Thigh Boots in Public

[Thighbootguy]

red_souled -

Welcome to the forum.

Can you tell us a bit more about your adventures wearing thigh boots?

What kind of boots?

Where you go when your wearing them?

What part of the USA you from? I'm interested in how wearing thigh boots is accepted in different parts of the country. I've worn mine in the Cincinnati, Columbus Ohio, and Washington DC areas without having an eyebrow raised.

Looking forward to additional posts.

Enjoy your boots.

Postscript:

I just read your other posts. NY fashion industry and great boots out and about.

Again, Welcome.

[Thighbootguy]

I have been out and about a couple of times in the past few days.

Last night I stopped at Walgreen’s and Sam’s wearing a black sleeveless turtleneck, a black cloth mid calf skirt and black leather thigh boots with 5” stilettos. At first glance, this outfit does look more like a dress than a combination.

At Walgreen’s and Sam’s I left a video camera running in my car as I walked in and out of the store.

In Walgreen’s one guy turned and stared but everyone else was very nonchalant. O searched aroung for the stuff I wanted and headed for the register. There was a guy in a corrections officer uniform (including a sidearm) in line in front of me. He didn’t pay any attention to me at all. I knew the register clerk and she was cheerful and chatty as usual.

I headed on over to Sam’s and parked a good distance from the door so there would be something to shoot on the video. On the video I just walked down to the store and came back (carts is empty) because I didn’t want to leave the camera running for 30 minutes (with the car window open) while I was in the store.

In the store, most folks didn’t pay any attention but there were two guys that were walking together that commented to each other, “Yep, that what I thought I saw.” I was kind of in a hurry so I didn’t wander around as much as I normally do. The register clerk (who likes longer skirts) greeted me warmly. I told her I had almost worn something much shorted because it was so warm. She laughed and we bid each other a good evening. I headed back to the car and loaded all my stuff into it.

Today I went to Radio Shack wearing a gray T-shirt, denim shorts, and black thigh boots with 5” stilettos. The clerk asked if he could help so I told him what I was looking for. He took me over to the rack where they were displayed. At the register, when I signed the electronic signature pad, I commented that it almost looked like my signature. He replied that he usually draws a smiley face. The point is he was joking around with a guy wearing thigh boots like it was no big deal. We bid each other a good day and I headed to the Thrift Emporium that I frequent.

I wandered through the store but didn’t see anything I wanted. In the shoe department, a lady was with her husband and she was looking for shoes. I didn’t hear what he said to her but she replied in a loud voice, ”I can’t wear boots with stiletto heels.” I had just looked at the rack and knew that the only boots with stiletto heels that were in the store were the ones on my feet.

All in all a fun outing.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5T45nKeUQc'>Thighbootguy Watering the Flowerbed

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssGPUxrk4Dw'>Thighbootguy goes to Walgreen’s and Sam’s

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5TSC0CNPMc'>Thighbootguy takes a walk in the park

[Stilettoscot]

It's one thing to describe people out in public being casual about men in heels, it's truly another to see it on video! Very cool, and thanks!!

[JeffB]

TBG: Many thanks for posting those videos. Really cool! What really amazed me that no one broke into your car and stole your camera while you were shopping, something that, sadly would happen in my neck of the woods in a New York minute. Now, I don't want to criticize you for doing something I wouldn't have the balls to attempt (at least not right now), but from the Walgreen's and Sam's Club videos, I think you need to work on your walk and your posture. Regarding the former, you walked like a man would, shambling (can't think of a better word to use at present) a bit from side to side, distracting some from the image you sought to present, and you seemed hurried as you walked. Slow down, walk with a measured, fluid gate, take smaller steps too. As for your posture, it was clear from the Sam's Club video that you were almost hunched over the cart as you wheeled it to and from the store. Stand straight when you walk, proper posture goes a long way toward presenting a proper image. I know what I suggested might be a tad difficult to do in five inch heels, but it would be worth it to practice as much as you can. I'm positive that will produce elegant results. Please don't take my criticisms hard, what you did was great, but I think you can do better. In any event, more power to you in your future exploits!

[Thighbootguy]

JebbB -

I noticed The poor posture and plodding walking in that video. Part of it is tha cart and part of it was being in a hurry because of the camera. At Walgreen's I was able to close the car but at Sam's I had to leave the window of the car open so I was in a bit of a hurry (being concerned about the heat and security of the equipment.)

I'm not sure what pushed me into doing those videos, but creating them seems to have satisfied some need. I wish the urge had happened in more favorable weather conditions. The temperature was over 90F. The park video was shot in two sessions because I completely soaked the shirt I was wearing. The black turtleneck was also soaked but it didn’t show.

My most recent favorite look is the one in the Watering the Flowerbed; shorts, sleeveless turtleneck and thigh boots. This the exactly the outfit I have been wearing to the Museum.

Stilettoscot -

Thanks for the kind words.

[tallguyinheels]

Like JeffB I noticed you posture... When I'm shopping in 5 inch heels with a cart I have to fight the urge to hunch over and use the cart as a support. I know, it's really stupid as I'm comfortable in heels an do not need a steading support. Like JeffB says - you have to sort of forget about the cart stand and walk with shoulders back - a smaller stride - and a comfortable pace. I just sort of guide the cart with a couple fingers and with the cart very close in front of me, meaning even a shorter than possible step. I think that because you are taller in the heels, if you push the cart out in front of you, you will have to hunch over! I know TBG - when you are in the store you probably relax and all is good!

[Thighbootguy]

Tallguyinheels, I have taken JeffB’s sage advice and improved my posture on my most recent outing.

Great outing post

I really was only thinking about the camera running and not what I looked like (thinking more about the production than the acting). I was disappointed in how my walk looked. Live and learn.

I had to repost one of the videos so the URL has changed.

Thighbootguy watering the flowerbed

[Dawn HH]

TBG:-) I was able to pick up your video on you watering your plants this time. Thanks. That your travel trailer in the back-ground? Interesting video BTW. Cheers--- Dawn HH

[Thighbootguy]

I just had a fine shopping experience that was all about wearing thigh boots.

I went shopping at Sam’s wearing a black long sleeved V neck top, denim shorts and black leather thigh boots with 5” stilettos. The is the same outfit I wore in the Thighbootguy watering the garden video except the top is long sleeved and V necked rather than a turtleneck. The shorts have a 1” inseam so they qualify as really short.

The shopping trip was without incident. I wandered throughout the store even though I only wanted two items. I made a point to keep my shoulders back, take smaller steps and to guide the cart with my fingertips rather than leaning into the cart. At the checkout I spotted one of the clerks I knew and who always gives me a wave when I walk past. I asked her, “Does this outfit work?”

She took a second look and said, “Yep, it works” and gave me a big smile. The register clerk (a guy) art the next register agreed with her.

Dawnhh -

The Airstream is mine but it's not road worthy. Maybe someday I'll get around to working on it.

[Thighbootguy]

Two new Thighbootguy videos

Thighbootguy making Beer Bread

Thighbootguy doing Front and Back Yardwork

Ah - the hazards of shooting a live video. In the yardwork video, a bee managed to sting my leg right at the top of my right boot. I was wearing long sleeves and gloves because weeds and I don’t get along but I wasn’t expecting the bee.

You will also notice a guy walking by while I’m starting the mower. He didn’t bat an eye. I didn’t notice him coming but after the mower started I couldn’t speak to him.

[JeffB]

Two new Thighbootguy videos

Thighbootguy making Beer Bread

Thighbootguy doing Front and Back Yardwork

Ah - the hazards of shooting a live video. In the yardwork video, a bee managed to sting my leg right at the top of my right boot. I was wearing long sleeves and gloves because weeds and I don’t get along but I wasn’t expecting the bee.

Well, I'm sure that couldn't have been comfortable. While I haven't been stung by a bee in years and years, I remember how unpleasant the experience was. I could be suited up in armor from head to toe like Iron Man and I still wouldn't want to fool around anyplace where there's bees. Nosiree!

[Thighbootguy]

I mentioned in my last post that I had been stung by something, well 24 hours later my lag is swollen and sore and I thought I ought to get a second opinion. I headed off to an urgent care facility in the area. This is a facility staffed by a doctor but far short of a hospitals emergency room. I went in wearing a gray t-shirt, denim shorts and my black leather thigh boots with 5” stilettos. I was there for an hour and a half and no one, staff or other patients, even batted an eye. A couple of kids gave confused glances but that was it. When the nurse and the doctor asked me what was wrong, I told them that something had stung me right at the top of my boot. I did have the right boot cuffed down below my knee so the doctor could see the extent of the swelling. After the doctors office, I went to a Kroger’s (large supermarket) that had a pharmacy to have my prescriptions filled. Still wearing my boots, I was there, wandering around the store for about half an hour, while the prescriptions were filled. Other than my leg being sore, this was a most comfortable outing.

[Thighbootguy]

I went to my regular doctor to get a second opinion on my leg (the swelling had increased). He said I was fine. I was wearing shorts (so the doctor could see my leg) and a long sleeved dress shirt (leftover from work), I didn’t wear my boots because I also wanted him to look at a spot on my foot and I didn’t want to mess with taking them off but as soon as I left the office I pulled my boots on and headed to a Sam’s I rarely frequent. I got a couple of hard looks as I walked, one from one of the greeters and another from a kid. The best reaction was when I walked past a mother and young son. I didn’t hear what the kid said, but his mom said, “You like those boots?” The kid said, “Yeah”. The kid has good taste.

[Tech]

The best reaction was when I walked past a mother and young son. I didn’t hear what the kid said, but his mom said, “You like those boots?”

The kid said, “Yeah”.

The kid has good taste.

Thats absolutely priceless

[johnieheel]

I went to my regular doctor to get a second opinion on my leg (the swelling had increased). He said I was fine. I was wearing shorts (so the doctor could see my leg) and a long sleeved dress shirt (leftover from work), I didn’t wear my boots because I also wanted him to look at a spot on my foot and I didn’t want to mess with taking them off but as soon as I left the office I pulled my boots on and headed to a Sam’s I rarely frequent.

I got a couple of hard looks as I walked, one from one of the greeters and another from a kid. The best reaction was when I walked past a mother and young son. I didn’t hear what the kid said, but his mom said, “You like those boots?”

The kid said, “Yeah”.

The kid has good taste.

That's what I'm talking about! This kid is obviously raised with intelligence.

[Stilettoscot]

The mom probably had like 4 pairs herself.. That's cool.

[Guest]

"but Charlie, STARKIST wants tuna that TASTS good , not one with good TAST!":silly:

[Dawn HH]

As always, enjoyed your new videos. I agree with Richie that that comment by the kid was priceless. Thanks for the update on the Airstream. My father had a 19' travel trailer that we lived in when we displayed my Miniature Circus around the country. He and I had built a utility trailer that carried the circus in and we built it to look like an old circus wagon. We used 2 full sized station wagons to pull them with. So essencially, we traveled much like the real circuses did over the roads. It was displayed one time in the original buildings that the Ringling Bros. Circus used to be housed in in Baraboo Wisconsin. I often wonder when you make your outside videos with spiked heeled thighboots on that you must stand on your toes a lot to keep your heels from sinking into your yard. Thats what I had to do to keep my heels from sinking any time that I was on a grassy area. Cheers--- Dawn HH

[Thighbootguy]

A number of years ago when I was working at the university, The campus was visited by the “Royal Lichtenstein Quarter Ring Circus”. This was one guy, Nick Weber, that had a wide variety of circus skills that would get three collage students to take a year off and travel around the country with him, putting on the circus. He would teach them the circus skills and (this is a quote) “give them some of what they wanted and everything they need”. At the time, I was in a very depressing situation at work and it took all my will power to not go with them.

From a juggling blog:

Jugglers looking for training and practical performing experience (but no pay!) might apply for a position with The Royal Lichtenstein Circus. Nick Weber of San Jose, California, has toured his quarter-ring show for the past 14 years.

As for walking in stilettos off the pavement, the ground was as hard as a rock when I was out so it wasn’t a problem. The only soft ground is in the garden, where you will sink in with flats on. I have a board walk down the middle so I can get to the plants.

[Thighbootguy]

Today was a boot day. I started out today wearing jeans, a blue long sleeved dress shirt, bleu sweat band, and black leather thigh boots with 5” stilettos. I went down to the county court house to renew my auto registration. I parked across the street and walked in like I owned the place. The clerks office wasn’t open yet so I queued up in the line outside the door. The first guy in the line took one look and decided to ignore me, the second guy took a second look and saw the heels and got a funny look on his face. There wasn’t much conversation. When the office opened I went in and paid my fees and walked out with a new registration sticker. I walked out of the building and thought I heard a few snickers behind me. The same crowd that was outside the building when I went is was still there and I got a couple of smiled from several of the ladies. I walked back across the street and knelt down behind my car to put the sticker on the license plate. The parking was front end into the curb rather than parallel so I was out in the street putting on the sticker. I started to drive to work then realized I had forgotten to pack a lunch so I stopped at Bigg’s to pick up some yogurt. I haven’t been in there in the morning for a long time. It was fun and the floor is still as polished and slick as I had remembered it. I got a couple of looks but nothing too negative. I drove on to work and changed shoes before I went in. After work I pulled my boots back on and drove towards home. I stopped at Walgreen’s and picked up a few items. The stop was uneventful. Nest I stopped in Sam’s to get a few things. I wandered around a bit and picked up my stuff then headed for the register. There wasn’t a clerk I knew anywhere. The one I got didn’t seem surprised (I think they talk about me in the locker room ). After I loaded my car, I stopped at the gas station and filled up the car. Other than at work, I managed to wear my boots all day.

[Thighbootguy]

I had a totally uneventful boot outing this evening. I stopped at the same Sam’s where I was a day or so ago. I wore a bleu long sleeved dress shirt, blue denim high waisted shorts with a ½” inseam, a blue sweatband and black leather thigh boots with 5” stilettos. The combination of a long sleeved shirt with short shorts normally looks unbalanced but when you add the thigh boots it brings things back into proportion. I really am liking the look of thigh boots with shorts. I was in a bit of a hurry so I was only in the store for abut 20 minutes and I didn’t get too much of a chance to wander around but very few people seemed to notice and no one seemed to care. I got one nice smile from one of the clerks but that was the only reaction. Often I will recognize a clerk from a previous visit but this time I didn’t see anyone I had ever seen before. If I didn’t like wearing these boots so much, with the reaction I got, it would hardly be worth the effort. I guess I should be careful of what I wish for.

[johnieheel]

If I didn’t like wearing these boots so much, with the reaction I got, it would hardly be worth the effort. I guess I should be careful of what I wish for.

Isn't it great to wear what you want and not be afraid.

To me the reaction is fun but the important thing is that I am finally wearing my heels in public and just being myself without any worries of what others think. Just a man in heels. No big deal.

[Thighbootguy]

WOW did I just have a great afternoon. This morning I went to a technical seminar and there was no opportunity for heeling there, but I wound up with the afternoon off. I pulled on a pair of denim shorts, a gray T-shirt and my black leather thigh boots with 5” stilettos and went out shopping. The first place I stopped was my local thrift emporium. I parked and went in and headed for the lady’s skirt section, which is right by the shoe section. I walked past two ladies (I suspect mother and daughter) and I heard an exclamation of “WOW” from behind me. I turned around and both of them were absolutely gushing with excitement. “Those are gorgeous boots!” “There fantastic!” I managed a “Thank you very much.” About that time a third lady chimed in, “I think there great!” They asked me where I had gotten them and I told them about a couple of web sites. “I can wear a boot that tall, I’m going to get a pair.” The third lady said, “I’m surprised they fit as well as they do.” “They should, there fourteens but it is a 5” heel.” I walked away for a minute but came back to the mother of the pair and asked, “Excuse me but what would you wear with these boots?” “Well, I like to mix outrageous with classy. I have a leather dress that I wear with black pumps. Any kind of a classy top would work well with them. Of course you have discovered denim, that works well with anything.” Then she noticed my black leather purse on a shoulder strap and said, “Well there, you already know classy. I do want to get a pair, are they expensive?” “These are leather and they are around $80.” Her eyes got big and she called out to her daughter, “There leather and they were only $80.” We talked about the other styles available and heel height, then we bid each other a good day. I walked around for a while but didn’t see anything I really wanted so I headed for the Payless that is at the other end of the mall. In payless the clerk (young girl) greeted me and asked if I needed any help. I said I didn’t and started looking at the 12s. There was an open toe sling back with a 2” stiletto heel that I tried on but I didn’t like it that much so I put it back on the shelf. The clerk paid no additional attention to me but bid me a good day as I left. Next I headed to a St.Vincent dePaul, another thrift store. I had to park about a block away and did get a bit of attention as I walked along the street to the store. Inside, I browsed around and found a pilsner glass I wanted. While I was looking around the lady running the store greeted me and went on about her work. I went up to the counter and the lady rang up my item and I said, “I guess that’s all I need but, you know your inventory, do you have anything that would look good with these boots?” “Well, I don’t know what your looking for..” “Anything’s game.” “We do have some nice dresses on the back wall over there.” “Ok” and she took me back to the dress rack. “It should be something short... I don’t know what size..” “14” “It looks like all the short black ones are gone already... Oh here’s one marked large... there is a fitting room over there.” “Ok” “Let’s look at this other rack...” After a few more minutes she proceeded to pull out a green print that was very summery. “Let me try these.” By this time I was going to buy something no matter what. I went to the dressing room and tried on both dresses. The green one was more than I was ready for bit the little black one was really nice. I headed back out and rehung the green one and headed for the counter with the black one. “Will that one work?” “Yeah I think it will.” She proceeded to ring up the sale. “I think I nearly caused a traffic accident when I walked in.” She laughed. As I was leaving she said, “You’ll have to come back and let me know how that worked.” “I think I will be coming back and thank you so much for your help.” What a great outing! Pictures later (maybe).

[Thighbootguy]

Kneehighs - Thanks. I may have to try it again. It sure was fun.

I still can’t believe what happened today. I actually had a woman picking out dresses for me.

Anyway, the suggested pictures are conspicuous by their absence. I shot a few of me wearing the little black dress with spaghetti straps and my boots, with and without a bolero top, and with and without opera gloves. I came to the conclusion that I look awful wearing it. It looks good from the neck down but that top 10% ruins the look. I enjoy wearing it, but it is not for public display.

The whole day cost $3.50, $3 for the dress and $.50 for the pilsner glass. Entertainment doesn’t get much cheaper than that.

[JeffB]

TBG: That was absolutely outrageous! Once again, you've shared a fantastic outing with us. Many thanks!

[radiodave]

Great story! Sounds like good responses all around. Makes you wonder how often that cashier gets guys buying dresses there, but she obviously handled it with no qualms.

[Thighbootguy]

I stopped at Sam’s tonight and had a most interesting experience. I was wearing a black sleeveless tight fitting turtleneck, a tan very short skort, white hose, and black leather thigh boots with 5” stilettos. Basicly black and white with a tan skort. When I walked in the greeter (a guy) actually got bug eyed. I have never seen a guys eyes get that big before. I wasn’t in a hurry so I strolled around looking at stuff. After a while I picked out the stuff I needed and headed for the register. I have always commented on keeping heels and work separated so I was shocked to spot a co-worker walking into the store. He was no more than 20 feet away from me but he didn’t see me or at least give any signs of recognition. I've known this guy for 30+ years and he didn't notice me. I really must look differently than I do at work. I headed behind a display and then back into the store until I saw where he was heading. I then headed for the register. I managed to get into a line that was open and checked out quickly. The register clerk was one that always gives me a cool reception, but I asked her anyway, “What would you do differently with this?” She didn’t answer my question but said, “You certainly walk better in those shoes than I could.” I let the answer pass and thanked her for her comment then headed out of the store. The other night I wore a long skirt, but tonight’s outfit was about wearing boots. I think I’m more comfortable presenting myself as a boot wearer then a skirt wearer. I appreciate that there is s subtle difference there but it’s enough for me.

[Trinity]

Thighboot guy i do certainly enjoy these snippets of your life and experiences they make for interesting reading, and i admire your confidence and approach to these matters an inspiration to us all.

[Thighbootguy]

On the way home after work I stopped in Sam’s and Walgreen’s wearing a blue and white striped long sleeved dress shirt, a pair of short denim shorts (think Daisy Duke), and black leather thigh boots with 5” stilettos. The shirt and the shorts look silly together unless the long sleeves are balanced by the thigh boots, in which case the outfit looks great (my opinion). In Walgreen’s a couple of heads in the parking lot turned as I walked in. In the store the register clerk, who has seen me many times before, greeted me. As I was walking past the cosmetics counter I asked the clerk if they had anything to harden nails. Mine are too soft to maintain their shape when I play guitar. She brightened up and took the time to show me several products. I selected one and thanked her for her help. I then went on to gather the items I had intended to buy. On the way out I stopped at the cosmetics counter again and waited for the clerk to become free then asked her how to choose a foundation makeup. The nice thing about wearing thigh boots with 5” heels is that she didn’t ask me who the makeup was for, she only asked if I had oily or dry skin. She proceeded to show me my options and help me select a proper color. I didn’t make the purchase but thanked her for the help. At the checkout, the clerk was very friendly and we chatted a bit. At Sam’s I had time so I wandered around a bit. One family (mother and 3 daughters) seemed to take particular interest in me as a point of amusement. The youngest girl peeked around the end of the isle twice to get a look. I just gave her a smile and she scurried off. At the register I had one of my favorite clerks who said she had liked the longer suede skirt I wore last time. I told her that I appreciated her comment about the longer skirt but I was really about showing off the boots. She laughed and said, “Well if that’s what you about, you do it well.” As I walked out the family was at a register and the little girl was still gave me an undivided stare. It was a fun outing.

[johnieheel]

It amazes me how a simple artical of clothing like shoes or boots can get so much attention and send who knows what kind of thoughts through peoples minds. Whats the big deal anyway? Thanks Thighbootguy for sharing your adventures with us. I look forward to reading them. Keep on heeling!