low heels board

[taliheels]

there is a board dedicated to ultra high heels- which is fine, but can we have one dedicated to those who are keen on low heels ( i do not even consider them "high" heels), that way i can concentrate on my preferences and the low heelers can concentrate on theirs

[hoverfly]

How low are we talking about? I mean if we are talking about something here that you could not just start a thread with out a need for a new topic?

[sendra45]

Hi, I know what you are getting at, so why not put this in the general area, after all this id the HIGH heel place. but I do understand, sometimes flatties are the only answer.

[Firefox]

I suppose it is the HH meeting place and to that extent we discuss heels as well as shoes in general which is an associated topic. If someome wants to discuss low heels then they can post in the general fashion forums, rather than those specifically for high heels.

[dr1819]

there is a board dedicated to ultra high heels- which is fine, but can we have one dedicated to those who are keen on low heels ( i do not even consider them "high" heels), that way i can concentrate on my preferences and the low heelers can concentrate on theirs

I think I see what you mean. The For the Gals, For the Guys, For Everybody areas all mention "high heels." The General section specifically says "Non-shoe" so that's out, too.

Yes, it's the "High"Heel meeting place.

Could we agree that compared to most men's heels that a 2-1/2" heel worn by a man would be considered "high" and just leave the messages in the For the Guys or For Eveyone section?

[dr1819]

You know, for the purpose of heels, anything taller than 3/4" is a "high heel" to a man. Therefore, I would like to recommend to all members of this board that a "high heel" be construed as something "higher than what would be normally worn by that particular sex." If women are routinely wearing 3 inch heels, but are not routinely wearing 4" heels, then a four inch heel should be considred a "high heel" for the women. Similarly, if men are routinely wearing 1" heels, but are not routinely wearing 2-1/2" heels, then a 2-1/2" inch heel should be considered a "high heel" for the men. Comparative dimensions are always relative. Let's stick with the bases from which they're derived, rather than allowing the extreme abilities of the very few to dicated the standard for everyone else.

[Bubba136]

At the moment, I don't see anything wrong with creating a thread for people that like Low heeled womens shoes. Afterall, any man that loves to wear woman's shoes as I do, has two or three pairs of sandals or flats mixed in with their 5" pumps. But, in my opinion, there is already a place to discuss them and that is in the "general discussion" forum. a thread could be started there, as Firefox suggests. While it doesn't immediately achieve the visibility accorded to "Real life meetings" or "Shoe repairs or modifications," or other major topic headings, it does afford a "starting place" and, if the subject creates sufficient traffic and popularity, then, perhaps, it will be afforded it's own major topic division. But, to create a major division before the subject is surveyed, isn't realistic --- and, that's my opinion.

[Shafted]

In J. J. Leganeur's book, "All About Wearing High Heels" he defines heel height as follows: Low Heel = < 2" Mid Heel = 2" to 2.5" High Heel = > 2.5" To my knowledge this is the only book ever written on the subject of wearing heels.

[Bubba136]

J. J. Legenaur used to communicate with people associated with Jenny's chat room and website, including Jenny, herself....where, his comments, theories and ideas were soundly debunked by real women. (he had a long and contentious correspondence with Susan (the original)). I would in no way ever consider him as an "expert" or take his ideas, theories and practices as factual. Besides, he doesn't wear heels himself....so, how does he know?

[Shafted]

Point taken, Bubba. I really only threw it out there as it is the only definition that I've found in print. But there is the fact of his disclaimer that appears before every chapter, eluding to just what you say.

[dr1819]

In J. J. Leganeur's book, "All About Wearing High Heels" he defines heel height as follows:

Low Heel = < 2"

Mid Heel = 2" to 2.5"

High Heel = > 2.5"

To my knowledge this is the only book ever written on the subject of wearing heels.

I've been published in many venues (networking security, etc.) and I can attest that the fact that something's been published has very little to do with it's authenticity.

I would like to refer people to the proportional theory on high heels, namely, as follows:

No Heel - anything less than 1/2 inch difference between the platform and the heel (includes 6" platforms with 6.5" heels)

Low Heel - what you can wear 24/7

Mid Heel - what you can comfortably wear during a normal 8-hour workday

High Heel - what you can comfortably, safely, and stabley walk in for a short duration, such as an hour, or during an evening out on the town, to, say, dinner and a movie.

Extreme Heel - everything else.

[Shafted]

The problem with this method is a total lack of control of variables such as how much time one actually is on their feet and the overall fit of the shoe to name a couple. It kind of makes a high heel a mid heel if one spends alot of their workday on their butt. A poorly fitted mid heel could now be a high heel. If anything this method will only confuse the issue of heel height. Perhaps it should measured by the instep angle instead.

[dr1819]

The problem with this method is a total lack of control of variables such as how much time one actually is on their feet and the overall fit of the shoe to name a couple.

I believe I was very explicit with respect to the differences between "no low, mid, and high heel."

Perhaps it should measured by the instep angle instead.

I believe you and I are seeking the same response, although one of us is subjective while the other, subjective.

[Shafted]

I really prefer to measure heel height as the height from the top of the back of the heel straight down to the floor. I like hard numbers, as there is no room for confusion.

[taliheels]

i dont diferentiate between heel heights for the sexes other than that a high heel should be a absolute minimum of 3.5 inches- so i have seen a lot here that i would classify as low heels- when (if i remember correctly) this is a (key word here) ...high heels forum

[dr1819]

I really prefer to measure heel height as the height from the top of the back of the heel straight down to the floor. I like hard numbers, as there is no room for confusion.

Except, of course, with respect what's considered a "high heel," particularly given the drastically different foot sizes represented on this board!

[Shafted]

Heel height given as low, mid or high is just so objective, maybe we should not use it at all and stick to actual heights when descibing heels.

[Bubba136]

When my wife and girls say low heels, they are talking about 1", 1½" or 2" heels. Medium heels are 2", 2½" or 3" heels. High heels are anything over 3" high. And, I am not pleased to say, most of the heels my wife and girls usually wear are in the medium heels range. Very stylish models but with heels that aren't very high.