Close but no cigar

[Mr. X]

So here's the scenario, I will post a pic at the end. My mom was getting together a bunch of household clothes and such to donate to charity. As I was adding some things to the pile I noticed a pair of boots of hers that I had seen her wear in the past and I was quite fond of them. Secretly I have worn them before but no one knows. They are clearly a womens boots. They would normally be worn with a skirt. They are about calf height and have a side zip. They have about a 3" or so blade heel i'm guessing and a squarish toe. They are a size smaller than I normally wear but they fit and are not really uncomfortable. Anyhow, I noticed them and said to my mom, are you throwing out your "kiss" boots? I was making reference to the rock band. She said that she was. I picked one up and said I like these what size are they. I said I'll take them. She assumed I was joking and responded "those are a girls boot". I said I was serious and proceeded to try it on right there. i put it on under my jeans and stood up. I said I really like how it looked. She looked at it and said, it doesn't bother you that the heel is like that? I said no it doesn't and then she said well it bothers me alot so I proceeded to take it off and put it back in the pile and that was that. So here's my dilemma. I sit here knowing a perfectly good pair of boots I desire is going to waste. And there is no chance in hell I will posess them. Is there any way I could take them unknowingly? Anyhow here is a picture of them <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v341/lauri27/blackboot.jpg">

[Guy N. Heels]

So here's the scenario, I will post a pic at the end. My mom was getting together a bunch of household clothes and such to donate to charity.

As I was adding some things to the pile I noticed a pair of boots of hers that I had seen her wear in the past and I was quite fond of them. Secretly I have worn them before but no one knows.

They are clearly a womens boots. They would normally be worn with a skirt. They are about calf height and have a side zip. They have about a 3" or so blade heel i'm guessing and a squarish toe. They are a size smaller than I normally wear but they fit and are not really uncomfortable.

Anyhow, I noticed them and said to my mom, are you throwing out your "kiss" boots? I was making reference to the rock band. She said that she was. I picked one up and said I like these what size are they. I said I'll take them. She assumed I was joking and responded "those are a girls boot". I said I was serious and proceeded to try it on right there. i put it on under my jeans and stood up. I said I really like how it looked. She looked at it and said, it doesn't bother you that the heel is like that? I said no it doesn't and then she said well it bothers me alot so I proceeded to take it off and put it back in the pile and that was that.

So here's my dilemma. I sit here knowing a perfectly good pair of boots I desire is going to waste. And there is no chance in hell I will posess them.

Is there any way I could take them unknowingly?

Anyhow here is a picture of them

<img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v341/lauri27/blackboot.jpg">

Well, unless you filch them from the pile through some sort of subterfuge, no! On the other hand, even if you did successfully filch them, what would happen to your relationship with your mom if she ever found them?

However, you might consider buying the boots from your mom and tell her that you really want the boots and that she can just donate the money to the charity.

But my question to you is: Why do you want a pair of boots that are a size too small? Eventually you will either hurt yourself or harm the boots, or both! Either way, you eventually will either toss the boots back into the closet and forget about them, toss them into the garbage bin, or end-up giving them to charity yourself. So regardless of how much the boots might appeal to you now, in the long run it's a no-win situation.

[johnieheel]

Did they look like this? I got these at Baker's last fall. They are really comfy and I wear them everywhere.

[Danielinheels]

He specified that they aren't uncomfortable... they are a stretch boot, which I could understand. She's probably bothered due to not having ever seen a male wear heels... I have half a mind to suggest you show her this site (the "good responses from women" and "share your best pics" threads should be great starts). Let her know that your interest in heels can only pull you closer, and not separate you - it is not a malicious interest. The rest of the world is cold enough without feeling uncomfortable within your own home. Try to work out a compromise whereby you take male clothing and make nice outfits with the boots.

[Guest]

well, MrX, thats exactly what I DO wear- my DEMONIA "MONET" black knee high boots with 5 half inch heels thick platform sole they ARE kissboots!! (I also bought a black platform pair of sandals by DEMONIA, same height as the boots about a year (or 2) before,& I dont really remember the name of the sandals (for some unknown reason) but eeven though I'm 53 years old (look way younger though-no kidding wish I had a pic to back this claim up) I still live with my dear mom & she only asks me not to wear them out WITH her (or my NINE WEST blade heel boots with 4 inch heels) but this I can certainly do for my Mom by myself whenever I go out or around the house is fine too. both boots & sandals are VERY comfortable to wear too I might add (I do need to be careful whenever I am walking down the stairs though)

[Thighboots2]

Well, unless you filch them from the pile through some sort of subterfuge, no! On the other hand, even if you did successfully filch them, what would happen to your relationship with your mom if she ever found them?

However, you might consider buying the boots from your mom and tell her that you really want the boots and that she can just donate the money to the charity.

But my question to you is: Why do you want a pair of boots that are a size too small? Eventually you will either hurt yourself or harm the boots, or both! Either way, you eventually will either toss the boots back into the closet and forget about them, toss them into the garbage bin, or end-up giving them to charity yourself. So regardless of how much the boots might appeal to you now, in the long run it's a no-win situation.

Well put GNH. Perfect advice.

TB2

[w6ish]

great story! the exact same thing happened to me but it was the 70's. my mom was cleaning out the closets and my older sister's sling back platforms with a 4 inch heel were on the top of a pile destined for the good will. this was way back before i was 13 but i knew, even back then, i was a high heel wearer so i just stole them right off the pile and kept them for myself. i kept them hidden and wore them until my feet grew out of them... what a dismal day that was. if i were you, i would just scam them for myself and have some fun.

[Mikey63]

She has witnessed your interest in them now and WILL be checking to see if they go missing when she throws those old clothes out. You have two choices now..... Either tell her you want them and take them with her knowing OR let them go and buy your own (ebay is great until you feel comfortable enough to visit a shop). Additionally If you take them they will always be "moms boots", if you buy your own they will be yours! The feeling of having your own heels is just fantastic! very liberating!

[gwl1]

My advice is to be TOTALLY honest with your mother. Tell her you have a "high heel gene" and really like wearing heels. Tell her you understand that she is not comfortable with the idea, and probe to find out why. Then you need to assuage her fears - perhaps she's afraid you'll be gay or a crossdresser. If you're neither of those, tell her. And by showing her selected parts of this forum, you can demonstrate that you're not alone by any means. As a parent, her attitude might be, "Where have I failed?" Look at the situation from her point of view. Have a heart-to-heart discussion. Tell her what makes you tick and work out a compromise. Perhaps you can have the boots (or buy them) and wear them - maybe only in private when no one is home, or maybe some other terms that she agrees to. My guess is that if you communicate and put all your cards out on the table, and keep the discussion calm, focused, and rational, she'll compromise to some extent. She loves you, after all, and will try to please you. You just have to act maturely and work it out. If she says no, and is unwilling to listen to reason and compromise, well, then you have to accept that until you're old enough to be on your own, and then you can do what you want. In that case, don't steal those boots. Obey and respect her wishes as long as you're in her household. She's the boss. GWL