Thigh Boots in Public

[Rockpup]

TBG: I think I've eaten at a hamburger marys, and yup, it was in Fort Lauderdales gay section. Although as compared to Ft Laud, My cities gay bar is also in a rougher area of town. Not sure why that is... odd Great to hear of more exploits. Currently wearing my 5"(+?) boots, and getting ready to leave for the day. I do plan to change shoes at some point as I will be working on a 500hp motor with my brother. seeya Jim

[Thighbootguy]

Part of the outing I neglected to mention was after leaving Lowe’s, I went to a Bigg’s grocery. I had to park in the middle of the lot and hike in (the store was busy). I really didn’t notice anyone paying much attention but after the trip to Lowe’s I might have been immune. At the register I asked the clerk whet she thought and got a polite but non committal answer (which meant she didn’t appreciate the bots).

I’m not sure if it was all the digging I did that day or all the walking in 5” heels but by the end of the day I was beat.

It was still a good day.

Shafted –

Nope, it didn’t occur to me that she had seen me before. The places she mentioned are not places I have ever been to before.

Kneehigh –

If this is the model you were referring to:

I must have given the wrong impression somewhere. The “style” is fine with me (a little more than fine actually).

JimC –

Cincinnati is normally a safe place but the area where these bars are located has 400 arrests two weeks ago. The city and county police are aware that this isn’t a safe area and are making an effort to make it safer (I think there is a little competition between the two departments). As I have said, I don’t have a problem at all with the guy lifestyle but it isn’t my thing so venturing into this area is something I will do with reservation and caution. All I need is for an over zealous county cop to want to clear the streets a guy in thigh boots so he can show up the city police.

[Dawn HH]

TBG:-) Great outing again for you. It certainly isn't often that a remark can cause you to have to pick your jaw off of the counter top. TEE! HEE! You certainly are making your mark in your thighboots. Cudos again. Cheers--- Dawn HH

[Rockpup]

Hey guys, visited the nature walk in the swamp again. This time I decided to do the entire 1 mile walk in the 8899 thigh boots. Ran into two people. The first was a guy who was about one minute behind me when I got to the end of the trail and sat down to take a break. I'd forgotten my sunglass's, so I couldnt exactly 'hide'. He was more interested in the scenery then the oddball sitting down wearing thigh boots though.

I was on the shaded side, and not leaning back quite like that, but dressed exactly the same. After taking this pic the camera fell, and I watched one of the batteries roll into the swamp. Had to get back to the truck (1/2 mile) before I could see if the camera still worked. It did! Yay!

Before I got back to my truck I ran into a lady who was checking out the sites, she had probably 100 feet of walking before we cought up to each other where she could easily see the boots and hear the heels on the wood planks. Once again, pleasent smiles and greetings were exchanged

I'm thinking that anyone braving 95 degree weather to check out a drying swamp is up for seeing new things, and not shocked by the world around them. Probably much like the people TBG runs into at the museum.

Here are a couple other pics showing what I was wearing. Not the best outfit, just kinda grabed a t-shirt and my work pants were a little dirty.

Have a great one guys.

Jim

[Thighbootguy]

JimC -

My goodness gracious. A mile and a half trail in thigh boots with 5” heel in 95F weather. My goodness gracious.

Yes, it sounds like you got the same kind of reactions I often get. A polite acknowledgement of your existence (a returned smile) without further comment. About the only thing better is if someone says, “Nice boots”.

The pictures are excellent. Thanks for sharing them with us.

The temperature hasn’t gotten that warm in my area but I think if it does and I wear thigh boots it might have to be with shorts.

My goodness gracious. A mile and a half trail in thigh boots with 5” heel in 95F weather.

[Rockpup]

Not quite a mile and a half, just a mile, with a couple breaks of either sitting or leaning on the rail thrown in when I'd get a little bit wobbly. It did take a little bit for my jeans to dry out when I removed the boots though. Usually I try that walk first thing in the morning, not on the way home. It's probably good exercise though, Seeya Jim

[Dawn HH]

JimC.:-) Although I wear my heeled boots all year around, we haven't had 95 degree weather here in our area. The temperatures are more comfortable, but that certainly is an amazing feat. I'm just as amazed as TBG is on that. Well---I guess that is one way of losing a few pounds and staying fit and trim. Amazing---just amazing. Cheers--- Dawn HH

[Rockpup]

It's a trade off, our family is originally from Michigan. So we chose to cook vs freeze for a few months of the year. Although working in steam in FL summer can be dangerous. Only once did I flirt with heat stroke (stopped sweating, danger sign), so usually we will do 15 minute shifts when working in too hot of an environment. Thats about as long as we can go before your vision starts to get blurry and you get dizzy. Guess thats why the heat of that walk didnt seem so bad *shrug* I should have several months to practice with these boots before it's cool/cold enough to be comfortable temp wise while wearing them out in public. Although I think I might choose Miami Beach or the Keys to do so. TBG and iloveboots still have me beat by a large margin as far as wearing thigh boots in public places, which is great as it gives me inspiration Have fun guys Jim

[Thighbootguy]

I normally stop at Bigg’s grocery each morning on the way to work and wear a pair of black leather pull on thigh boots with 4” heels. I gave up posting about it because it has become a non event that I do every day.

Today I stopped in Bigg’s after work when the store was much more crowded and really got little notice. After that I went to a large drug store and got no notice at all. Finally I stopped at Goodwill and wandered around. I even tried on a pair of shoes that would have been cool if they had fit (you never know until you try). Trying on shoes means I had to take my boots off and put them back on again in the store. All to no reaction. I did notice one of the sales clerks watching me and as I was about to leave we started chatting. I finally said, “I saw you notice them (indicating my boots). What do you think?”

“Those are awesome! Where did you get them?”

“Web site, howcool.com”.

“ I’m jealous I can’t wear boots like that.”

“Really?” ( I thought she was going to comment on the heels).

“No, I was in the marching band and I have huge muscles in my calves. Almost all boots are too tight. I can hardly wear cowboy boots”.

I bid her a good afternoon and she said, ‘Those REALLY are awesome!”

It’s nice to run into someone with such good taste.

JimC -

I miss read you nature hike post. I thought the trail was a mile and there was another half mile to your truck (big parking lot). If that was the case it would have been two miles rather than one and a half. But still in all, a mile in 5” heels is a GOOD walk.

Most of the public really doesn’t care what you wear, but you know that (now all you have to do is really believe it) and continued experience will reinforce the knowledge. That makes it all a “head game”, and that’s a game you can win.

You might try wearing the boots with shorts. If the look isn’t too much of a challenge it might be a lot more comfortable. The top part of the your leg stays cool and the rest is reasonably comfortable in the boots. It feels great, but the look is a bit more daring.

Working is steam while being dizzy and blurry vision is something I don’t even want to imagine. At least you know the danger signs. Be careful.

[Guest]

you look very good in those thighboots jimc!! I love them!

[Rockpup]

TBG: I need to get some shorts/pants that are a slimmer fit for use with the boots. Most of my stuff has been a bit baggy to help with flexibility while on a jobsite. I almost got a pair of womens leather pants not too long ago at a goodwill supercenter in Miami, probably should have. oh well. Btw, my new thigh high ballet boots showed up, they are a UK 10, not a US womens 10. I was a bit dissapointed as the boots themselves are quite well made. Fortunatly my b/f expessed interest in wearing them for the first time in 4 years, so there may be hope yet for seeing two guys in South florida wandering around in heels/boots. (I won't push him to do that though, let him make that decision) Time to leave for work, have fun everyone Jim

[Guest]

hi there jim! I was wondering what kind of hose/socks you wear with your thighboots, & what kind (if any) of insoles you have in them. I have somthing called PUMP PALS that I put in to my DEMONIA black platform boots (which I plan to wear today going put to the movies, all in black to match! ) & as far as I know, they really do work for heeled boots and/or shoes! I also have found that (for these particular boots) that very thin hose works for MY feet, but its funny that for my NINE WEST blade heel knee boots I need to wear THICK socks, so go figure! (think that it all has to do with the type of boot, its over-all design, & how it may fit best on your feet.)

[Rockpup]

I actually have 2 types of pads in the 5.5" thigh boots. One is a small "open toe shoe" style that helps pad right where the bone hits the pad of the foot, and a larger pad that covers most of the flat part of the inner boot. I would have to dig around to see if I could find the names. Usually I wear socks, as I don't actualy own any hose at this point. I do have some lycra socks, and I also have some lycra unitards with feet, but am unlikely to wear those in public. If I need to pull the boots on over my jeans I will wear at least mid calf height socks to keep the pants in place, I have a pair of MX socks by Thor that are quite comfortable for that Btw, I got one of the thigh boots on my b/f for a test fit a few minutes ago, they fit great Seeya Jim

[MrTom]

I am to much shame to wearing women's boots in public, hm,....the people will think that I may studpid or transvestit

[Fog]

Well MrTom, If you worry about what other people think of you, you won't. There's nothing wrong with being a transvestite AND it's not illegal to be stupid, many people are stupid and manage to live happy and fulfilled lives. My 2d worth - in old money!

[Dawn HH]

Mr. Tom:-) Welcome to the Forum. There are women's boots with heels that look quite masculine for wearing out in public under long jeans. Cheers--- Dawn HH

[iloveboots]

Hi Everyone,

It has been awhile since I last posted, have missed everyone. In addition to being really busy we also spent five days on a "Boot" vacation in San Francisco from April 24-28th. It was a blast! The only footwear we took with us were thigh high high heel Boots!!

I brought six different pairs of thigh Boots from my collection. On the first day we spent most of the day shopping around Union Sq. I wore black jeans tucked into the Cristina thigh high Boots that i love, they have a 4 inch heel, and they are awesome to walk in.

Day two we spent in the "Fetish" area around 7th and 8th Streets near Folsom st. We stopped in to many stores. I wore the outfit I am wearing in the pics at the "www" link below at photobucket, I have also attached one pic, the "small1'. This pair of Boots is a custom made pair from Little Shoe Box in the UK, crotch high soft lambskin leather with a 5 inch stiletto heel. That same day we went to the movie "Kinky Boots" in the same outfit, it was a hit! Many of the movie goers stopped after the show to chat about my Boots etc. We then went to a few clubs and had a wild time !!

The third day we spent around Fishermans Wharf and I wore my Little Shoe Box black suede crotch high Boots over black jodphurs you see in the other pic. There were at least a half dozen requests from folks to take our picture. cathy was wearing a pair of black elatehr thigh high Boots as well over black jodphurs. That evening we went to a couple of shows and danced the night away.

It was an awesome trip as usual.

david

[Shafted]

Sounds like you had a great time, iloveboots! I also plan to wear a pair of "Kinky Boots" to the showing of the film when it gets here soon. I just love stirring the pot to see what happens.

[Dawn HH]

ILoveBoots:-) It sounds like you two had a tremendous time on your trip. Cudos to your both. The two pics that your posted are great. You look good in that outfit. JMO---but I like the look with the leather thighhighs over the suede---then again, I'm not much on suede even though they are thighhighs. Cheers--- Dawn HH

[Thighbootguy]

I have started a new thread on Boots and Skirts in Public over on the CD forum. I didn’t want to take this thread on thigh boots in a very different direction.

Iloveboots -

Sounds like a great trip and I have been missing your posts.

MrTom -

Welcome to the forum

I think if you read around on this forum you will find that most of us think that fashion freestyling is not in indictment of being stupid or a transvestite. Most of us really enjoy the look.

[Thighbootguy]

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Monitors please remove the prior post by sweety2006.

This one too.

Thanks

[Thighbootguy]

Some time ago I posted that I had epoxied a penny to the toe of my black leather thigh boots with 5” heels because I was wearing a hole in the upper of the toe.

The other day I noticed how much ware I had put on the penny. I may have to grind them off and replace them.

Over half the thickness of the penny is gone and the leading edge is completely gone.

I don't think I "walk funny" in these boots but I must be putting a lot of pressure on the toe as I walk.

Has anyone else had this problem?

[Shafted]

I have also noticed that the toe seems to be the highest wear point of the the sole..

[Thighbootguy]

I was looking around on the WEB for someone else’s experiences wearing thigh boots in public and came across this posting.

MariaD

For me some of the most exhilarating moments I've had have been when I've worn thigh length high-heeled boots in public. I can't easily articulate the emotions I experience when I've done this, but I suppose it's a mixture of fear and excitement. The stares, the outraged looks, the gasps, the whistles...

The best time to do this for maximum effect is during the day, doing something fairly normal such as shopping for clothes. You can only really do this somewhere like central London. It's best to be alone - if a partner is with you then the presumption may be that you're wearing them for him, whereas if you're on your own then you must be wearing them for their own sake. You need to be oblivious to the reactions; start exchanging glances and you're going to look like a hooker seeking some business. You have to act as though wearing thigh boots to shop in is the most normal thing in the world.

I like to go out in a fashionable half-length coat that ends about two or three inches above the tops of my boots. The feeling as I walk along the street with my metal heel ends clicking on the pavement is almost indescribable.

I should warn that you need to be extremely confident to do this, and you must be able to walk effortlessly in high heels. I mean effortlessly. Any indication that you're struggling to walk, or if there's no elegance and poise in your walk, and you will ruin the effect.

Maybe one day a psychologist will explain to me why I find this such a turn on.

The experience was so close to my own I couldn’t believe it (especially the bit about being confident), and I thought it was worth sharing.

[crotchboots-m]

yes,the confidence part is the main ingredient. i like to make eye contact and smile at people as well...this seems to put them at ease.

[Thighbootguy]

Today was a good boot day.

It started with a shopping trip to Bigg’s but I wrote about that in the Boots and Skirt in Public thread.

I went to the Museum wearing a white top, blue denim shorts, and black leather thigh boots with 5” stiletto heels. Earlier I had been wearing hose, a denim jacket, and a skirt.

I walked in from the parking lot like I owned the place (I am a member). There were several students drawing the building and they were so caught up in their work they didn’t notice me at all. When I got in I was greeted by the guard and asked him where the stools were. I got a stool and headed for a painting on the second floor I wanted to sketch. No one batted an eye as I walked through the museum.

Other than the boots, this outfit doesn’t have as much going on as the one I had on earlier.

I worked and walked around for about an hour and spoke with a guard I hadn’t seen before about how a painting looked different with the sun out (the gallery has defused sky lights) than it does under the museum lighting. He said he hadn’t noticed before but did see what I meant. He didn’t bat an eye at my boots.

As I left the museum I was feeling pretty good and I headed home through downtown Cincinnati. I wanted to stop at Payless to see if the downtown store had anything I was interested in. I found a parking place about three blocks from the store and was ready to walk back when I discovered I didn’t have any change on me at all. Since Cincinnati is not a place to park at an expired meter, I had to head home.

Oh well, It was a fun outing anyway.

crotchboots-m

Absolutely.

[Rockpup]

Not much to say other then walking on sand in spike heels is not easy.

[Dawn HH]

JimC.:-) One would naturally expect that walking on sand in heels would keep you on your toes a lot. Yes or no? Cheers--- Dawn HH

[BobHH]

Yes, but one expects some support from the heel of the foot. Gets pretty tiring going on tiptoe and maintaining balance, with a tendency to fall over backward if you put your heels down! The sand can really scuff up the heels, also. I usually do it on/in dirt, and hope the heels don't get stuck.

[crotchboots-m]

jim h- did you ever consider going into the ocean with your boots on?