Mr. X's travels

[Cali]

13 hours ago, Mr. X said:

These days my outings are becoming very routine and uneventful.

But these jaunts of some members are important to those that want to venture out of the house in heels but lack their own confidence to do so. To others, like myself, wearing heels is normal. I go grocery shopping, the hardware store in heels. I've even carried two 2"X4"X8' on my shoulder through home depot in stilettos. Sometimes I will encounter something new or extraordinary but most of the time most people don't even notice.

Nice wedges. I have similar wedges, even wore the cognac yesterday and the tan last week...Maxx Out Wedges

Edited July 25, 2017 by Cali

[jeremy1986]

19 hours ago, Mr. X said:

I love the outfit - the wedge heels go so well with those little shorts - especially with your smooth slender legs in-between

Loved the story too!

[Mr. X]

5 hours ago, Cali said:

But these jaunts of some members are important to those that want to venture out of the house in heels but lack their own confidence to do so. To others, like myself, wearing heels is normal. I go grocery shopping, the hardware store in heels. I've even carried two 2"X4"X8' on my shoulder through home depot in stilettos. Sometimes I will encounter something new or extraordinary but most of the time most people don't even notice.

Nice wedges. I have similar wedges, even wore the cognac yesterday and the tan last week...Maxx Out Wedges

true enough.  I remember being in the same boat early on.  And those wedges are very similar!

 

4 minutes ago, jeremy1986 said:

I love the outfit - the wedge heels go so well with those little shorts - especially with your smooth slender legs in-between

Loved the story too!

Thanks for all the compliments!

[HappyinHeels]

Mr X,

You will be noticed in shorts like that. It may be warm there right now but it's not like you're in Florida or Southern California where shorts are ubiquitous this time of year. Just seeing some wedges outside a major population centre is cause for celebration. Perhaps you could have pursued the conversation a bit more but I don't think it was meant to be. JUst a pleasant acknowledgement of one another. You'll know when something more substantial comes along and is meant to be.  All good things will eventually come to those willing to wait their turn. I commend you on a perfect wedge to handbag match. That stuff really matters and I believe this is what drew the woman's attention in the first place. HappyinHeels 

[Mr. X]

I had a short and uneventful outing tonight.  I had some recent purchases that I was dying to take out for a spin, including a new jacket and purse.  Here is what I wore.

outfit
1) black and white striped shirt
2) grey Forever 21 cropped jacket
3) dark wash American Eagle jeggings
4) greyish brown wedge boots
5) black with silver accents Guess purse

Here is 2 pics.  The first is the outfit as a whole.  The second is the purse and jacket alone.  Comments and suggestions welcome.

[JeffB]

Looking good there, Mr. X! The boots are particularly awesome!

[Steve63130]

I'm generally not fond of horizontal stripes, but you pull that look off very well. My compliments.

Steve

[pebblesf]

Mr. X

Steve is right, horizontal stripes can be a disaster, but you have pulled it off fine with your nice long slender build....Loving the jacket, jeggings and boots also!

[Mr. X]

On 10/20/2017 at 6:15 AM, JeffB said:

Looking good there, Mr. X! The boots are particularly awesome!

 

20 hours ago, Steve63130 said:

I'm generally not fond of horizontal stripes, but you pull that look off very well. My compliments.

Steve

 

19 hours ago, pebblesf said:

Mr. X

Steve is right, horizontal stripes can be a disaster, but you have pulled it off fine with your nice long slender build....Loving the jacket, jeggings and boots also!

Thanks for the compliments guys!

[jeremy1986]

Looking fab, @Mr. X.

I love those boots, with the jeans - would love to see better pics of those, if you don't mind (that's what we're here for, after all )

Where did you go on your outing? 

[Mr. X]

22 hours ago, jeremy1986 said:

Looking fab, @Mr. X.

I love those boots, with the jeans - would love to see better pics of those, if you don't mind (that's what we're here for, after all )

Where did you go on your outing? 

If you look back in my thread there are other pics of the boots.  I have worn them on other outings that I have documented here.  And in terms of the outing, I just went to a my usual spot to surf the internet on my laptop.

[Mr. X]

After purchasing some more shoes lately I realized it has been a while since I counted my Inventory of heels.  So I did just that the other day.  Here are the results.

High Heels              59
Booties                      4
Wedges                     4
Flats                           2
Ankle Boots              5
Knee High Boots    10

Total Shoe Count   84

 

[JeffB]

6 hours ago, Mr. X said:

After purchasing some more shoes lately I realized it has been a while since I counted my Inventory of heels.  So I did just that the other day.  Here are the results.

High Heels              59
Booties                      4
Wedges                     4
Flats                           2
Ankle Boots              5
Knee High Boots    10

Total Shoe Count   84

 

WOW!! Where do you store all those shoes?

[Mr. X]

14 hours ago, JeffB said:

WOW!! Where do you store all those shoes?

In cardboard boxes under my bed.  I suppose I could ask you the same question.  From what I have read it souns like you have alot of heels as well, no?

[JeffB]

2 hours ago, Mr. X said:

In cardboard boxes under my bed.  I suppose I could ask you the same question.  From what I have read it souns like you have alot of heels as well, no?

Well, nowhere near as many as you, but I have my fair share.

[JeffB]

I just did a count of my footwear and have 40 pairs. Here’s the breakdown:

sandals: 16 

boots: 11 (ankle-5, knee-4, thigh-2)

pumps: 9

slides: 2

loafers: 2

Hard to believe I have so many pairs of sandals, all but four being flat heeled, especially since I had no love for them a scant few years ago, now they’re all I wear in spring and summer.

[Cali]

On 3/15/2018 at 7:25 PM, Mr. X said:

Total Shoe Count   84

And I thought I was a shoe-whore with ~48 heels and about 5 running shoes and 3 flat sandals.

[jeremy1986]

8 hours ago, Cali said:

And I thought I was a shoe-whore with ~48 heels and about 5 running shoes and 3 flat sandals.

I can understand why you would need 48 pairs of heels.... but why 5 running shoes

 

[mlroseplant]

I'm going to have to do an inventory soon. I think I'm around 50 pairs, but the stock has been pretty volatile over the last year. 

[Cali]

5 hours ago, jeremy1986 said:

I can understand why you would need 48 pairs of heels.... but why 5 running shoes

I only wear women's shoes since my last ankle reconstruction.  So when I go hiking, fishing along a stream, salmon fishing ... I need a flat shoe.  It's hard to shovel in stilettos (not saying its impossible, just that it is hard).

[jeremy1986]

2 hours ago, Cali said:

I only wear women's shoes since my last ankle reconstruction.  So when I go hiking, fishing along a stream, salmon fishing ... I need a flat shoe.  It's hard to shovel in stilettos (not saying its impossible, just that it is hard).

Totally understand - but why 5 pairs

Just teasing you. usually its the other way around of course... why do you need more heels etc....  and on this site the reverse is questioned! 

[Mr. X]

21 hours ago, Cali said:

And I thought I was a shoe-whore

It always crossed my mind but this confirms it lol

[Cali]

6 hours ago, jeremy1986 said:

why do you need more heels etc....  and on this site the reverse is questioned!

Jeremy how dare you question needing more heels on this site!  

I wear 4 inch heels almost everyday and all-day, more than I wear flat shoes. If I don't, then I end up taking pain killers for the bone-on-bone rubbing in my hip. So I NEED my high heels. I might as well have fun with them.  In the summer I wear shorts most of the time, so I have many wedges (hence my Wild About Wedges thread) and open-toed high heel sandals.  in the winter I wear more boots and water proof boots/booties. And I like to wear my boots with long pants anytime.

I always hated shoe shopping when I wore men's shoes. Nothing ever fitted, so I had to buy "clown shoes", shoes too large for my heels where it took it's toll on my ankles. I had very few shoes. Then I found out I had women's shape feet and started to experiment with women's shoes. To my surprise the fit was so utterly superior to what I had experienced in men's. From running/cross shoes I got 1 and 2 inch booties. Then sandals (flat)...suddenly I could find sandals that fit. Then I found I got pain relief from a 4 inch difference and I became a shoe-whore.  

See the new topic I gonna start when I have time.

[jeremy1986]

8 hours ago, Cali said:

Jeremy how dare you question needing more heels on this site!  

my point exactly

8 hours ago, Cali said:

See the new topic I gonna start when I have time.

Cant wait! I love reading your content.

[Mr. X]

It's been a while since I posted anything, but here goes.  I have been going out but nothing really postworthy.  Today I figured It was worth it!  I was reading a recent post/outing from @JeffB and he inspired me to do an outing in pumps.  I have worn them before on other outings.  But thinking back on my outings, I don't thing I have worn pumps this openly and in plain view before.  They were always covered.  The pumps I chose were a pair I purchased quite a while a go.  But they have been sitting with many of my other shoes unused!  The are Nine West.  The are greyish black and shiny suede like material.  The have a 4" heel despite looking smaller than that.  I put together my outfit and I was out the door.

Laptop in tow, I headed to my usual internet coffee spot.  Despite wearing the pumps I felt very at ease.  No nerves whatsoever!  Plus it helps that most of the staff is quite use to seeing me there regularly.  And they are use to seeing me in such attire as I choose to wear.  They treat me like any other paying customer.  Usually when I go there I order a hot chocolate and proceed to surf the internet.  I rarely have an issue, and tonight was no exception.  The place is usually busy and is quite the meeting place.  So there is no chance of not being seen or noticed! It is a cheap outing and all it ever costs me is a few dollars for the hot chocolate.

One of my favorite staff members was working tonight.  I mention this because of a noteworthy interaction I had with her on another recent outing.  She is a younger female in her early 20's I would assume.  She is not ugly and if I was a little younger......but I digress.  I went to order my usual hot chocolate on this occasion and as she was ringing me up she said you know what, it's on me!  I said are you sure?  She said yes!  I said thank you!  And then she said something that really made my day, perhaps even my year!  She said no, thank you for existing!  That is probably the single best comment I have ever received!  It really validated what I do.  It made me want to do it even more!  It really makes me want to push the envelope even further!  I have been flying high ever since!

But back to todays outing.  After 2 hours or so and some oncoming rain, I headed home.  I got home feeling great,  I felt like this may have been one of my best outfits to date.  I was more comfortable in it then I have ever been!  And I felt like I truly nailed it!  And now for the outfit and pics.

The outfit
1) nine west greyish black 4" pumps
2) dark blue American Eagle jeggings
3) black and white horizontal striped shirt
4) black cropped motorcycle style jacket
5) black with gold accents Aldo Purse

Edited May 18, 2018 by Mr. X

[MackyHeels]

Nice to hear such great experience. Curious of what the young woman employee motivation was? Understand she enjoyed your outfit assuming your the only male wearing such feminine attire in the coffee shop. 

Feels good when someone gives you a well deserved indirect compliment of the fashion style your wearing or treats you with respect as human being. Often then not most people are stunned or criticize others for any unique styles that don't conform to everyday's taste or trends for your specific gender. Vilifying you as weird only mocking someone as strange all awhile  keeping there distance.  Sometimes there are few special people enjoy a person that doesn't conform to societies rules of styles. In fact they welcome someone that can break from the mundane mould of fashion do's and don'ts and lifting there middle finger to just wearing what they desire. 

Your outfit certainly would be something i be wearing as the norm, day to day,  only if i finally bought a nice pair of skinny heel designer stilettos from CL rather wearing my bootie heels.  Although i do prefer a scooped top hem high on the hips but covering the front and back. Difficult to find such shirts often men's are cut even along the hem giving a box cut appearance. Glad you had the conviction to wear your heels so openly. Must say knowing how it feels being so exposed wearing the leggings gives more emphasis to your heels. Wow! is the feeling you must of felt afterwards. Heels are not meant to be hidden or worn by shy people in fact they are meant to be seen. You maybe making a habit doing this that upgrade of your shoes could be in the works. We all know when we receive encompassing gratitude from our appearance we sometimes can't let it go and want to build onto with newer fun outfits pushing the envelope. 

 

As for your purse i can't see myself wearing one. Do feel more comfortable wearing a nylon beach towel bag as backpack. Weird i know both are bags but something about a purse worn only around a shoulder makes me feel all to feminine. Maybe i'm brainwashed watching the episode of Seinfeld mocking a male wearing a satchel or man purse, Lol..

Anyway congratulations on your pleasant outing worthy for a post.

While  have the desire one day with the right outfit would like to go out in a tight  tunic and some nylons with perfect nice heels  sitting crossing my legs observing peoples reactions overreactions, in a bustling location as you described. See what happens, thanks for sharing. 

 

 

Edited May 18, 2018 by MackyHeels

[JeffB]

Well done, Mr. X! That outfit was absolutely smashing! I'm glad I inspired you to wear pumps after my latest outing, your shoes are great. Two thumbs up to you!

[Mr. X]

5 hours ago, MackyHeels said:

Maybe i'm brainwashed watching the episode of Seinfeld mocking a male wearing a satchel or man purse, Lol..

It's not a purse, It's European!

 

3 hours ago, JeffB said:

Well done, Mr. X! That outfit was absolutely smashing! I'm glad I inspired you to wear pumps after my latest outing, your shoes are great. Two thumbs up to you!

Thanks alot!

[canadianbeaver17]

Mr. X - I LOVE that outfit!  And I love how she gave you props!

[Mr. X]

Time for another outing report.  The weather today was sunny and hot!  I knew I was going to wear some shorts for this one.  I figured some kind of wedges would pair nicely with what I was wearing.  I have also been experimenting with some stuff outside of the clothes and shoes.  Rings, earrings, makeup, purses and the like.  When I look in the mirror now there are days where I definitely see more of a female appearance rather than just a "man in heels"!  Today was one of those days!  I wouldn't say I was 100% female looking.  But my look is very androgenous I suppose.  There are people that will definitely do double takes with the way I have been presenting lately.

Before I get to tonights outing I should tell you about an interaction I had the other day.  I was wearing almost the exact same outfit as tonight.  I was at the grocery store.  And as I was leaving one of the older checkout ladies came up to me.  She said and I quote.  Ma'am Where did you get your shoes, we just adore them!  I told her and she thanked me as I left.  I was not fazed at all!  Just my longer hair alone has got me a Ma'ammed a time or two in the past.  I guess I'll take comments any way I can get em!

Now back to tonight!  I headed to my usual spot for an outing, laptop in tow.  My outing went off without a hitch as usual.  I defintely had a new wrinkle tonight though.  I had to use "the facilities".

Back in the early days when I was just about the shoes.  I would wear only shoes and they would be hidden.  The rest of me was all man!  There was no mistaking!  And I would just use the Mens Room.  But now I am presenting much more androgenous with outfits.  To the point where I am getting double takes and The occassional Ma'am.  So I figured I would probably get less hassle and feel safer the way I was dressed if I used the Ladies Room.  It was near closing time and the restrooms there are never very busy anyhow.  Plus I am well known with the staff.  But just to be safe I politely asked my favorite staff member.  I told her I needed to go to the bathroom.  I told her I would feel more comfortable and safe if I used the Ladies Room.  She was totally cool.  She told me I should use whichever bathroom I felt comfortable using.  I figured that would be her answer but I wanted to find out for sure! I didn't wan't any trouble!  I thanked her and went on my way.  I did my business and left.  On the way out I thanked her again and told everyone to have a good night and headed home.  Now for the outfit and pics.  Still not ready to show above the neck.  But trust me when I say my appearance was definitely more on the female side tonight with everything I had going on above the chin.

The outfit
1) Bamboo brand tan wedges
2) Boom Boom brand jean shorts
3) black t shirt
4) tan purse