johnieheel Posted April 16, 2007 Posted April 16, 2007 http://ezinearticles.com/?Men-In-High-Heels&id=230963 real men wear heels
ShockQueen Posted April 16, 2007 Posted April 16, 2007 Since the manufacturers are slowly starting to get the hint anyway, and are making heels in varying styles and sizes up to 17, I think they're gearing up for the oncoming rush of male buying power! Hmmmmm! The light at the end of the tunnel may actually be closer than we think? SQ.....still busting societal molds with a smile...and a 50-ton sledge!
new_look Posted April 18, 2007 Posted April 18, 2007 wow that article is a sudden positive outburst, i wonder where that has sprung from. perhaps it should be put on a style page in a newspaper or something. Pity it didnt show any pics of what it was referring to, but sounds a step in the right direction
Firefox Posted April 18, 2007 Posted April 18, 2007 When I read the article, I thought it was kind of forced. Like those pages which mention a certain phrase lots of times to get a high ranking in a search engine so someone will go to their page and click on some adverts. I'm not convinced it is much of a "trend". I haven't seen any evidence of it anyway. Lets face it, 1 1/2-2" is not a proper heel. That's always been available in men's shoes. If we start seeing 3 -4", that's a real trend.
Dr. Shoe Posted April 18, 2007 Posted April 18, 2007 Indeed. Take a look at the other articles on the page too! There was some advice on running up huge credit card bills because the world's ending in 2012 and there was one trying to draw connections between Osama Bin Laden and other famous (or infamous) people. Take it seriously? I don't think so. The trend will happen though because men are taking more of an interest in shoes. I went to a fetish club in the early 90s and the only guys in heels were transgendered girls. Now you go to the Torture garden or Club rub and half the guys are in heels. Graduate footwear designer able to advise and assist on modification and shoe making projects.
sendra45 Posted April 18, 2007 Posted April 18, 2007 Hmmmm, It is under a section titled Arts-and-Entertainment/Humor That cant be a good sign. Nigel. The angels have the phonebox.
johnieheel Posted April 18, 2007 Author Posted April 18, 2007 While Clark Hunter's intent may have been questionable, that very same article, word for word, is being taken seriously at another fashion forum. I just had to join that fashion forum and speek my peace. Thanks Kneehighs. real men wear heels
new_look Posted April 19, 2007 Posted April 19, 2007 i joined the forum too, only to point out that men arent incapable of wearing heels, as on this forum it seems the women there dont mind men in heels, but think we'd be dangerous in them due to lack of ability
Firefox Posted April 19, 2007 Posted April 19, 2007 Yes, one clueless old bint there kept on going on about how men would be a "danger to themsleves" and, if they got drunk (another post) they would be a "danger to themselves" etc (sic). I don't know if she thought her pet phrase would raise a bit of a laugh but, it simply emphasised to me what an ignorant person she was. If she fancies having a couple of bottles of wine with me and then we'll see who can walk better in 4 inch heels, she's welcome to the challenge. Anyone with an account there can quote me on that. I can't be bothered to sign up to make the point!
johnieheel Posted April 20, 2007 Author Posted April 20, 2007 Yes, one clueless old bint there kept on going on about how men would be a "danger to themsleves" and, if they got drunk (another post) they would be a "danger to themselves" etc (sic). I don't know if she thought her pet phrase would raise a bit of a laugh but, it simply emphasised to me what an ignorant person she was. If she fancies having a couple of bottles of wine with me and then we'll see who can walk better in 4 inch heels, she's welcome to the challenge. Anyone with an account there can quote me on that. I can't be bothered to sign up to make the point! The main reason I signed up was to spread the word a little farther about men in heels and that it is comming very much alive. The more we let people in the world know using every opertunity we can, the better I think. real men wear heels
gwl1 Posted April 20, 2007 Posted April 20, 2007 There wasn't much truth to the original article. If there were, you would see companies like Zappos.com starting to carry men's shoes with higher heels. If you do a search on that site for all dress shoes or all casual shoes, you won't see a thing other than western boots with any kind of high heel at all. So I'd say it's all wishful thinking at this point <sigh>. That should not stop us from pushing the envelope, however, and making some hay out of the publicity if we can. But I still don't believe it's much of a trend right now. GWL
Firefox Posted April 20, 2007 Posted April 20, 2007 I can't be bothered slugging it out with a load of fashionistas most of whom have got pretty set opinions. It's much more effective just wearing heels outside where you get far greater exposure. And to be honest, you are actually doing it and setting a trend in the real world, as opposed to spouting off on some internet board where you get guys pretending to be girls, and other people making all sorts of stuff up.
HeelD Posted April 20, 2007 Posted April 20, 2007 Kneehighs - I agree with you. Every time I go out and people see what shoes (and outfit) I'm wearing, it's slowly chipping away at society's perception of us. If just one person thinks, "Hmmm, yeah that does work on him", then that persons view will gradually filter down to maybe a few of his or her friends. If each person, when faced with the reality of heel wearing men, forms a positive opinion then eventually these individuals will become a larger section of society. It will take time. Heel-D - Freestyling since 2005
Guest Posted April 21, 2007 Posted April 21, 2007 well, I can tell you that out where I live (in south orange county CA (USA) I'm PROBABLY the ONLY guy that has worn heels out (when I can) & the majority of guys here have NO sense of fashion of ANY kind, I mean like BORING would be the best way to discribe it. It almost make me laugh when I seen them (like in the super market where I work or like @ the local mall for instance) its ALL the same whenever & whereever I see most other guys!
Guest Posted April 21, 2007 Posted April 21, 2007 well, I can tell you that out where I live (in south orange county CA (USA) I'm PROBABLY the ONLY guy that has worn heels out (when I can) & the majority of guys here have NO sense of fashion of ANY kind, I mean like BORING would be the best way to discribe it. It almost make me laugh when I seen them (like in the super market where I work or like @ the local mall for instance) its ALL the same whenever & whereever I see most other guys!high heel boots with tall shafts should be always be for guys!
Dr. Shoe Posted April 21, 2007 Posted April 21, 2007 I don't take any notice of these fashion fascists. In 1980 I heard a stupid cow on the radio say that under no circumstances should a man wear a skirt and only scotsmen should wear kilts with a sporran. Two years later when man-skirts made a brief appearance she said the exact opposite... Graduate footwear designer able to advise and assist on modification and shoe making projects.
new_look Posted April 21, 2007 Posted April 21, 2007 it really riles me up when i read some of these articles, which is why i post in the first place. why cant people just let others get on with what they choose in life, its not like it hurts anything. it winds me up a lot when people say, 'it only looks good on WOMEN' well i can think of plenty of unattractive sites of when say a huge woman has been wearing a really high pair of stilettos resembling a giant peach balanced on a needle. that look to me is worse that any normally dressed man in a smart pair of heels.
pumpedup Posted April 21, 2007 Posted April 21, 2007 I prefer heels made for women. Always have, always will.
johnieheel Posted April 22, 2007 Author Posted April 22, 2007 I prefer heels made for women. Always have, always will. ME TO! real men wear heels
crotchboots-m Posted April 22, 2007 Posted April 22, 2007 i think the moral of the story,to paraphrase ricky nelson,in the end,you gotta please yourself.
Guest Posted April 22, 2007 Posted April 22, 2007 well new_look, those that do say heels only look good on women are most certainly MORONS! & yes, I do agree about FAT women who have NO bussiness wearing heels when it could not POSSIBLY make them look good by wearing them in the 1st. place! (talk about a mismatch)
iloveboots Posted May 2, 2007 Posted May 2, 2007 Not sure if anyone has seen this article from Portland, OR posted in march 2007 on men in heels? http://blogtown.portlandmercury.com/2007/03/high_heels_for_men.php Cool pics and style, especially the last two. The comments posted are predictable! david "Dress For Your Own Pleasure"
micha Posted May 3, 2007 Posted May 3, 2007 Not sure if anyone has seen this article from Portland, OR posted in march 2007 on men in heels? http://blogtown.portlandmercury.com/2007/03/high_heels_for_men.php Cool pics and style, especially the last two. The comments posted are predictable! david An interesting link. But the comments are typical stereotypes from guys. No, no and no! I dare to reply to my gender comrades in the same manner. You all are cowards negating your interest for high heels by crying loudly: no, no and no! Why otherwise are you posting comments in the world wide web? To enlighten the world about ill minded guys or because you are yourselves interested in this subject micha The best fashion is your own fashion!
johnieheel Posted May 3, 2007 Author Posted May 3, 2007 There is a perfect example of the most imature, narrow minded, live in a bubble all my life and don't see whats outside to explore and enjoy life cause thats the way I have been tought, kind of people I have ever seen. real men wear heels
thedesigner Posted May 3, 2007 Posted May 3, 2007 I agree with pumped up, luckily enough we can wear womens shoes (and jeans). I do fell sorry for those who have larger feet as the choice is boring, so lets hope for all of us that heels become seriously mainstream. I've often had women ask where I got (particularly one pair) jeans, so lets hope they ask about the shoes soon!
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