Heelster Posted September 10, 2010 Posted September 10, 2010 Looking to buy a pair of boot, and realized today that all the HH shoes I have were purchased with either bare feet or some nylon/stocking foot covering. Over the years, I have always worn white socks inside western style boots from the mens department, but with the limited styles available in most shoe stores, I will be looking at the womens departments for my next set of boots. Tried on a pair of Dingo 522 in a womens size 10, and was pleasantly surprised at how comfortable these were. http://www.shoeshow.com/Dingo-522-P14070C4.aspx?imgbase=732767 I'm waiting for all the new boots to show up in all the stores within the next couple weeks, but wondered what most people wear inside their womens style boots, and why. When I tried on the Dingo's, it was with those "try on sock/nylons" and the fit was perfect. Granted, they may not be that high of a heel, but these will pass as mens boots for most folks who know me. They have seen me in western riding and tapered heels for years. I would love to go to a 3 1/2" to 4" heel in a similar styling, but that might cause to much of a social problem right now. Stiletto's are out at this point.
roniheels Posted September 10, 2010 Posted September 10, 2010 I wear panty hose with my thigh boots and knee boots. They are so comfortable with my thigh boots.
Guest Posted September 10, 2010 Posted September 10, 2010 well, it all depends on what particular style of boot I'm wearing. my blade heel NINE WEST boots (when I still do wear them one in a great while) I'll wear thicker white socks, but with my avitar (the black demonias) I always need to wear thin hose cause of how they fit.
Dante Posted September 10, 2010 Posted September 10, 2010 I'd say it depends on the typ of shoe as demoniaplatforms said. In my DocMartins combat boots i'd rather not wear stockings, cause then i'd have a bunch of blisters for shure ... with western boots i have no experience at all, but would guess it's the same. For not so "rough" boots i'd wear what fits best, either thin socks or knee stockings.
mtnsofheels Posted September 10, 2010 Posted September 10, 2010 For most of my boot wearing I have hosiery on , knee highs in opaque colors or pantyhose. As mention I think it helps with no blistering for long hours in the boots. Plus it feels a lot better than cotton or thicker socks rolling or heating up.
Guest Posted September 10, 2010 Posted September 10, 2010 Depending on how the fit is depends on what is most comfortable, you will establish what is best for each boot style/manufacturer. Oh and have you picked up that individual manufacturers do not accurately stay perfect to their sizing, style (a) perfect whilst style ( (same height) may be tight or looser. average socks for one, thin for the next, 50 denier or 20 etc etc and that's without finding out that one foot is slightly smaller or a shoe is. Enjoy the experimentation Al
ClosetHeels Posted September 11, 2010 Posted September 11, 2010 I usually wear knee-highs, pantyhose, trouser socks or tights when I wear my boots. Everyone once in a while I go bare, but I prefer something on.
HappyinHeels Posted September 11, 2010 Posted September 11, 2010 I wear knee-high or thigh-high pantyhose most days with ankle boots or pumps. Otherwise perhaps a trouser sock with knee-high boots and bare feet with most wedge-heel sandals. It is always a good idea to wear pantyhose when you're shopping for shoes...it's just more comfortable and you can try on many pairs quickly and easily. HappyinHeels
loswabs Posted September 11, 2010 Posted September 11, 2010 I always wear knee highs. Socks just ain't right and anyways, you never know when you're gonna try on that sexy pair of sandals you've been after ;o) It's my opinion, no more, no less
Steve63130 Posted September 11, 2010 Posted September 11, 2010 Always sheer pantyhose, opaque tights, stockings or knee highs. www.comfilon.com has lots of different offerings for men's sizes and anatomy. In the interest of full disclosure, my wife and I own the company. This is not an advertisement, but a service to the men on this board, to let them know that legwear made for their size and shape exists, is reasonably priced, and is readily available. We ship all over the world. Steve
geo Posted September 12, 2010 Posted September 12, 2010 I wear no socks in my boots ro light sox in them.
Marion Posted September 12, 2010 Posted September 12, 2010 Bare, with hosiery or with socks, depends the weather, the fit and if the boots are made of leather or not... Just try everything and choose what feels good for you ! My shoe collection album
danielp6406 Posted September 14, 2010 Posted September 14, 2010 Most of the time I wear knee-highs. When the boots is wider, I wear thicker socks. In winter, I wear opaque tights when it is very cold.
Bubba136 Posted September 14, 2010 Posted September 14, 2010 If it happens to be extremely cold, I wear pantyhose. Otherwise I normally wear kneehighs or thighhighs. Being mentally comfortable in your own mind is the key to wearing heels in public.
saudade Posted September 14, 2010 Posted September 14, 2010 So question, what does everyone wear for boots that are too wide around your calves? Or do you just let the tops of the boots flop about? Really thick socks? Leg warmers all scrunchied up? <insert your method here> I'm curious, as 15" circumference boots while easy to find, are just a skosh too wide for my chicken leg calves.
danielp6406 Posted September 15, 2010 Posted September 15, 2010 I'm curious, as 15" circumference boots while easy to find, are just a skosh too wide for my chicken leg calves. What about stretch boots ? I don't know what size you wear but if you are size 11 or less Did you ever try to buy boots made for younger women ? These boots generally got a smaller shaft diameter ...
saudade Posted September 20, 2010 Posted September 20, 2010 What about stretch boots ? I don't know what size you wear but if you are size 11 or less Did you ever try to buy boots made for younger women ? These boots generally got a smaller shaft diameter ... Not a huge fan of stretch boots. Normally between 9-11 depending on where its from. 9's fit lengthwise easy, but the toe box normally makes it feel like there is a vice compressing the tops of my toes. Any recommendations on brands for stretch boots? Thinking its more the faux leather never struck me as very comfortable. Or I could just work on making giganto calves with some targeted weight exercise.
danielp6406 Posted September 20, 2010 Posted September 20, 2010 Any recommendations on brands for stretch boots? Thinking its more the faux leather never struck me as very comfortable. Please take a look at the private message I just sent you... Or I could just work on making giganto calves with some targeted weight exercise. Hmmm... Not sure about this idea... Sometime I wish I would have my calves just a little bit smaller...
DProud2700 Posted September 21, 2010 Posted September 21, 2010 I have always found thigh high stockings very comfortable for me to wear with my high heel boots.
pussyinboots Posted September 21, 2010 Posted September 21, 2010 Socks with boots in Winter, or if I'm wearing jeans.....pantyhose in all other weathers and if I wear them with skirts. "Good Girls keep diaries....Bad Girls just don't have the time...!:icon_twisted:"
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