High Surprise Posted June 11, 2003 Posted June 11, 2003 I've never really been a fan of socks and heels - somehow socks detract from the beauty and elegance of the foot in the heels. You lose the lines and flesh / sight of the muscles, veins etc. No - I say. Plus I always find feet get to hot in heels with socks. I've tried it and never liked the feeling. Anyone else have comments?
HHfanatic Posted June 12, 2003 Posted June 12, 2003 I've never really been a fan of socks and heels - somehow socks detract from the beauty and elegance of the foot in the heels. You lose the lines and flesh / sight of the muscles, veins etc. I do agree on your point of view but still in some cases I think white socks in high heels can be erotic. Also thick socks (normally used in mountain boots) together with high heels can look really good on the right foot. (by this means female foot) Remember when the girls started with aerobic, they used to wear thick ancle/leg socks. They were great with high heels.
Bubba136 Posted June 12, 2003 Posted June 12, 2003 Dancers, rehearsing routines, usually wear leotards, thick "warm-up" socks and high heels which can make them look very desirable. Being mentally comfortable in your own mind is the key to wearing heels in public.
High Surprise Posted June 13, 2003 Posted June 13, 2003 I'm afraid I am going to have to agree to disagree on this. Each to their own though!
PostCode Posted June 13, 2003 Posted June 13, 2003 Fine lace bobby socks can be a pretty sexy look. Kinda 80's, but if the right clothes are worn, it can present a sexy look.
raccoon Posted June 16, 2003 Posted June 16, 2003 Frankly, I don't even like panties or stockings. But socks are a real turnoff
Jay1 Posted June 16, 2003 Posted June 16, 2003 I personally love the girlie look! One image that I will keep with me forever I think is of a girl I saw a couple of years back. I think she was in her early to mid 20's. She was wearing a pink crop top, blue denim mini-skirt and she had wonderfully tanned legs. But the thing that grabbed my attention was what she had on her feet (obviously!). White, lacy ankle socks and pink stiletto mules. The heels must have been at least 5 1/2 inch. For me, that is one of the sexiest looks you can get! "If you put your mind to it, you can accomplish anything..." - Dr Emmet L Brown - 1985
Yamyam Posted June 16, 2003 Posted June 16, 2003 That's one of the wonderful things about heels - you can have so many different looks! Obsessed is such a strong word. I prefer to think of myself as "differently enthusiastic"
High Surprise Posted June 17, 2003 Posted June 17, 2003 True - That's one of the things I like about heels too. The fact that you have so many looks. I still don't get the whole socks thing. Sorry.
Robert Posted June 17, 2003 Posted June 17, 2003 Britney Spears Boots, fascinating footwear http://s70.photobucket.com/albums/i103/Boots_1956/
wheels Posted August 19, 2003 Posted August 19, 2003 I have always liked to see heels worn with contrasting socks. It is because the socks add emphasis to to lovely shoes. Contrasting stockings are nice but socks just add that extra something being concentrated on the shoe area. I think the view that the attraction of socks and heels is to do with schoolgirls/young girls is wrong. Certainly this is not the case as far as I am concerned. Heel thyself Over 50 pairs of heels now on my website at www.geocities.com/wayneheels/
PJ Posted August 22, 2003 Posted August 22, 2003 .... I still don't get the whole socks thing. Sorry. I was going to offer you an explanation as to why I thought the socks/heels combination is loved by some. But Laurieheels posted just about everything I was going to say. Please go back to page 1 and read the second message posted. click .... click .... click .... The sensual sound of stiletto heels on a hard surface.
Anita C. Posted November 11, 2003 Posted November 11, 2003 While I have seen this look, I've never really cared for it. I'm afraid I'm a hose/stockings person when I'm in Stilettos! "Spike Heels . . a Pork-pie hat . . Have on the mend in no time flat . . Ten Minutes 'Till The Savages Come by Manhatten Transfer.
chris100575 Posted November 11, 2003 Posted November 11, 2003 I quite like white ankle socks with high heels. I wouldn't wear them myself, but they can look sexy on women. I prefer nylons though. It's interesting that Laurie should refer to images of women dressed as schoolgirls as a disturbing trend... http://www.hhplace.org/hhboard/viewtopic.php?t=2185&start=0&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=
High Surprise Posted November 11, 2003 Posted November 11, 2003 I've never understood the socks with high heels thing.... Why?
Laurieheels Posted November 12, 2003 Posted November 12, 2003 Distrubing trend, yes, but there's always room to test it out and see if anyone likes it. I don't think many people did. I think my thoughts were more along the line of pedophilia, taking something that is an indicator of young girls, or of a time past, those white ankle socks, and then something that would make them seem more mature, seem older, such as high heels. I might be grasping, but you never know. Young girls are always looking to look older, older women are looking to look younger, and I suppose I can't speak to what men want, but...
Firefox Posted November 12, 2003 Posted November 12, 2003 I think it is a definite throwback to young girls often wearing white ankle socks or similar, or perhaps school girls in uniform. However, I don't like the look with court shoes. With boots they are a practical accessory, but then you cant see them...
Laurieheels Posted November 12, 2003 Posted November 12, 2003 So long as the socks being worn are not toe socks, which are worn with sandals by some young girls, and we're not talking about sandals that are cute or sexy or otherwise. Toe socks... interesting idea, that, but hey, I've only seen them in rainbow patterns... What are they? Think of gloves for the feet... yes, each toe with its own little cozy place to snuggle into.
Firefox Posted November 12, 2003 Posted November 12, 2003 Cozy places to snuggle into are good. I can think of a few But I suppose the idea never really has taken sway because you don't do too much with toes apart from stick them in shoes.
JeffM Posted November 12, 2003 Posted November 12, 2003 Dont the Geisha girls wear some thing similar to a toe sock/stocking. They have a sock/stocking that has a space for their big toe for when they wear the thongs that are part of their custom. Jeff
High Surprise Posted November 12, 2003 Posted November 12, 2003 I personally have always liked seeing toe cleavage. I think it's sexy on others as well as myself. What a shame to cover up with socks!
J-Nation Posted November 12, 2003 Posted November 12, 2003 Dont the Geisha girls wear some thing similar to a toe sock/stocking. They have a sock/stocking that has a space for their big toe for when they wear the thongs that are part of their custom. Jeff And the Japanese also make wellingtons with a divided toe - has anyone any idea what that's all about? Emma
Heelfan Posted November 12, 2003 Posted November 12, 2003 Emma, which particular toe is the one that they divide? Cheerfully yours, Heelfan Onwards and upwards!
J-Nation Posted November 13, 2003 Posted November 13, 2003 I don't know, but it looks like it's the big toe. you can have a look for yourself here......... http://www.kohshin-grp.co.jp/product/pdf/s_w/fw_3/p13.pdf and here http://www.kohshin-grp.co.jp/product/pdf/s_w/fw_3/p14.pdf which are taken from http://www.kohshin-grp.co.jp/ Happy Reading! Emma
Anita C. Posted November 18, 2003 Posted November 18, 2003 I have never cared for the look of Heels with anklets, bobbie sox or the like. Stoclings/hosiery only for me! "Spike Heels . . a Pork-pie hat . . Have on the mend in no time flat . . Ten Minutes 'Till The Savages Come by Manhatten Transfer.
hhpumps Posted November 18, 2003 Posted November 18, 2003 i totally agree with you anita - nylons are the only thing to wear with high heels. i really like black nylons - especially thigh highs the only way to go.... patent leather and classic high heel pumps area.
Dawn HH Posted February 12, 2004 Posted February 12, 2004 I myself do not use socks of any kind. I like the look and feel of pantyhose without the socks on my legs as I try to imitate what a lady would wear every day to work and back and out and about. That means pantyhose without socks all year around and in all seasons. I know, some ladies prefer bare legs in the hot seasons, but my legs look and feel better in Therapeutic pantyhose as it sure helps my legs and all of my joints. I don't use socks either in my boots, just pantyhose as my heels and heeled boots fit much better with them. I usually buy nude pantyhose as they better match my skin tone and you still have the feel of the hose and the shine and silkiness. I use the "Silkies" brand. Dawn HH High Heeled Boots Forever!
Guest Posted January 9, 2005 Posted January 9, 2005 I love wearing socks and leg warmers on the outside with high heels. They look sexy with ankle boots, pumps and strappy sandals. So the male members of the species tell me!
heelsrule Posted January 14, 2005 Posted January 14, 2005 I have been wearing socks with my ankle boots on the way to work. Why? To protect the stockings. A fast paced walk to work can rub on stockings, so they need protection. Once at work, off go the boots, off go the socks, and the well kept stockings find their way into some higher heels for the day. I prefer small socks when wearing boots, gives you a little extra padding under foot and makes it fit just that little bit better. They also help absorb the sweat. However with pumps (I don't have), I always remember a scene in "feris B? day off". A young (pertrayed as high school age, maybe 16-18) women was walking along the street in white(?) pumps with a good heel size and little socks. With a white pumps with ankle strap and white short socks and above knee denim skirt I still like the look, even thourgh its way out of fashion. Shane
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