hh&c fan Posted June 20, 2011 Posted June 20, 2011 From time to time I'm trying to convince a high heel manufacturer to reconsider their designs and to correct them or add new designs. This time I took an image of a design from the British eBay seller 'green-flash' and modified it until it matched my dream design - which does exist, but not in my size... That image is attached to this post. Now I would like to know which design YOU like most (please ignore the missing ankle strap, this is only for visibility reasons and should not be determinative!) and what you would like to praise or criticize looking at these two designs.
Dr. Shoe Posted June 20, 2011 Posted June 20, 2011 I don't like either and I can't decide which I detest more. Does that help? No, only kidding. Seriously though, as you say, your design is already available so why not try to get the maker to do them in your size instead? They may take a special order or a commission from you. Oh, and by the way, the ones on the right are hideous IMO, poorly made from cheap materials. Just putting the highest heel that the styling will allow does not necessarily make a great design. Graduate footwear designer able to advise and assist on modification and shoe making projects.
hh&c fan Posted June 20, 2011 Author Posted June 20, 2011 I do only know 2 manufacturers that really manufacture that shape - one is a chinese manufacturer who's very hard to contact and not really serious, the other one's 6"heelsforever. I contacted them as they sell large sizes but not with the proportional heel height, and they said no they wont do it. Only alternative is ordering from a custom heel maker which will be kinda expensive. Well if anyone knows a manufacturer who can build exactly that shape I'd be glad to hear from you...
shedevil Posted June 20, 2011 Posted June 20, 2011 Let me know too, because the one on the left is exactly what I'm looking for I do only know 2 manufacturers that really manufacture that shape - one is a chinese manufacturer who's very hard to contact and not really serious, the other one's 6"heelsforever. I contacted them as they sell large sizes but not with the proportional heel height, and they said no they wont do it. Only alternative is ordering from a custom heel maker which will be kinda expensive. Well if anyone knows a manufacturer who can build exactly that shape I'd be glad to hear from you...
XtremeHeels Posted June 21, 2011 Posted June 21, 2011 I currently have 3 pairs of heels from 6ihf that look like the new design that you have posted. I find them to be a way better fit due to the design and they feel much higher too! They do make up to a size 13 in us mens and size 15 in womens which is unfortunate for those whose feet are bigger. I too would be interested in knowing if someone foun a company who also makes this style. For now, I am quite happy with my shoes from 6ihf. Yes, I can walk in 6.5 inch heels!!!
hh&c fan Posted June 21, 2011 Author Posted June 21, 2011 Let me know too, because the one on the left is exactly what I'm looking for glad to hear that! If I find something I'll post it here... I currently have 3 pairs of heels from 6ihf that look like the new design that you have posted. I find them to be a way better fit due to the design and they feel much higher too! They do make up to a size 13 in us mens and size 15 in womens which is unfortunate for those whose feet are bigger. I too would be interested in knowing if someone foun a company who also makes this style. For now, I am quite happy with my shoes from 6ihf. Well I'm one of these guys with large shoe size - no surprise as I'm 6'3"... And if I'd buy a pair of US14 heels from 6ihf they'd have the same heel attached as a US10-11 pair. Still 'high' but without that 'height' I'm looking for
highheelshop Posted June 21, 2011 Posted June 21, 2011 The one on the left is indeed what 6IHF sells. They have a special arche and look fantastic. I have the V16SA from them 16cm high, (6 1/4"). Really beautiful design. I love how close the heel stands to the back of the sole. Looks amazing and any of you girls should try them. PS. I don't wear them myself. :-)
XtremeHeels Posted June 22, 2011 Posted June 22, 2011 glad to hear that! If I find something I'll post it here... Well I'm one of these guys with large shoe size - no surprise as I'm 6'3"... And if I'd buy a pair of US14 heels from 6ihf they'd have the same heel attached as a US10-11 pair. Still 'high' but without that 'height' I'm looking for It's too bad that the heel doesn't increase to match the shoe size. I wear either a size 11 or 12 depending on the manufacturer. The shoes from 6ihf that I own have the perfect heel height for their size or at least I think they do. However, I hope that someone will find a manufacturer that will make shoes with that kind of design to fit a larger foot size with a heel to match! Yes, I can walk in 6.5 inch heels!!!
hh&c fan Posted June 29, 2011 Author Posted June 29, 2011 well here's a design looking similar: http://www.fuss-schuhe.de/high-heels-shop.html?http://www.fuss-schuhe.de/hhfc/pu-816-2443-vitello-nero.htm Still hoping to find the perfect pair - just contacted Gina after I saw a pair of Vintage fetish heels in her collection (http://www.queen-of-heels.de/img/up/up-110.jpg), but otherwise these are not too bad at all...
DR Who 3 Posted July 1, 2011 Posted July 1, 2011 I would vote for the new ones as they have more curves. Dr Who 3
tallguyinheels Posted July 6, 2011 Posted July 6, 2011 short toe box wins for me... the key for me is a very strong heel to last connection as I still - in six inch or higher heels like to plant my steps heel first. Room for a Gel pad in the toe box a plus.
roniheels Posted July 10, 2011 Posted July 10, 2011 The new seems to "make more sense" in style and design than the old. I would like to know how the new design fits and feels.
hh&c fan Posted July 10, 2011 Author Posted July 10, 2011 The new seems to "make more sense" in style and design than the old. I would like to know how the new design fits and feels. *cough* me too
Trolldeg Posted July 31, 2011 Posted July 31, 2011 in six inch or higher heels like to plant my steps heel first.. You don't do that in lower heels?
spikesmike Posted August 7, 2011 Posted August 7, 2011 The cold truth I like any stiletto high heel with Pata in it. Mike
hh&c fan Posted August 7, 2011 Author Posted August 7, 2011 The cold truth I like any stiletto high heel with Pata in it. Mike Well thats an option!
Jabble Posted August 7, 2011 Posted August 7, 2011 well here's a design looking similar: http://www.fuss-schuhe.de/high-heels-shop.html?http://www.fuss-schuhe.de/hhfc/pu-816-2443-vitello-nero.htm Still hoping to find the perfect pair - just contacted Gina after I saw a pair of Vintage fetish heels in her collection (http://www.queen-of-heels.de/img/up/up-110.jpg), but otherwise these are not too bad at all... The fuss website there has a lot of very nice looking shoes. I cannot remember the Euro conversion rate from when I lived over there. Thanks for posting it.
hh&c fan Posted August 8, 2011 Author Posted August 8, 2011 The fuss website there has a lot of very nice looking shoes. I cannot remember the Euro conversion rate from when I lived over there. Thanks for posting it. Well normally its about ~ $1.30 => 1.00€
hh&c fan Posted December 2, 2011 Author Posted December 2, 2011 well guys, after all these months it seems like no manufacturer is interested in creating sexy looking ultra high heels. So some weeks ago I decided to give myself a try on creating my own ones. Due to several reasons I am not able to sell them/make them to order, but I'll share my experiences, ideas and sources and maybe some of you will give it a try too... http://www.hhplace.org/shoe_repair_modifications/20900-going_create_high_heels_myself.html
Dr. Shoe Posted December 2, 2011 Posted December 2, 2011 Yeah, how's that going BTW? Graduate footwear designer able to advise and assist on modification and shoe making projects.
hh&c fan Posted December 2, 2011 Author Posted December 2, 2011 Yeah, how's that going BTW? Aside from currently being sick I'm workin on shaping the last models...
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