A question for everyone

[Charlie]

My latest passion is the high heeled boots made by Miguel in Mexico.

http://www.auctiva.com/stores/viewstore2.aspx?id=575689&styleid=65

They are so well made for the price! I have 3 pairs, but primarily wear either the 3" heeled ones with a pointy toe or to a lesser degree, the 4" heeled ones with a rounded toe. What I personally notice is that I can put on the 3" heeled boots and immediately walk comfortably like any other boot of the same or lower heel height. The 4" ones, however, take me a few minutes to get used to. The first few steps it feels like my tendons are in the process of compressing and once they do I get my stride and am perfectly comfortable all day long. A 4" heel height is about my limit. I notice this even when I've worn them all day long for several days in a row. Do the rest of you notice a short delay before being comfortable after first putting on a pair of heels at or near your maximum comfortable heel height or is it just me?

Charlie

[Bubba136]

My latest passion is the high heeled boots made by Miguel in Mexico.

http://www.auctiva.com/stores/viewstore2.aspx?id=575689&styleid=65

They are so well made for the price! I have 3 pairs, but primarily wear either the 3" heeled ones with a pointy toe or to a lesser degree, the 4" heeled ones with a rounded toe. What I personally notice is that I can put on the 3" heeled boots and immediately walk comfortably like any other boot of the same or lower heel height. The 4" ones, however, take me a few minutes to get used to. The first few steps it feels like my tendons are in the process of compressing and once they do I get my stride and am perfectly comfortable all day long. A 4" heel height is about my limit. I notice this even when I've worn them all day long for several days in a row. Do the rest of you notice a short delay before being comfortable after first putting on a pair of heels at or near your maximum comfortable heel height or is it just me?

Charlie

Very impressive. I can't think of a more comfortable way to appear in public or wear high heels than it would seem to be wearing these boots. The prices shown, while I understand they're bid prices, wouldn't be unreasonable if they were a $50 higher.

Good find, Charlie.....

[wood&metal]

I have about the same feeling... 3" to 3.5" is nothing, but 4"+ takes a minute to get feeling right... I think that if I had shoes or boots with a well made 4"+ heel with the right arch, I would be fine... I like Miguels boots.. I have a pair with the 5" heels, which are very well made, but the sizing on mine is way off, so i'm a bit apprehensive about buying another pair... I'd really like a pair of his 4" heel boots.. oh, what to do...

[Heelster]

I have about the same feeling... 3" to 3.5" is nothing, but 4"+ takes a minute to get feeling right... I think that if I had shoes or boots with a well made 4"+ heel with the right arch, I would be fine...

I like Miguels boots.. I have a pair with the 5" heels, which are very well made, but the sizing on mine is way off, so i'm a bit apprehensive about buying another pair... I'd really like a pair of his 4" heel boots.. oh, what to do...

Sizing is one of the reasons I'm a bit aprehensive about ordering online. Would love to go to a store and try on some of his boots. They look great. The price is a bit higher than I would like to see, but I do understand that quality and fit come with a price.

[Heelster]

My latest passion is the high heeled boots made by Miguel in Mexico.

http://www.auctiva.com/stores/viewstore2.aspx?id=575689&styleid=65

They are so well made for the price! I have 3 pairs, but primarily wear either the 3" heeled ones with a pointy toe or to a lesser degree, the 4" heeled ones with a rounded toe. What I personally notice is that I can put on the 3" heeled boots and immediately walk comfortably like any other boot of the same or lower heel height. The 4" ones, however, take me a few minutes to get used to. The first few steps it feels like my tendons are in the process of compressing and once they do I get my stride and am perfectly comfortable all day long. A 4" heel height is about my limit. I notice this even when I've worn them all day long for several days in a row. Do the rest of you notice a short delay before being comfortable after first putting on a pair of heels at or near your maximum comfortable heel height or is it just me?

Charlie

Depends on your leg / muscle structure. As an example, I have never been able to touch my toes, but I discovered about a year ago that I can almost do it with a pair of 4" heels on. I've hiked hundreds of miles in mountains, and flatlands in underslung boots by Dingo, Justin, Frye, with absolutely no problems, but put me in a pair of Nike's and I'm done for in a few hours.

[roniheels]

You've brought up a very good point but because of the extremely high arch of my feet, I am more comfortable in a higher heel than a lower one and yes, I notice a difference in the heel heights as far as comfort is concerned.

[pussyinboots]

What are we supposed to be looking at? All I can get from that link is a Homepage which won't give me anything else....no search results, nothing..??

[Bubba136]

What are we supposed to be looking at? All I can get from that link is a Homepage which won't give me anything else....no search results, nothing..??

Actually it displays some really great cowboy boots with heels higher than normal. Great looking, well crafted and stylish boots.

[Charlie]

I have about the same feeling... 3" to 3.5" is nothing, but 4"+ takes a minute to get feeling right... I think that if I had shoes or boots with a well made 4"+ heel with the right arch, I would be fine...

I like Miguels boots.. I have a pair with the 5" heels, which are very well made, but the sizing on mine is way off, so i'm a bit apprehensive about buying another pair... I'd really like a pair of his 4" heel boots.. oh, what to do...

You're not kidding about the sizing issues. Making the vamp correct for a good fit is critical and becomes even more critical when heel height is increased. I found that the sizing was fine for the 3" heeled boots, but the 4" ones required a vamp stretcher to make them truly comfortable. For anything above a 3" heel from Miguel, I go to a size 10. Size 9 1/2 is fine for 3" heeled boots. Either way, Miguel is very good about exchanges as I did this with the 4" heeled boots. The unfortunate thing, however, was that I really liked the style of the first pair that was just too tight.

Charlie

[Charlie]

Thanks Bubba! One thing I like more with Miguel's boots than the Western Ranch ones I've purchased in the past is that he uses a softer rubber heel pad. I'm not one for 'clicking' when I walk, but I'll bet there are an equal number if not a greater number of people who would feel the opposite. Charlie

[bootmebaby]

You've brought up a very good point but because of the extremely high arch of my feet, I am more comfortable in a higher heel than a lower one and yes, I notice a difference in the heel heights as far as comfort is concerned.

I'm with roni on this...I too have high arches and a higher heel is no problem for me. I will admit, if I change heights drastically (like if I'm wearing lower ones for a while and haven't worn really high heels for a period of time) it can take a little bit to get used to them again.

[Charlie]

What are we supposed to be looking at? All I can get from that link is a Homepage which won't give me anything else....no search results, nothing..??

I think this is because of your server in the UK? I sometimes run into this in the reverse so I bought some IP address changing software and when I route through a UK server, I'll get a page I couldn't get otherwise.

Charlie

[pussyinboots]

I think this is because of your server in the UK? I sometimes run into this in the reverse so I bought some IP address changing software and when I route through a UK server, I'll get a page I couldn't get otherwise.

Charlie

It's actually showing up OK today. I like those boots.

[Charlie]

Thanks! Charlie

[Charlie]

You're not kidding about the sizing issues. Making the vamp correct for a good fit is critical and becomes even more critical when heel height is increased. I found that the sizing was fine for the 3" heeled boots, but the 4" ones required a vamp stretcher to make them truly comfortable. For anything above a 3" heel from Miguel, I go to a size 10. Size 9 1/2 is fine for 3" heeled boots. Either way, Miguel is very good about exchanges as I did this with the 4" heeled boots. The unfortunate thing, however, was that I really liked the style of the first pair that was just too tight.

Charlie

I got myself a quality vamp stretcher. Problem solved! It took very little encouragement from the stretcher to make the boot fit like a glove.

Charlie