wineanddine Posted March 24, 2007 Posted March 24, 2007 We have one of these marches coming up locally and I was wondering who out here has participated in the past, how'd it go, etc.? Sounds like a win-win situation. The website is www.walkamileinhershoes.org Thanks, Wineanddine
JNR Posted March 24, 2007 Posted March 24, 2007 Where is your "local area." If it's close to Springfield, Il., I believe there will be more than one member participating.
wineanddine Posted March 24, 2007 Author Posted March 24, 2007 Yup. I was curious as to whether these draw a few people, a few hundred or what?
Danielinheels Posted March 25, 2007 Posted March 25, 2007 http://www.hhplace.org/discuss/everybody/7658-walk_mile_her_shoes.html I'm gonna do the one in Milwaukee Be yourself; everyone else is already taken. - Oscar Wilde
shyguy Posted March 25, 2007 Posted March 25, 2007 It doesn't seem to have jumped the pond to the Uk yet, isn't this something we could do here too? He was so narrow minded he could see through a keyhole with both eyes. Brown's Law: If the shoe fits, it's ugly
jemanda Posted March 28, 2007 Posted March 28, 2007 There was one held in Johannesburg last year, only it was called "sisters with blisters". I dont know how successful it was but some male radio personalities were going to do it but discovered that it was almost impossible to get large sized heels (Something I have known for years).
johnieheel Posted March 29, 2007 Posted March 29, 2007 My GF and I will be at Akron OH. on the 21st of apr. I believe. real men wear heels
wineanddine Posted March 29, 2007 Author Posted March 29, 2007 Johnieheel: Have you done this before or talked to someone who has? It seems pretty cool, among other things I wanted to make sure it was a legitimate charity, etc. Any input would be appreciated. Also, typically do these turn out to be about half and half guys and gals or predominately male? I'd like to talk the wife into it but would hate to get there and it turned out hardly any women. Wineanddine
johnieheel Posted March 30, 2007 Posted March 30, 2007 Johnieheel: Have you done this before or talked to someone who has? It seems pretty cool, among other things I wanted to make sure it was a legitimate charity, etc. Any input would be appreciated. Also, typically do these turn out to be about half and half guys and gals or predominately male? I'd like to talk the wife into it but would hate to get there and it turned out hardly any women. Wineanddine This is my first but all I really know about it is a little that I picked up from the site. I even emailed the organizers or people who put it all together to find out more but no reply. I guess we'll just turn up and find out. It's only 25 miles from my house and we plan to do a little shopping around town anyway so if turns out that it's not what we expect, thats ok to. The whole point is that the cause is what really matters and I am into supporting a good cause. My Gf has a couple of her friends who want to go also probably just to see me in heels lol but they also think its a really great thing to do and have never heard of it either. Sounds like a good time no matter what. WIN WIN kinda deal. If your going, we can meet for lunch or something. That would be fun. real men wear heels
pumpedup Posted March 30, 2007 Posted March 30, 2007 it would be interesting to find out if the shoes are provided for us, and we return them after the walk, or if we bring our own. Just think of how many guys into heels would join in something like this! It would be a perfect way to walk in them without prejudice from anyone, since we'd be all guys! It would also be a great time to wear those brand new, or like new heels that aren't broken in yet. I think walkin a mile in some somewhat tight heels would loosen them up quite a bit.
radiodave Posted March 30, 2007 Posted March 30, 2007 http://www.akron.com/20060420/wsl3.asp Here's the link to the info on it. Looks like heels are provided, although that sounds a little scary not knowing where they came from. Johnie, you must not be too far away, I live near Medina.
Tom-NL Posted March 30, 2007 Posted March 30, 2007 I support the work of the Valley Trauma Centre but I don't think it's particularly approriate for guys who want to wear heels to hijack or even cheapen their activities when a main reason for participating is their own wish to have an excuse to wear women's shoes in public. If you support the ideals of the Valley Trauma, then why not email pattidengler@valleytraumacenter.org and ask how you can donate some cash. I reckon that's a more effective way of contributing. The above is a quote from Firefox a few years ago, when this walk and its purpose were first discussed on (the predecessor of) this board in late 2003. See: http://www.hhplace.org/discuss/real_life_meetings/2023-walk_mile_her_shoes.html?#post40238 Let's try to keep these thoughts in our minds.
Pumps Posted March 30, 2007 Posted March 30, 2007 I don't agree at all. The objective for this march is to get some publicity for the cauce. Most men would not do it because they're affraid to wear heels in public, but we're not. I agree that you should not do it if you don't believe in it, but who here is pro-violence against women ? I didn't think so. So why not give support when you can have some heeling-fun doing it ? It would be so much easier for us to be supportive than it would be for most other men. If a march were organised around (which my blog may help to inspire) I'd step up.
wineanddine Posted March 30, 2007 Author Posted March 30, 2007 I have to agree with Pumps on this. Otherwise, people who enjoy golf should never support a charity's golf outing? I think you just take it at face value. If you support the charity and want to walk a mile in heels do it. Wineandine
johnieheel Posted March 31, 2007 Posted March 31, 2007 The above is a quote from Firefox a few years ago, when this walk and its purpose were first discussed on (the predecessor of) this board in late 2003. See: http://www.hhplace.org/discuss/real_life_meetings/2023-walk_mile_her_shoes.html?#post40238 Let's try to keep these thoughts in our minds. I did email and got no reply. real men wear heels
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