High Surprise Posted November 3, 2003 Posted November 3, 2003 I went into town this weekend in order to buy myself a new pair of boots for the winter (something to keep me warm and dry over the next few colder months. Something I can wear for work every day). Thought I would share with you what I bought. They are from a private small shop importing leather shoes from Turkey. Before anyone asks, they are more 5 inchers (I find the heel position (ie. further towards the front of the foot), gives me much more control, comfort and balance - I have bever tried shoes/boots with the heel in this position before: and finally....
Heelfan Posted November 3, 2003 Posted November 3, 2003 Well, that heel position as depicted (i.e. set-in from the back of the foot) was the normal average position for years and years. Certainly all the stiletto heels in the original boom of the late 1950s/early 1960s were invariably like that for full freedom of stride and ease of movement. The "Set-back heel" (i.e. with the back of the heel-tip in a line vertically downwards from the back of the foot) started coming-in on some styles in the high heel boom of around 1980, and many of the heels in the current 2000 boom are also set-back. In fact, some of the recent block heels were flared outwards at their base to extend well back behind the actual boot. My wife and I have always rather disliked set-back heels, both because they are much more awkward and ungainly to walk in and also because they look ugly and awkward. I am delighted to see your boots with a return to the good old set-in heel. Maybe at last sanity is returning to shoe design! Congratulations on a good purchase! Cheefully yours, Heelfan Onwards and upwards!
Slim Posted November 3, 2003 Posted November 3, 2003 I can only agree, underslung heels are by far the best to walk in(far better than a flat shoe for me). Its best I think if the heel strikes under the ankle. I have also found the hour glass heels snap like rotten sticks. The old louis or cowboy heels are best, if you can find them.
High Surprise Posted November 3, 2003 Author Posted November 3, 2003 Interesting because none of my current colelction have the heels inverted as they are on these new boots. It really makes the balancing so much easier.
Ionic Posted November 3, 2003 Posted November 3, 2003 Interesting because none of my current colelction have the heels inverted as they are on these new boots. It really makes the balancing so much easier. If you just sketch the geometry on paper, you can see how the straight down or set back heel acts as a slightly higher heel when actually walking since the heels will strike the ground earlier. Obviously no different when merely standing. The traditional or cut-away stiletto has the further merit of being flattering making the foot look a little smaller although perhaps making the heel itself slightly understated. I like the effect rather less on small heels. Oh yes, really like them btw, High Surprise; especially the smooth line they have. Have you double checked height with a tape measure? /I /I
Jay1 Posted November 3, 2003 Posted November 3, 2003 Hiya High Surprise Lovely boots, I wouldn't mind a pair myself! They certainly do look like they will be very warm in the winter. They do look like they could be a little slippery as well which would make winter walking interesting! Are the soles smooth? Jay "If you put your mind to it, you can accomplish anything..." - Dr Emmet L Brown - 1985
Dr. Shoe Posted November 3, 2003 Posted November 3, 2003 Right! Size range? Address of shop? As soon as possible please! Graduate footwear designer able to advise and assist on modification and shoe making projects.
shyguy Posted November 3, 2003 Posted November 3, 2003 Want them NOW they look great. He was so narrow minded he could see through a keyhole with both eyes. Brown's Law: If the shoe fits, it's ugly
Ionic Posted November 3, 2003 Posted November 3, 2003 But if we all get them, then High Surprise won't want to be seen wearing the same as the rest of us; those galls.... you know what they are like.... /I /I
High Surprise Posted November 5, 2003 Author Posted November 5, 2003 Hi all, Thanks for your comments. Yes - they are a little slippery (no grip etc). The heel height is 5 inches - yes. The boots are size 38 so maybe the picture doesn't really show you the heel height (i can take a pic with a tape measure if you all want....) They were bought in a shopping mal in Milton Keyenes from a private shop (can't remember their name but they are the only non chain in the Milton Keyenes mall). I am wearing them right now in my office and feeling on top of the world with them. As someone said, yes they are nice and warm. Thanks for your nice comments.
dimpantyhose Posted November 5, 2003 Posted November 5, 2003 I like them, but I prefer boots from last year. The trend was the wooden heels. I really enjoy watching girls and women wearning those boots. I tryed to purchased a pair but... I missed my chance This year, I didn't see those boots in store
High Surprise Posted November 5, 2003 Author Posted November 5, 2003 I'm not a massive fan of wooden heels. Thanks for all your input. Good to hear most of you like them! Thx!
jo Posted November 5, 2003 Posted November 5, 2003 Those are really nice boots. Smoooth. That underslung heel is deceptive, they really don't look like 5 inch heels, unless they are quite a large size. Hmm; Size 38. Yeah, deceptive.
Tech Posted November 5, 2003 Posted November 5, 2003 Seriously nice boots........!!! Do they make a size 43? UK9? Heels for Men // Legwear Fashion // HHPlace Guidelines If something doesn't look right, please report the content ASAP!
High Surprise Posted November 6, 2003 Author Posted November 6, 2003 Ok ok ok...... I've been caught out here. You guys are simply too good. I got the measurements wrong, I'm sorry. (I don't make a habit of measuring all my new purchases). Took a picture for you with a ruler. Here are the results. Very impressive you were all right. Little me was wrong! oops.
Keli Posted November 6, 2003 Posted November 6, 2003 great boots!! Any day that you don't learn something new is a day wasted.
jo Posted November 6, 2003 Posted November 6, 2003 >> I've been caught out here. You guys are simply too good. I got the measurements wrong, << After a while, you'll get to the point where you can usually just tell the rough height from the angle of the foot. In fact, I can even tell you someones shoe size from across the other side of the room. That nearly got me into deep trouble, one time, when I commented on someones size 5 feet, and she looked at me, and asked how I knew they were size 5. Well, they looked to be size 5, I said; and they were. I thought it best to not make any further comment on the fact that I really liked the 4.75 inch heels that she was wearing at the time, otherwise that might have really given the game away.
High Surprise Posted November 7, 2003 Author Posted November 7, 2003 What threw me was the angle of my foot being where I would expect it to be in 5 inches. Because I am not used to the placement of the heel being where it was, I just assumed they were higher. Well done Jo though. You know your stuff.
High Surprise Posted November 14, 2003 Author Posted November 14, 2003 I know I know I know..... I'm being naughty but I came across some boots in a store yesterday which I had to buy (they are not my usual style but looked very practical and comfortable)...... so I bought them. Here they are... thought I would share:
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