bluejay Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 I like the platforms, especially in the ankle boots. It's a fashion statement now! happy Heeling, bluejay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
at9 Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 Yet more reaction to my Asos leopard print boots. My wife and I went to an event in central London last night. We spoke to a woman who was wearing some very sparkly 3" stiletto shoes. She said she had seen me on the way from the tube to the venue and had hoped to meet the guy in the leopard boots. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shyheels Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 That’s a nice reaction. It is these kinds of interactions, and fun but tasteful heels that will win over the rank and file - not the bizarre spectacles on display in fashion shows and the attendant media surrounding them. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puffer Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 1 hour ago, at9 said: Yet more reaction to my Asos leopard print boots. My wife and I went to an event in central London last night. We spoke to a woman who was wearing some very sparkly 3" stiletto shoes. She said she had seen me on the way from the tube to the venue and had hoped to meet the guy in the leopard boots. On offer right now at £49.00. All sizes except UK12. 3" heel claimed. Does your wife approve of them - and of men in heels in general? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
at9 Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 (edited) My wife likes them and is happy to see me out and about in heels. We were talking to another woman at the event who was wearing unusual heels which turned out to be by John Fluevog. See screencap for style of heel. Hers were ankle boots. She also liked my boots. Not sure I like the JF heels but it makes a nice change to see something different. Edited November 24, 2022 by at9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shyheels Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 Oddly 17th century Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
at9 Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 I only used the photo to illustrate the heel. The boots she was wearing were fairly conventional, slightly pointy toe ankle boots with no platform. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
at9 Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 This is weird. I walked up our local high street today. The brand new OTK boots that I didn't buy are now in the window of a different charity shop, still with tags and packing. Unless there are two pairs of identical boots that were given to different charity shops, or possibly somebody bought them at the first shop, didn't like them (which is understandable) and gave them to the second shop. In the first charity shop there's now another pair of boots in the window marked as size 10. These are knee high, pull-on, not new. i don't much like the look of them so I'm not going to bother trying them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shyheels Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 There’s an interesting story there somewhere - wonder what it is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
at9 Posted December 6, 2022 Share Posted December 6, 2022 (edited) Walked past the first charity shop again today. There was a pair of UK10 ankle boots in the window. Approx 3" heels. I might go past again tomorrow and try them on though I don't really need any ankle boots at the moment. There's obviously somebody, probably a woman though you never know, with UK10 feet who has given assorted footwear to a local charity shop. Or it could be an estate clearance. The other 2 pairs of UK10 boots I mentioned before are still in their respective charity shops. PS: The forum merged this with my previous reply. Tried them on today. Couldn't even zip them up. Guessing that they are US women's 10, about UK8. I'm nominally UK9/EU43. Didn't note the brand. Edited December 7, 2022 by at9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puffer Posted March 8, 2023 Share Posted March 8, 2023 These have just appeared on the ASOS website. Sizes up to UK13. No heel height indicated but appears to be about 4". Not something I would wear but I can see the appeal. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chorlini Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 On 3/8/2023 at 11:23 AM, Puffer said: These have just appeared on the ASOS website. Sizes up to UK13. No heel height indicated but appears to be about 4". Not something I would wear but I can see the appeal. Not in a million years, but one man's garbage is another man's treasure, so I welcome their good fortune. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puffer Posted November 23, 2023 Share Posted November 23, 2023 (edited) ASOS currently has on its UK website some 56 items of men's footwear described as 'heeled'. Several of these styles have been shown here before. Overall, they are a mixed bag, with the more extreme examples being unlikely to have much appeal to those here who value their feelings for taste, reputation (or sanity). One of the newer items that I would certainly never wear is these OTK boots: Take four bricks and two black binliners and assemble as shown! They are listed as available in sizes UK6 - UK12 and the discounted price today is £72.00, or less with extra discount code. Would anyone here like to wear them (outside Halloween)? Edited November 23, 2023 by Puffer Duplicated pic removed 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkrenzer Posted November 23, 2023 Share Posted November 23, 2023 (edited) Yikes, those are nasty ugly. Edited November 23, 2023 by Jkrenzer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shyheels Posted November 24, 2023 Share Posted November 24, 2023 Truly ghastly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puffer Posted November 24, 2023 Share Posted November 24, 2023 And these from ASOS are little better: ASOS has several other nen's boots with chunky platforms of doubtful appeal. That does seem to be a current trend, alas. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkrenzer Posted November 24, 2023 Share Posted November 24, 2023 I just purchased 2 pair of proper pumps. 1 a 10 wide width and 1 an standard 11. Pics once they arrive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5150PLB1 Posted November 24, 2023 Share Posted November 24, 2023 Another pair of boots for Herman Munster. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pebblesf Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 On 11/23/2023 at 2:31 PM, Puffer said: ASOS currently has on its UK website some 56 items of men's footwear described as 'heeled'. Several of these styles have been shown here before. Overall, they are a mixed bag, with the more extreme examples being unlikely to have much appeal to those here who value their feelings for taste, reputation (or sanity). One of the newer items that I would certainly never wear is these OTK boots: Take four bricks and two black binliners and assemble as shown! They are listed as available in sizes UK6 - UK12 and the discounted price today is £72.00, or less with extra discount code. Would anyone here like to wear them (outside Halloween)? I agree, would never even consider wearing these boots. And it is too bad, because they fit his legs nicely. Why would Asos go out of their way to make boots that are really ugly like this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavio Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 On 11/27/2023 at 2:44 PM, pebblesf said: Why would Asos go out of their way to make boots that are really ugly like this To differentiate men from women. Men's shoes have to be ugly, gross, big, bold so they're manly. Some say... 2 Flavio - Brazilian heel lover, now in France. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shyheels Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 So true. I hate that stereotype 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puffer Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 These appear to be a recent ASOS introduction; sizes UK 6 - 12 and £56.00. The height of the rounded heel looks to be close to 4". Sleek looking - although the chain detail may not appeal, but is much more discreet than that on previous offerings. Now, this is a boot that I would wear! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shyheels Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 Yes, that's quite a presentable style - a welcome break from the usual monstrous offerings for men Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramon020 Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 On 3/23/2024 at 6:14 PM, Puffer said: These appear to be a recent ASOS introduction; sizes UK 6 - 12 and £56.00. The height of the rounded heel looks to be close to 4". Sleek looking - although the chain detail may not appeal, but is much more discreet than that on previous offerings. Now, this is a boot that I would wear! I bought these yesterday., looking forward now. Will receive in a few days .exciting… 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkrenzer Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 7 hours ago, ramon020 said: I bought these yesterday., looking forward now. Will receive in a few days .exciting… Good luck I'm very disappointed in every Asos shoes I've bought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlroseplant Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 6 hours ago, Jkrenzer said: Good luck I'm very disappointed in every Asos shoes I've bought. Just out of curiosity, why? I wonder if it's for the same reason that I've been disappointed by every Jessica Simpson shoe I've bought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkrenzer Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 Cheap construction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 That's interesting because either JS's fit or they don't. But if they fit they are real easy to walk in. In fact I will be wearing my JS knee boots today with faux suede and block 4 inch heels. A wet day with down pours. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shyheels Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 I’ve bought a couple if things from Asos - not shoes or boots - and thought they were just ok. Not great but cheap. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gige Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 4 hours ago, Cali said: That's interesting because either JS's fit or they don't. But if they fit they are real easy to walk in. In fact I will be wearing my JS knee boots today with faux suede and block 4 inch heels. A wet day with down pours. Love, Love, Love JS brand! I usually have had good luck with such. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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