Puffer Posted December 28, 2023 Posted December 28, 2023 10 hours ago, Jkrenzer said: Almost, surprisingly hand taps don't work. I ground down the diameter of a number 6, U.S. size screw to just a couple thousandths over the bore. Chamfered the tip and hammered them in. I've hand tapped previous heels but often the taps break. Once that happens you're done. So now I just grind and press. So, you removed the original tip, turned a 6mm collar and fitted the collar by hammering-in a modified size 6 (9/64") Allen cap screw? British woodscrews in imperial sizes are almost identical to the US numbered sizes, but machine screws (Allen or otherwise) are now almost always sold in metric sizes, although imperial (usually Whitworth or BSF) are still around. One can have fun matching threads on older items, especially imports such as UNF, ANF etc. For modelmaking, British Association (BA) screws are still popular.
flavio Posted January 11 Posted January 11 Bought on Amazon, seller from China, very cheap but better made than some more expensive European manufacturers, very solid until now. Size is CN 49 (equivalent to EU 47), heels between 8 and 9 cm, round toes, very very comfortable, I'm in love. Faux fur interior (very warm, it's -2 C here today and I felt hot), faux leather. So today's outfit for the office, let's see if they are durable enough. 6 Flavio - Brazilian heel lover, now in France.
Shyheels Posted January 12 Posted January 12 I love the styling in those. Block heels, round toes - perfect. This is definitely the season for wearing boots! 2
Cali Posted January 13 Posted January 13 The Journee Collection 'Markie' came in a week or so ago. Just opened them up and tried them on. The size 11 were to big so I exchanged them for a size 10. And the 10 fits fine. 4 inch stilettos with pointy toes, very pointy. Back zipper. Picture soon. 1
pebblesf Posted January 13 Posted January 13 7 hours ago, Cali said: The Journee Collection 'Markie' came in a week or so ago. Just opened them up and tried them on. The size 11 were to big so I exchanged them for a size 10. And the 10 fits fine. 4 inch stilettos with pointy toes, very pointy. Back zipper. Picture soon. Can't wait to see them Cali!
HappyinHeels Posted January 19 Posted January 19 Hey All, These are the knee-high Emigdia boots I got when in Yuma last winter but didn’t post until now. They have a faux croc finish, side zipper, and a sassy 6.25”/15.8cm stiletto heel. Haven’t worn to any event yet but I imagine they would get looks. My wife likes how they look on me. HinH 6
pebblesf Posted January 19 Posted January 19 1 hour ago, HappyinHeels said: Hey All, These are the knee-high Emigdia boots I got when in Yuma last winter but didn’t post until now. They have a faux croc finish, side zipper, and a sassy 6.25”/15.8cm stiletto heel. Haven’t worn to any event yet but I imagine they would get looks. My wife likes how they look on me. HinH You look amazing, very powerful, and they fit your legs perfectly! You will be a hit at the club for sure
HappyinHeels Posted January 22 Posted January 22 Two more views of these wonderful Emigdia boots taken a year apart. Yes they may be a hit at a club but I had either a wedding or another dress up event in mind. HinH 7
AlexC94 Posted January 25 Posted January 25 I got these gorgeous Giaro Visionary boots today. Super comfy easy to walk in and an absolute joy to wear. 2
Cali Posted January 26 Posted January 26 Nice booties. But too tall for me and I don't think they would go over to well at work either. 1
mlroseplant Posted January 27 Posted January 27 Surprise! It's me, posting in the Boots thread, which hardly ever happens. Yesterday, I received a new pair of knee high boots, bringing my total to four. Plus one pair of ankle boots which I haven't worn in a very long time. My reason for purchasing the boots, for which I paid 60 USD on Poshmark (about twice what I would normally be open to for shoes), was that even though we had all of this snow around here recently, I have yet to break out my actual snow boots. I haven't needed to. I've been living in my Easy Spirit knee highs for the past three weeks, and they're just fine as snow boots, except for one thing: They are not warm, having zero insulation. Therefore, when I saw these vintage Cobbies Boots come up in my feed with the faux shearling lining, I decided that I probably had to have those. Exactly how vintage they really are is not clear to me. They were sold as New Without Tags, and they obviously have never been worn outside, even for 20 steps. I don't know exactly when Cobbies became defunct, but they don't look like they're from the 90s (when parent company U.S. Shoe was purchased in a hostile takeover), they don't look like they're from the 80s, they look like they might actually be from the late 70s. They do not list the country of manufacture anywhere that I can find. For size 9 boots, they are a little tight, but not overly so. The other thing that makes me think these might actually be that old is the fact that these are the only knee high boots I've ever had that are actually tight around my ankles and tight around my calves all the way up. I could wear leggings with these no problem, and they wouldn't look stupid. People used to be a lot skinnier back then, on average. The stats: Heel height is 2 3/8 inches, or basically flat, haha. These are supposed to be my snow boots, after all. Heel width is about 1 1/2 inches, and the heels themselves are the fake stacked leather look, so contrasting color to the rest of the black boots, which are real leather that looks and feels to be fairly high quality. I haven't worn them off of my property yet, so I have not discovered if there are any unpleasant surprises to be had. I'm sure I will let you know if there are. 8
Shyheels Posted January 27 Posted January 27 I really like those! Just my style! I especially like the fit around the calves and ankles. A great find! 1
Popular Post csizma Posted February 15 Popular Post Posted February 15 I have been obsessed these badly hot boots for a long time... Finally I got them!😍 10
pebblesf Posted February 15 Posted February 15 On 1/27/2024 at 6:49 AM, mlroseplant said: Surprise! It's me, posting in the Boots thread, which hardly ever happens. Yesterday, I received a new pair of knee high boots, bringing my total to four. Plus one pair of ankle boots which I haven't worn in a very long time. My reason for purchasing the boots, for which I paid 60 USD on Poshmark (about twice what I would normally be open to for shoes), was that even though we had all of this snow around here recently, I have yet to break out my actual snow boots. I haven't needed to. I've been living in my Easy Spirit knee highs for the past three weeks, and they're just fine as snow boots, except for one thing: They are not warm, having zero insulation. Therefore, when I saw these vintage Cobbies Boots come up in my feed with the faux shearling lining, I decided that I probably had to have those. Exactly how vintage they really are is not clear to me. They were sold as New Without Tags, and they obviously have never been worn outside, even for 20 steps. I don't know exactly when Cobbies became defunct, but they don't look like they're from the 90s (when parent company U.S. Shoe was purchased in a hostile takeover), they don't look like they're from the 80s, they look like they might actually be from the late 70s. They do not list the country of manufacture anywhere that I can find. For size 9 boots, they are a little tight, but not overly so. The other thing that makes me think these might actually be that old is the fact that these are the only knee high boots I've ever had that are actually tight around my ankles and tight around my calves all the way up. I could wear leggings with these no problem, and they wouldn't look stupid. People used to be a lot skinnier back then, on average. The stats: Heel height is 2 3/8 inches, or basically flat, haha. These are supposed to be my snow boots, after all. Heel width is about 1 1/2 inches, and the heels themselves are the fake stacked leather look, so contrasting color to the rest of the black boots, which are real leather that looks and feels to be fairly high quality. I haven't worn them off of my property yet, so I have not discovered if there are any unpleasant surprises to be had. I'm sure I will let you know if there are. Love these boots, fit your legs perfectly also 13 hours ago, csizma said: I have been obsessed these badly hot boots for a long time... Finally I got them!😍 Beautiful boots indeed, classic style that I love, so envious!
flavio Posted February 17 Posted February 17 On 2/15/2024 at 12:06 PM, csizma said: I have been obsessed these badly hot boots for a long time... Finally I got them!😍 Beautiful. Thanks for sharing. And it goes very well with the top that covers just enough. 1 Flavio - Brazilian heel lover, now in France.
crotchhiguy Posted February 19 Posted February 19 On 2/15/2024 at 5:06 AM, csizma said: I have been obsessed these badly hot boots for a long time... Finally I got them!😍 Beautiful pair of boots and they look awesome with the outfit you are wearing!!!!! 1
Bootslover29 Posted February 21 Posted February 21 (edited) Hi guys, I haven't posted here for a long time, but I still have a look at this forum regularly and is amazed by diversity of style you may share with us. I just had a crush yesterday for new booties, so here I am. Heels are not very high, but they are for everyday outfits, so... Edited February 21 by Bootslover29 7
Shyheels Posted February 21 Posted February 21 Nice boots. I’m a big fan of ankle boots with mid-height heels 2
Bubba136 Posted February 21 Posted February 21 I agree with Shyheels. They are great looking and acceptable for wearing in public by a man. 1 Being mentally comfortable in your own mind is the key to wearing heels in public.
Mr. X Posted March 26 Posted March 26 Here are my latest. The brand is ALDO. I got these on a local buy and sell for only $25. And the previous owner only wore them once, so they are in mint condition! 3
Shyheels Posted March 26 Posted March 26 Those are very nice! I love ankle boots and these are very elegant in their simplicity 1
AlexC94 Posted April 12 Posted April 12 I recently got my first pair of Hella Heels; a pair of 8 inch platform boots called ATOMIC. They are so super comfy and when I wear them barefoot my feet don't sweat up like when I wear my Pleaser boots. I'm in love! 3
pebblesf Posted April 12 Posted April 12 24 minutes ago, AlexC94 said: I recently got my first pair of Hella Heels; a pair of 8 inch platform boots called ATOMIC. They are so super comfy and when I wear them barefoot my feet don't sweat up like when I wear my Pleaser boots. I'm in love! they look amazing, would love to try them out On 3/5/2021 at 6:07 PM, bailey said: Latest addition. Killer outfit for sure, I'm so envious 1 1
pebblesf Posted April 29 Posted April 29 Finally treated myself to some new boots. Found these on the online Aldo shop, probably paid too much. But, I love the tall shafts, pointed toes and that they fit over my legs/jeans nicely. Wish they had higher heels, but that is OK. Killed my knee at work, waiting for surgery, these are very comfortable though. Bought another pair on sale online at Macys, but they have rounded toes, picking those up later this week. https://fetlife.com/users/1218867/pictures/169051026 https://fetlife.com/users/1218867/pictures/169050972 https://fetlife.com/users/1218867/pictures/169050919 https://fetlife.com/users/1218867/pictures/169050835 1
at9 Posted April 29 Posted April 29 These may be very nice boots but we can't see them unless we are members of the site you have linked to. 1
pebblesf Posted April 29 Posted April 29 13 hours ago, at9 said: These may be very nice boots but we can't see them unless we are members of the site you have linked to. OK, will try another way... Haven't tried uploading here lately, maybe I will have some luck. Nope... will try through flickr
pebblesf Posted April 29 Posted April 29 1 hour ago, pebblesf said: OK, will try another way... Haven't tried uploading here lately, maybe I will have some luck. Nope... will try through flickr ok, will try through flickr, now that I changed the dumb file format OK, there we go. They are leather, love the tall shafts, pointed toes, classic styling. Wish the heels were a little higher, but I messed up my knee so these are very comfortable... 5
Jkrenzer Posted April 29 Posted April 29 Gotta meet up next time you layover in either Charlotte or Raleigh. 1
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