Spike_Metal Posted March 24, 2002 Posted March 24, 2002 HI, I'm a 18 year old guy who wonders what it's like to walk on a pair stiletto pumps... There's a pic at the bottom of this message of the shoes I want to buy. I want to start on these ones. What you think of them? I think the stiletto is 4" to 4.5" high... Don't know exactly. Greg
Firefox Posted March 24, 2002 Posted March 24, 2002 If you wonder what it's like to walk on a pair of stiletto pumps then check out this thread for some asnwers: http://www.hhplace.org/hhboard/viewtopic.php?topic=332&forum=3
Laurieheels Posted March 25, 2002 Posted March 25, 2002 Those are great looking shoes and I should have a pair as well. I would start lower, say three inches, and then move up. Pushing yourself from flat or very low heels to four inches and up doesn't work for everyone.
Spike_Metal Posted March 25, 2002 Author Posted March 25, 2002 Well, I'd like to try it. My calf muscles are quite strong, so I believe I can handle it. But I do need practise... I would love it, if I could walk on these thin heels. When I saw a woman walking on them, I always said: "That's easy." But now I want try myseld and I think I'll probably get back to it. PS: Some more opinions please Greg
hhpumps Posted March 26, 2002 Posted March 26, 2002 why start lower - they look like they are between 4" and maybe 5". my first pair of high heels was a pair of 5" black patent classic pumps (what else) from fredericks of hollywood. i still have them even though they are 25 or more years old. they are pretty worn. if you think you can handle that high of a heel GO FOR IT!! patent leather and classic high heel pumps area.
ShockQueen Posted March 26, 2002 Posted March 26, 2002 I would say go for it as well! My first pair were about 4-4.5" and even though I couldn't walk very far at first, the rush was tremendous! The more you get used to walking in them, the easier it will become. Don't get frustrated though...it takes time to perfect the art of walking in heels, especially high ones. Eventually, you may find yourself more in heels than not, and that will be a great time indeed! SQ.....still busting societal molds with a smile...and a 50-ton sledge!
Melissa Posted March 26, 2002 Posted March 26, 2002 Greg, you can start by wearing this 4 1/2 inch heels but try not to injured yourself. Even a girl like Nata can start straigth into heels by wearing 4' heels.I think you surely can do it but it sure will take you much endurances. Once you archive by wearing comfortable in it...then what Neil Armstrong say is correct...'That's one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind.'
Spike_Metal Posted March 26, 2002 Author Posted March 26, 2002 Well, I do also have a large size, so... the angle will not be that big. I'm wearing a 46 EUR. That's about a 12 US I believe. I think I should be able to handle it and off course I do need practice... I realise that, but that's not the problem. You'll be looking forward to something special when you're just beginning Cause eventually: there will be a result for all the efforts. PS: thank you already for some great responses, please give me some more... Greg
hhpumps Posted March 26, 2002 Posted March 26, 2002 greg - don't worry about having a large foot. actually, i think that is most common for a man. i also wear a size 12 womens. maybe that is why it is not to difficult to wear 5" or 5 1/2" stilettos. although the angle is still quite steep. i do not have much trouble finding them in that size either. however, mostly are in black, red , white and patent naturally. let us know how you do and what type of high heel you do get. and again GO FOR IT!! patent leather and classic high heel pumps area.
Spike_Metal Posted March 26, 2002 Author Posted March 26, 2002 I will let know what happens... One thing: I will definately go for these stiletto pumps. I just love stilettos the most. Greg
Nata Posted March 27, 2002 Posted March 27, 2002 Greg. How big are your feet ? With a big size feet, I am sure you will be able to handle 4.5 inch heels. When I started on 4 inch heels in size 7, I had difficulty. My body tend to lean forward instead. however, after a lot of practice, I manage to walk naturally. Give it a try.. Cheers, Nata
Spike_Metal Posted March 27, 2002 Author Posted March 27, 2002 HI, my feet are 32 centimetres long. I measured it. I wear a size 46 EUR what is a bout 12 US I guess, so... the angle will not be that steep when I will be wearing 4" or 4.5" heels. Greg
Nata Posted March 27, 2002 Posted March 27, 2002 The angle is not steep at all. You should not have any problems at all... Cheers, Nata
Debbie(HK) Posted March 28, 2002 Posted March 28, 2002 I agree, they look lovely. Go for it!! Debbie This is a platform free shoe zone!
Firefox Posted March 28, 2002 Posted March 28, 2002 They have a nice shape. It's difficult to tell how they might look in a size 46 because sometimes they don't make the heel high enough in proportion to the larger size. However I'm sure if you like the look you will enjoy wearing them, so go for it! It's good to have that first pair
Melissa Posted March 28, 2002 Posted March 28, 2002 I took this out from Firefox webpage '{Body mass index=(Weight in Kg)/(height in m)squared and should be between 20 and 25 for a healthy person}. ' Spike Metal,try to see whether are you fit in that category
Spike_Metal Posted March 28, 2002 Author Posted March 28, 2002 HI, the it will be 86kg / 1.98m square... and that turns out to be 21,9 , so... Greg
Joak Posted March 28, 2002 Posted March 28, 2002 Hello Spike_Metal, I really wonder about your shoe size - my feet are about 29cm long and my european size is typically 46 too (or 12Uk or 14 US women). But if I look about the fit I really wouldn't know how to find place for another 3cm of foot-lenght in the toe box. So take care while choosing the size. Well about the height - go for it - I think there souldn't be any problem, I've also started with a 4" heel some years ago. best wishes Joak
Spike_Metal Posted March 28, 2002 Author Posted March 28, 2002 Thanx Joak, I think it's because I wear shoes that just fit smaller... Cause for other shoes I needed 47,5. They were Nike Air Max and fit larger. So I must be between there somewhere. Greg
Joak Posted March 28, 2002 Posted March 28, 2002 Good question... Well with "normal" male shoewear I do have a 46eur most time also with many of most europen shoemakers, just with the UK heels I do need a 12 UK - the same size I do have with sneakers/trekking shoes..... best wishes Joak
Dawn HH Posted January 20, 2004 Posted January 20, 2004 Spike_metal:-) Many years ago, I went from flat men's shoes to 4" spike heels in one jump, and had no trouble walking in them at all. Go for it, you will soon notice if you can do it or not. Good luck. Dan HH High Heeled Boots Forever!
Dawn HH Posted January 20, 2004 Posted January 20, 2004 Darn....It happened again. My signature came out as Dan HH. It should have read Dawn HH. Smack me again! (Womp!) Dawn HH High Heeled Boots Forever!
Tom-NL Posted January 20, 2004 Posted January 20, 2004 Hm, this is suspiciously starting to look like an attempt to increase your post count (and hence the heel height on your avatar) faster ... <EGD&RFC>
Dawn HH Posted January 21, 2004 Posted January 21, 2004 Tom-NL, Heelboykiz:-) Guys---Please---These are honest-to-goodness mistakes. If I wanted to increase my count I would Power-post like Laurieheels. I'm using a web-tv system with a small keyboard and large fingers. I'm not a typist, am using 2 fingers, and sometimes I strike the keys but they don't print. I guess I,m going to have to proof-read better. this is all very new to me. Happy Heeling. Dawn HH High Heeled Boots Forever!
youngwolf Posted January 22, 2004 Posted January 22, 2004 Heya Spike_Metal...good to know someone who's the same age as me is here too...shoes like that I've never tryed, but the feeling of the 4 inch heel is quite something and very easy to adapt to aswell. I do like those but I must admit my area of liking is in the ankle, calf or knee high boots...I like something to cover my entire foot and give my ankle alittle support too. But those are quite nice as they are. We are what we are, let nothing stand in our way in what we do
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