k6ps Posted January 3, 2015 Posted January 3, 2015 Hi! http://www.solestruck.com/the-damned-mulder-mens-black-leather/index.html http://www.solestruck.com/the-damned-abner-mens-wheat/index.html They did it -- again!! k6ps PS Sorry if this post might sound like an advertisement. I'm not in any way affiliated with Solestruck (other than as a happy customer) -- just wanted to share this with you out of pure joy.
Ynotme Posted January 3, 2015 Posted January 3, 2015 Looks fun like the statement make the girls jelious
petey86 Posted January 3, 2015 Posted January 3, 2015 That's awesome! Been looking at their "Damned" range and the last time I checked, not much has changed. I already own the "Areas Man" chelsea boots from Solestruck
hiheellover23 Posted January 4, 2015 Posted January 4, 2015 I'm going to purchase the abner men's and you know this MAAAN!!!! What ya see is what ya get no more or less!!
mtnsofheels Posted January 4, 2015 Posted January 4, 2015 Yes I have been watching solestruck as well for new and up coming boots/shoes from Jeffrey Campbell. They do look cool but a bit too much platform for me, 1" is more of my taste, however I like the Abners better. I wonder if the heel will be solid..hmmm... Well the fact that he is making us some heels is good though.
mlroseplant Posted January 4, 2015 Posted January 4, 2015 As I am very slight, they are not for me, even if I liked them.
Dr. Shoe Posted January 4, 2015 Posted January 4, 2015 Love the Abner too. I'd love a pair if the price wasn't so steep. Graduate footwear designer able to advise and assist on modification and shoe making projects.
Chorlini Posted January 4, 2015 Posted January 4, 2015 Would't be caught dead in them, as they're ugly as f***. But its awesome that they think of us too.
Histiletto Posted January 5, 2015 Posted January 5, 2015 It's not that I don't appreciate these selections for high heeling men, but they are only helping to solidify the male stereotype that guys should want only large and bulky shoes and shouldn't have the desire or wear footwear that is dressy, attractive, and foot slimming, like high stiletto/spike pumps and boots are known for. Styles like the ones from Solestruck have formerly been marketed to the outdoors's woman or the Goth/Punk person to portray a more hardened, gruff, and in control look promoting society's male stereotype for women. With attitudes that men can only want to wear the items of practicality, guys wanting to wear high heel pumps, sandals, boots will have a harder time getting the social support to wear what they desire.
wedgemao Posted January 5, 2015 Posted January 5, 2015 i like these two pair of boots but I have to agree also with HIstiletto's statement... or maybe is that shoe designers should try to make some heel suitable for men considering the male body shape. most of the time the hardest time is to fit into shoes which are designed for a feminine look. at least this is my feeling....
hhboots Posted January 5, 2015 Posted January 5, 2015 I really like that they are marketing some high heel shoes/boots toward men, that part is very cool. However, I have to agree with some of the detracting comments here. Looking through their full selection, none of them really do anything for me and I feel they are trying to integrate rather stereotypical ideas into their 'mens' heels, primarily goth/punk (as histiletto mentioned). But at least it's going somewhat in the right direction I suppose. Update: Actually, I see they have one called the 'Lita Man', which is essentially just a clone of the Jeffrey Campbell Lita boot. So, that one is pretty good I suppose, but then again, you can get the original 'Lita' boot for actually a little bit less money. Also, the men's sizes are not any bigger as they only offer mens 8 & 9, while you can get the women's Lita up through size 11, which is equivalent. So why not do that instead?
Oxford1 Posted January 6, 2015 Posted January 6, 2015 Not really HHplace quality. Too chunky and ugly!
ilikekicks Posted January 9, 2015 Posted January 9, 2015 These would be AWESOME for halloween playing as a ' KISS ' cover band in full makeup/costume! REPEATEDLY ARGUMENTATIVE, INSULTING AND RUDE. BANNED FOR LIFE.
Bikergoth Posted January 10, 2015 Posted January 10, 2015 I agree with you on that one ILK, a real 'Glam Rock' pair of boots. As well as Kiss you could probably take a crack at covering some Ziggy too... I must confess I'd be very tempted to try a pair of these if the price was right. Probably wouldn't bother with the 'Lita Man' though as I already have several pairs of the real thing, but it's good to know that someone is starting to market boots for men - at last!
5150PLB1 Posted January 11, 2015 Posted January 11, 2015 Kind of has that 70's retro disco look. Did not like that style back then, nor do I care for the look now.
JeffB Posted January 11, 2015 Posted January 11, 2015 Not my cup of tea. And yeah, they are ugly as sin. I don't want to LOOK like a woman, I just want to DRESS like a woman!
ilikekicks Posted January 11, 2015 Posted January 11, 2015 Not my cup of tea. And yeah, they are ugly as sin.I dont think they are' ugly ', just limited in what could be worn with them.I couldnt see a Skirt or Dress. Capris? eh.. Maybe full legged leather pants or something to that effect.*I* too thought they were fugly, then I looked at them from a perspective of ' what COULD ' work with those? A Costume came immediately to mind so there is some kind of ' function ' to go with a limited fashion scope IMO.The Biggest problem I would have with those is theres ( probably ) little to no feeling through the jackstand on the bottom of them. I couldnt work my pedal board, thus, I couldnt even really use them doing a ' KISS ' impersonating band thingi.Im sure SOMEONE could pull it off but not me. I need to feel the pedal board. REPEATEDLY ARGUMENTATIVE, INSULTING AND RUDE. BANNED FOR LIFE.
Heals4me Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I behold their beauty! All my heels are 6" stiletto's with varying degrees of platform and I could do with something more "robust" for when I'm walking the dog. As it is I wear trainers but they spoil the whole image when I wear my favorite leggings. Unfortunately I don't have that kind of money floating about just now.
hiheellover23 Posted January 28, 2015 Posted January 28, 2015 Well this is how I styled the boots. Not saying that this look works but I think the jeans work out pretty well! http://hhplace.org/gallery/image/5234-dscn0580/ What ya see is what ya get no more or less!!
dahool Posted January 28, 2015 Posted January 28, 2015 Not bad indeed:) I'm still considering the black Mulders in US10 because they should fit without any problems but the price and the additional custom fees to Poland are pushing me back. Too bad that the customs are so expensive and there is no way to avoid them
petey86 Posted January 29, 2015 Posted January 29, 2015 Well this is how I styled the boots. Not saying that this look works but I think the jeans work out pretty well! Cool! I think they should have made the "HBIC" style in the mens over the Abner boots as they look more complete instead of the open sides. Still love the Mulder boots though! If anyone has them, do post some photos
Ynotme Posted January 31, 2015 Posted January 31, 2015 Just reminds me of Monty Python Lumberjack song
JeffB Posted January 31, 2015 Posted January 31, 2015 No thanks. I'll pass. I don't want to LOOK like a woman, I just want to DRESS like a woman!
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