New pair of boots starts me serious street heeling.

[roniheels]

I've had one outing in thighboots over my women's jeans that I was wearing. I also wore a very long, over-sized sweater with it. Thighboots make my legs feel so good when I wear them. And with the very snug, narrow-legged jeans I was wearing, they made my legs feel even better. I had some great reactions, too.

[Shafted]

Well last night I wore black levis 501 jeans with my Cole Haan bronze python kneehigh boots on the outside of my jeans. I wore a Mountain tee with a dragon breathing fire (lot of reds oranges and maroons in it). The boots only have a 3 inch spike heel and I feel like I'm wearing flats in them, but they are truly a thing of beauty. I find I actually like the look of a knee high boot on the outside of the jeans with the jeans bunching up at the knees a bit. I think that bunching at the knees is appropriate. With thighboots however bunching up of jeans on the thigh would be a no-no. To me it just looks bad, sloppy really. A friend of mine told me that the other guy we jammed with last time took issue with the way I was dressed which he had kept to himself until after I left for work. My friend explained to him in some depth why I wear heels. But the thing that really stuck in my head was that he told him that if there is one person on this entire world who is a great friend, that it's me. I didn't need to hear it, but it was good just the same. And the other guy is cool with it now. And to top off the evening while working the concessions at the theatre an absolutely gorgeous young black woman said softly to me, "I love your boots" to which I graciuosly thanked her for while ringing up her order.

[UpBy5]

Try Gloria Vanderbilt "Amanda" Jeans, Shafted. That's what I wear with my thigh boots and they work very well. And make sure you buy a size that will be good and tight on you. I wear a size 14 and they're real tight on me! And the relatively high waist in a winner for me too!

If you don't mind posting the info, what size mens' jeans would you wear; waist/length? I'd have to internet-order, so the mens'/womens' size comparison would be most helplful.

Thanks,

UpBy5

[Shafted]

Well, just got back from my job at the theatre. I was working in the box office tonight. I had several people waiting at the door when I arrived for work. Several people must have seen me in my new Romantic Soles 4" pewter stiletto pumps as I unlocked the door and went in. While selling tickets a family of four came in. The mother was purchasing the tickets. The 10ish son who could barely see over the ticket counter then asked me why I was wearing high heels. Smiling at him I handed him my favorite answer "Because I can." I have to wonder if I'm imprinting a message into young minds that men wearing high heels is okay.

[Steve63130]

You probably gave the kid new ammunition to use in pushing his mother's envelope. Kids are born to do that, and you've empowered him even more! LOL Steve

[Shafted]

Children, teenagers and adults have all responded to my self confidence for the most part. I know that many guys here who wear heels in public don't quite know how to deal with kids responding to their heel wearing. I have almost a cult following here where adults and teenagers alike can't wait to see what I wearing on my feet. When it was new to them, I got dozens of questions which I cordially answered. Many of the teenagers now think it's pretty cool. It's been a long time since teenagers tried to hassle me. I didn't take long for them to figure out I'm bulletproof.

[Shafted]

Well tonight hanging out with friends before going to work at the theatre I had an interesting experience with the guy who was a bit unsure about me at first. He said to his daughter that he knew a guy who wore prettier high heels than her. His daughter told him, "No way." So he asked if he could snap a cellphone photo of my shoes as proof. I said sure and he did. My feet were adorned with nude knee highs, black fishnet ankle socks with a white bow detail on the ankle cuff topped off with my Frederick's of Hollywood black pinstripe 4 inch stiletto pumps. Boy did I pick the perfect night the wear those ankle socks with the shoes.

[Shafted]

Last night was a busy night at the theatre. Monday night is dollar night so we really pack the butts in the seats. I was wearing new blue levis jeans and mist (taupe) stockings with my Romantic Soles stiletto pumps in pewter with my theatre shirt. It turned out to be a three compliment night. The first came from a young boy who was a little shy to say anything but was apparently admiring my shoes. His father (a former coworker) said that his son thought that my shoes were cool. I reponded that some people seem to get transfixed on my shoes to which he reponded, "I can't imagine why." The second came from a young girl waiting in the concession line after the movie had started. As I was unlocking the remainder of the front doors to conform with fire code, a young girl said that she really liked my shoes. The third came as the movie was getting out. Two women came to me and said that they always look forward to seeing what I'm wearing for shoes. I happily displayed a shoe for them. The public has come to be fully accepting of me wearing high heels. Many thoroughly enjoy seeing me in high heels. Many are indifferent. It is extremely rare to get a negative reaction. The key to acceptance for me has been to put my best foot forward (pun intended) and totally shatter thier mental image of a man in stiletto heels. If it can be done in a small town in rural Maine, it can be done anywhere. Cities are even easier. Well until next time, Happy Heeling!

[Shafted]

Well last night was a live bluegrass performance by The Bill Thibideau Band. I was working stage lighting for the 4 hour show. I wore my new levis with my black Pittsfield Community Theatre work tee with flourescent green lettering, black pointelle knee high socks with my leopard and black patent Fredericks of Hollywood 4 inch stiletto pumps. I got a comment from the banjo player from the band before showtime. Him: Nice shoes. Me: Thanks! A good friend tells me that central Maine is a great place to be yourself. He said the whole area is full of people that just choose to be themselves for whatever reason. I have to agree with him based on just my own personal experiences. So for anyone who doesn't feel that their environment isn't condusive to heeling in public, try my neck of the woods. Happy Heeling!

[Shafted]

Well another cool night at the theatre. Got a great compliment while unlocking the front door to comply with fire code. As I was unlocking the last door Two young women were walking by on the sidewalk. One said, "I like your shoes" to which I responded with a thank you and a smile. The other one who stayed silent absolutely beamed a big smile my way. I also had one of those rare opportunities to compliment a women on her heels. At the time she couldn't see my pewter stiletto pumps, but I saw her 3 inch blue patent mary janes's. She thanked me with a look like, "this has never happened before". I'm sure she saw what I was wearing before the night was over.

[Shafted]

I had a very sobering afternoon today. I had to get into Pittsfield early to take care of some things. I wore black levis with my theatre tee, black stockings and my Frederick's black pinstripe/black patent 4inch stiletto pumps. Started by visiting a gir lfriends apartment to measure up her door for a screen door. I then headed off to Villiage Pizzaria for a 12 inch thin crust mushroom and hamburg pizza with a chocolate milk. Mmmm sustanace! Then it was off to the theatre to make some adjustments to the split door with drop counter I made for the concession area so that on busy nights we could have two serving windows. Still had plenty of time as the adjustments took far less time than expected, so I went up to Big Bill's ice cream for two scoops of dutch chocolate in a dish. Still had plenty of time left so I went back to my truck parked in front of the theatre and worked on some sudokus. Here's the part I referred to as sobering. The young woman (girl) that said she liked my shoes and the other one from yesterday that was with her passed by and she again complimented my shoes saying, "I still love your shoes. "to which I responded with a very sincere "Thank you." As they were leaving I then noticed that she was suffering from severe hair loss. My heart went out to her. As they were walking away I noticed that they had their names printed on the back of their MCI (Maine Central Institute) tees. It really hurts to see this happen to such a sweet young woman. Later in the evening when at work when my boss and her daughter with one of her girlfriends arrived I ask them if they knew these girls. And they all said that they did. The daughter explained to me that she had some desease that caused her hair to stop growing. This was something that she would have to deal with for the rest of her life. A little later the daughter and her girlfriend decided to take a walk around town. Some time later they came back. They told me that they encountered the two girls and engaged them in conversation. Now before I lay out the jist of the conversation they had as it was given to me you have to understand that the daughter and her girlfriend have a bit of a reputation for being mean girls. And I'm sure everyone has encountered these types as they tend to transend the academic ages. Okay now for what they talked about as it was given me. Well for starters me and of course my shoes. And then it was followed by a disbelief that thay would even have engaged them in conversation by the daughter and her girlfriend. They came away really liking this sweet girl. It was truly heart warming. Okay enough before I have you all sobing like a bunch of little girls.

[Steve63130]

Thanks for sharing. Life is short and body parts don't always work right, so my advice to everyone here is that if you can wear heels and enjoy it, do it! Someday you won't be able to. Steve

[Shafted]

While working last night at the theatre got a "I like your boots" compliment from a teenaged girl. I was wearing my Highest Heel Dragon boots with the red embroidery.

[Shafted]

Got into Pittsfield early for work tonight so I walked up to Big Bill's ice cream for a double dutch chocalate. I was of course wearing my theatre tee with a pair of International Male dragon apllique jeans with my 4" Miss Tina black suede kneehigh stiletto boots with a gold heel and sole and gold piping. I noticed an older couple sitting at one of the picnic tables as I walked by, a couple of teenaged girls and a teenaged boy. Went to the order window to place my order and pay. While I was waiting I parked myself in one of the adirondack chairs. When my order was up I went to retrieve it at the pick-up window then decided to return to the same chair to enjoy it. The teenaged girls were giggling about something maybe me but I didn't care. Then I noticed they had there cellphones showing each other something, maybe me, still didn't care. A few minutes later they left. After they left the older gentleman eagerly approached me. He quietly explained to me that he was transgendered, a doctor and came to Maine to transistion with full support of his wife. He asked if I was from around here and about the environment here in Maine. I knew what he meant. I gave him the tolorance vs. acceptance speech although rather abbrevriated. I let him know that I work at the theatre just down the street. I also explained to him that I just like to wear stiletto heels. He seemed to be very enthusiastic about encountering someone like myself who was so relaxed wearing high heels as a guy. I think that I'll be seeing more of him. At least I hope to. He knows where to find me.

[Foxyheels]

What a very heartening sight you must have been to that gentleman. I would imagine he was fearful of encountering prejudice in his new location, your confidence and expression of fashion freedom has probably done him the world of good. I'm proud of you.

[Shafted]

Well I just got back from the theatre. I was wearing new Levis 505's with my theatre tee. As it was rainy I decided to wear my Sketchers Somethin' Fuse ankle boots in black patent(PVC) with a 3.5 inch stiletto heel. I worked with the manager tonight and her daughter was with her. A teenaged boy came in to shoot the breeze with them. I was in the process of changing out of my boots into "more sensable" shoes in order to do the marquis. Him: I could wear those. Me: Oh yeah, what size are you? After discussing sizing, I let him try them out. For his first time he did pretty good, but he was walking like he'd been in the saddle too long. Him: Hey I'm rockin' these boots. Him talking to the daughter: Do you want your boots back? Daughter: There not mine they're his! We all got a good chuckle out of that.

[Shafted]

Well time for an update on recent happenings. A little while back we lost help at the theatre as she was headed off for college. In the vacuum left we hired a replacement. The manager wanted me in on the hiring process. After the application review was complete we went on to granting interviews. The guy we wound up hiring did not see me in high heels the day of his interview. For whatever reason I was only wearing a pair of 2 inch cuban heeled ankle boots. Anyways the next time he saw me was after he had been hired and I was wearing my 5 inch black suede stiletto knee boots with the gold heel, sole and piping. Got a few questions but he seemed cool with it. I any case I suspect he has heard of me before from his teenaged daughter. The other night I was wearing my 3 inch Cole Haan bronze python spike heel knee boots. Got a compliment from a young blond woman at the concession area while I was filling her order. Her: I love your boots! Me: Thank you. Her: Where did you get them? Me: DSW, Union Square, New York. Then it was time for the next customer.

[Shafted]

Got a compliment at work last night on my Romantic Soles Emitate pewter stiletto pumps from a woman who gushed, "I love your shoes!" I smiled and thanked her. I have kind of become a little numb to compliments on my footwear as they tend to come my way quite frequently and it's usually a simple, "I like/love you shoes/boots.", but I still make a point to properly thank the person anyways. I've been a little frustrated lately with my wardrobe. I have recently lost 50 pounds and not much fits properly anymore. I'm dying to go shopping, but my current budget will not permit it. You can bet that as soon as I have some spare cash that I'm going clothes shopping.

[JeffB]

Got a compliment at work last night on my Romantic Soles Emitate pewter stiletto pumps from a woman who gushed, "I love your shoes!" I smiled and thanked her.

I have kind of become a little numb to compliments on my footwear as they tend to come my way quite frequently and it's usually a simple, "I like/love you shoes/boots.", but I still make a point to properly thank the person anyways.

Bravo to you, my friend! I've just checked out the shoes you mentioned and they do look mondo sharp! I for one have never become numb to, or take compliments on my footwear for granted since that's such a rush for me, and I hope that never gets old!

[Shafted]

Well I coundn't stand it anymore I went shopping for clothes. Picked up three pairs of dress slacks. I really like dress slacks with pumps and the material is much more flowing around the shoe due the the nicer softer lighter material. A much nicer look than jeans. Also pick up a nice new fitted tee and a new belt. Still on the lookout here in my area for some skinny fit jeans to go with my kneehigh and thigh high boots. Tonight I wore the new gray slacks with "mist" stockings and my pewter stiletto pumps with of course my black theatre tee. At the end of the evening a couple (regular customers) asked me if I had read the article in the sunday NYTimes. Now they know it just isn't me wearing heels in public. Times are changing guys. What more do you need to get out there?

[Shafted]

Are you going to try to make it down to the March NYC heel meet?

Not unless my finacial situation changes. At this point in time, I have plenty of time, just no money. I making enough to survive though and pay my bills, so all is not bad.

[Thighbootguy]

I have recently lost 50 pounds and not much fits properly anymore.

50 Lb. WOW!

[Shafted]

Cool my new indigo Levis Ex-Girlfriend jeans were waiting in my mailbox when I got home tonight. I tried them on and they fit great. It a real nice super skinny fit jean. It's going to go great with my kneehigh and thighhigh boots. I can't wait to wear them out. Tomorrow night for sure,

[Guest]

thats great, shafted, cause I have the same pair & they fit really well with my boots!

[Shafted]

Well I had a rather thrilling outing tonight. I wore my new Levi's indigo ex-girlfriend jeans with my Cole Haan bronze python kneehigh boots with a 3 inch spike heel to work. What an incredible sensation wearing boots over a pair of super skinny jeans is. I now have to have all my kneehigh and thighhigh boots altered by having the backseam opened and taken in. I'm really loving my new look with the skinny jeans and boots. Someday I have to repair my good camera and take some photos. I'm having fun dressing my new body in case you can't tell. No compliments tonight, but no negative reactions either (just a few customers). I didn't care. I was in heaven. The boss said it will take a bit of getting used to. It's great that she is willing to let me go with it. It is within the dress code after all.

[jwhite44]

Definite cries out for a picture or two. Yes, please work on getting your camera repaired.

[pebblesf]

Shafted- What a wonderful accomplishment, losing 50 pounds! I so wish I was a little taller and could sport skinny jeans! I know how great you must look. I know that money is an issue for most of us, but you SHOULD reward yourself also...I like to visit thrift shops, I feel like I have won the lottery when I find a well worn pair of levis for $5.00. Your confidence and courage is amazing to wear your boots at work. I know how liberating it feels to wear booted gear publicly, but don't have the courage and confidence to do much more than take late night booted rides to the gas station or convenience store.... You are an inspiration to all of us, thanks...don

[Shafted]

Well gang, I decided I hadn't been around my home town of Skowhegan very much lately in heels. I wore my Levi's Ex-Girlfriend indigo jeans with mid calf black patent stiletto boots with a 4 inch heel. Also wore a long sleeve fitted fine waffle fabric tee with a monochome lion head print. Topped it with my Peruzzi leather jacket. I first visit my local cobbler to have him alter a pair of kneehigh black suede spike heel boots with a 3 inch heel that he already was working on replaceing top lifts. I put one of the boots on for him so that he could take measurements for the alteration. He quoted me that it will be at least $20 for the work. I told him that was just fine as these are a $150 pair of boots. Well worth the money for a proper fit. I want those boot shafts to hug my legs. We talked about the great weather we were having. I also told him I would be bringing in other pairs for similar alterations. He added the extra work note on the ticket and we bid each other a good day. Next is was off to the bank to make a deposit. I'm sure the tellers noticed me. I only had to wait in line for a few seconds before I heard an, "I can help you here." Very uneventful. Then I was off to KFC/Taco Bell for lunch. This time I knew all eyes were on me (a young mother with her toddler son, an elderly couple). I didn't care. I felt so good about myself with all the new clothes to adorn my new slim body. I ordered 2 solt taco supremes and 2 crunchy taco supremes (this sounds like lot but it really isn't). I selected a table in between the two groups of people and took my jacket off. I didn't sense any negative or positive reactions from them but they were definitely pondering my look. This was a really special outing for me as I was presenting myself to the world as I have always wanted to in clothes that are really flettering on me. I had so much fun!

[pebblesf]

I'm so envious....Dream of having encounters like that....Good for you!

[Shafted]

Thank you. I'm perfectly willing to divulge my weight loss secret. Anyone please feel free to PM me if you want to know and I'll send links to the information. The funny thing is once you start the program you'll see how easy it is not only to loose the weight, but keep it off.