Yamyam

Shandy-drinking softies! (And to think, I only moved up here four years ago )

Well, just my point of view, but those cowboy boots don't do anything for me at all. I think I'll carry on saving up, then. I think the ones in the picture are just out of proportion. They look odd. I've seen other styles in shops, and they're almost the first boots that I just don't see myself in. I have this odd sense of disappointment now. Heels that I don't like? Most odd.

Nice one. Excellent delurking, too. Can we look forward to more posts?

Gentlemen, please!

I'll be taking my digital camera, and a 450-shot memory card on the Sunday. I think the club itself is 'no cameras', but we'll see.

Agreed! I spend quite a lot of time looking for shoe stuff, and I can't remember where I found this board. Of course, that was nearly a year ago, but if I remember correctly, what I found was just an odd link off somewhere else. I remember being amazed by what I found here.

So, there probably are lots of people looking, but not finding us yet. Oh well, short of advertising, I'm not sure what we can do.

Are you planning to give us some more detail, or is that it? Might be unwise leaving this to our imaginations. Especially mine...

Black is definitely easier to hide things in, and for a man in heels, black wedges are quite subtle. So you'll often find me in black wedges. I'd love to wear some much spikier boots, and sometimes I do, but at the moment, it's black and only black. Plus I just love the look of black boots!

Welcome, Lee! Glad you found us! And bravery comes with time and practice. So don't feel nervous 'cause we're all so brave!

Head (still wondering how I got to British Telecom...)

Not sure I should be here, but I agree that when it comes to safety, then both men and women should wear appropriate clothes. However, when it comes to office work, then both men and women should present themselves appropriately. As for what 'appropriately' is, well, that should be left to the individuals, under guidance from management. I'll probably get flamed for this, but I think that in situations where respect is important, such as funeral homes, hospitals, and so on, then it is more polite and more respectful to adopt a more conservative position on clothing. I agree with Maryanne that this needs to cut both ways. I work in IT, and I regularly see men who look absolutely terrible! They should also be taken aside and have appropriate dress explained to them!

Wow - 500 members is certainly astonishing! And something like around 300 active members, according to PJ - that's great too. Well done all!

Be good if you can make it, Dr. Shoe! However, the bar area tends to be a bit crowded. There's some seating upstairs, which is a bit quieter, and it might be easier to meet up there. Alternatively, I'll be a point of contact, so PM me for my mobile number, and I'll organise everyone's arrival. How about that?

Until about 1930, it would have been impossible to produce leather in a true black, it would have been either a very dark purple or an extremely dark brown. Sometimes the victorians overdyed green with red but unless this was done properly you would end up with either a reddish or greenish tint.

Bring on the purple!

(Damn, there goes my secret identity!)

Many things the government or military do are not official. Officially we don't possess FAE but if that is the case why so many burnt Iraqi corpses buried in Kuwait? Officially the government aren't supposed to tap phone lines without a court order so why do we have GCHQ?

Officially it intercepts communications from foreign powers.

But, according to Amnesty &so on, the UK has the most secretive and restrictive government of any alleged democracy, if I remember correctly.

British Telecom

You need to keep going to TK Maxx. Their stock turns over very quickly, and if you see something you need to grab it. I've just got a pair of 3.5" suede boots from there tonight. I paid UKP20, which makes them one of my more expensive pairs, but they're lovely and comfortable in socks, so I could probably wear them all day if I could. Another advantage of TK Maxx, for the shy, is that they sell everything, and their 'men's' shoes are in the same place as the 'interesting' shoes. (Is that right? Men's vs. Interesting? Damn, this alcohol is working)

Whew! I've read and re-read Janise's post and still can't figure it out. I associate "racist" with race - the color of a person?s skin or disrespect because of ethnic background. I can't imagine, regardless of how I look at it, associating a man wearing high heels as being "racist." What has that got to do with it?

OK, 'fess up. I'm not white. So, to the 'racist' argument. It's what's called a 'straw man' argument. Essentially, the way it works is this:

You say something.

I claim that this is exactly the same as the racist argument that funny-coloured people are inherently inferior, due to smaller brains, or being bred to be good at sports, or whatever.

You wonder how the hell I got there.

I accuse you of being a racist.

You - well, you lose at this point, according to the book ("Proof techniques of the rich and famous", since you ask)

It's a winner, every time. People not liking men in heels, well, men in heels are just like racists, really. Me not wanting my mobile phone stolen - well, proves I'm a racist, really. And so it goes.

Back to the start. I'm not white, but I live in the UK. So I know about this.

Well, there are a lot of things that I do in heels so then this could become the most generic forum on the net

Noooooooooooo! Those gricers hijacked my Brum thread! I wanna talk about cars

I'm so going to get kicked by FFox in a minute

"and you got a boyfriend out of this to boot"

More of a duff pun than a criticism, surely?

Besides, posting is good. I don't do enough of that.

What, our own hh goddess claims she doesn't do enough posting? My poor modem is doing all it can right now

All in all, things are exceptional right now.

That's one of those deliciously ambiguous comments I love. I'm having an 'exceptional day' too. I've just broken up with one of the loveliest people I've ever met, for one reason and another. That's exceptional, but not where I want to be.

But don't let me bring you down. Laurie and Chris11 - best wishes to you both, health, long life and happiness.

Atta boy! It wasn't that hard now, was it? Next time you can push it a little bit and enjoy the feeling of trying the shoes on at the store - you'll love it!

And, who knows, end up in a conversation about shoes... and from there, the only possible destination is the 'great shopping experiences' thread !

cow

Weekdays, it's whatever looks good under a suit, unless it's a casual site. Weekends, it's whatever looks good under jeans, which at the moment is a pair of basic slip-on trainers or my big chunky CAT boots. I've been known to get my ten year old Doc Marten's out sometimes as well. Actually, I once saw DM's with a heel on - about a 1.5" heel, and around 1" square. They looked great, but this was a long time before I found out I could just do it. Damn. All those years wasted. If I wasn't feeling like absolute **** over something else, I'd be feeling down about that.

or at least a car thread...

Bert

So, this 325i... at least you know I'll be driving it in heels, so it's marginally related!

All of those shoes look quite inviting. Well, with the possible exception of the red platform pair at the end! If only

Me? Wearing heels? With my reputation? Oh, wait, you're right

To be honest, tho', I'm not quite as slim as I'd like to be, so I'll leave stuff like that until I look slightly less blobby