NewfieGuyInHeels Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 Just caught this on twitter from Payless Shoes https://twitter.com/paylessinsider/status/487687813991653377 For those who may not be able to see it http://s77.photobucket.com/albums/j78/darthraze/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffB Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 Well now, THAT'S certainly interesting! 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...
NewfieGuyInHeels Posted July 13, 2014 Author Share Posted July 13, 2014 Isn't it tho? As it turns out I have the Brown ones in the pic, but mine are grey suede! http://s77.photobucket.com/albums/j78/darthraze/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hh4evr1 Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 They are in women's section but labelled as menswear. So masculine shoes for women, rather than feminine shoes for men. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weird1 Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 i caught this ad last fall from just fab. Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Shoe Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 We've done this to death. "Menswear" is a style rather like "boho" or "Punk"... These styles are not aimed at men nor intended to be worn by men. Graduate footwear designer able to advise and assist on modification and shoe making projects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dww Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 To be honest I think most of us knew that. life is not a rehearsal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thighbootguy Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 Yeah, I knew that too... but my pair are in black. I dream of a world where chickens can cross roads without having their motives questioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heelster Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 - - but guys like us make them menswear!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewfieGuyInHeels Posted July 13, 2014 Author Share Posted July 13, 2014 I know it's just a term put on the style, but I still chuckle when I see it. But i also think it's sad you never see "womenswear for him" or "the girlfriend jean" If I see an ad instore, I'm so trying them on and just pointing out they're menswear lol http://s77.photobucket.com/albums/j78/darthraze/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shafted Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 Levis had the ex-girlfriend jean. Shafted, the boots that is! View my gallery here http://www.hhplace.o...afteds-gallery/ or view my heeling thread here http://www.hhplace.org/topic/3850-new-pair-of-boots-starts-me-serious-street-heeling/ - Pm me if you want fashion advice or just need someone to talk to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetheelsfan Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 I have a pair of the Black Javelin 13M and a Brown pair in 12W. Bothe are good but the Brown pair are just thge best fitting heels I have or ever have had. They are the one I plan to use when the nerve comes up to par with the will to go shopping again at Payless. I figure there can't be a better place to do that. Just a bit higher to to delight - low enough for healthy foot comfort and great beginning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Histiletto Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 This idea opens the door to consider that turn-about is fair play. These menswear advertisements are great in finding outfits that anyone may select from. The fact that they often have high heels while modeling is another plus to get a better perspective as to how they will look as men in heels wear them. The same thing goes for choosing any outfit - you have to be comfortable in it and it has to look good on you. Like breaking in a new pair of heels, it is probably best to wear an outfit around the house before going out to fully appreciate its qualities and the way it fits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewfieGuyInHeels Posted July 13, 2014 Author Share Posted July 13, 2014 Levis had the ex-girlfriend jean. I stand corrected! I even like the fit! I agree with Histiletto. These men's inspired shoes do give us a good idea of what (socially) men's footwear would look like with heels. I just posted a pic in the Freestyle Fashion thread, incorporating my grey suede brogues. http://s77.photobucket.com/albums/j78/darthraze/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobHH Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 From a Nordstrom email ad today: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heelster Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 From a Nordstrom email ad today: Nordstrom ad.jpg Actually - - - Yes. I could go for a pair like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtnsofheels Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 From a Nordstrom email ad today: Nordstrom ad.jpg Those do look good, I may have to look for a pair...next this in Nordstrom's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyinHeels Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 I see two good things going here; first is that it is Nordstroms (the pinnacle of friendly customer service) and the second is that it is a pair of wedges! It is that time of year when the spring styles are flooding the stores so get out there and start shopping! HappyinHeels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve63130 Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 For those reading this forum whose native language is not English, a word of explanation may be in order. Where the ad says, "You guys..." it is NOT talking about men. In common usage today, "you guys" can mean a group of men, a group of women, or a group of both men and women. "Guys" means the same as "folks" or "people" in this context and does not denote male gender. Another interpretation is that Nordstrom is indeed addressing men, but suggesting that men might want to buy these shoes for their women. While you men may want to read something into it, Nordstrom is not blatantly saying that men should wear these shoes. But on the other foot, if men buy these shoes for themselves, it is assumed that Nordstrom will still accept their money! Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobHH Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 It also strikes me that ads for high heeled shoes almost always label them as "Womens," as if we wouldn't know that if we weren't told. Maybe they should stop labeling them and see if sales go up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumped Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Steve, are you certain about that? Perhaps Nordstroms is trying some semi-subliminal advertising aimed to men. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve63130 Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Pumps, I think that is wishful thinking. If they were really interested in attracting men to women's styles (and believe me, I wish they would as much as you do), they would make the advertising more blatant (with pics of guys wearing wedges) and offer them in men's sizes and put them in the men's section. Men wore wedges and block heels in the 1970s. It would be nice if Nordstrom would promote a fashion trend in that direction once again! Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shyheels Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Indeed. They would need to be blatant if selling to men was really their intention. Subliminal would be an utter waste of time and money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumped Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Indeed. They would need to be blatant if selling to men was really their intention. Subliminal would be an utter waste of time and money. I would not bet on it. This way they can advertise to men, with some deniability if they get too much B.S. for the add. If the add were more blatant they might catch some flack from customers. this way they can deny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Histiletto Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 Either way you might think of ads like these, I consider the women's labels as reference points in finding the styles I want to wear, just like I would look under tools to find hammers, wrenches, rulers, and etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puffer Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 For those reading this forum whose native language is not English, a word of explanation may be in order. Where the ad says, "You guys..." it is NOT talking about men. In common usage today, "you guys" can mean a group of men, a group of women, or a group of both men and women. "Guys" means the same as "folks" or "people" in this context and does not denote male gender. Another interpretation is that Nordstrom is indeed addressing men, but suggesting that men might want to buy these shoes for their women. While you men may want to read something into it, Nordstrom is not blatantly saying that men should wear these shoes. But on the other foot, if men buy these shoes for themselves, it is assumed that Nordstrom will still accept their money! Steve My native language is most certainly English - proper 'English' English - and, whilst I certainly understand the common usage of 'guys' to refer to a group of men or a mixed group, I deprecate it - at least when used in the UK. That is especially true when used to address or describe a group of females. Sorry, but 'guy' is an unnecessarily imported term in the singular and additionally imprecise in the plural (as the advert shows). In UK-speak, we have (in addition to the obvious 'man') 'bloke' for down-to-earth purposes, or such terms as 'chap' or 'fellow' for rather more affected company; and 'people' (or the slightly old-fashioned 'folks') is fine for a group, mixed or otherwise. Not for the first time, I recall Churchill's reference to 'two nations divided by a common language'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockpup Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 Vans listed their wedge sneakers unisex, and had men's and women's sizing on the boxes, but I've only seen one review from a guy who bought them 'by accident'. (formerly known as "JimC") Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbiehhw Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 Yeah both Vans and Converse list many of their line as Unisex if i am recalling correctly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetheelsfan Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 I too have seen the Converse with Men's size and Women's size listed on the same box. Why not, they truly are the same style. I bought a pair of "women's sneakers" at Payless on clearance for $6.00 while the very same "men's" was almost $30. Just a bit higher to to delight - low enough for healthy foot comfort and great beginning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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