Thigh Boots in Public

[Thighbootguy]

crotchboots-m -

I haven’t been out as much as I normally get out. A couple of days I just didn’t feel like wearing boots/heels and the weekend was too much of a scramble to do anything, and add a bout of the flu and your right, things kind of “petered out”. I was glad JimC took the opportunity to share his latest exploits.

CeliaC -

Thanks for the kind words. I hadn’t thought about being 5” shorter getting notice but I guess it would.

The guy with the bike is JimC. I just go out with a shopping cart or a sketch book which isn’t anywhere near as exciting.

[crotchboots-m]

i plan on wearing my boots and leather sometime this weekend. if its warm enough,i will ride my honda shadow 1100 wearing my boots. jim c-have you ever gotten your boots wet on purpose?

[Dawn HH]

Looks like we may be reading some more stories about cycles and heels soon. Don't forget the pics? Cheers--- Dawn HH

[iloveboots]

Hi everyone, Sorry for my lack of participation recently, lots going on since our return from Mexico. Anyway, while in Cabo we did have a lot of high heel Boot fun! After a few days of the all inclusive resort food etc. we went exploring in San Jose del Cabo, a small town about 20 miles east of Cabo San Lucas. We found a really cool restaurant for dinner on the Thursday evening and dressed up for some fun. We had made a reservation for 8pm. We were dressed for fun!! Cathy wore a purple/black meshed skirt and sexy black top with black leather thigh high Boots with 5 inch heels. I wore a t-shirt, black jodphurs tucked into black leather thigh high Boots, the Cristina Boots I love to walk in so much. So off we went through a crowded lobby at the hotel, heels clicking across the tile floors....and yes, every head turning in our direction. It was awesome! We grabbed a cab outside the hotel and headed to dinner. At the restaurant we were greeted like royalty, every staff member came to get a look! The decor was an outdoor courtyard setting with about 15 tables, very intimate. About half the tables had clients and we were seated a two table area on a balcony overlooking the tables below. A great table for those who wanted to look up and see our Boots, well positioned. We had a fabulous meal, incredible service. Every waiter made a comment on our "Botas", how cool they looked, etc. After dinner during coffee I headed to the restroom. as I emerged a Lady from a table below us who was wearinga gorgeous leather dress and 5 inch heel pumps was waiting to goin. As i came out she said she adored the Boots and outfit. I complimented her on her outfit as well and she asked if her and her husband could join us for after dinner drinks. They did, and we had great conversation. turned out they were from Denver and also loved high heels. Her husband also enjoyed wearing heels and had a dozen or so pairs of Boots, unfortunately they had not brought any on their trip. After dinner the four of us walked around San Jose, lots of looks, thats for sure. I have attached, sorry they are not very good, pics to my photobucket album...see "www" link below. david

[Shafted]

Sounds like you two had a great time south of the border. Imagine running into another guy who likes to wear heels.

[Thighbootguy]

The weather is starting to get warmer so I thought I would take advantage of one of the cool days and wear something that is warm. I went shopping at by morning grocery stop and tonight at Sam’s Club wearing a gray turtleneck, black leather slacks and black leather thigh boots with 5” stiletto heels.

This post may me much ado about nothing because other than a few casual glances, no one paid any attention. It wasn’t that no one said anything, people just didn’t seem to notice. I do know that contrast is what draws attention and the black leather slacks and black thigh boots almost blend into one garment but I thought it was, at least, an unusual garment worthy of a little attention.

Oh well, it was a fun outting anyway.

Iloveboots -

Sounds like you had a grand time down south. I have never had the experience of being given prominent seating in a restaurant. It seems like most of the time they want to seat me as far away from the rest of the guests as possible. Must be Cathy’s outfit that makes the difference.

crotchboots-m

How about a smaller avitar.

[crotchboots-m]

i have one i want to use,but it comes out too big...how do u make them smaller?

[Fog]

Perhaps I should have entitled it omg I need a corset? I'm off to Brighton shopping, but it's taken ages to get ready I thought I'd put something here before I go because I won't get a chance after.

I wanted to wear nothing male and wear exposed boots. My seventh thought was this - the first I'd photographed

But then I decided against the pvc trousers, no pockets and opted for shorts.

I'll decide what boots to wear when I get there.

[Thighbootguy]

I’ve had two outings of note.

Yesterday I was in a hurry and wound up going to work without a pair of boots or heels with me at all. This is the first time I have not had a pair with me for a long time and it kind of felt funny. Anyway, I made my morning grocery stop and stopped at Sam’s on the way home and in both stores someone commented on my footwear (regular guy loafers). The comments were not like “Oh your wearing something normal for a change”, they were more like “Oh your not wearing your other shoes tonight”. I’ve said before, more people notice when I’m not wearing my boots than when I am.

This morning I wore jeans and my black thigh boots with 5” stiletto heels and didn’t get a comment (other than a cheery hello) at all.

I also keep saying this is all about the confidence you project. It may be that I projected an image that invited comment when I didn’t have my boots on. I really did feel like I was not dressed correctly/properly/normally (something like that) for the places I was going to. It must have shown.

fogborkenvv -

I like the contrast of the third outfit (and that's a great looking pair of boots) but the second one dosen't look bad at all. Like kneehighs, I'm looking forward to reading about how the outing goes.

[Fog]

TBG & KHs, thanks for your comments. The photos were taken hastily, I was conscious that I was in danger of spending the entire day mucking around with the camera. No 3 is a bit out of focus and I had problems with the sizing and ended up with the second two smaller than the first. I had virtually decided to go with the brown boots when I left the house, but put both boxes in the car. What I didn't realise until I got home was I'd left the black boots in the conservatory. I'm not that brave a soul - I put a pair of baggy cotton trousers and a long sleeved t-shirt over my outfit and flats on. Not that I'm at all worried about our neighbours seeing me in heels etc, I am worried about Mrs F's reaction if she thought I'd risked it. It does make the logistics of street heeling a tad more complicated. So my outfit consisted of a black camisole, with hook and eye fastening down the front. Christmas present from Mrs F this year. Mrs F's coat, I love it, it cost £15 in a sale shop. She looks so elegant in it - and I just love wearing it. I wear it to work sometimes. The first time I was rushing and couldn't find my coat, that's a feeble excuse if ever I heard one. The boots came from the sale at Office, I wore the shorts I bought on the same day - a belt Mrs F bought me for Christmas and 100 denier snuggy tights that I bought her. Which she hadn't got round to wearing. I got to Brighton just after noon, most of the car parks were full and I ended up in one I'd never used before, North Laine. When I got out I was a bit lost, but there were some nice alternative shops. They say Brighton is London on sea, this bit looks a little like Camden on Sea - much more genteel though. I wandered through the lanes and ended up in the town centre, looked in Dune, Office Faith & New Look, the first Dune and Office had the remnants of the sale still going on. I was pleased, I didn't find any footwear that was nicer than what I had on (IMHO). My appearence caused virtually no reaction - they've seen it all before in Brighton. When I first got out of the car park and was gaining my bearings - totally lost more like - I had a couple of looks up and down. But after that I seemed to blend in entirely. I had one cheeky grin from a young lad unloading a van - I saw him in a charity shop a little while later having an animated discussion with the girl working there about the outfit he'd worn to a recent wedding. Apart from a couple of people in shops saying "like the boots" no reaction. One asked me if my partner fought over my boots - I was about to leave Brighton when I spotted a fetish shop tried on a corset. A pvc waist clincher. I've never worn one before, it was amazing, really got rid of the old gut! I will definitely be saving my pennies.

[at9]

Sounds like you had a good trip. The North Laine area of Brighton is definitely rather like Camden. People dressed in all sorts of clothes you could imagine. Still not many men wearing heels apart from the gothic types in their heavy platform boots. Rest of Brighton is London by the sea. I usually end up parking in the Hanover area which is outside the controlled zone though I can't imagine it will be for much longer. Then it's about 10 minutes walk down to North Laine area (but up hill on the way back to the car).

[Fog]

at9, Thanks for that advice. Next time I'll take a map and try it.

[BobHH]

I've only been to Brighton a couple of times - took the Brighton Express from Victoria Station. I am really not too familiar with the various areas. The one I thought was just called The Lanes used to have a shop that sold model sailing ships (I have one) and assemble-it-yourself mechanical wooden toys. They discontinued those, I think, but I have a Kissing Machine with cranks and cams and gears, all made from wood. The Lanes must be what you were referring to as London-on-sea. That was with the BW, six years ago!

[iloveboots]

Hi TBG,

Thank you. yes it was awesome. I have to admit, it was nearly all Cathy's outfit I think that got us front and centre! She was treated like a Goddess all evening, loving every minute of it!!

david

Iloveboots -

Sounds like you had a grand time down south. I have never had the experience of being given prominent seating in a restaurant. It seems like most of the time they want to seat me as far away from the rest of the guests as possible. Must be Cathy’s outfit that makes the difference.

[Dawn HH]

Great stories and very interesting reading, guys. Thanks, once again, for sharing all of this with the rest of us. Cheers--- Dawn HH

[Rockpup]

Heya, just picked up my first pair of 8899's today. I grabed a couple quick shots taken on the way home, and hopefully will have more pics soon. I will let you know if I try riding the bike wearing these The 8899's are definatly more snug then the 8868 in the knee's, and they also are cut a bit higher on the leg. Both are good things More to follow..

[Puffer]

I used to live in Brighton and still go to Brighton/Hove regularly. Since they merged and became a city, both areas have become subjected to a very strict street parking regime which now covers almost every street within a mile or so of the main shopping areas and seafront. Pay-and-display parking applies, almost always from 9am - 8pm, 7 days per week (although there are a few exceptions, but of little use to the shopper). The off-street parking is equally expensive, and always has been. In many cases, streets are almost empty during the day because it is simply too expensive to park there - the council screws everyone as hard as possible and is very adept at imposing penalties on those who fall foul of the regulations. Is it really necessary for me to pay to park in a residential street (away from all commercial areas) on a Sunday afternoon or early evening when I visit my elderly mother? Visitors be warned: there is much too see and do in the area - once you have coped with the traffic, found somewhere to park and forked out for it.

[Rockpup]

Hello again, here are a couple early photos and a quick review of the boots:

As mentioned above, and visible in the photos the shaft of the boot is reletivly snug on my leg, not an unpleasent feeling

These boots are a size 11, my 4" 8868's are a size 10. My 'fetish' type knee boots with a 5" heel are size 9.. odd

With these in a size 11 there is plenty of room for my toes, and with the heel of my foot locked into place both the top and bottom of the arch of my foot are making contact with the boots. Wearing just thin socks there was a little space between the ball of my foot and the transition area of the boot between the arch and sole, perfect place for some padding. I found gel inserts that only affect the ball of the foot, not the entire footbed, I used two sets, so the first one starts as the arch is still going down, they double up in the transistion area where the bones in your feet are, and tapers down to one/none in the toe area. Surprisingly comfortable for my feet when walking.

I only wore them while on my way home yesterday, and only got to wander around a little bit wearing them. I will try to wear them for a while tonight to break them in and get my ankles used to the higher angle before wandering too far away.

The same shop also had some leftovers from TLSB in stock and 50% off, the store is http://www.thefetishbox.com and you will have to call as they didnt list them on their website.

Have fun

Jim

[Thighbootguy]

JimC-

8899’s really are great boots. I have three pair and iloveboots has more than that. Here are a couple of tips on wearing them.

As you noticed, they are cut a little tight. Use caution pulling them on so you don’t pull the lining loose. I often roll them down before I put my foot in then roll them up my leg rather than pulling them up my leg, especially over jeans.

I don’t know if its just the way I walk in a 5” heel but I tend to wear the toe of the 8899’s very badly, to the point of wearing a small hole in the leather upper right on the toe point. I recommend having a cobbler install a top plate/tap or (as I did) epoxy a penny under each toe. After I did this I no longer hurt the leather upper but I have almost worn the pennies off. That’s my 2 cents worth on that topic (sorry).

As with all boots, 8899’s are more comfortable with a cushioned insole. In one pair, the insole kept working its way into the toe as I walked which was not too comfortable. I had to use double stick tape to hold the insole in place.

8899’s are my favorite boots and I wear them every chance I get.

Enjoy your new boots.

[Fog]

JimC- Nice boots. I'm tempted to try an out and about photo, but I'm worried someone would walk off with the camera. I'd be in deep trouble.

TBG- This thread is getting near 1000 posts. You should get an award for that!

I went for a little lunch time walk in my black 4 1/2" thigh boots to the King's Road. I was in work mode, grey duffel coat, pullover, blue cords, so not exactly a vision of freestyling loveliness, but probably ok. I'll post a picture of the outfit when I've got a minute. I changed on the Circle Line - the act of putting on thigh boots isn't as discreet as say ankle boots when you're on public transport, but I've had a bit of practice. I didn't have a lot of time today - I looked in at Pied a Terre, which had a very expensive 'sale'. Unfortunately I didn't have a spare £149 in my pocket - shame that.

I then went across the road to Office. A young lad serving asked if he could help me. I replied that I was just browsing. He answered that I couldn't just browse I had to buy something. I told him I'd bought quite a lot in Office actually. He got the hint. I carried on browsing and one of his colleagues asked me if I needed any help. I said I'm just browsing, but your colleague said I couldn't browse, I had to buy something. He came over and said I was only joking. I said to her, is it because of the boots? She looked down and said they're amazing, where did you get them? I told her Camden £50. What a bargain she replied.

I had a look in Peter Jones and then back on the no 11 bus. Quite a fun trip. No bad reactions, in fact no one noticed. I think thigh boots is the way to go - if you're wearing heels you might as well really wear them. I like the brown ones in my avatar better for wearing out I've decided. They're slightly lower at just under 4" today's boots need practice, I could feel the stretch in my calves after wards.

[Dawn HH]

JimC:-) Your new pair of thigh boots look fantastic on you. Enjoy them to the hilt. Let us know if you take a bike ride with them on. Don't forget the pics. Cheers--- Dawn HH

[BobHH]

JimC- Those boots look really high for 5" heels. My 2013s are size 14 and look really low. They are supposed to be 5", but measure close to 4.75+".

[Fog]

Here's a photo I took before Thursday's outing quickly before I left for work.

[Fog]

I was so pleased with my King's Road expedition I repeated it on Friday. I was dressed more or less the same, but with the brown boots in my avatar. I changed on the tube platform before I got on and was ready to go! Wearing thigh boots makes you a target for charity collectors. I got out at Embankment and there were loads of them in Villers St. I noticed a boy (student age) wearing one and a half to two inch heeled cowboy boots with his jeans tucked into them. I'd just walked past him and his colleague when I heard her say "oh my God - look at his boots" I turned round and she said "I saw you eyeing up his boots" I said they were nice & she said to him "His are better than yours" (a true statement IMO) I spent about ten minutes chatting to him and told him about the forum. During the conversation a young asian lad passed and said "nice boots, they suit you" We speculated whether it was meant as a comment on his perception of my sexuality. I said goodbye and carried on up Villers St. This is a much more business orientated area than where I work, which is mainly public sector. I noticed a few concerned looks from suited types, much different from yesterday's trip and my trip to Brighton. Had a quick look in Chokkers - bargain shoes, generally low quality. I didn't need a pair of plastic thight boots for £30. Then on to the Office sale shop in St Martin's Lane. I only discovered this a couple of months ago. Everything's £20 or less. I asked them about the boots I was wearing. The guy said they only had one pair in and that went as soon as they put it out - which pleased the bargain hunter in me. I then browsed in Covent Garden for a while, a couple of guys said "nice boots" to me as I passed. These seemed genuine comments, apart from that very little reaction to my appearence. Another fun trip out, I feel more comfortable walking in these with a slightly lower heel, half an inch or so makes a difference. I went back to work on the tube and really didn't want to take my boots off. I was tempted to walk back in with them on, but obviously not tempted that much.

[tuckedintoboots]

somehow my posts as of late last night got wiped out or otherwise never got to this forum here (this thread I mean) but I wanted to tell you jimc, I love your thighboots, I'd wear them just the same way as you do-all in black, hence my name-TUCKED IN TO BOOTS!! & I do love to wear all black as well- it looks good on you as well!!

[Shafted]

A great experience you had there, fogborkenvv. I'm sure that must have put you at ease.

[Fog]

I had a nice lunchtime outing yesterday. I went for a stroll up Oxford Street wearing Mrs. F's black coat, a plain blue shirt with double cuffs & cufflinks. Black pin striped trousers and my black 4 1/2" thigh boots. I changed into the boots on the platform at Green Park tube station. I always find putting my boots on the hardest part. I went down the escalator thinking "here goes" as I know from experience the metal floor in the walkways is quite resonant. As I was going down the escalator the director of our section was coming up. He didn't see me, I dont think I've exchanged more than half a dozen words with him. It did remind me that I'm taking a risk! On the way out of the tube at Bond Street I gave a seemingly mindless American tourist something to laugh at. I just thought you T*** (fill in the blanks), you don't know how good this feels and you never will you small minded little man! I first went into HMV I worked there several years ago - and spent about ten minutes chatting to an old colleague. Mainly about what had happened to this one and that one. After about ten minutes he looked down and said, "I didn't notice those" he thought they went well with the outfit and asked me if I went out in them. I said I'm out now, but what he meant was did I go clubbing in them, asked me why not, too old wasn't an excuse and that I ought to. I haven't seen this colleague for ages and it was nice to catch up with him. Back outside a young black lad thought my appearence was funny. I ignored him he went into H&M with his girlfriend. I had a look round Selfridges especially the cosmetics, and then went back to the office on the route 73 bendy bus. Whilst I was waiting a trendy looking man in his late fifties said "nice boots" as he passed. Another enjoyable trip. Wearing thigh boots is certainly more fun than boots under trousers, there's no hiding the heels. I've realised that appearing in public wearing exposed heels sorts people out. I'm sure why that's why Mrs. F won't let me wear them out in Horsham. It would sort people out and I'd loose friends. I'd certainly loose the illiberal bigotted ones - and were they friends anyway? Those are thoughts for another day.

[Thighbootguy]

That a great outing! I absolutely agree that wearing thigh boots fully exposed in more fun than wearing them under trousers. My personal taste in heels is boots over pumps or sandals so my line of reasoning went if I’m going to wear heels, wear heeled boots. If I’m going to wear heeled boots, wear thigh boots. If I try to hide the heels it will be too noticeable so don’t hide them. That lead me to wearing thigh boots in public. Then I discovered I really was comfortable dressing that way (a requirement) and I’ve been at it ever since. Isn’t it amazing how you can talk with someone for ten minutes and they don’t notice you are wearing thigh boots. I chatted with a lady in a grocery checkout line for 5 min and she only noticed my boots when I asked her what she thought of them. On a recent morning outing I was wearing caramel leather slacks and black thigh boots with 5” stiletto heels. There was enough contrast in the slacks and the boots that the boots were very noticeable. Later that afternoon a work colleague sent me an instant message saying that someone he worked with said he saw someone in the grocery that morning and he was wondering if it was me. I was very busy and didn’t reply to the message and haven’t heard any more about it. I wonder how I was described (if at all)? I really do try to keep heels and work separated. Oh, please don’t be too hard on the “mindless American tourist“ . We sent that breed out so we don’t have to put up with them at home.

[tuckedintoboots]

well, I've had that happen a few times to myself, thighbootguy I dont know if they really do NOT see what your wearing on your feet,or if they are POLITE and DO see it very well & just PRETEND as if they didnt!! its just one of those things that (@ least for me) makes me wonder!

[Fog]

well, I've had that happen a few times to myself, thighbootguy I dont know if they really do NOT see what your wearing on your feet,or if they are POLITE and DO see it very well & just PRETEND as if they didnt!! its just one of those things that (@ least for me) makes me wonder!

I'm sure that didn't happen this time. My old colleague has a reputation for 'adventurous' dressing outside of work. He really didn't notice - that combined with the cheeky smile that came across his face when he looked down.

I was conscious of people's reaction - I'd just witnessed a reaction of incredulity - which on this occasion emboldened me.