Thighboots2 Posted December 22, 2005 Posted December 22, 2005 For weeks now I have been wearing these at work. Admittedly the trousers are longer and just touch the toe and are gents boot cut style. No comments whatsoever there. But my GF was not aware of their existance as she was not in the habit of checking the shoe rack in my side of the wardrobe. We also are in the habit of exchanging our street shoes at the front door for slippers, so the day shoes can live by the front door. I didn't tell her about the "New" footwear to see if she noticed. So for this period of 8 or so weeks, there was no comment. My mum noticed I was 3.5 inches taller immediately she saw me, but made no adverse comment about the shoes other than "Perhaps the heel is a little bit tall" was all she said on the matter. Anyway, I digress. Last night, my shoes having been parked by the front door now for some time, I was in the kitchen when the otler half came in. Evening honey I called out - Hiya (pause) BLOODY HELL came back. So I immediately rished to the hall to find out what was the matter to see her holding one of the boots in her hand and repeating the BLOODY HELL expression. "Where did these come from?". "Next" I replied. "Well I knew about you liking heels what with your cowboy boots and so on, but this is a bit extreem". "Well" I replied, "I like them, they're comfortable and I like being taller". "Just as well you wear trousers, mind you I like the toe" she replied, "Well I have been waiting for you to comment on them as I have been wearing them daily, even when we've gone out together, so I was surprised it has taken you so long to notice" I replied, and that was the end of the conversation as we needed to get on with preparing dinner. Ice broken there. Best I get a second pair for whe I wear the current ones wear out. I also asked one of our Secretaries at work about the look, she said that she had noticed the shoes some weeks ago and thought the look was just fine. Her eyebrows did raise a little when I showed the full extent of the heel, but still said the look was good. Happy days. Just proves that we should be promoting our image through the thick/wide/block/chunky/whater you want to call them heels rather than trying to go from the no heel to stiletto in one move. I believe most gals see the Stiletto as strictly THEIR territory. Time will tell. Are you confusing me with someone who gives a damn?
Dawn HH Posted December 23, 2005 Posted December 23, 2005 As you say, Thighboots2, time will tell. Keep us all posted on the events. Cheers--- Dawn HH High Heeled Boots Forever!
BootBoy09 Posted December 23, 2005 Posted December 23, 2005 Thighboots2, Looks like we have almost the same style boot we got there! Good job on breaking the ice with your girlfriend! Hopefully you can tell us more about her reactions and how she likes/dislikes it. Its a great boost to your confidence when your female co-workers says it looks good on ya! I agree with wearing thick/wide/block/chunky heels is easier to promote rather than stiletto. I haven't ventured out in my stiletto or blade heeled boots yet, I find that your style and other small chunky heeled styles are easier to pass off.
Thighboots2 Posted December 23, 2005 Author Posted December 23, 2005 Hi Kneehighs, Well, it was sort of an experiment. My GF is usually very observant and notices the slightest change, but in this case, she didn't. She is just as surprised as I that she didn't see it happening. We discussed this briefly last night and as I haven't worn them at the weekend preferring my oh so comfy cowboy boots with jeans, she just had not cottoned on to my weekday wear. What I didn't post before, but will now was the other revalation she had that evening. For the last 6 months or so, I have been learning to ride (English not Western - Yet) as mt GF also rides. We are planning to go on vacation to a Dude ranch for our holiday in 2007. Anyway, I digress, so I have been taking riding lessons weekly. Now the weather has become colder and so have my legs as Jodphurs are not the warmest things in winter. I've never been a fan of long johns and to be honest they are uncomfortable under tight jodphurs, so I aquired a pair of 70 denier tights. Sorted my cold leg problem a treat. The same night as the BLOODY HELL episode, she saw me in a pair of tights! Well the reaction was to use the current "IN" phrase in the UK ATM which is "Whatever". :rofl: I'll get a pic of me sorted out early in the new year for the pics thread. Indeed not only I have come a long way in the two+ years since I joined the board, but many other members have "stepped out" and I was just following their lead. It certainly is nice having done it. I'm not going to push into thinner heels than those pictured above for general wear as, to be honest, I wear heel tips out too fast and the wider heel is certainly more stable for general wear. Certainly good that you're getting pointers from the other boards, shows that there is "hope" for our cause to wear whatever we like. I don't think you are wrong in any way having promoted the "Stiletto" group first, in someways it is good psycology. So when you, as far as the other readers perceive, back off from stilettos into block heels, they then agree that the look is good. So keep up the good work of spreading the word. The law - I don't recall there being anything in law that prohibits anyone wearing whatever they like, as long as they dont expose themselves. Our legal system is different to the US system, but I guess anything like this would be covered uner the European Human Rights legislation which seems to give the right to do anything you want. TB2 Are you confusing me with someone who gives a damn?
canadianbeaver17 Posted December 23, 2005 Posted December 23, 2005 Great job, thighhigh2. When the people closet to you for support, it makes it alot easier!
Magickman Posted December 24, 2005 Posted December 24, 2005 I admit to being slightly mystified, at how Thighboots2's girlfriend could go eight weeks, and not notice that he was 3 1/2" taller, and wearing heels. Then, suddenly, "BLOODY HELL." I just don't get it. No response for eight weeks, and then, KABOOM! Somehow, I am thinking, there is a bigger story here. Perhaps later, we will hear more of this.
hoverfly Posted December 24, 2005 Posted December 24, 2005 Mabye she does not know how to handle it so she is picking a fight.......Been there done with the ex. Hello, my name is Hoverfly. I’m a high heel addict…. Weeeeeeeeeee! 👠1998 to 2022!
Thighboots2 Posted December 24, 2005 Author Posted December 24, 2005 Well Magickman, you're not the only one mystified, she is just as much dumbfounded as you are, especially as we have been out for the evening and she didn't notice then. Mind you she was in her 3" heels, so I guess the height relationship to house mode remained the same. This was 4 weeks into the experiment. Well she's OK with it, otherwise I would not be able to wear my boots when we go out together which we have now twice since Wednesday. Hoverfly, my GF is certainly able to handle this, it was the surprise of finding something she wasn't expecting. I am so glad that she didn't find them in any form of hiding place as that would have led to an arguement. Also shows just how easy it is to hide something when it is in plain view. Guys, I know it seems strange, but that's how it panned out. I expected her to notice straight away. Merry Christmas TB2 Are you confusing me with someone who gives a damn?
Magickman Posted December 24, 2005 Posted December 24, 2005 The funny thing is, that ALL of the women I have dated, notice in the blink of an eye, that I am wearing heels. The recognition is instantaneous, without a seconds delay. Whether we go dancing, out to dinner, shopping, or to the zoo, they all notice the heels right away. None of them ever said, "BLOODY HELL," though. There were a few, who did not like the heels, but it was good to learn that as quickly as possible. Maybe if I were to date another blind girl, she might not notice, but that is the only possible way, that I can imagine.
Thighboots2 Posted December 27, 2005 Author Posted December 27, 2005 Further to earlier posts, I have since found out my GF's real raction to the heels. We were round some friends for a drink and so on on Christmas Eve and after a couple of hours, she decided to bring the subject up. We had taken our shoes off at the door when we arrived so as to not tread dirt into their carpet. GF (aka J) then asked them to decide which shoes were worn by whom. The guys correctly guessed my boots and the gals got it wrong. After much ribbing and so on, the gals asked me why, so I said this was nothing new to me, didn't they remember the 70s (which is when I was a teeneager) and everyone wore heels. They did and so the heel wearing was not a problem, they did however, feel that the heel was too female in shape. Mind you they were inpressed that I had bought them in the first place. The guys were, strangely, sorts on my side. Mind you I completely flabergasted on of them when I announced I was getting a skirt for christmas. The look on the face was priceless. I did have to reveal that it was a Kikoy, aka Kenyan tribal clothing worn by the men as it is rather warm in that climate and it had been bought for me by J for our forthcoming hoiday in the Maldives. We visited my mum in her old folk home on Christmas Day and the conversation came up there. Mum did warn her not to labour the point too much as I would do what I would do regardless. She did say that she though the heel was just plain too high. Still J is not impressed by it and exactly the same conversation happened when we were visiting her sister's house on Boxing day. Got some friends coming round tomorrow, so I guess it'll come up again and then on New Year's Eve it'll happen again. Seems like her tactic is to shame me out of them. Fat chance. TB2 Are you confusing me with someone who gives a damn?
Dawn HH Posted December 30, 2005 Posted December 30, 2005 TB2:-) Atta Boy! Stick to your guns on wearing your heels. That sure will help all the rest of the guys along too. Congrats! Cheers--- Dawn HH High Heeled Boots Forever!
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