first time out in heels...

[shoegirl]

So, under steady influence of this forum (and bunch of very nice private messages from guys on this forum) I really started thinking about wearing heels:w00t2: Well, amazing thing is that I went on zappos just to browse I saw them... Oh my! IN MY SIZE! (Apparently even God wants me to wear heels, because this is amazing fluk) So this type of shoe I'm very obsessed with http://www.zappos.com/product/7341260/color/72 Without any hesitation, I've ordered (the last or only pair in size 13!) I didn't even care that heel size is 3 3/4" not exactly 4, but definately not 3. Didn't even care that I'll be

6'6 3/4" in them:) I wanted them badly. I barely could wait till they come (zappos is fast, really fast. But wasn't fast enough for me at that moment:smile:). Finally I got them. Reviews said this shoe runs smaller and suggest to buy one size larger... Well, there was no size larger for me. But when they came. Beautiful, sexy, stylish, classy... Mmmm... I put them on, and they fit perfectly. Well, that just added more happyness and excitement. I walked around the house, strangly didn't have any problems walking in them. Not at all. Immediatelly I felt height difference, I wasn't tall enough to reach ceiling fan with my head, but I did that in heels:clap: When I went shopping in them the same day, I've learned that walking in heels on carpet and on pavement are totally different things, I felt ever little rock on the ground, which I'm not used to, because 90% of the time I wear sneakers. Wearing heels I felt amazing thing: my walk has changed. Having really long legs I take wide steps, which makes my walk sort of boyish, thats the reason I almost never wear skirts. But in heels I couldn't take wide steps, I felt so feminine in them! Later in the mall I decided to get cute top and skirt and try something I haven't tried before (my friend also encoraged me, because she invided me to the party next day. I hate parties, but I went to this one, because wanted to see how long I can walk in heels)

First day in heels was good. No muscle pain, no back pain... Wearing heels isn't that hard! However next day after spending in heels 10am-3am I got huge blister on the bottom of my foot so I can't walk now:) My friend was proud of me, said I looked gorgeous and at that party I'll definately will find a boyfriend (she has mania to find me a bf) I got bunch of compliments that day, unfortunately they all came for girls, guys sort of avoided me. Maybe bacause I was like this http://www.flickr.com/photos/lottadot/112402914/ Very towering over people. I could see the top of everyone's heads... So there was a girl I've met at that party, she is very short. I mean something like 5'1" or less. She asked me a question (that was the question that was stopping me to wear high heels, actually) "Why do you wear high heels if you are so tall already?" Well before I tried high heels on I wouldn't be able to answer but after try them on... OMG!! I love them. But I desided to make a joke and answered "Why don't you wear high heels if you are so short?" Her reaction was... "This is not nice!" and then she walked away. First I felt like I was total bi**h, but then I thought about it and the question I have: why is it ok to tell a person "you are too tall don't wear heels", but not ok to say "you are too short start wearing heels"?

So right now I am not wearing high heels that blister hurts...

Sorry for long post, but I had to share these new feelings

[Bluegrassptp]

Good for you !! I think all people tall or short should wear heels in any style they like . Thanks for the post I enjoyed it.

[Histiletto]

In this society, we are taught to be what is considered normal and to shun the abnormal. This would be fine if that which is normal were true to real life. Each person has their own set of realities to deal with. With the personality traits we developed from who we are, the solutions are varied and we choose which one we want to resolve the matter. Most of the time the solutions are neither good nor bad, wrong nor right choices. They are just something to have a choice about. Now that you have experienced the wearing of heels, it sounds like they will be a part of your attiring wardrobe. I'm happy for the good experience you have had in heels and don't let you height determined the heels you can wear. If you see a style and want to wear it, then go for it. I, for one, would love to hear about your experiences from time to time. Happy high heeling!

[Bubba136]

Quite an unusual story, Shoegirl! The part about the short woman thinking that your questioning her stature was "ill mannered," I mean. I have a 22 year old niece that is only 5 feet tall that is very sensitive about her height (or lack of it). While she is a strikingly beautiful young lady, she quickly takes offense at the slightest hint or remark that could be construed as a slight about her height. While we -- all of her relatives and friends -- never, ever even think about making any reference about stature around her, I've never known her to hesitate to remark about people that are taller than she. Perhaps she and other short people just aren't aware that exceptionally tall women are just as sensitive about their height as those that are exceptionally short. (reminds me of the old joke about the space mission that landed on Mars. The astronaut climbed out of his spaceship and was met by an exceptionally charming and beautiful giant woman. The woman welcomed the astronaut to her planet and told him that she was sent to escort him to meet their president. He took one look at this beautiful woman and said: "Wow.. ..take me to your ladder, I'll meet your leader later." (Just a little humor, there . )}

[LovesHiHeels]

If your over 6'2" tall anyway. Your going to be taller them most men in the first place you are going to stand out where ever you go with out heels or with heels on. There,s no real reason for some one to wear heels. Some do wear them to make them look taller but not in your case. Some just like wearing them or make some feel better or to complete an outfit etc.

[Bubba136]

If your over 6'2" tall anyway. Your going to be taller them most men in the first place you are going to stand out where ever you go with out heels or with heels on. There,s no real reason for some one to wear heels. Some do wear them to make them look taller but not in your case. Some just like wearing them or make some feel better or to complete an outfit etc.

And, likewise, there's no real reason for someone not to wear heels, either.

It's a fact. High heel shoes accentuate any woman's feminity -- tall or short. If a tall woman likes to wear high heels, then -- unless they're "overly" sensative about their unusually "tall" height - then they should wear them regardless of how they might "percieve" other people might think. There are no rules in today's society that says "tall woman can't wear high heels" (or, at least not yet.)

GO FOR IT, BEAUTIFUL!

[shrimper]

So, under steady influence of this forum (and bunch of very nice private messages from guys on this forum) I really started thinking about wearing heels:w00t2: Well, amazing thing is that I went on zappos just to browse I saw them... Oh my! IN MY SIZE! (Apparently even God wants me to wear heels, because this is amazing fluk) So this type of shoe I'm very obsessed with http://www.zappos.com/product/7341260/color/72 Without any hesitation, I've ordered (the last or only pair in size 13!) I didn't even care that heel size is 3 3/4" not exactly 4, but definately not 3. Didn't even care that I'll be

6'6 3/4" in them:) I wanted them badly. I barely could wait till they come (zappos is fast, really fast. But wasn't fast enough for me at that moment:smile:). Finally I got them. Reviews said this shoe runs smaller and suggest to buy one size larger... Well, there was no size larger for me. But when they came. Beautiful, sexy, stylish, classy... Mmmm... I put them on, and they fit perfectly. Well, that just added more happyness and excitement. I walked around the house, strangly didn't have any problems walking in them. Not at all. Immediatelly I felt height difference, I wasn't tall enough to reach ceiling fan with my head, but I did that in heels:clap: When I went shopping in them the same day, I've learned that walking in heels on carpet and on pavement are totally different things, I felt ever little rock on the ground, which I'm not used to, because 90% of the time I wear sneakers. Wearing heels I felt amazing thing: my walk has changed. Having really long legs I take wide steps, which makes my walk sort of boyish, thats the reason I almost never wear skirts. But in heels I couldn't take wide steps, I felt so feminine in them! Later in the mall I decided to get cute top and skirt and try something I haven't tried before (my friend also encoraged me, because she invided me to the party next day. I hate parties, but I went to this one, because wanted to see how long I can walk in heels)

First day in heels was good. No muscle pain, no back pain... Wearing heels isn't that hard! However next day after spending in heels 10am-3am I got huge blister on the bottom of my foot so I can't walk now:) My friend was proud of me, said I looked gorgeous and at that party I'll definately will find a boyfriend (she has mania to find me a bf) I got bunch of compliments that day, unfortunately they all came for girls, guys sort of avoided me. Maybe bacause I was like this http://www.flickr.com/photos/lottadot/112402914/ Very towering over people. I could see the top of everyone's heads... So there was a girl I've met at that party, she is very short. I mean something like 5'1" or less. She asked me a question (that was the question that was stopping me to wear high heels, actually) "Why do you wear high heels if you are so tall already?" Well before I tried high heels on I wouldn't be able to answer but after try them on... OMG!! I love them. But I desided to make a joke and answered "Why don't you wear high heels if you are so short?" Her reaction was... "This is not nice!" and then she walked away. First I felt like I was total bi**h, but then I thought about it and the question I have: why is it ok to tell a person "you are too tall don't wear heels", but not ok to say "you are too short start wearing heels"?

So right now I am not wearing high heels that blister hurts...

Sorry for long post, but I had to share these new feelings

I would have been like the guy in the picture in the black jacket but I would have hit on you. I LOVE tall women. And a tall woman in heels?, its like legs reaching up to heaven!

[Dr. Shoe]

So there was a girl I've met at that party, she is very short. I mean something like 5'1" or less. She asked me a question (that was the question that was stopping me to wear high heels, actually) "Why do you wear high heels if you are so tall already?" Well before I tried high heels on I wouldn't be able to answer but after try them on... OMG!! I love them. But I desided to make a joke and answered "Why don't you wear high heels if you are so short?" Her reaction was... "This is not nice!" and then she walked away.

I would have said, "Well you were the one who started it by being rude to me! I tried to make it into a joke but it seems that some people have no sense of humour."

[HappyFeat]

Shoegirl, thanks for your sharing your experience. I think that there is obviously a lot of discussion here about the issues that the guys face while wearing heels but not nearly as much discussion about issues faced by women. For the record, I have seen many tall women out wearing heels recently. In fact, a former boss of mine is 6'3" and she wore heels almost every day. I admired here for it and think that no matter your gender, stature, etc. you should always do what you want. I think your encounter with the petite woman has an interesting subtext. It seems to me that she may have been viewing you as a threat, which means that your new look may get more male attention than you might know. Good luck and keep us informed!

[Dawn HH]

Shoegirl:-) I quite agree with what has been said so far, but my thinking is this. If you like the looks and feel of wearing high heels, go for it and enjoy to the fullest and don't worry about your height. Have fun and enjoy life in high heels. Cheers--- Dawn HH

[gwl1]

Shoegirl, I love tall women, too, so don't be afraid to stand tall. But stand up straight. There's nothing so awkward looking as a tall woman who bends forward so as not to appear too tall. Good posture exudes confidence and confidence is sexy! GWL

[ChipsHH]

You mentioned that you immediately was surprised that you could wear heels. I think girls can wear heels whenever they choose, even if they basically live in sneakers all their life. Their feet are just made in the way that they'll be ready for heels, whenever that may be, and I get jealous of that, sometimes To the story, it's great that you finally munstered up the courage to walk out and about in heels, even though you are tall. No one's ever too tall for heels, in my opinion. I just.. hope to keep my height just to keep my current shoe size (no offence. It's on the border of the highest size for women mainstream).

[benno]

HH Dude, What do you mean by: 'Their feet are just made in the way that they'll be ready for heels'? Cheers, Ben

[Dawn HH]

I agree with Benno. I always thought that my feet were just made for the wearing of high heels and I think that I have the track record that proves that over time. Cheers--- Dawn HH

[AZShoeNut]

I think it is great when a tall gal wears high heels. Way to go!

[Romulus]

I can't imagine the issues that are presented to a woman for wearing heels, but I think some of the coments that are made wold be just as offensive to you as the ones that are made to the guys that wear heels in public. Let us hear what happens and enjoy your heels!!

[BoyLegs]

I'm sure you looked magnificent in them.

[ET88]

This site is so busy dealing with the trouble men have when they want to wear high heels we tend to forget that women have some problem too... BTW: Try Fredrick of Holywood they have some nice sandals size 13

[ChipsHH]

HH Dude, What do you mean by:

'Their feet are just made in the way that they'll be ready for heels'?

Cheers,

Ben

Like... girls can just jump in heels and off they go. Of course, the pinching of the feet and other factors may occur, but their tendons (I believe that's what it is) are... stretchy-like, if you get what I'm saying. It doesn't shrink back to original size like men's does. It's naturally like that, and it stays like that. In any heel height, probably except the extreme heights, they're [tendons] can be adjusted quickly and can have them walking comfortably anywhere in heels.

Unlike guys, we have to "train" to get our feet ready for anything over 5 inches. Heck, I need to train with wearing heels as an everyday thing. I don't plan on wearing sneakers and gym shoes ALL my life I hope I was able to explain right.

[Dawn HH]

I don't know if there are any differences in the tendons of the female foot over the male foot, I just know what works for me. When I was 12 years old, I jumped into a female shoe with a 4" heel, stood up, took a few steps and found out that it was no big deal to walk in heels and have enjoyed them ever since. Works for me. I didn't even think to ask if my tendons could be up for that or not. Cheers--- Dawn HH

[AZShoeNut]

BTW: Try Fredrick of Holywood they have some nice sandals size 13

Great advice - I had forgotten about Fredericks. I just bought these.

http://www.fredericks.com/Multi_Buckle_Sandal/12153,default,pd.html?cgid=sh5

:-)

Larry

[shoegirl]

Thanks everyone for kind responces, I really appreciate them. At least virtual guys like tall women.

well, after the event described in the beginning of this thread, I couldn't wear my beloved shoes for 2 weeks. And not because I was feared of short people:) I got huge blister on the bottom of my foot, so I was limping in my sneakers. Not very feminine walk. During that time while I was limping, one of my co-workers (usual height, usual figure. Usual shoe size. Regular feminine woman who wears heels to work everyday) why was I limping. I told her. She loves fashion and loves giving fashion advices. So she said I should wear heels but long pointed toes is a NO-NO for me, because they will make my feet look gigantic. So, optimal for me is 2" heel with rounded toes...

You mentioned that you immediately was surprised that you could wear heels. I think girls can wear heels whenever they choose, even if they basically live in sneakers all their life. Their feet are just made in the way that they'll be ready for heels, whenever that may be, and I get jealous of that, sometimes

Not sure about that, or why would women perform surgeries on their feet just to be able to wear high heels? Although I didn't need any training (except when on slippery floor at the grocery store I almost twisted my ankle)

This site is so busy dealing with the trouble men have when they want to wear high heels we tend to forget that women have some problem too...

I'm starting to think I am the only female who has problems like these:silly:

But I can say that I'm hooked on heels, one pair is not enough, I demand more! And I won't cry about my height anymore... But I probably will cry about my shoe size much more. I even drove to Vancouver, BC (3.5 hrs drive) just to get to tallcrest shoe store. I spent like 4 hours there trying various shoes that were in my size. Amazing! I've learned that 2" heels feel like flats to me and I tend to walk in them like in flats (wide steps) 5" are way too high for me, I don't think I'll be wearing those. My favorite height is 3-4".

I love high heels, I love how they feel, how they look, so I'll be wearing them all the time now. And oh, I've attached a pic of my first pair

[Thighboots2]

Shoegirl,

Good for you. IMHO, any shoe is right for you as long as you like the look of it with your outfit. Don't pay too much attention to other ladies advice, just listen to the inner woman. Your feet won't look too big with pointed toes - everyone's feet look big in pointed toes, especially as the pointed toe trend is long - just look at Rosa shoes - to me they are excessive and not attractive to look at, however, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Still there are many many styles to choose from.

I would suggest that the lower the heel, the bigger your feet will look. I thought that one of the points about high heels was to make the foot appear smaller.

Nice pic, nice shoes. Just get the heel tops changed to metal before the plastic wears and messes up the heel covering.

You may wish to investigate the little gel pads that cushion the ball of your foot, this will greatly help when wearing heels as they do prevent slippage and thus toe jamming.

You may wish to review How to wear High Heels Successfully as written by Jenny whom many of the old timers round here will remember her website fondly. This is from a web archive server, so a little patience is required as it digs out all the info,

Simon.

PS You have really nice legs too, perfect for heels.