dr1819 Posted November 3, 2006 Posted November 3, 2006 Finally some intelligent design for men's high heels! I wonder if Riu has been frequenting this website... Here's some more information on Riu.
iloveboots Posted November 3, 2006 Posted November 3, 2006 Great post and link....thank you! As I say on the site, this is revolutionary fashion design and I can't wait to see more, more, more! david Finally some intelligent design for men's high heels! I wonder if Riu has been frequenting this website... Here's some more information on Riu. "Dress For Your Own Pleasure"
micha Posted November 4, 2006 Posted November 4, 2006 Finally some intelligent design for men's high heels! I wonder if Riu has been frequenting this website... Here's some more information on Riu. IMO Riu Leonardes' style is not a male style for the future. Because at least 0.01 % of the guys have the guts to wear such extreme stiletto boots on the street. But I like his provocation. A good promotion for us. Isn't the dark blond longheared guy on the left a wonderful heels queen with his extreme pointy stilettos?! Jean Paul Gaultier sent also some years ago his male models with funny 5'' platform boots on the stage. I'm happy that the "haute couturiers" are helping us. May be that they are sending their high heeled male models only on the "catwalk" because of the rumor in TV and the international rainbow press. Provocation sells. Nevertheless every fashion show with male high heels wearing models says to publity: That's IN for guys! The best fashion is your own fashion!
karenjean Posted November 4, 2006 Posted November 4, 2006 I agree. Some nice styling. 'Blackforest' feel, autumnal.
dr1819 Posted November 4, 2006 Author Posted November 4, 2006 May be that they are sending their high heeled male models only on the "catwalk" because of the rumor in TV and the international rainbow press. Provocation sells. Nevertheless every fashion show with male high heels wearing models says to publity: That's IN for guys! They may also be doing it from feedback from the retailers, which do report sales trends. And one interesting trend being reported is that half of the larger sizes are being bought by guys. It's an untapped market, and the designers are trying to tap it. The problem is, I think you're right - they're designing feminine-looking heels for men, when feminine heels for men are already available. What they should do is design masculine heels for men, like those of the Harley-Davidson line, which I'd wear in a heartbeat anywhere, if they just came in my size!
Dr. Shoe Posted November 10, 2006 Posted November 10, 2006 It reminds me of when JP Gaultier first did skirts for men. Graduate footwear designer able to advise and assist on modification and shoe making projects.
micha Posted November 13, 2006 Posted November 13, 2006 The problem is, I think you're right - they're designing feminine-looking heels for men, when feminine heels for men are already available. What they should do is design masculine heels for men, like those of the Harley-Davidson line, which I'd wear in a heartbeat anywhere, if they just came in my size! Hi dr1819, in Germany we say "da leben zwei verschiedene Seelen in meiner Brust". I'll try a translation "Two different passions are living in my heart". One is my love for wearing myself extremely stylish stiletto boots like the male models of Rui Leonardes - obviously not your preference! The other more rational side of me is telling me that this is not the best choice for a saturday afternoon shopping tour or for doing my daily purchases. The pity is that both styles are hardly to find in male sizes. It's no problem to buy fetish thighhigh boots - Pleaser is offering them for the male carpet crawlers community even in EU 47 / US 15 / UK 13! I'm dreaming from a shoe shop where I can buy all styles in my size: Harley-Davidson boots, 3'' cowboy boots, the actual wedge style and crazy stiletto boots. But this shop has still to be invented ... During my daily purchases I'm wearing more shy styles. Cowgirl boots or 3'' wedges from Essence with a rounded toe box. Nevertheless a club night on extreme stiletto boots - like the models of Riu - is always a fun for me. Even if my feet are hurting afterwards. I think that I'm a little bit maso-like micha (*sometimes dr. jekyll sometimes mr. hyde*) The best fashion is your own fashion!
Thighboots2 Posted November 13, 2006 Posted November 13, 2006 Kneehighs That what I call a scoop. Well done. Here's hoping Rui will respond to you and even more so would like to meet up with some of us. Certainly if he could not only go where he is going, but also do something a little more conservative and practical for everyday wear, he could be such a leading light. I am sure he would welcome to know just how many men wish to wear what he is designing. TB2 Are you confusing me with someone who gives a damn?
Elegant Posted November 13, 2006 Posted November 13, 2006 I think that, as HHMP representatives, you should ask Rui about joining our community. Who knows, maybe he'll enjoy his stay here... What is good for a goose, can be good for any gender!
Griez Posted November 13, 2006 Posted November 13, 2006 yeah:) it would be even intresting to talk whit that designer... every human has they own choices...
HeelD Posted November 13, 2006 Posted November 13, 2006 I for one would certainly love to meet him. Anyone who challenges stereotyped gender roles and appearances in our society is OK in my book. kneehighs - I imagine you'll send him some of our freestyle pictures to show how we've adapted traditionally feminine footwear and attire into a workable every day outfit. It will prove to him that there are people out there interested in his work who aren't just fashonistos. Heel-D - Freestyling since 2005
dr1819 Posted November 13, 2006 Author Posted November 13, 2006 I'm dreaming from a shoe shop where I can buy all styles in my size: Harley-Davidson boots, 3'' cowboy boots, the actual wedge style and crazy stiletto boots. But this shop has still to be invented ... Hi, Micha. Try one of the hundreds of larger-sized shops referenced on Tall Woman Shoe Links Quite a few (about 23) of these stores are here in Germany.
DandyDude Posted December 19, 2006 Posted December 19, 2006 From my personal experience I can say it's quite easy to purchase the kind of heels for roleplaying/fetish, but almost impossible to get heels, especially in my size USA/M13, for regular wear. While I do like stilettos, it would be great to have half of the selection of heels women have. I'm not even talking about courts et cetera, but basic heels such as the Harleys Micha mentions above. As for the designer above: Ask him about designing more of a regular type heel as well as the more provocative ones. Don't forget larger sizes as well. "To kiss, pretty Saki, thy shoes' pretty tips, is better than kissing another girl's lips." -Omar Khayyam
shrimper Posted December 20, 2006 Posted December 20, 2006 I don't know about others but I am not looking for men's shoes with heels. My appreciation is for the feminine styles and cuts. Shoes that are actually built on a woman's last, albeit a larger woman. Even unisex styles like penny loafers I like to buy in women's size.
Tljakes Posted December 20, 2006 Posted December 20, 2006 Well, well, good news..... FilepX was kind enough to forward me Rui Leonardes' personal email address. Next step is to write Rui and see if somehow we can meet up while in London...maybe as a small group of interested members during the heel meet or as a small group of people on Friday night or Sunday... This is some very cool news, as you don't find a lot of articles or photo's of his styles on the net. I think he's got great vision. I would just like to see a lot more of his work on runways and in shops....... Why tiptoe through life only to arive safely at death?
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