stilettofan Posted March 4, 2004 Posted March 4, 2004 5'7" - and I'm happy with that. It makes street heeling easy because you don't stick out of the crowd too much with 5" heels added. High Heels - a true feelgood-factor for everyone
Dawn HH Posted April 7, 2004 Posted April 7, 2004 I'm 5' 4.5" in my stocking feet. So far I'm the shortest in the postings on this thread. Cheers--- Dawn HH High Heeled Boots Forever!
tuckedintoboots Posted April 7, 2004 Posted April 7, 2004 well I'm 5-7 with out my heels but when I wear my thick black platform sandals by DEMONIA I'm about 5-6 inches taller!! men still look good with pants tucked into the right boots!
ward Posted October 19, 2004 Posted October 19, 2004 I am 6'4" tall in stocking feet. High heels forever, ward
Firefox Posted October 19, 2004 Posted October 19, 2004 Two points: Yes you don't get to be as tall as your heel height suggests, because you move forward as well as up in an arc. People have posted various mathematics on this before and it does my head in trying to understand it, but suffice to say I'm 5 foot 8 Inches and if I wear 4 inch heels I don't get to be 6 foot. It's more like 5 foot 10 3/4. Try it and see with your measurements/shoes. The divisions on the poll were not very well chosen. No disrespect to the original poster intended. There may well be a previous poll on this, if somebody wants to find and post to revive it, I'll close this one.
Bubba136 Posted October 20, 2004 Posted October 20, 2004 I seem to remember a chart that was published either here on this forum for on Jenny's website that showed the correlation between heel height and height gained as a result of wearing high heels. I seem to remember that the height of the individual was measured at the ankle bone, flat footed and then measured at the ankle bone as the height of the heels increased. The difference in the increase in the height of the ankle bone was then equated to the height of the heel, thus, for example, if the difference in the height of ankle height of a 4" heel was 2 3/4" , therefore the individual only gained 2 3/4" when wearing a 4" heel. Or, something like that. Perhaps Dr. Shoe or FF can explain it better. But, that's the best I can recall. Being mentally comfortable in your own mind is the key to wearing heels in public.
genebujold Posted October 21, 2004 Posted October 21, 2004 Two points: Yes you don't get to be as tall as your heel height suggests, because you move forward as well as up in an arc. People have posted various mathematics on this before and it does my head in trying to understand it... Picture a semi-circle with the center at the center of the ball of the foot when looked at sideways. Now picture the center of the ankle-bone being on the arc. It's already up and forward, so even a 1" heel will only raise the anklebone (and the rest of you) about 7/8". The higher the heel, the less the benefit. Thus, going from a 4" to 5" might raise your height less than 1/3".
heelman Posted February 19, 2005 Posted February 19, 2005 I am 5.10 flat 6.2 wearing my favorite pumps.Not heavy either only about 130 pounds.
kiltsrgr8 Posted February 19, 2005 Posted February 19, 2005 I am 5' 10" in my stocking feet , Both of my sons are almost as tall as me already , so I figure the heels give me a few more years on them .....
BobHH Posted February 20, 2005 Posted February 20, 2005 I am 6' 1.5" barefoot, but have always said 6' 2", as it is easier to say. I am 6' 6.5" in my platform heels, almost as tall as the youngest son when he is barefoot. The BW was 5' 8.5", and the recent girl friend was only 5' tall. I really towered over her in heels! She didn't mind that, but was stunned when she first met the youngest son at how tall he was. I actually have short legs. My absolutely gorgeous dance partner and I were comparing just yesterday, and her legs are about the same length as mine, and she is only about 5' 4 or 5" tall.
luxxyheels Posted February 20, 2005 Posted February 20, 2005 I am 6' 1.5" barefoot, but have always said 6' 2", as it is easier to say. I am 6' 6.5" in my platform heels, almost as tall as the youngest son when he is barefoot. The BW was 5' 8.5", and the recent girl friend was only 5' tall. I really towered over her in heels! She didn't mind that, but was stunned when she first met the youngest son at how tall he was. I actually have short legs. My absolutely gorgeous dance partner and I were comparing just yesterday, and her legs are about the same length as mine, and she is only about 5' 4 or 5" tall. I'm the same, short legs, long torso.
crotchhiboots Posted February 20, 2005 Posted February 20, 2005 I am 5'10" and when I wear any heels I am 6'6" with my highest heels. 77r90dL lf
J-Nation Posted February 20, 2005 Posted February 20, 2005 I'm the same, short legs, long torso. Yup, it's a fact; all else being equal, a woman will have longer legs than a man of the same height. I get the http://www.tallgirls.co.uk/ catalgoue sent to me (for the tall shoes of course :-) ) and their 'standard' length jeans and trousers are too long for me. Emma
rainbow6562004 Posted February 20, 2005 Posted February 20, 2005 I really enjoyed your exuberance when you posted your height (same as mine). Rainbow In 100 years no one will care that you wore high heels today.
Danielinheels Posted February 21, 2005 Posted February 21, 2005 I'm 6'4", or roughly 193 cm barefoot. Be yourself; everyone else is already taken. - Oscar Wilde
rainbow6562004 Posted February 21, 2005 Posted February 21, 2005 Wow, I'm picturing you in five-inch heels. Rainbow In 100 years no one will care that you wore high heels today.
Danielinheels Posted February 21, 2005 Posted February 21, 2005 The heels in my avatar are about 3½ inches high. I have a rather low doorway in my home, I think that posing in my heels whilst under/near it would be a fun shoot to do. Here are some faceless poses though: amongst others, send me a PM if you want to see more. Be yourself; everyone else is already taken. - Oscar Wilde
kiltsrgr8 Posted February 21, 2005 Posted February 21, 2005 Danielle I just wanted to tell you that those shoes are very sexy and you look GREAT in them. Nice pics ...love the sandles ...
tightlevisandhhboots Posted February 21, 2005 Posted February 21, 2005 6' 4 1/2" w/o shoes. Have to watch my head when on-board ship... Low overheads... tightlevisandhhboots
rainbow6562004 Posted February 21, 2005 Posted February 21, 2005 Striking and sexy as hell! Rainbow In 100 years no one will care that you wore high heels today.
Danielinheels Posted February 21, 2005 Posted February 21, 2005 Thanks. They were a STEAL from ebay over a year ago, a seller had received plenty of pairs of shoes, primarily in size 13. Since they had so many shoes and would turn a profit regardless, these sold to me for $21 AFTER calculated shipping. It was the greatest day on Earth til mom decided she would open mail addressed to me Be yourself; everyone else is already taken. - Oscar Wilde
rainbow6562004 Posted February 21, 2005 Posted February 21, 2005 Oh, my! Rainbow In 100 years no one will care that you wore high heels today.
Danielinheels Posted February 21, 2005 Posted February 21, 2005 Yeah, that wasn't fun. Not only was she mad that I bought women's shoes, but that the heels were so high. I had those shoes mastered in a week Be yourself; everyone else is already taken. - Oscar Wilde
JeffB Posted February 21, 2005 Posted February 21, 2005 I've mentioned previously here that I'm 6-2 in my bare feet. In the beginning when I wore heels publically at the office, I've had curious co-workers ask why someone as tall as me would want to be even taller by wearing heels. My reply was that I wear heels for the attraction because they're women's shoes and that I enjoy wearing them, being taller never factored into the equation. But now that I've evolved from 3 to 4 and now 5 inchers, even I have to admit that I do stand out a bit! But that's cool, it makes me unique! I don't want to LOOK like a woman, I just want to DRESS like a woman!
rainbow6562004 Posted February 21, 2005 Posted February 21, 2005 Neat! Rainbow In 100 years no one will care that you wore high heels today.
Priscilla Posted February 22, 2005 Posted February 22, 2005 When I put heels on I feel 10ft tall, they make me feel so good
rainbow6562004 Posted February 22, 2005 Posted February 22, 2005 A very big Rainbow In 100 years no one will care that you wore high heels today.
micha Posted February 22, 2005 Posted February 22, 2005 Oops, I did never answer here :sleeping: I'm 1.90 m tall, about 6' 3'', with long legs. My only problem is the standard german door height of 2 m :x! I've made it a habit to look down admiring on my shoes whenever I'm passing a door on high heels ... micha The best fashion is your own fashion!
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