free thinker Posted January 18, 2009 Posted January 18, 2009 Hello, I've been reading the posts here for quite a while. Finally decided to start writing as well. My wife and I will be going to Sydney and Melbourne soon. I'd like to wear a couple pairs of boots (3" block heel and another that is a 3" narrower heel) with the jeans covering most of the heel. I've heard that Australians might not be as open to men wearing heels. I've worn this look in the US without any bad experiences for the past year. Granted the heel is mainly covered up by my jeans. At several coffee shops, a few people have commented that they liked the look. Anyone with experience heeling in Australia? This site has been quite an inspiration. Thanks.
Dawn HH Posted January 19, 2009 Posted January 19, 2009 Welcome to the Forum. Cheers--- Dawn HH High Heeled Boots Forever!
Acadianheels Posted January 19, 2009 Posted January 19, 2009 No experience heeling down under for me...but I am really curious to hear how it goes for you. =o) I have thought about doing some public heeling when traveling as well. Best of luck. Acadianheels
Ben in Au Posted January 26, 2009 Posted January 26, 2009 Like the US, there are places it won't be noticed and there are places it will be. The most risky will be going anywhere where the drinking culture runs rampant (pubs/clubs in certain areas at night). A drunk youth would be the most likely to not hold their tongue and give you are hard time.. difficult to reason with them as well. On your own would be more difficult than with a partner or friends. I can't imagine anyone in say a restaurant saying anything. Melbourne seems to be more avant guarde than Sydney, so I would expect you would feel more at home there. (My opinion only) Ben
malinheels Posted January 21, 2010 Posted January 21, 2010 G'day freethinker i live in Melbourne Australia & i can tell you if you want to wear high heel shoes, skirts, a dress, in melbourne you can without worring to much i regularly walk through the city in skirt & high heels i wore a dress & high heels on public transport to the races in november lots of people spoke to me and gave me good feedback about what i was wearing On occasion i go to crown casino in Melb wearing my Skirt & high heels with never an incident so yeah take it from some one who lives here if you want to wear high heels you surely can in melbourne Let me know when your coming and we can meet up if you like .cheers malinheels
Van Posted March 11, 2010 Posted March 11, 2010 Hi, I've been to Sydney several times and never had any problem. I 've checked in hotels in heels, walked around town, took public transport, went shopping (good shopping malls). I wore jeans or denim skirts. I often bought shoes there (I'm size 43/12 US/Aus11). Place to shop: Bondi Junction, Parramatta mall etc. You'll find Payless (not much choice in that size) and Target (not high quality but cheap and fashionable, usually a fair range of heels in my size). Enjoy.
aussieheels1 Posted March 17, 2010 Posted March 17, 2010 i don't think you'll have much issue heeling in Sydney or Melb.... As Ben in AU said.... probably stay clear of some of the rougher pubs.... The main reason I'm afraid of wearing heels out in Sydney is that I'll run into people.... but if that was not an issue, I would feel quite comfortable around most parts in heels....
sharpLeather Posted July 9, 2010 Posted July 9, 2010 Just thought I'd drop a line here, and divert the conversation a bit (it was started in 2009 after all). Just wondering, how many Australians in heels we have here. (hands up) I'm one.
zepan Posted July 9, 2010 Posted July 9, 2010 Just thought I'd drop a line here, and divert the conversation a bit (it was started in 2009 after all). Just wondering, how many Australians in heels we have here. (hands up) I'm one. I'm here in AUS.
Bubba136 Posted July 9, 2010 Posted July 9, 2010 Just thought I'd drop a line here, and divert the conversation a bit (it was started in 2009 after all). Just wondering, how many Australians in heels we have here. (hands up) I'm one. Isn't it possible to sort our members by geographical location? I think that function was available on the old version of this website but not sure. Being mentally comfortable in your own mind is the key to wearing heels in public.
ShoeDre Posted July 9, 2010 Posted July 9, 2010 I'm wondering if he wants Aussies who are registered and active on the forums, not just someone who posted once or twice, then disappeared. Anywho... I'm here! Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.
Bubba136 Posted July 10, 2010 Posted July 10, 2010 I'm wondering if he wants Aussies who are registered and active on the forums, not just someone who posted once or twice, then disappeared. Anywho... I'm here! how manyAustralians in heels we have here. (hands up) I'm one. Admittedly, I am an American and I don't speak the "Kings English" like an educated citizen of the Empire. However, as poorly as I speak it, I still can recognize that he's thinking about the number that we have "here" -- on the forum, don't you think? Or, perhaps I'm missing something in the translation? Being mentally comfortable in your own mind is the key to wearing heels in public.
Jumpsuit Posted July 10, 2010 Posted July 10, 2010 Another on the fringe of this forum. In Melbourne.
sharpLeather Posted July 11, 2010 Posted July 11, 2010 Well, I wasn't looking for anything in particular. I was really curious about how many Australians were on this forum, and if they were active. Particularly because finding fellow heel wearers in Australia tends to be a bit of a hit and miss affair. Years and years ago, I set up a Yahoo group called 'Australian men in high heels', followed by a facebook group, Australian men in heels. Both still exist more or less. The Yahoo group was so filled with cross dressers, that soon the porn-bots followed along. Within the group it became more or less impossible to keep in contact with fellow heel wearers after that. I do try to track down local Australians whenever I can, mainly because I feel we have a lot to talk about, and would love to share experiences with shopping, going out, partnering etc... with people with a local culture and understanding. Not to mention shopping expertise.
luvfemshoes Posted October 4, 2010 Posted October 4, 2010 Gday mate Im here to on the nsw central coast wearin flat sandals mostly but have worn a pair of 1 1/2 inch wedge heel sandals out!
Bubba136 Posted October 4, 2010 Posted October 4, 2010 Gday mate Im here to on the nsw central coast wearin flat sandals mostly but have worn a pair of 1 1/2 inch wedge heel sandals out! There are many, many pairs of great looking styles of woman's sandals that look appropriate when being worn by men. In fact, apparently it only takes three or four years before some of these styles are regularly accepted by the general public and migrate over to the male side of the store. I regularly include various styles of sandals with 5" wedge heels to wear in public. Being mentally comfortable in your own mind is the key to wearing heels in public.
heelsrule Posted October 5, 2010 Posted October 5, 2010 Hi, I grew up in Sydney. You won't have problems there I think it has 2nd largest gay community in world behind San Fran. Go during gay and Lesbian Marti gra and no one would notice. But like anywhere there are better areas for guys to wear heels than others. Eastern side, like the famous Oxford St is fine. Sussie
Hog In Heels Posted October 31, 2010 Posted October 31, 2010 I'm on the Central Coast as well. Where about's are you? I'm in Narara.
ilovetights Posted October 31, 2010 Posted October 31, 2010 Isn't it possible to sort our members by geographical location? I think that function was available on the old version of this website but not sure. After reading this post I checked out the Member's List... There are 68 users who list their location as Australia. Of those 31 have logged in in the last 6 weeks. Of those 31, I am the most recently joined member (unless I missed someone) so you would think that these users log in somewhat regularly. Even though there could be more (who have chosen not to show they are Australian) there are still very few Australians on this site Edit: fwiw, I live in a Sth-East Melbourne suburb Call me Tights!
Bubba136 Posted October 31, 2010 Posted October 31, 2010 After reading this post I checked out the Member's List... There are 68 users who list their location as Australia. Of those 31 have logged in in the last 6 weeks. Of those 31, I am the most recently joined member (unless I missed someone) so you would think that these users log in somewhat regularly. Even though there could be more (who have chosen not to show they are Australian) there are still very few Australians on this site Edit: fwiw, I live in a Sth-East Melbourne suburb More members from Australia than Cambodia, though Being mentally comfortable in your own mind is the key to wearing heels in public.
Steve63130 Posted November 3, 2010 Posted November 3, 2010 I'm on the Central Coast as well. Where about's are you? I'm in Narara. Narara! I know where that is! I've even been there. Good mate o' mine lives in that corner of the planet. Tell him hello for me if you see him! LOL:silly: Steve
Hog In Heels Posted November 3, 2010 Posted November 3, 2010 Whyee i know where that is. Do you wear much or do you have the same issue we all do.
aussieheels1 Posted November 7, 2010 Posted November 7, 2010 gday all... i'm obviously in Australia.... Sydney infact... happy to chat to anyone interested on all things heels, shopping tips etc
luvfemshoes Posted November 11, 2010 Posted November 11, 2010 gday I generally wear my toe loop sandals everywhere and I have been out with one of my female friends wearing her sandals then we swaped and I wore her ballets the rest of the day.I have worn a pair of my 1 1/2 inch wedge sandals out in Sydney for a day. FUN
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