a spicy meatball.

Can be my next purchase for winter !

http://www.andre.fr/collection/femme/vancouver/gradin-587.html

Perfect, thats exactly what I think of for a high heel hiking boot. Holes in a boot seem odd.

I'd go but the whole thing now about having a current visa means I can't unless I sneak across the border. Be a few months till I get the cool new rfid enable visa of DOOM.

Was wearing some really dark blue jeans over the top, they are a bit too small to fit anything but skintight jeans inside. The heels were pretty visible as it was, though nobody else seemed to notice. I need to get them stretched my forays in them have led to a blister on one toe. Why can't blisters ever show up on both sides? But I'm not really looking for another girlfriend truth be told. She was crazy cute don't get me wrong, nice blue/grey eyes. I don't know, the whole being looked at as a piece of meat kinda threw me off a bit. I know, I'm a horrid storyteller.