Heelster

Thanks everyone for the positive comments about my new boots !

I think I agree with you (Even if both pairs look nice)

But after all these years, members recognize me by my avatar

Wondering if it would be a good idea to change it.

*** Doing a small pool here ***

Should I keep my existing avatar or change it for the ALDO "Stallins" boots ?

*** Your opinion please ***

Why not use one for sumer, and one for winter??

Now about those boots in your current Avatar - - where did you get those??

Oh hell no - - - ! I live in the land of Football, 4WD trucks, Hunters, Farmers and Beer. If you don't participate in at least 3 of the above mentioned items, your gay accordingly. These guys couldn't pick a wine off the wine list to save their marriage (neither could the wives) not that they would even go to an eatery that actually had a wine list. Hec, most of the women around me rarely ever wear a heel. I'm already considered an odd sort, so even suggesting such an activity such as men wearing heels would get me pretty much run out of town.

Well gentlemen, looks like I'm gonna be out shopping. I've spotted a couple styles of below the knee boots that should be suitable for cooler weather freeway cycle riding, and functional as an all around boot. All have 3" to 3-1/2" heels. May look at some other options of somewhat less obvious heels, All depends on what's on the store shelves. Ordering online usually causes me to make returns.

So I'm looking at my small collection of heels, and I noticed that most of my shoes would be a dead giveaway if I wore them with jeans. Even my shorter wedge in black is a peep toe, and I'm not sure I want to make my first juant in these - at least not yet. What do you normally wear out and about, or what would you recommend?

This is an interesting question for myself. I've always loved seeing women in heels and stockings. I'm definitly a leg man from that standpoint. From a position of wearing and buying heels - At this time last year, I wouldn't have even contemplated the thought, but that changed in ways I never would have dreamed of. I've always known I have a high instep and arch. I also have small feet for a guy my size. Runs in the family. Since I can remember, I have never been able to bend over touch my toes. I have what appears to be a very tight muscle structure which means flexibility can be tough. Sitting cross legged on the ground is virtually impossible for more than a few minutes before my back say's ENOUGH. Getting something out of the bottom of the kitchen cupboard was a hassle at best. Then one day, in a kinda dare, I bought a pair of wedge peep toe pumps at the local thrift shop to go along with an outfit I was planning for an evening with the little lady. I knew I was either a 9.5 or 10 in womens, so I bought the size 10 shoe with the highest heel figuring they would get a max 2 hour wear time, and end up back at the thrift shop. - - - Surprise, surprise They fit like they were made for me, and are one of the most comfortable shoes I have ever had. I then discovered, I could touch my toes, and even bend over and get that pan out of the bottom cupboard. There was never an issue with having to work at walking. it was like second nature. I wasn't happy with how they looked with the outfit I was putting together, so I was out looking around for something a bit spicier, and ended up buying a pair of Ellie M-juliets from store that caters to the dancer pro's - - fit perfectly. I had gone from steel toe work boots and low heel western boots to a full high heel stiletto in less than two days, and it's been a wild ride from there on out. I now have 9 pairs of heels with those original wedge heels being the shortest, and the pair in my avatar being the highest - - and I'm not done yet. Addicted - - Could be Fetish - - maybe Love - - Oh yes!!!

I voted 'EITHER' but not from a fashion standpoint. Some people just shouldn't be out bare legged. Plain and simple. Myself, I'm gonna wear something that will hide/reduce the scars and marks of work related abuse I've encountered over the years. The marks are not gonna go away - period. I'm likely to wear a darker color thigh highs, possibly fishnet, or something with a pattern to it. It's gotta diffuse or distract from what's underneath. Now - that being said, I did spot a young lady wearing a summer high cork wedge slingbacks and a short skirt this summer. As she walked by I noticed a kinda limp to her walk. As she walked away, I noticed a definite scare from some kind of surgical procedure below the knee and 3/4 down the back of her leg. Later, I spotted her again and asked her what happened. Seems she was in a car accident, and had multiple fracters in her leg. She now has pins etc. She said she didn't care what people saw, but that she walked better in heels than flats, and she was going to wear whatever she wanted.

Not sure yet as I haven't tried metal tipped heels. As for western riging/tapered heel. they make a distictive sound that almost anyone will recognize, and it's not an issue for me. Been making noise for over 40 years in cowboy boots. I did find a shop that will replace stiletto heel tips with metal ones, so when I wear out a set, I try them out. It will limit my wearing them around the house as I just put down a ton of real hardwood flooring so the last thing I want is to mark it up with steel tips. The plastic tips don't hurt the floor.

Which forum would be the best place to pose such a question as I'm not looking for anything specific other than some size 12's that are suitable for everyday where

Probably in the guy or everbody sections

-However

Went shopping today real quick while waiting for some paperwork to be completed.

Kohls, Gabriel Brothers, Burlington coat factory, and Payless all had size 12's in stock on the shelf. May not get the hottest latest fashions, but there was a decent general selection. You might have to dig a bit for the higher heel heights, but they are out there.

I was looking for some black boots suitable for motorcycle riding and tame enough to get away with them as an everyday boot. I'm still looking, but the fall boots are coming out.

Never mind the shoes (which I think are ugly)....but those black lace-up jeans are just fabulous...!!

Have to agree with you on this. The shoes just don't make it for me, but the jeans are hot.

And what's he deal with the other chick - - looks like she stuffed the pant leg of her jeans into those brown/tan shoes/booties. Nope - that looks real crappy to me.

Not sure I would even consider it myself. Then again, I'd be more apt to wear a 12" to 14" Denim mini instead, so I guess it's a question of taste, and what you think looks good on you. I haven't done the public outing thing yet, so my opinion is kinda moot.

The problem is that I wear a size 12 womans and trying to find others isn't as easy as I'd like

Understood - size 12 isn't that common. Still, thre may be other options. There has got to be a few men with the same problem on this site. Pose the question "where can I find womens size 12 shoes?"

Question - Is there a reason you may need to make and/or modify your footwear? For the time and effort, there has got to be a couple thrift shops, and a Walmart or Payless in the area. As strange as it may seem, I've picked up some fantastic deals at garage sales. Found a pair of red 5" Ellie stiletto pumps for $5.00 about a month ago. Seems the woman had to buy them along with the rest of the bridesmaids, She wore them at the wedding service (good Methodist wedding - 15 minutes max) Pictures afterwords, and took them off for the reception. I'm breaking them in now. Also ran into a moving sale at a college town. Girls were liquidating before driving away after graduation. One of the girls had been a dancer/waitress, and liquidated her whole wardrobe. Got some steals in big platforms there. Everything looked like it was never used. Still had the label stickers under the shank. Only the 'tip jar' models had any wear (and no, I didn't buy those).

I might be able to make it. It ain't that far away. With my crappy schedules, I make no commitments to anything beyond 10 minutes from now.

Never - - not even on Halloween. It's even rare to see a guy in a western riding heeled cowboy boot. I've been told that there are some guys who do buy/wear stiletto's in the area, but I have never seen a guy in the womens shoe department of any store comparing shoes. Some days I feel like the freak when I'm in a thrift store or an 'exotic boutique' looking for that special size 10. One sales associate at an adult boutique always has something for me to try on.

Haven't been to a real convention in years, so to hear that IMTS had ladies in heels at the doors is quite a surprise given the convention itself. I have to assume it was the convention hall that these ladies worked for.

Oh it seems too. I only have to decide what pair I'll meet her at the door with this evening - - - what goes good with handcuffs and a collar - - - oh never mind.

Carmen; I have always appreciated a nice set of legs in heels, and even though I would buy my wife some really nice 'bedroom attire' over the years, it rarely was touched. She hasn't worn heels over 1" for years, and only wears flats these days (not that should wouldn't want too) So all this stuff sat around for years, and usually in my dresser drawer. She made a crack joke about 2 years ago - - " If you like them so much, why don't you wear them - - " So I did, and what a surprise - - I liked it. Since last fall, I have aquired a dozen pairs of heels, I prefer stay up thigh highs in opaque and fishnet, even found some mini's, and every now and then I surprise her. Always makes for an interesting time. I took to a stiletto heel like it was a nature progression from a western riding heel. My first heel was an Ellie M-Juliet in black patent, and since have progress to the Vivid 300-Honey as seen in my avatar. Won't go over a 5" heel slope, but platforms seen easier than single sole pumps. I have Ellie 5" pumps in red, but they just seem not to fit right. Oh - - and Victoria Secret Bikini's and Thongs are so much more comfortable than the ones made for men. Gotta love a VS Sale.

Hey Saudade: Yep. those Jessica Simpson boots look awesome, and I'm looking to try on a pair if I can find them locally. I'll prabably get a mild case of sticker shock (I'm a cheap scape when possible). I won't be wearing them out anytime soon as they don't come in a steel toe variety.

Looking to buy a pair of boot, and realized today that all the HH shoes I have were purchased with either bare feet or some nylon/stocking foot covering.

Over the years, I have always worn white socks inside western style boots from the mens department, but with the limited styles available in most shoe stores, I will be looking at the womens departments for my next set of boots. Tried on a pair of Dingo 522 in a womens size 10, and was pleasantly surprised at how comfortable these were.

http://www.shoeshow.com/Dingo-522-P14070C4.aspx?imgbase=732767

I'm waiting for all the new boots to show up in all the stores within the next couple weeks, but wondered what most people wear inside their womens style boots, and why. When I tried on the Dingo's, it was with those "try on sock/nylons" and the fit was perfect. Granted, they may not be that high of a heel, but these will pass as mens boots for most folks who know me. They have seen me in western riding and tapered heels for years. I would love to go to a 3 1/2" to 4" heel in a similar styling, but that might cause to much of a social problem right now. Stiletto's are out at this point.

Yep - - that's my foot in the shoe. Hot off the press today Cheers

In this event, all of the guys had to wear feminine high heels with at least a 3" heel. One young man wore boots, but they were feminine boots with a 4" heel. I overheard some of the guys saying that they practiced before this event and that's not a bad idea if you're not used to walking in high heels.

Practice is a definite plan on my part. Was thinking that there is a paved bike trail a few miles from me, and there won't be many bike riders out in the mid morning, so I might just give it go and see how well I do. Walking around the house isn't gonna cut it.

I also got a tip from a couple gals who used to be dancers/strippers (and who liquidated some virtually new platforms at pennies on the dollar to me). They suggested using a numbing cream on the balls of your feet to cut down on those kinds of pain issues. The kind of substance a 'toy store' would carry and goes by two 4 letter words, and next to the KY - - - you figure it out.

As for my heels selection. I have nothing under 4" and up to 7 1/2 w 2" platform to choose from. Will be looking for a womens western style boot with a 3" heel or close to it for daily wear. As I mentioned before, finding mens boots with a riding/tapered heel is getting pretty tough these days. I'm not likely to spend $200.00 on a boot from the internet.

Roniheels: RE: 3) Do show us what air you were wearing. I'd be interested in knowing what got these ladies attention. Looks like the Cincinnati walk will be at the UC campus which is a pretty big place, so I'm assuming there will be similar amount of participants. I know rape, and related crimes are a big issue on campus and therefore I expect it will be heavily promoted. Doesn't appear as though they have had one of these events in the last couple years, so that may bring out the curiosity crowd along with the closet heel enthusiasts. If I can make the event, I'm still wonding what to wear as I have never gone any great distances in anything over a 2 1/2" western boot riding heel (which is no problem). Toes are a concern with me as my steel toe work boots over the last few years have pretty much screwed them up. Also debating wearing jeans, or going whole hog and drag out a denim mini and thigh highs. Should be a hoot getting to the event on a motorcycle in that get up.

Theres an old saying .. what goes in Vegas, stays in Vegas ..

Except these! They came home with me from Nine West

Will try post a couple of pics

Oh I'd go for those in a heartbeat.

Hello ;

I just bought these boots yesterday .

Beige SANCHO boots with a 8.5cm (3.3in) heel in size 45 and 46 .

great fit and a real bargain .

That's what I have been looking for over the years, but must US Tack shops don't carry anything like that anymore

From the names and websites listed in this thread, I now have some places to look at although I do like try try them on before I buy in most cases.

Good starter selection. If you ever do decide to wear them out and about, you will most likely go unnoticed if you wear long pants in a dark color. Enjoy