Heelster

4 hours ago, robbiehhw said:

Any employer in the western world at least, that would fire you for your choice of footwear, would be opening themselves up to potential problems and embarrassment. At the most, someone that had authority in the situation might politely ask you to follow another dress code. Be brave and be the change you want to see.

In theory, your correct - - - Reality says your chancing loosing your job. They won't claim "A guy wearing heels" but there are plenty of other excuses that are damned hard to defend yourself against. Been there - done that.

Just now, krazykev64 said:

Directly from australia

 

Well that doesn't make sense - - - !!

Did they arrive from Australia, or maybe a warehouse near you. That may make a difference.

I bet they were.

Hp[e you enjoyed yourself.

Just now, pebblesf said:

Agree, usually best to keep your work life separate from your home/fetlife!

Exactly!!!

Ummmmm - - - - I'm thinking that's the last place I would start my adventures in publicly wearing heels. My luck I'd get fired, or be put under some serious pressure to leave on my own accord.

I have noticed that a majority of the men who do wear heels, really do not have much facial hair.

That's a problem with me. I have had a full beard since '81 and it's not going to change unless doctors orders. It gets trimmed back in the warmer months. You would have to ask @Thighbootguy what his thoughts are with me in heels and a full beard (and a bit of spare tire too boot)

""""    but fear being the person that is quietly "snickered about" at social gatherings. """""

Unfortunately, a few snickering people would be the least of my concerns. Given the current political climate, and my location, there would be no more social life for me to be concerned with.

15 hours ago, Amanda said:

No it shouldn't. Not if you enjoy it.

Merry Christmas @Amanda - - May your stockings   be   full   of   Heels - - - well that didn't come out right!!!

3 hours ago, Amanda said:

I think men look very silly wearing stilettos anyway.

And a very Merry Christmas to you Amanda!!

On 13/12/2016 at 5:46 AM, hh4evr1 said:

I found that if you buy women's western boots they often have a higher heel than the men's boots.

That's where I'm heading.

Cowboy boots ain't what they used to be. Years ago, they had a heel. Now my work boots usually have more heel than what they put out as western bootware.

On 08/12/2016 at 8:14 PM, Rockpup said:

a 1/4" of snow shuts down Atlanta, God forbid Miami gets snow. Yikes.

I know - - - !!!

10 hours ago, Rockpup said:

Hehehe, well, it's 5.5" with about a 1" platform, but the base is wide enough it should be stable on anything except pure ice. I figure they will go well with ski/snow pants and be pretty hidden. Already have a friend wanting me to visit MN in winter, so I expect they will get a bit of use there.

If your heading North, you might need them, but being your in the deep south - - - If it gets that bad, there will be no place to go in them. We all know what a 1/4" will do down there.

I've seen some lady lawyers recently, and none were wearing heels. Most dressed almost frumpy, with no style. Kinda bland, so I'm thinking they don't want to dress to impress (then again, I live in the sticks where fashion is forgotten.)

7 hours ago, maninpumps said:

Heelster ......I am on my way to check them out !

Let me know what you find - - I may get near a DSW in the next week or so.

I see it - - Could swear I saw these on the DSW web site.

Tuck?? Gaff??

Nope - - not happening. If that VS Thong won't keep it in place, Oh well.

Nope - - but if the price is right - - - why not???

As I like to say - - "Definition:  Reality - - That which does not exist"

On 11/12/2016 at 9:23 PM, Heelster said:

I got the impression - - - 

I also get the feeling I'm not gonna get that option.

Nope - - I don't expect SS to be around, and won't be able to afford to retire.

5 hours ago, spikesmike said:

Do you guys know I am retired ?

I got the impression - - - 

I also get the feeling I'm not gonna get that option.

I have had some real issues with work boots. I have one pair of steel toe / metatarsals that just make my day miserable. At any given time, my feet will feel like they are on fire. It's like someone was using a blow torch on the bottom of your feet. I have also found that some of those "cushy' soles actually make it worse. I'm lucky in that I only have to wear them a few days at a time, but 12 to 16 hours standing on fire make a day pretty crappy.

Update - - - Broke a toe yesterday - - no heels for a few days.

6 hours ago, Shyheels said:

Can't you just wear an NRA cap and keep would-be muggers guessing?

That would indicate that you're either an out-of-towner, or that you may have a piece, and more likely to get mugged by folks who carry illegally.

I have found that you can pretty much walk through any inner-city neighborhood if you look and act like you belong there.