sscotty727 Posted September 24, 2003 Share Posted September 24, 2003 I haven't worn these yet, I need to work up the guts to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk4625 Posted September 24, 2003 Share Posted September 24, 2003 If you're going to wear those outside, just wear pants with cuffs a little longer than normal. Slightly flared cuffs help. I've been doing that for a few months now and no one seems to notice. Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xaphod Posted September 24, 2003 Share Posted September 24, 2003 Elegant comfortable shoes for an outing. I'll keep repeating this ..... make sure the rest of the outfit is elegant to go with the shoes. Xa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubba136 Posted September 24, 2003 Share Posted September 24, 2003 I have several similar pairs. They work well with trousers. One thing, though. The larger buckles really are "eye catching" and draw more attention to your shoes that styles without vamp ornaments. Darker color penny loafers (black or dark brown) work the best, in my opinion. Being mentally comfortable in your own mind is the key to wearing heels in public. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ionic Posted September 24, 2003 Share Posted September 24, 2003 I've been raising the issue of toning down buckles on a thread in the modifation/repairs forum. /I /I Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sscotty727 Posted September 25, 2003 Author Share Posted September 25, 2003 I gained some courage this week wearing my block mules, I am going to run out to the store in these heels. I will let you know how it goes. Scotty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sscotty727 Posted September 25, 2003 Author Share Posted September 25, 2003 I just got back from my latest outting with these shoes. I had to return something to Target (for those that aren't familiar with Target, it is a large department store similar to Walmark/K-Mart. If you aren't familiar with Walmart/K-Mart, I can't help you). Anyway, after I returned the item, I proceeded to walk all over the store in my heels shopping. These made more of a clicking heel noise, so I had a few people glace my direction but nothing major. I actually found a solution to my heel clicking problem (atleast temporarily). I got some surface protectors (large square pads) and cut them to fit the heels. The problem is they are off white in color. The solution, I got some black duct tape and taped over the pad and a little on the heel. I am not sure how long it will stand up and I would probably get stopped at airport security, but they don't sound bad at all now. For a second "test" I went to the lobby of the hotel that isn't carpetted, bought a soda, walked out the door,l walked all the way around the hotel (passed a few people with no notice) and then came in the other entrance. I love these shoes (buckle and all), I could wear them everywhere! I am hooked now. I can't wait till my next outting. Scotty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sscotty727 Posted September 25, 2003 Author Share Posted September 25, 2003 Well, since I sucessfully wore these shopping lastnight, I decided to take it a little further and wore them out of the hotel room and to work (but changed into my 1 inch before coming into work). I plan on changing back into them when I go out for lunch today and also tonight in more extended mall shopping! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sscotty727 Posted September 26, 2003 Author Share Posted September 26, 2003 For those guys that are still nervous about wearing a little higher heel, I have spent 2 days (outside of work) wearing these heels (yes I know they aren't 5inch pumps, but still you have to admit they aren't exactly as "masculaine" as the block mules I was wearing). Today I made another break. I have been more or less wearing them with my jeans which cover the whole shoe and hide the heel, except for the toe. Well, today I had to pack up to leave the hotel room (I travel for work and am in a hotel from Monday night through Friday morning). Anyway, I pack my bags and stuff in the car prior to showering and changing for work. Today I ONLY left these shoes in the hotel room for when I got ready for work. My work pants are a little higher than my jeans and don't really cover much of the shoe at all. After getting dressed I looked in the mirror and only laughed and thought "Oh well, guess people will see I am wearing heels". Only last week I chickened out and said "I can't go out in these if you can see them!". As everyone here said, the slow progress of wearing the low to higher heels and wearing them ALOT out hidden gives you MUCH confidence. Next weekend my wife and I are going somewhere (haven't decided where yet) and I got her to agree to allow me to wear heels while we go out, so I will let you all know how that goes. Thanks again for all the support, it has been a major help! Scotty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yamyam Posted September 28, 2003 Share Posted September 28, 2003 Thanks again for all the support, it has been a major help!Scotty Always glad to help Glad you're taking such positive steps (OK, couldn't resist!) Obsessed is such a strong word. I prefer to think of myself as "differently enthusiastic" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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