monkio Posted August 12, 2003 Posted August 12, 2003 i live in the the south west Uk and my gf has a big thing about Eddie Izzard and wants me to wear high heels for her. is there any shops that we can go to together or is it best to order some from online? If we do that how do I know they will fit me as I am a size 9 uk and have a wide foot? Any help and advice would be greatful. monkio
Julietta Posted August 13, 2003 Posted August 13, 2003 Hi and welcome Brantano's go up to a women's size 10 and also Argos Additions, some not all, go to a size 10 too. Go shopping together and choose together it's fun I wish you happy heeling Jx Let calm be widespread May the sea glisten like greenstone And the shimmer of summer Dance across your pathway "Communication is a two way thing"
Bubba136 Posted August 13, 2003 Posted August 13, 2003 You really should try them on before you buy them. This will be easier for you to do if you are with her. Take her advice. Afterall, she's probably more familiar with the way heels feel and fit than, perhaps, you might be. If you can't or don't want to try them on in the store, pick out a pair that both of you like in, what you think might be, the right size and take them home and try them on. Make sure you can return them for a proper sise or refund if they don't fit. Welcome to the world of high heels. Wearing heels is a great feeling. Being mentally comfortable in your own mind is the key to wearing heels in public.
Heelfan Posted August 13, 2003 Posted August 13, 2003 Hello Monkio! I can probably help you as well as anyone because: I too live in South West UK (Bristol). I too take size 9 I too have a supportive lady - my wife. I have street-heeled for many years and know the shoe sources: Chainstores & shops where you can try-on ladies' size 9s: BRANTANO (although summer sale lines currently very depleted) and autumn fashions, boots etc. not yet in. Will improve by early autumn. EVANS (ladies outsize chain) mostly frumpy styles, but occasionally something more sexy. TXX(?) Maybe worth trying if you're passing, but virtually nothing as large as size 9. BARRATTS Ask for their 'Tall & Small' Corner. The 'Tall' range goes up to size 9 or 10. The summer 2003 range only includes about a dozen styles, mostly frumpy, but I've got some good heeled boots up to 4 1/2" from them in the past, so maybe the winter selection will be better again. "NINE TO ELEVEN" (also known as TALL GIRLS) Use Google to search either of these names on the Net. Two or three branches in London - means going up there to try them on. Study their shoes on the screen. "BIGFOOT DIRECTORY", Croydon. Run by a lady called Kenny with size 12 feet who caters for big-footed women but very amenable to serving heely guys. As with the shop above, study Kenny's website. THE LITTLE SHOE BOX, London Makes custom-made high heeled shoes in many designs, but also stocks some ready-made 'Off the shelf' pairs for instant trying-on and purchase. Study their Website. COVER GIRL, London. Retailer of high-heeled shoes for guys. Usually good selection in stock. For custom-made shoes or ordering on-line: THE LITTLE SHOE BOX as above. DIVINE SHOES, near Northampton, UK. Similar firm to Little Shoe Box. Study their website. LEATHERWORKS, London. Same comments. LA PIAZZA SHOES, Germany. Same comments but amazingly high styles, quality and prices! Some of the specialist high-heels-for-guys websites like Andrew's,or Joak's or Megaforums(here! - see heading at top of site) or Firefox's give whole long lists of high heel suppliers in large sizes, but for UK heel-guys, I think my list will give you a good working start. Oh, and why don't one or both of you come to one of our next group Heel-Meets (see under 'For Everybody' - 'Real Life Fun Shopping Meetings') in the autumn (London and Birmingham) or February (Paris) where we do the rounds of all the best shops and enjoy chatting, swapping information about sourcing heels, eating, drinking and having a great time. Guys and Gals both very welcome (whether in heels or not)! Can you tell us a little about your GF - does she wear heels? Hope this is all helpful and that you enjoy wearing heels even half as much as some of the rest of us! Cheerfully yours, Heelfan. Onwards and upwards!
Smudgeur Posted August 15, 2003 Posted August 15, 2003 This is a quote from the "For Everybody" "Let's get to know each other" thread from October last year regarding a shop in Taunton. The shop your both interested in is called Platform1 (tel: 01823 412345), ands its on Corporation St opposite the bingo hall, its run by a very pleasant husband and wife team who I've spoken to on numerous occasions. As the name suggests its mainly platforms but she does have some stilleto boots and shoes though I haven't bought any yet. I went in with my friend when we were shopping, where she bought some boots. She says the ones she got are great and that I should've got a pair as well, instead of wearing stilleto ones all the time. No thanks!!
jo Posted August 15, 2003 Posted August 15, 2003 Good post Heelfan. Covered just about everything that I would have said. One more question. What sort of heels are you looking for? There are obviously court shoes (pumps), and then with a strap over the foot there are the Mary Janes styles. There are various sandals, with open or closed toes, or strappy toes. Some shoes (both courts or sandals) can have an ankle strap, and there are d'Orsay styles with a court-like toe, a back piece to the rear of the foot and an ankle strap. These are really nice. There are sling-backs of various types, and there are slip-on mules. Finally there are many types of boots from ankle length, calf length, knee length, and thigh boots. When done with that decision, do you want a stiletto heel, a block heel, or a wedge heel; Oh, and was that with, or without, a platform ?? Just remembered one more thing... how high do you want the heel? Anything from 0 to 9 inches is possible without a platform. For a first time wearer try something about, or just under, 4 inches; or just over if feeling adventurous. Once you like it, you'll want to go for 5 inch or more, but that takes practice. Have a look in Faith, United Footwear, and TK Maxx too, if you can. Happy shopping!
Dr. Shoe Posted August 16, 2003 Posted August 16, 2003 Hello Monkio! THE LITTLE SHOE BOX, London Makes custom-made high heeled shoes in many designs, but also stocks some ready-made 'Off the shelf' pairs for instant trying-on and purchase. Study their Website. COVER GIRL, London. Retailer of high-heeled shoes for guys. Usually good selection in stock. You'll find that Covergirl get most (if not all) of their shoes from LSB so try there first. Graduate footwear designer able to advise and assist on modification and shoe making projects.
Heelfan Posted August 22, 2003 Posted August 22, 2003 Hello again Monkio! It's over a week since you asked our advice and some of us have been posting away to try and help you. Are you going to acknowledge our suggestions and sat whether they've been helpful? Best wishes, Cheerfully yours, Heelfan Onwards and upwards!
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