Heelster

Average Joe's are all around you. I for example work in steel mill equipment repair and big CNC equipment. Have to wear steel toe boots even though if something big falls, there won't be much of a foot left. I've got wrenches that will shatter a foot with ease. Married with children. Wife hasn't worn a heel over 1/2" in 10+ some years. I used to buy her stockings and cute bedroom outfits in the hope of her wearing them, but she rarely did. She made a crack last summer in the frame of " If you like them so much, why don't you wear them " so I did. Last Valentines day, I got out a pair of solid black peep toe pumps with a 4" heel, a 12" denim mini, black thigh highs with rhinestone pattern on the sides and a lacey thong. Needless to say she doesn't make crack reply's any more, and I've only 'dressed up' for her a couple times since, but I have expanded my collection of heels etc since then. Since I work the 3rd shift the last couple years, and she works days, we don't get much time together any more, but with the kids back to school, I have a good portion of the day I can wear whatever I want at home, and knowbody is gonna know. Not sure she's completely on board yet, but we will be married 24 years soon, and she hasn't mentioned divorce yet.

Those would probably do well as a motorcycle boot, which is what I'm shopping for at the moment. I don't know why, and it may seem off key, but they look like army boots on steroids. I can hear the locals now - "Your mama wears Army boots" Sorry - - can't help it tonight. edit: I have to explain a bit. With the way things have been going economically around here, I do see women wearing army boots, and they are not in the military at all. One woman I have to deal with lately came to a high school football game wearing pink fuzzy socks (the kind with the rubber grippy surfaces on the bottom) and was wearing black fuzy slippers over those. Now I'm no fashion guru, but it was bad. Unfortunately, I know she can't afford a decent pair of shoes. To see a person locally either male or female in anything other than walmart atheletics and work boots / hikers means they are either well dressed for church, or considered a bit stylish or upity. You don't see many women in heels of any kind, and if you do, it's a sight to see. Even the local malls have a very limited selection of heels. Mostly cheap flats up to 2" heel in limited styles. The kids fashion stores do a better job.

For what 's worth, I'm liking #2 for an all around option.

I'm fairly certain I will soon even though I am fairly new at this (less than a year). I have to be a bit careful though, so wherever I do go out, it wont be in my local area. The potential problems it would cause would jeopardize some individuals associated with me in a negative way. I'll have to wait a couple years before I do it locally. Also, not sure the wife will be on board even in two years. She doesn't wear anything over a 1/2" heel.

Roniheels; Looking forward to your post walk report.

Hey Shark: What I and a couple other people have noticed locally is that the major chains seem to be limiting their stock to those sizes with the largest turnover. Places that sell work boots have fewer selections in the smaller mens sizes as an example. For me, trying to find a 7 1/2 to 8 in a mens work boot (steel toe) is virtually impossible, and those that have them also have women buying them too. (Note. Most work boots I have had are worse fitting than high heels. They have pretty muck killed my little toes) You also see more women buying mens sneakers.tennis.athletic shoes when it comes to larger womens sizes. Mens sizes are usually 9 and up though 14 whereas womens sizes seem to be limited to size 11. Fortunate for me, I'm usually a womens size 10, which means I still have a decent selection available.

hhboots; I was kinda thinking the same thing. What a perfect time to try heeling in public, and do something good at the same time. I'm planning on trying to make the event in Cicinnati Ohio, but I can't make any promises at this point. Work may take precedence, and with the economy as it is in Ohio, you make hay while the sun shines.

Hey Wetwillie; $20.00 isn't a bad price for a basic pump in red. Goes well with a black t-shirt walkers are supposed to get as I read it. I may get crazy and put on a pair of Ellie platforms. Mine don't have the heart shaped buckle, but the fuscia chrome will make all kinds of light reflections. Maybe a black denim wrap around mini and purple fishnets too - - - or would that be too much? Ellie makes a 5" and 6" basic pump in a variety of colors. I have a pair of the 5" in red, but I'm really not a fan of the single sole pumps. I like a little bit of platform at this point. The Ellie pumps seem too thin on the sole, but otherwise they fit well. Usually run about $26.00 I'm looking for another pair of 5" pumps as a comparison to the Ellie's, but I'm in no rush.

Hey Roniheels; The website says they use/sell LaDame 4" heels. I'm kinda wondering if I should just bring my own (Oh what to wear).

Wow - - Now that's one hec of a collection. The only other thing I can say is that if your anywhere close to a US womens size 10, I'll be watching for the sale list.

I'll keep this one in mind. I'm in the Cinci area on weekend often, so this might work out . Won't make any promises at this point. Please keep us up to date on this.

Number 3 does it for me. Not big on the bows although I do have one pair with a simple tux like bow tie. I picked up a pair of Ellies recently just to add some flair to my collection, and the sales lady thought they looked good. Fit nice and the price was right, but now that I look back at them, I will have a hard time finding things to match, and not sure if they project me properly. - - - but that's just me. The Number 2 pair might just look great on you.

Nahhh - -!! Just don't do it for me. I've been wearing western riding heels since I was a kid. Never liked the straight heel on a leather boot. Finding them at a reasonable price in a mens 8D is getting trickier every year. Local boot shop says there are a lot of us smaller feet dudes getting womens western riding heel boots these days. Somebody recently posted that they just bought a new pair of Jessica Simpson boots - - - I think I'd go for those over this design even if they were the same monies. Note: Seems to me that Western wear boot makers are slowly dropping heel heights in mens boots. You could get a 2 1/4" heel years ago, but now it's a 1 3/4" max from what I'm finding. Almost a chunky styles too.

It won't - - - So I guess I'll stick to buying my own. - - - - but if it ever did - - - !!!!!

Since this has been a very recent discovery on my part, and we've been married 24 years come November, she's a bit - - well - - concerned I would guess although she's kinda OK with it. It's been a weird ride these last few months.

Oh heellllll no!! Nothing like being a target for the militant evangelicals. Next thing I would probably hear is "Scream like a Pig" Last person who did something like this ended up at the 'weirdo's of Walmart' website (whatever they call it) and was passed around via email and cellphone for weeks. Don't think they ever got over the comments

Ohio - - - Oh well

Oh I have a range of shoes from a 4" peep toe wedge up through 7 1/2" platform sandals. I prefer a stiletto heel in most cases. Don't like a chunky heel at all. I have a preference for stay up thigh highs in patterns and opaques along with fishnets. They hide the manly scars I have acquired over the years better than a light sheer style. I have worn riding heel western boots for years, and will be looking toward the womens category for a pair of these in a 3" heel in the near future. Mens western boots have gotten lower and chunkier and are flat out terrible to wear. Steel toe at work so that's out of the question As for wearing anything in public - - - Yee gads no. I'm in an area where they tend to do weird things to people who deviate from the conservative norm, so no, I haven'd done anything like that yet. Womens string bikini's and thongs when not at work. Mini's around the house in the summer, but only when the kids are not at home.

OK - - Yes I'm new here, and I get the point that you should be comfortable and like whatever your wearing etc. Given that, I'd be looking to pair a peep toe wedge in a basic color, or a classic pump. Although I like and have big platform sandals, I'm thinking "Not" in my case. Then again - - what do I know

yep - got heels, stockings, etc. Just seeing what's out here. Nuff said for now.