heelma Posted January 13, 2009 Posted January 13, 2009 As it's rather icy out here right now, I couldn't resist the opportunity to go for a walk with some Payless platform slingbacks with "slender" (not to say stiletto) heels tonight. Never did this before, and I was quite curious to see how it is. Result: I don't really see why it should be that much harder to walk on slushy/icy surfaces than with flat shoes. In contrast, I found that if I put more pressure on the heel, the heel can almost act as a spike anchor that prevents sliding. Did anybody else try this before? (I bet so ...)
Elegant Posted January 13, 2009 Posted January 13, 2009 I wear my thick heel boots on ice, they're a bit harder to manage on slippery surfaces but I still wear them with pleasure . What is good for a goose, can be good for any gender!
johnieheel Posted January 13, 2009 Posted January 13, 2009 Only in my block heel knee highs. Now I'll have to try it in stilettos. Makes sense about using the heel for a spike though. I have seen a lot of women out around Canton in heels without a problem in the ice and snow. real men wear heels
heelma Posted January 13, 2009 Author Posted January 13, 2009 Only in my block heel knee highs. Now I'll have to try it in stilettos. Makes sense about using the heel for a spike though. I have seen a lot of women out around Canton in heels without a problem in the ice and snow. Forgot to mention - when using a spike heel as "anchor" in ice/snow, you obviously run into the risk that the heel tip and/or the lower heel gets worn down quicker. So, maybe you don't want to try this with your very best, most expensive shoes.
Acadianheels Posted January 13, 2009 Posted January 13, 2009 Hey That reminds me of one of my friends who has a business selling high heels and videos of chicks walking around in high heels. His business is an online thing and they have a shoe/fetish store not too far from where I live. Anyways they make there money off following there models around in 5.5 inch or 6 inch heels doing everyday stuff. Taking there bottles and cans back to recycling. Going to the laundry matt...etc etc.... Well they did one with one of the models shoveling the snow out front of the store. She was in 5.5 inch spiked heels, and a mini skirt. Mid Feb I think. It was off the charts funny, and cool all at the same time. Needless to say, she took some pretty amusing spills, but she was a touch girl and laughed about it.
hh4evr1 Posted January 13, 2009 Posted January 13, 2009 My trainers were more slippery on the icy we had the other day than my block heel ankle boots.
Guest Posted January 13, 2009 Posted January 13, 2009 Several years ago I followed a young lady in the snow and frozen slush as you describe. perfect not a slip, myself on the other hand was slipping and sliding as if on an ice rink. She was even outpacing me with absolute ease. Al
Henri Posted January 13, 2009 Posted January 13, 2009 As it's rather icy out here right now, I couldn't resist the opportunity to go for a walk with some Payless platform slingbacks with "slender" (not to say stiletto) heels tonight. Never did this before, and I was quite curious to see how it is. Result: I don't really see why it should be that much harder to walk on slushy/icy surfaces than with flat shoes. In contrast, I found that if I put more pressure on the heel, the heel can almost act as a spike anchor that prevents sliding. Did anybody else try this before? (I bet so ...) I wear Stilleto Pumps most of the time. I agree they cut into the ice better than a male dress shoe and the footing is more firm in heels. I'm in Maine today and walked across parking lot in ice and snow. Will do the same tomorrow morning. Henri If you haven't learned something new today; you have wasted the day.
Acadianheels Posted January 14, 2009 Posted January 14, 2009 I wear Stilleto Pumps most of the time. I agree they cut into the ice better than a male dress shoe and the footing is more firm in heels. I'm in Maine today and walked across parking lot in ice and snow. Will do the same tomorrow morning. Henri Hey Henri, So how are you liking our Maine Winters? =o) Lovely isn't it? Great for heeling. lol. I actually haven't dared to go out in stilletos in this weather yet. I am thinking about waiting for our next nor-easter. Blizzard for those of you who don't know what that is. I have always wanted to try out a pair of stilleto boots in the snow. Luckly my work gets out really late at night. The sidewalk plows don't come out until after the storms have passed. By the time I get out of work the dog needs to be taken out for a walk to go pee....so opertunity knocks...durring snow, late at night this place is freeking ghost town. So night heeling is good to go ususally. =o) Hey good luck with your parking lot walks. Hey just curious...but are you in southern or northern maine right now? Cause there are huge snow and ice condition differences. Just curious. Take care. Acadianheels.
Dawn HH Posted January 18, 2009 Posted January 18, 2009 Heels actually work in icey conditions better than flat shoes. Cheers--- Dawn HH High Heeled Boots Forever!
Tom-NL Posted January 18, 2009 Posted January 18, 2009 Hey That reminds me of one of my friends who has a business selling high heels and videos of chicks walking around in high heels. His business is an online thing and they have a shoe/fetish store not too far from where I live. (...) I guess that the name of his business starts with the letter "A" ... Unfortunately their reputation among the members here is not generally positive.
johnieheel Posted January 20, 2009 Posted January 20, 2009 I took the trash out this morning wearing my 5" white d-orsey stuletto heels and I gotta say, I was a little nervous. The ice on the walkway to the sidewalk was very hard and slick. Just had to try it. Never again. LOL real men wear heels
heelma Posted January 20, 2009 Author Posted January 20, 2009 I took the trash out this morning wearing my 5" white d-orsey stuletto heels and I gotta say, I was a little nervous. The ice on the walkway to the sidewalk was very hard and slick. Just had to try it. Never again. LOL Obviously, it won't work on solid ice that is hard like a rock. I referred to somewhat more slushy versions.
Dawn HH Posted January 21, 2009 Posted January 21, 2009 Johnieheel:-) Learned your lesson, eh? Hard ice is a no-no. Slushy is O.K. as you can sink your heel into it for stability. Glad that you didn't break the ice, TEE HEE, or anything else for that manner. Cheers--- Dawn HH High Heeled Boots Forever!
Acadianheels Posted January 21, 2009 Posted January 21, 2009 Tom-NL Yes you are right on that....really? Would have figured that business would be clammering at the chance to make sales. Why what happen?..I am really curious now....
Bubba136 Posted January 21, 2009 Posted January 21, 2009 Tom-NL Yes you are right on that....really? Would have figured that business would be clammering at the chance to make sales. Why what happen?..I am really curious now.... If they are really your friends, why not ask them? Being mentally comfortable in your own mind is the key to wearing heels in public.
Recommended Posts