onyourtoes Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 When I first started seeing hidden wedge sneakers on various sites I thought, "How pointless." But, I find as I get older, my confidence in wearing heels on the street has diminished, though I still like the feel of a heel and being a bit taller. Enter the Classics by Buffalo 2208 (solestruck.com). It comes in men's sizes to 13, and has a 3 1/2 inch hidden wedge heel -- see the arrow on the photo. To the casual eye, they look like flat boots, but there are differences: the arches bulge up more, they look smaller than my other shoes -- when I opened the box I thought they had shipped the wrong size, and someone watching closely might detect that my legs are longer and my ankles bend a bit higher than they should (mostly noticable with shorts). So, I get heels, height, no stares, and by getting used to wearing them out of the house, they give me back of bit of the confidence I've lost, so that when I wear "real heels," they will feel natural and I'll feel more confident. Think of them as confidence training wheels/heels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockpup Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 Very cool, just got a pair of hidden heel sneakers also. While not as high as I'd like, I've been able to wear them anywhere without anyone noticing or commenting. Even to the dentist yesterday, or around co workers. I'm even considering getting a pair of elevator shoes to wear as work boots. (formerly known as "JimC") Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heels59 Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 I've tried a pair of hidden heel men's shoes from TallMensShoes, but they really look rather orthopedic, and are quite heavy compaired to womens stilletto pumps. I've also inserted a pair of 1" lifts into my ordinary velcro strap sneakers from Walmart. I also have a custom pair of western boots with a more slender feminine 3" heel on the way from Miguel Jones in Mexico. My goal is to gradually transition from spousal don't-ask-don't-tell, to acceptance in moderate, marginally feminine footwear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxyheels Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 These are clearly a nice option for those who don't have the confidence to heel in public but experience the feeling of heeling out doors. High heels are the shoes I choose to put on, respect my choice as I repect yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CStuff Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Enter the Classics by Buffalo 2208 (solestruck.com). Unfortunately these are out of stock! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockpup Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Heels59: Well, yea, almost any footwear style is clunky compared to stiletto pumps I think I've jumped in with both feet as far as wedge sneakers. This pair I've worn to the dentist this week and they did not mention a thing. Steve Madden Olympiaa with about a 2.5" hidden heel. And just yesterday ran into a pair of these 4" wedge sneakers. Not as hidden, but with the right jeans they still just look like sneakers. Steve Madden Lleve Not as svelte as stilettos, but you can tell these are 4" heels. Will work well as discrete shoes when I feel like wearing higher heels without attention. (formerly known as "JimC") Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marion Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 I'm so glad I could grab a pair of these from New Look before they became sold out, and sadly, this happened so fast I couldn't grab a 2nd pair. Selling out so fast surely means this style had much much success ! My shoe collection album Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonC Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 While I could never say that the hidden heels are pointless, I just wouldn't get the same enjoyment from a pair like those shown. While the feeling of height is there, for me at least, there must be a style component that goes with the heel height, and anything that looks like a gym shoe or a hiking boot is not to my personal liking. Too bad, as some of those could absolutely be worn just about anywhere without being noticed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleekHeels Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 (edited) I think this sort of shoe creates the illusion of smaller feet peeping out from under a pair of jeans, which makes for a pretty cute casual style component. much more so than the equivalent flat version of the shoe. If I saw I style of these I liked they'd be a welcome addition to my collection and I could imagine wearing them a lot day to day. Edited August 24, 2012 by SleekHeels If you like it, wear it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frikopie Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 I have never go out on heels, but I think this year I'll be able to do it, because this kind of sneaker hides the fact of wearing heels quite a lot. I'm glad they exist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie001 Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 I don't really get it. Why don't they just make wedge heels for men or platforms to get more height? Wouldn't that be a lot easier and more stylish? There is nothing stylish about these shoes - In fact they are rather ugly as are most men's shoes. When will men's shoes make the leap from fugly and utilitarian to stylish and beautiful? Jamie Fashion Freedom for Men!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffB Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 When will men's shoes make the leap from fugly and utilitarian to stylish and beautiful? Oh, I'd say around the same time man walks on Mars. In other words, don't hold your breath. I don't want to LOOK like a woman, I just want to DRESS like a woman! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejs Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 I just bought a pair of hidden wedges from Topshop. They are great! Really comfortable, and great for day to day wear. You can barely see the difference from normal high tops, even with shorts on... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyIcecap Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 (edited) Burying out an older topic.... I think wedges and hidden heels are great for building courage and confidence wearing high heels. I just bought 2 pairs from Mustang Shoes, and when i'm out shopping or else i usually wear them. Gave me lot of confidence, and almost no one noticed. Those are the boots: Edited September 14, 2012 by CrazyIcecap Who the heck is General Failure and why is he reading my Disk? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockpup Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 I've been wanting to try these Nike Dunk wedges. I cannot find them in my size in Red/Black yet, and do not want to bug a sales person to try a color I dislike. (formerly known as "JimC") Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejs Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Hi, These are the light coloured Hi Tops I recently bought. I am now also looking at a new pair with a fur lining for the winter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSLS Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 I showed these to my partner, who loves them. We headed straight to New Look to buy her a pair. Does anyone have any idea in the UK where I could get a men's pair? I'd quite like a masculine looking sneaker/trainer, but with the hidden heel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onyourtoes Posted September 23, 2012 Author Share Posted September 23, 2012 ejs, how is the fit on the Top Shop wedges? Very few wedge sneaker styles come larger than US women's 10 (UK , and the ones marked 11 seem to be European 41 which is too small -- I've sent back 2 pairs to other shops, so far. I discovered Top Shop ships to the US, and it looks like they have UK 9 which ought to fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejs Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 Hi. I find the fit fairly true to size. The UK9 will be an eu 42, which would be better for me than the eu 41 that I bought just to try the style. The fur lined ones go up to eu 42 so I will be getting a pair of them for the forthcoming months! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockpup Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Ok. Just found these. I do hope I find them cheap somewhere. http://www.neimanmarcus.com/p/Be-D-Big-City-Pump-Silhouette-Sneaker-Pink-Sneakers/prod148540028_cat36450731__/?icid=&searchType=EndecaDrivenCat&rte=%252Fcategory.jsp%253FitemId%253Dcat36450731%2526pageSize%253D120%2526No%253D0%2526refinements%253D&eItemId=prod148540028&cmCat=product (formerly known as "JimC") Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marion Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 I think I'll prefer the opposite : heels with tennis shoes printed on it My shoe collection album Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleekHeels Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Ok. Just found these. I do hope I find them cheap somewhere. http://www.neimanmar...8&cmCat=product If only you'd found them in the mens department then we'd really be making progress! If you like it, wear it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frikopie Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 I have just bougth a pair of sneakers with hidden wedge in Blanco. They are the largest size avalaible, 41EU, and I thougth they would fit so tightly but, what a nice surprise, they fit very well on my 42EU feet. I think I'll go out on these, but only at remote places where it's difficult to meet any known person, because the back of the sole is quite narrow, showing that it's a girls shoes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CassieJ Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 If we could get these with a normal sized and shaped footprint, no one would ever know you were wearing heels. Cassie - http://www.fetishforhighheels.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Histiletto Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 The point is: You are choosing what you will wear. I have considered elevators, but my desire to wear heels goes beyond just being taller and feeling the height. It is just as important to be able to place my feet into a pair of my pedestaled choices and be able to feel, not only by touch, but by seeing the styling of the lines and exploring the radiance of the material(s) that are the source of my focus. I love the opportunities to shop and select from the display or straight off the shelf or rack, the pairs of heels that have won my attention. Trying them on to make sure they fit or can fit is not only necessary to get the best sizing, it also helps you to maintain a healthy stride as I continue to wear them. Now that everything feels good and my desires have been satisfied at this point, I'm ready to checkout. Sometimes, I wear my new stilettos as I leave the store, depending on the circumstances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockpup Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 Looks like Buffalo are making mens sized wedge heel sneakers. http://www.solestruck.com/buffalo-2208-mens-serraje-negro-01/index.html Pricy though, $175 a pair. (formerly known as "JimC") Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jake Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 I have two pairs of some what hidden sneakers, though, the 'heel' part is thin, and as frikopie said, one can tell. oh well, I like them I've worn the brown ones out before...late at night but Just got the black ones a few days ago http://hhplace.org/gallery/album/275-brown-high-top-wedge-sneaker/ http://hhplace.org/gallery/album/274-black-wedge-fashion-sneaker/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gudulitooo Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 jake, I prefer the brown ones. How much did you pay for these ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jake Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 Gudulitooo, I got them here: http://www.shoedazzle.com/products/ELIZZA-1 (sadly they're sold out) paid $45 for them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCBG Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 Hi, These are the light coloured Hi Tops I recently bought. I am now also looking at a new pair with a fur lining for the winter! Nice, I like them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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