Thigh Boots in Public

[HIGHFEELING]

Really not bad the last video; and i've to do my best compliments for your courage for all your outings!! Do all your friend know your passion? ... Have you ever tried the SKYHIGH of highest hell brand? They seems really nice.

[Guest]

I do love all your videos thighbootguy, you look so natural in thighboots, simply great!

[Thighbootguy]

I spent another fine afternoon at the Art museum. I was wearing jeans, knit shirt , and black leather thigh boots with 5" stiletto heels. The trip was uneventful. I walked in, got a stool and headed for the galleries. The guards greeted me warmly and no one else said a word.

After the museum, I stopped at the thrift emporium and got little to no reaction at all.

A nice uneventful outing in thigh boots.

[Thighbootguy]

I‘ve added another Thighbootguy video. Nothing fancy, just doing some yardwork in black leather pull on thighboots with 4” stiletto heels. These boots are not as comfortable as the 5” pair but I just got them back from the cobbler and I wanted to wear them for a while.

Thighbooyguy doing work in the yard

[Thighboots2]

Way to go - two jobs in one. Cutting and airating the lawn. TB2

[Texboots]

Great job in the boots, but I had a question. You had to stop a few times to pull up the tops of your thigh boots. I noticed that you did that in another of your videos, one of the shopping ones I believe. With the frequency of your boot wearing, is that a typical problem? Any solution?

[Guest]

I remember doing that years ago when I had these Italian-made black thigh boots ( back then flat heels on those though) all the time back in the early 90s! (I bought them @ nordstroms on sale as I recall)

[Thighbootguy]

Thighboots2 -

Demoniaplatforms -

I normally mow the lawn wearing thighboots with flat heels, which are a little more practical and a lot easier. I wore the 4" heels just for the video and, as I mentioned, I had just gotten them back from the cobbler and wanted to wear them.

Texboots -

The pair of pull on boots I was wearing tend to slide down my leg a lot. I have sewn a seam up the back of the shaft to tighten them, and that helped, but they still slide down my leg. Pulling my boots up in the shopping video was just for the camera:wavey: . That pair are Tony crotch boots and I stitched the top of the boots so they are very tight. I find that pull on boots, because they have to have a loose shaft, tend to slide down my leg when I’m walking. Wearing them over jeans helps a lot. Boots with an ankle zipper or side zipper stay in place, especially when worn over jeans.

Thanks for the comments.

[Thighbootguy]

I went to a nature preserve in the area today. The site has a parking lot, a couple of picnic tables and several trails. I went with the idea of taking one of the trails in boots. The weather was cool and it had just rained heavily the night before. The trails were gravel, covered with wet leaves with a good bit of mud here and there. This was not the palace for 5" stiletto heels (I’ve never understood the wet and messy fantasy) so I switched into a pair of flat heeled thigh boots. I also wore black suede leather shorts and a short denim jacket.

I didn’t meet anyone on the trail (except 3 deer) which is probably a good thing since I really didn’t know what to expect Thigh boots turned out to be a good idea since there was a lot of wet plants growing on and by the trail and all I have to do is to look at some of them and I break out in a rash.

This turned out to be an very enjoyable non-adventure.

[Thighbootguy]

The sun came out today and I went back to the nature preserve I visited yesterday. It was still a bit muddy but it was beautiful with the sun cutting through the trees. I wore my flat heeled thigh boots and they now need a good cleaning. I walked about a mile on the muddy trail and just enjoyed the whole thing. I would have gone farther but the mud was getting deeper and, as I said, I don’t enjoy the mud and messy genera.

After I got back to the car I pulled on my black boots with 5" stiletto heels and headed back to civilization. I stopped at a Goodwill (thrift store) and the place was packed (50% off sale). I went in a d shopped for a while. One lady stopped me and said, "Those are gorgeous boots".

"Thank you, there a lot of fun".

A few minutes later another said, "I love your boots".

I thanked her for the complement.

Not everybody liked them however. Most people just glanced and kept going but a few ladies gave me a look that as my grandmother used to say, "that look would cool soup". I just gave them a grin back.

Another nice boot outting.

[Dawn HH]

As was mentioned---heeled boots may be right for yard videos, but flat heeled boots was the right choice for muddy trails. Sounds like you had a great time. Cheers--- Dawn HH

[Guest]

I have a pair of flat heel thigh boots I had bought (some years ago) from Leather from Jamin Leather, including: Leather jackets, coats, pants, motorcycle leather chaps, vests, lingerie, & fashion leather (JAMMIN LEATHER) that I'd use for this kind of dirt trail walking activity- NEVER any of my high heel boots, just is not practical to my thinking!

[Dawn HH]

I also have bought items from Jamin Leather. They seem to be good to deal with. Cheers--- Dawn HH

[Thighbootguy]

I added another two Thighbootguy videos.

Thighbootguy making bread

I won a round with the breadmaker.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOMOoB80alc

[iloveboots]

Great Vids as usual TBG. Good to see you're doing well. Cheers, david

[babesintoyla]

great videos on youtube,thanks for the link Drew

[Thighbootguy]

I suspect some have started to wonder “What’s happened to Thighbootguy”? Well so have I.

I was becoming concerned that Thighbootguy was taking on too much of a life of his own and he was controlling my life rather than the other way around so I put TBG away for a while. I stopped wearing thighboots and posting. Both were necessary to break out of the condition I was in and was not too happy about. Much of what TBG did was so he could post it on this forum. I have warned others about it being addictive but I didn’t take my own caution. I had to stop the whole TBG thing for a while. Yes, I still enjoy wearing thighboots (with stiletto heels) and going out in public wearing them. What I didn’t like is that it was becoming an obsession. Whenever I did anything, the first consideration was how can I do this while wearing my boots.

Doing the videos gave me a different perspective on TBG. When I went back and looked at them I saw some guy wearing thighboots and often a skirt. The only other videos I found like TBG’s were under the topic of crossdressing and that concerned because I hadn’t planned on going in that direction. It may sound funny but it was a revelation that the guy in the videos was me. I hadn’t realized how far I had pushed the envelope. I thought about removing the videos (and I still may do that) but for the time being there still Ok. I find that I enjoy the look of a skirt on me and I’m still really thinking about that one.

I have mentioned in earlier posts about going to several Shakespeare performances. I got to meet some of the cast and was reintroduced to what being an actor was all about. These folks can put on the persona of their character and become that character right in front of your eyes. They could then step out of their role and take on their own personality again. Seeing that happen is really amazing.

It finally dawned on me that this is what I needed to be able to do with Thighbootguy. I have come to realize that TBG can be a persona that I can put on when I want, and take off when I want. That may seem elementary but it was BIG news to me. I had started to believe that TBG and I were one of the same.

This has not been easy for several reasons:

1) I do enjoy the look

2) If you don’t wear 5” heels for a while your legs forget which muscles need to stay in shape.

3) Being TBG is fun.

4) I was close to being addicted.

I think I can now become TBG when I want to and come back to myself the rest of the time. For me at least, this is a BIG deal.

Since I realized all this, I have become TBG several times and gone shopping and had a blast. I have also been myself the rest of the time and enjoyed that too.

Shakespeare said it best:

All the world's a stage,

And all the men and women merely players:

They have their exits and their entrances;

And one man in his time plays many parts

William Shakespeare (from As You Like It )

[jmc]

TBG -- Shakespeare wrote something else: "This above all, to thine own self be true."

[iloveboots]

TBG.....you are a very special person and you said everything there is to say. Know that you have many many friends here that support you and understand the turmoil we all feel at times. Never forget one thing though, you are who you are. No label defines you. And, nobody elses opinion is more important than your own. Big Big Hug ! david

[Thighbootguy]

I stopped at Sam’s club tonight on the way home. I wore a black turtleneck (winter is here and I can wear them again), jeans, tan leather jacket, and black leather thigh boots with 5" stiletto heels.

I shopped as usual without anyone taking much notice but one of the lady clerks (close to my age) was walking by and said, "I envy you being able to wear those. I couldn’t walk in them any more. Once you stop wearing them there’s no going back". I assumed she meant the 5" heels and she was gone before I could start a conversation.

At the checkout, I had me of the clerks that knows me and likes my footwear. I hadn’t seen her for a while and we had a nice chat about how things were going.

All in all a nice shopping trip.

Jmc -

Iloveboots -

Thanks so much for the kind words. They really meant a lot.

The PMs were also really appreciated as well as the thank you posts.

I’ve started to get my head back where I want it and as I’ve said before, "any help/advice is appreciated".

[Griez]

thg you are so awesome:) i wish i could be as like you(so heroic)

[Thighbootguy]

Griez -

Thanks for the kind thoughts but...

Being heroic, brave, bold ... is not a proper description of me. I’m a little nuts (still working on that), but old enough to not care what people think.

I have discovered several things about people:

• If you act afraid, people will take advantage of it.
• If you try to hide something, it attracts unwanted attention.
• People really don’t care what you wear so long as you don’t bother them.

Let me translate that into heeling:

• Look in a full length mirror before you go out. Be sure you are comfortable with the look you are presenting. If you can honestly say, "I like the look" and you are mentally comfortable looking that way, go for it. You have the confidence in the look to present it to the world.
• If you are going to wear heels, don’t hide them. If you are not going to hide your heels, wear boots and wear them outside your pants not under them.
• If you present a confident image, people really don’t care what you are wearing and will accept it. You will attract some attention, but that what it is all about anyway.
• One last word of caution, don’t go looking for trouble. Use some common sense about where you go. Public places are safer than dark out of the way places. As you confidence grows, don’t become complacent, be aware that you are doing something different and don’t force yourself into a situation that doesn’t want you.

Go out and enjoy your heels.

[Thighbootguy]

I had an old tree in the back of my yard that I expect will have a tough time standing this winter when the snow hits. It’s already leaning badly so I decided to trim some of the limbs off that would give a problem under the snow load. Some of these limbs were at least 12” (30cm)in diameter and the longest was 14’ (4.2m).

I went out tree cutting wearing black leggings, a long denim shirt, and black leather thigh boots with flat heels. I took Shafted’s advice about climbing up a 12’ ladder wearing 5” stiletto heels (health hazard) and wore my flat heeled boots instead.

The boots really earned their keep today by protecting my legs from several swipes the tree made at me.

Other than being almost too tired to move by the time I was done, the whole thing was an uneventful boot outting.

[Thighbootguy]

I finished cleaning up the tree cutting mess I left yesterday. I did this wearing my flat heeled thigh boots. I then got myself cleaned up and headed to the Museum. I wore jeans, a dark blue turtleneck, and my black leather thigh boots with 5” stiletto heels. I mentioned I have not been going out as much lately and after walking around for a couple of hours on 5” heels, my legs let me know they had been neglected. If your gonna wear stilettos, practice and stay in practice. It’s amazing how quickly your legs forget. The trip was uneventful. The guards were cheerful and the other patrons were polite but curious. (No one said a thing but lots of glances.)

[iloveboots]

Hi TBG, know exactly what you mean about "out of practice". have made that error many many times....all good things though come with a bit of pain! Good to see you out and about again. Have you given any thought to joining us at the heelmeet in London in March? Just booked and paid for my air and hotel today....can't wait! david

[JeffB]

I suspect some have started to wonder “What’s happened to Thighbootguy”? Well so have I.

I was becoming concerned that Thighbootguy was taking on too much of a life of his own and he was controlling my life rather than the other way around so I put TBG away for a while. I stopped wearing thighboots and posting. Both were necessary to break out of the condition I was in and was not too happy about. Much of what TBG did was so he could post it on this forum. I have warned others about it being addictive but I didn’t take my own caution. I had to stop the whole TBG thing for a while. Yes, I still enjoy wearing thighboots (with stiletto heels) and going out in public wearing them. What I didn’t like is that it was becoming an obsession. Whenever I did anything, the first consideration was how can I do this while wearing my boots.

Greetings! It's your friendly neighborhood voice from the past speaking! Yeah, I'm back, and the reason I disappeared mirrored yours. In fact, having read of your exploits convinced me to return as I had gone down a similar road when my passion to wear women's shoes had overwhelmed me, so I needed to step back (way back as it included a purge) and regain control of things. It took the better part of a year, but I feel that I've restored control to the point where I could return to the board, though not as regularly as before. You can read for yourself why in my post, "I'm Back----For The Most Part". As always, reading your insightful posts made me think, and I'm grateful for your wisdom.

[Thighbootguy]

JeffB - Your dropping off lead me to suspect what was happening to me. I really hoped that was why you dropped off and that nothing more serious had happened. That’s not to imply that getting your head back together isn’t serious. I really did keep thinking, “wonder what happened to Jeff”, “wonder if he felt like this”. It really is great to see you back. I do still enjoy the look of thigh boots and like going out wearing them and I still enjoy the look and feel of a leather skirt and occasionally wear one out and about but I do this because I enjoy doing it not because I need to. Several month ago I found myself needing to go out wearing a skirt and boots and needing to post about it. As you have discovered, it’s great to be back in control.

[iloveboots]

Welcome back Jeff...missed you! You and TBG are not alone.....there have been many purges in my life of Boots/Heels.....but since I came fully to grips with who I am, back in 1989, life has been much less stressful.

So as you return, *hugs*,

david

Greetings! It's your friendly neighborhood voice from the past speaking! Yeah, I'm back, and the reason I disappeared mirrored yours. In fact, having read of your exploits convinced me to return as I had gone down a similar road when my passion to wear women's shoes had overwhelmed me, so I needed to step back (way back as it included a purge) and regain control of things. It took the better part of a year, but I feel that I've restored control to the point where I could return to the board, though not as regularly as before. You can read for yourself why in my post, "I'm Back----For The Most Part". As always, reading your insightful posts made me think, and I'm grateful for your wisdom.

[Dawn HH]

TBG:-) It appears that you have got your head on square in realizing that something was taking your life over and being able to step back and regroup and do something about it in a timely fashion. I, myself, have always been able to do a similar Shakespear event and to step in and out of my roles in life so far. More power to you and please keep us posted on your interesting heeling adventures in the future. Best of luck, my friend. Cheers--- Dawn HH

[micha]

Greetings! It's your friendly neighborhood voice from the past speaking! Yeah, I'm back, and the reason I disappeared mirrored yours. In fact, having read of your exploits convinced me to return as I had gone down a similar road when my passion to wear women's shoes had overwhelmed me, so I needed to step back (way back as it included a purge) and regain control of things. It took the better part of a year, but I feel that I've restored control to the point where I could return to the board, though not as regularly as before. You can read for yourself why in my post, "I'm Back----For The Most Part". As always, reading your insightful posts made me think, and I'm grateful for your wisdom.

Hi JeffB,

I have missed you for months. I'm really happy to see that you are back again. You were so encourageing for many of us. Don't leave us again!

micha