dumle2000 Posted February 21, 2003 Share Posted February 21, 2003 I came across these shoes with heels made entirely from stainless steel. Nice eh? The URL is: http://www.shockingstockings.co.uk/d-commerce/page10.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squirrelheels Posted February 21, 2003 Share Posted February 21, 2003 That's a nice pair of Mary Janes! I like the heel too! I wonder if they make brushed aluminium heels as well... now that would be cool! They'd go well with my desired computer case then! SH Hi! I'm a signature virus! Copy me into your sig and help me spread! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arctic Posted February 21, 2003 Share Posted February 21, 2003 Awesome!! Defenitely a new fashion trend, I would bet on that!!! What's all the fuss about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallSwede Posted February 21, 2003 Share Posted February 21, 2003 If the heel and the (inside of the, also later clad with an inner lining) sole was of solid (possibly welded together) stainless steel, then I think we have a HH that would resist most broken heels... TallSwede Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jo Posted February 21, 2003 Share Posted February 21, 2003 If that really is solid stainless steel then it is going to be expensive. Are you sure it isn't something cheaper, that is then coated? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squirrelheels Posted February 21, 2003 Share Posted February 21, 2003 Surely it would be quite heavy as well if it was all stainless steel? Certainly heavier than if it were made out of normal materials, whatever normal materials are... SH Hi! I'm a signature virus! Copy me into your sig and help me spread! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallSwede Posted February 21, 2003 Share Posted February 21, 2003 Stainless steel is not particularly expensive IMHO, of course cast iron, and (perhaps, depending on the format) extruded aluminium is much more cheaper. -At least here in Scandinavia where we make a lot of steel... -It is nowadays not like making A-bombs a secret for the few initiated or especially complicated. I can buy S-s screws for almost the same cost as "teflonized", or as well bog standard screws (perhaps electro-galvanized) for indoor/outdoor building purposes (as an example). -Of course a ton of sheet metal plain iron is cheaper that the S-s alternative, but still, at least here, there is not that big difference. If I venture a guess, I'd say that a S-s heel compared to an aluminium equivalent would be at most 10-20% more expensive to *MAKE*. TallSwede Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Becky Posted February 21, 2003 Share Posted February 21, 2003 Those shoes are from a company called leatherworks - the style is called 'Kate' and they retail for £95 with the metal heels or £75 with ordinary leather heels. Metal heels aren't as expensive a some people thing.......thankfully for me as I've bought a couple Becks xxxx So many shoes & boots to buy in so little time!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yamyam Posted February 22, 2003 Share Posted February 22, 2003 So *that's* what a 'Mary Jane' is. I feel so much better now They are nice, but a little bit OTT for me. Now, in a nice ankle boot, I'd be there! Obsessed is such a strong word. I prefer to think of myself as "differently enthusiastic" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francis Posted February 22, 2003 Share Posted February 22, 2003 I wonder if you can tune those heels, much like a jamaican steel drum? certainly would make a change from click, click, click to ding, ding, ding! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squirrelheels Posted February 23, 2003 Share Posted February 23, 2003 Loose definition: "Mary Janes" are open shoes, like a court/pump, with a strap (or straps) over the foot. Of course they can have 7 inch steel spikes, or 2 in soft rubber heels, like the ones on my pics page! SH Hi! I'm a signature virus! Copy me into your sig and help me spread! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurieheels Posted February 23, 2003 Share Posted February 23, 2003 So is someone going to send me a pair of those as a get well gift? Anyone? I think they're great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurieheels Posted February 25, 2003 Share Posted February 25, 2003 I was being serious here! Intersting how everyone vanishes... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arctic Posted February 25, 2003 Share Posted February 25, 2003 We're just greedy, nothing personal What's all the fuss about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azraelle Posted February 26, 2003 Share Posted February 26, 2003 They'd end up in the "dead letter box" without an address, so 'twould be a waste of hard-earned bread. "All that you can decide, is what to do with the time that is given you."--Gandalf, "Life is not tried, it is merely survived -If you're standing outside the fire."--Garth Brooks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubba136 Posted February 26, 2003 Share Posted February 26, 2003 Laurie wrote: So is someone going to send me a pair of those as a get well gift? Chris, are you listening? "She that must be obeyed" has spoken. Being mentally comfortable in your own mind is the key to wearing heels in public. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurieheels Posted February 26, 2003 Share Posted February 26, 2003 She that must be obeyed? I like how that sounds, but I am not sure how practical that would be to put into use. Of course, for the general population, this is a very good statement that everyone should take to heart. Maybe I need to look into a P.O. box as well. It would be interesting, certainly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squirrelheels Posted February 26, 2003 Share Posted February 26, 2003 A P.O. box will cost you money... but hey ho, it might be worth it! "Donations to this address please..." SH Hi! I'm a signature virus! Copy me into your sig and help me spread! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jo Posted June 19, 2003 Share Posted June 19, 2003 Leatherworks have a massive selection of shoes. Well worth a visit, but note that they only have size 6 and 7 shoes out on racks to try on. I expect that some styles are available off the shelf in other sizes, but a lot of stuff is made to order. They are a reasonable walk from Highbury and Islington tube station, or an easier bus ride from the Angel tube station in London. They do 4 and 5.5 and 7 inch heels, from UK sizes 3 or 4 up to at least UK size 12 (I think), and the 7 inch heel can be with or without a 2 inch platform. I tried a 7 inch heel in UK size 7, and could not get my leg straight. I didn't fall over, but no way to walk in something like that without getting a lot more flexibility in my ankles. I didn't have any problem with the extreme toe angle, as I have small toes anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Surprise Posted June 19, 2003 Share Posted June 19, 2003 Jo - are you repeating yourself in all the threads? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phuonginheels Posted June 19, 2003 Share Posted June 19, 2003 I don't know if i should get those steel sandals or the steel platform pumps? any suggestions anyone? (any sponsorship anyone, they are quite pricy ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jo Posted June 20, 2003 Share Posted June 20, 2003 Jo - are you repeating yourself in all the threads? The same question came up in four different threads in the same evening, so the answer I posted in one could be adapted to two of the others, and the last I didn't reply to as I closed the window and didn't see it again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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