High Surprise Posted April 18, 2004 Posted April 18, 2004 Need I say more.... Don't you think these look sexy? and....
Firefox Posted April 18, 2004 Posted April 18, 2004 No, for the following reasons: 1. The foot is too big for the shoe (spilling out over heel and sole) 2. The heel is too high for the shoe (leaning backwards) Forgive me for being slightly fussy but heels and shoes are like an artform and everything has to be right for the ultimate appeal. It was still a nice foot and style though so the thought was good
Heelfan Posted April 18, 2004 Posted April 18, 2004 I agree with High Surprise inasmuch as the concept of the shoe is very sexy, being in gold and giving a great lift to the foot. However, I also agree with Firefox inasmuch as the shoes are badly made (one heel kicking backward) and also the the foot is bulging out of the too-small shoe. FF is dead right that such inattention to detail spoils what could be a wonderful effect. Cheerfully yours, Heelfan Onwards and upwards!
Guest Posted April 18, 2004 Posted April 18, 2004 but... you've got to give them some credit, they certainly are high! if only they were a fraction bigger and maybe another strap at the front to hold the toes in!
High Surprise Posted April 18, 2004 Author Posted April 18, 2004 Wow - you take a lot to satisfy. Fussy lot really - aren't you
Firefox Posted April 19, 2004 Posted April 19, 2004 Yes, absolutely fussy I agree. On the other hand most of us probably spend hours surfing or shopping looking at shoes, so we've got every opportunity to be :rofl:
Heelfan Posted April 20, 2004 Posted April 20, 2004 Yes, High Surprise - very, very fussy indeed! But the satisfaction in admiring any art form, whether it be painting, sculpture, poetry, music or high heeled shoes is in being a perfectionist and experiencing the indescribable thrill of seeing something executed to perfection. Anything less can jar the sensibilities. Still, don't forget that Firefox and I both gave credit where credit was due and praised the style of the shoe! Cheerfully yours, Heelfan Onwards and upwards!
High Surprise Posted April 20, 2004 Author Posted April 20, 2004 I'll bear that in mind next time I wear any form of shoes then boys! (which is 99% of my life). Show me some pics of perfection in your eyes. I'm curious. How should he shoe/foot look to please?
Heelfan Posted April 20, 2004 Posted April 20, 2004 Well, certainly. Try this one. It's simply that the size and shape of the shoe are the right dimensions to contain the foot, so that the lines and curves flow unbroken from the foot to the shoe. Cheerfully Yours, Heelfan Onwards and upwards!
Anne_Louise Posted April 20, 2004 Posted April 20, 2004 Those gold shoes are certainly gorgeous, though spoiled by being quite a lot too small. I rather like the idea of just an instep strap - I wonder how practical it is though. The black ones are lovely too, and I enjoy wearing mules with transparent straps. They look even better if there is no banding to the straps. Open shoes do need to be an excellent fit to allow for daily wear and satisfying appearance. I agree that shoes, like clothes generally, are an art form, and detail is terribly important.
new_look Posted April 20, 2004 Posted April 20, 2004 i agree. the shoe design is sexy, and looks very restrictive, which i suppose is the idea with any heel that high. The foot spoils the shoe, too big for the size of the mule and also not so nicely presented (if we are been picky )
Paul (North-East) Posted April 20, 2004 Posted April 20, 2004 Yes, High Surprise - very, very fussy indeed! But the satisfaction in admiring any art form, whether it be painting, sculpture, poetry, music or high heeled shoes is in being a perfectionist and experiencing the indescribable thrill of seeing something executed to perfection. Anything less can jar the sensibilities. Well said and how very true Heelfan. I guess we are all perfectionists here. After all, in one way or another, high heels are a very important part of all our lives. For something so important, nothing less than perfection will do. It's just that we all have our own idea of what perfection is. But that's one of the things that make this board so great! Cheers, Paul. P.S. Here's one of my ideas of perfection
Heelfan Posted April 21, 2004 Posted April 21, 2004 Very,very nice indeed Paul! So sorry you and your wife can't come to meet us all at the 12th June 04 UK Heel-Meet at Hayway's and Leicester. Is that her feet in the shot, or a supplier's catalogue photo? If it is your shot, at least we can say we've met her feet! Cheerfully yours, Heelfan Onwards and upwards!
Paul (North-East) Posted April 21, 2004 Posted April 21, 2004 Hi Heelfan, No, that's not my wife's shoes and feet. The photo is from Italian heels. She does have a similar pair of mules from hayway, but without the gold heel. I wouldn't mind getting her some of those though. Cheers, Paul.
mk4625 Posted April 22, 2004 Posted April 22, 2004 No. Might as well go barefoot. The big toe is going to get dirty walking on pavement. Need I say more.... Don't you think these look sexy? Michael
mk4625 Posted April 22, 2004 Posted April 22, 2004 Show me some pics of perfection in your eyes. I'm curious. How should he shoe/foot look to please? This is from the Custom Shoe Company catalog issued during the late 70s. I recognize the photos as coming from an issue of Bizarre. This look is virtually impossible to achieve today, unless you know a 90 year old lady willing to sell off some of her collection. And just look at how long those tongues are!! Michael
High Surprise Posted April 22, 2004 Author Posted April 22, 2004 Heelfan and Paul - I stand corrected. Yes yes yes. You are right. The pictures you have supplied certainly demonstrate correctly fitting shoes and right proportions etc. Lovely black heels btw. Keep the pics coming though. Interesting to see how perfection is seen through other's eyes.
larry Posted May 10, 2004 Posted May 10, 2004 Paul! Red stilletos and full fashioned stockings WOW, My blood pressure is up..Thank you for the pick.....Larry. Love those heels!
High Surprise Posted May 18, 2004 Author Posted May 18, 2004 Came across these today - not sure if you liek these kind of things... Thought of you all:
Paul (North-East) Posted May 19, 2004 Posted May 19, 2004 Some very sexy low cut shoes there High Surprise showing very nice toe cleavage. Having checked out the site, I was impressed at the number of free photos available. Great find, well done! Cheers, Paul.
High Surprise Posted May 20, 2004 Author Posted May 20, 2004 Glad you liked the site. Happy heel wearing!
asdf174 Posted June 17, 2004 Posted June 17, 2004 I like them as well as the woman who wheres them (Barbara I think...) It's all good. ~Arron.
chris100575 Posted June 18, 2004 Posted June 18, 2004 I'm not really gone on fishnets, but a beautiful pic nevertheless. Very sexy arch! She just needs painted toenails. Chris
mk4625 Posted August 19, 2004 Posted August 19, 2004 I wish I knew where to get something like this. Definitely not for everyday wear, but probably a lot of fun at home. Now they're probably collecting dust in an old lady's attic somewhere. Michael
genebujold Posted August 20, 2004 Posted August 20, 2004 uhhhh... with the big toe hanging all over the floor like a slug looking for food while the heel is hanging out like a late-model California pseudo-mansion... No. Not sexy.
High Surprise Posted August 25, 2004 Author Posted August 25, 2004 Courses for horses - I personally meant that simply the shape of the foot I thought was attractive in this position. People always comment when the arch is in a high position like that!
mk4625 Posted August 25, 2004 Posted August 25, 2004 I've never understood why so many homes on the west coast are called "mansions" when they are actually ranch-style structures dangling dangerously over the edge of a cliff. uhhhh... with the big toe hanging all over the floor like a slug looking for food while the heel is hanging out like a late-model California pseudo-mansion... No. Not sexy. Michael
Larihigh Posted September 16, 2004 Posted September 16, 2004 High Surprise! DO I like them? YES. Post more, blood pressure up and enjoying! Lari
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