Popular Post Hansi1973 Posted November 2, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted November 2, 2019 (edited) Some weeks ago our local newspaper found out, that the designer of CROSS SWORD (https://cross-sword.com/) is located in Mainz (Rhineland-Palatine/ Frankfurt-Area) and issued a home story, including a video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smFpiuCGJ3c. Some days later, another jounalist from the dpa (German Press Agency) contacted me via the forum ("Men-on-high-heels.de"), to arrange an interview. I agreed and had a nice discussion, they took some pics... and last Monday they issued the article. More than 30 newspapers and radio stations took over the issued article, including the pics. For an example: https://www.focus.de/kultur/mode/mode-maenner-auf-high-heels-brauchen-mut_id_11281697.html More links you will find here: https://www.men-on-high-heels.de/t4391f18-Maenner-auf-High-Heels-brauchen-Mut.html Meanwhile I had another two telephone interviews (RTL Letzeburg and SWR3). Edited November 2, 2019 by Hansi1973 10 LIFE IS TOO SHORT FOR SHORT HEELS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 Now you are EXPECTED to wear high heels. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pebblesf Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 48 minutes ago, Cali said: Now you are EXPECTED to wear high heels. What a wonderful expectation indeed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffB Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 Pretty cool! I would agree that in the beginning it takes courage for a man to wear heels in public, but, in time, it becomes second nature and no big deal at all. 2 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...
malinheels Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 what a great situation when you have to explain to people why you AREN'T WEARING YOUR HIGH HEELS this would be great fun indeed Malinheels 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 I am questioned on the rare occasions I don't have heels on at work. I am expected to have heels. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Pierre1961 Posted November 9, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted November 9, 2019 Courage is exactly what I wanted to test today i decided to go shopping in a great supermarket. And after in smaller frozen food shop.Both 60 km from home for security reason The courage was to wear 15 cm heels.( could be equivalent to a 5”2 for an average woman size) I never worn such a heel height publicly. It’s ok at home,but I wondered if I would be able outside. It has been a 2 hours tour and surprisingly everything has been easier than expected A little shade : the heels were partially hidden by a long pant,not a flare jean,just straight fitting. See pic Honestly said,no one seemed to noticed . Lot of fun. To be done again pierre 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter1 Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 Well done and great outfit ! You must enjoy this outing! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pebblesf Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 Sounds like alot of fun, wish I could have joined you 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 Great confidence building trip. Maybe next only 55 km away??? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre1961 Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 The choices are 60 km,or 10/15. Which is dangerous.Or more than 60. Which is stupid. Thanks for all your positives comment. It helps a lot.Without I could easily think I am just a freak. Pierre 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy1986 Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 well done @Pierre1961. am sure you came back satisfied and accomplished! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyinHeels Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 Very well done Pierre! You indulged your passion and nothing bad happened. Vive la joie de vivre (Long live the joy of living). HinH 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maninboots Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 Think you’re finding the courage really well now mate and more trips will only increase your confidence, are they long boots or ankle boots, they look great either way, as time goes by you may find yourself wanting to show more of the boots, keep it up mate you’re doing really well 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffB Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 Good for you, Pierre! Those early forays in public are always the hardest, but it gets easier from there. 1 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...
Pierre1961 Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 Thank you! they are Oxford.But thanks to the height it was possible this jean( straight fitting) over most of the shoes. If not flare jean would have been the choice but somehow it would have been more obvious. About showing the shoes,it ok for me but with less high heels. I will post soon some pics from the outfits I wore in Canada. Pierre 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hansi1973 Posted November 21, 2019 Author Share Posted November 21, 2019 And here is the English translation of this newspaper article: https://10.en24.news/2019/men-on-high-heels-it-takes-a-dose-of-courage-and-eggs.html 3 LIFE IS TOO SHORT FOR SHORT HEELS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malinheels Posted November 29, 2019 Share Posted November 29, 2019 Hello Hansi1973, hope you are planning agreat outfit for your christmas party this year and personally would enjoy a post with pics like you did before cheers Malinheels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre1961 Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 One ((bad) opportunity for reopening this subject Today I had to fly from Paris( Orly,an airport I don’t like) fo Madrid. Before boarding I bought a coffee and sat close to the counter I got it. I heard a male voice at the coffee counter saying to his female coworker: “ the world is turning wrong side,look at the shoes of this guy!” She didn’t answer,or I didn’t heard. Then 5 minutes later he called a guy from the security,probably a friend of him( and same physical aspect) and said very loudly:” look at the shoes of that guy” Again I wasn’t able to hear the answer. I didn’t move,did show any trouble,kept on reading my book after I had finished the coffee Not a big deal. But for sure not encouraging because that kind of guys is now quite common in some places of Paris. Where I never go. But that it is the first time is happens to me in an airport So,yes sometimes wearing heels need courage! the shoes were the ones you can see on the picture. Brown 14 block heels 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkrenzer Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 Sorry to hear that. Love the boots. My very recent airport trip went off without a hitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shyheels Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 (edited) The guy sounds like a real boor. Happily such clods are a minority, but always unpleasant to encounter. Edited January 28, 2020 by Shyheels 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAT Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 1 hour ago, Pierre1961 said: One ((bad) opportunity for reopening this subject Today I had to fly from Paris( Orly,an airport I don’t like) fo Madrid. Before boarding I bought a coffee and sat close to the counter I got it. I heard a male voice at the coffee counter saying to his female coworker: “ the world is turning wrong side,look at the shoes of this guy!” She didn’t answer,or I didn’t heard. Then 5 minutes later he called a guy from the security,probably a friend of him( and same physical aspect) and said very loudly:” look at the shoes of that guy” Again I wasn’t able to hear the answer. I didn’t move,did show any trouble,kept on reading my book after I had finished the coffee Not a big deal. But for sure not encouraging because that kind of guys is now quite common in some places of Paris. Where I never go. But that it is the first time is happens to me in an airport So,yes sometimes wearing heels need courage! the shoes were the ones you can see on the picture. Brown 14 block heels I really like those heels !!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pebblesf Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 2 hours ago, Pierre1961 said: One ((bad) opportunity for reopening this subject Today I had to fly from Paris( Orly,an airport I don’t like) fo Madrid. Before boarding I bought a coffee and sat close to the counter I got it. I heard a male voice at the coffee counter saying to his female coworker: “ the world is turning wrong side,look at the shoes of this guy!” She didn’t answer,or I didn’t heard. Then 5 minutes later he called a guy from the security,probably a friend of him( and same physical aspect) and said very loudly:” look at the shoes of that guy” Again I wasn’t able to hear the answer. I didn’t move,did show any trouble,kept on reading my book after I had finished the coffee Not a big deal. But for sure not encouraging because that kind of guys is now quite common in some places of Paris. Where I never go. But that it is the first time is happens to me in an airport So,yes sometimes wearing heels need courage! the shoes were the ones you can see on the picture. Brown 14 block heels Be proud of the courage you showed by standing your ground and not letting foolish comments affect you. I guess I am a bit shocked though, I would have thought that Paris would be a very tolerant place when it comes to fashion...But, that may just be an uneducated stereotype that I have developed. In any event, please know you look great. The great boots and perfect fitting jeans have a powerful and confident look for sure. Personally, I will bet that the fellow was actual very envious....He is so frustrated that he does not have the courage to wear great boots like yours publicly.... Sure hope you have some nice reactions soon, don't let this fool bother you....Don 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p1ng74 Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 6 hours ago, Pierre1961 said: I heard a male voice at the coffee counter saying to his female coworker: “ the world is turning wrong side,look at the shoes of this guy!” She didn’t answer,or I didn’t heard. Then 5 minutes later he called a guy from the security,probably a friend of him( and same physical aspect) and said very loudly:” look at the shoes of that guy” Again I wasn’t able to hear the answer. I have been through many airports now, even kind of in the sticks (Columbus, Ohio) and no one has said anything negative: If I have the chance to see the person saying something like this, I would respond. I would be curious, how someone can feel the world is turning wrong simply because a guy is wearing heels. It might be a good conversation, and they might learn that I am not trying to start a revolution, I am just enjoying shoes. And if anyone says "look at those shoes", I would smile and let them see the shoes! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesterx Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 The very 1st time I wore heels in public Some guy in a store said quite loudly to his friends "Look at his shoes!" in a mocking mannerism. I was already nervous as hell & his words cut like a knife. I remember going from the exhilaration of wearing heels to burning shame & wanting to hide & find the exit. It took years for me to try again. I had to come to grips with the fact that there will always be some jerk out there, & I just might run into them some day. I finally chose to not let those few random jerks that I will never see again ruin something that I really wanted to do. Time has proven me right, as just about every interaction I have had has been neutral at worst to very complimentary. I figure I'm going to run across jerks someday whether I'm wearing heels or not, so I choose heels... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiddenheels Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 6 hours ago, pebblesf said: Be proud of the courage you showed by standing your ground and not letting foolish comments affect you. I guess I am a bit shocked though, I would have thought that Paris would be a very tolerant place when it comes to fashion...But, that may just be an uneducated stereotype that I have developed. In any event, please know you look great. The great boots and perfect fitting jeans have a powerful and confident look for sure. Personally, I will bet that the fellow was actual very envious....He is so frustrated that he does not have the courage to wear great boots like yours publicly.... Sure hope you have some nice reactions soon, don't let this fool bother you....Don Fortunately I have not had any negative experiences, but the shoes look great, would love a pair. We are constantly focusing on the wrong side of the equation. For every startup success we hear, there are (probably) millions we do not hear of. For each negative comment you hear, there are (probably) millions of positive comments (or indifference, which is also good) you do not hear. Please try to look at all the other moments when nothing happened. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p1ng74 Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 4 hours ago, chesterx said: The very 1st time I wore heels in public Some guy in a store said quite loudly to his friends "Look at his shoes!" in a mocking mannerism. It's amazing how much tone matters. Nowadays, in my experience, you may encounter people who will say "Look at his shoes!" but with admiration. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesterx Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 16 minutes ago, p1ng74 said: It's amazing how much tone matters. Nowadays, in my experience, you may encounter people who will say "Look at his shoes!" but with admiration. Agreed, that has been my experience as well. Honestly, I don't think I was emotionally ready to handle the crass remarks back then as well as I can now... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre1961 Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 Hello friends Thank you for your friendly reactions It is the first time it happens to me. Paris is still a safe place .only a few places are to be avoided. As in most cities all over the world That boor is part of that community here that try to restrain women rights and people behavior in general By chance I now have a long public heeling background and won’t be affected so much with that episode.Just keep on staying on my toes. Thanks again. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffB Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 4 hours ago, p1ng74 said: It's amazing how much tone matters. Nowadays, in my experience, you may encounter people who will say "Look at his shoes!" but with admiration. Agreed! In my case, that admiration has come mainly from women who appreciate the shoes I wear. However, once in a blue moon, I get compliments from men too. 1 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...
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