Amanda Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Whoa - - Found the 'Blade collection' and there are a few that are stunning, but I'm kinda glad the only location here in the U.S. is on 5th Avenue in New York - - - - (because they are a wee bit out of my price range). The heel is very thin looking. How well do they hold up? I can only assume that you're referring to the heels falling off? I've been out and about fairly often in the "softy metal" and had no problems at all (aside from comfort issues) I would be surprised, shocked even if I even heard that there were not "holding up" issues. Have you heard something I haven't? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluejay Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Went looking for something that I thought would look a little less noticeable with jeans. Kinda wanted give the impression of a mens shoe but in heels. DSW had the solution. http://www.dsw.com/shoe/tahari+salena+pump?prodId=285786 Havent been out yet. Still need some break in time, but I will be doing some business travel in the near future, and I'm thinking this will fit the bill. Best part is they were in the clearance aisle, and with a $5.00 coupon, they came in under $15.00 Whoa - - Found the 'Blade collection' and there are a few that are stunning, but I'm kinda glad the only location here in the U.S. is on 5th Avenue in New York - - - - (because they are a wee bit out of my price range). The heel is very thin looking. How well do they hold up?Good choice Heelester. I have that same pair. I bought them from DSW last fall. I also have other pairs of Tahari pumps. They fit fine and are easy to walk in. And yes they are more masculine looking shoe. Enjoy wearing them. I do! Happy Heeling,bluejay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9inchheel Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Just bought some Jeffrey Campbell "Fusion" platform cowboy boots, should arrive soon.... 5.5" heel, 1.5" platform, very funky. I'll post pics when they arrive, similar to my JC "Franz" boots.i need to see those Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffB Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Because I'm crazy for wedges and can't get enough of them, I just ordered these from Payless: The "Margaret" Espadrille Wedge in black And the "Nicole" Chopout Wedge Sling I can easily see myself wearing these wedges with my denim skirts for a nice casual spring and summer ensemble as both beg to openly seen instead of hidden under long jeans (which I don't wear anyway). When I get the shoes, I'll be sure to show them off to everyone here! I don't want to LOOK like a woman, I just want to DRESS like a woman! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9inchheel Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 like th cork jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heelster Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 I can only assume that you're referring to the heels falling off? I've been out and about fairly often in the "softy metal" and had no problems at all (aside from comfort issues) I would be surprised, shocked even if I even heard that there were not "holding up" issues. Have you heard something I haven't? Nope. Never heard of them before, and unless someone I know claims to own a pair, I'm not likely to ever see a pair in person. Keep in mind, I live in the sticks. Walmart 'is' the local mall, and DSW is 50 miles away, and that's a high end store. I do my shopping when I'm out of town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lime15 Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Went looking for something that I thought would look a little less noticeable with jeans. Kinda wanted give the impression of a mens shoe but in heels. DSW had the solution. http://www.dsw.com/shoe/tahari+salena+pump?prodId=285786 Havent been out yet. Still need some break in time, but I will be doing some business travel in the near future, and I'm thinking this will fit the bill. Best part is they were in the clearance aisle, and with a $5.00 coupon, they came in under $15.00 Awesome choice, Heelster! I found a pair at the local DSW after seeing bluejay's pair awhile back. Of course DSW doesn't get up to my US13 but I have had some close calls over in their 11+ clearance section. No luck finding a pair of those that was even close to fitting, unfortunately. I may have to swing by again as my girlfriend liked them as well but we ended up leaving them there in favor of three other pairs. Easily some of my favorite "meanswear loafer" heels I've ever seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bundy999 Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Just got these A2 by Aerosoles wedges. They're Photo Plush and have a 3.75 inch heel and 0.75 inch platform. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffB Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Just got these A2 by Aerosoles wedges. They're Photo Plush and have a 3.75 inch heel and 0.75 inch platform. Very sharp, my friend! I don't want to LOOK like a woman, I just want to DRESS like a woman! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bundy999 Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 Thanks, JeffB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
projectz Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 JeffB, love the cork wedges. I hope you get a nice predicure to show off with them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffB Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 JeffB, love the cork wedges. I hope you get a nice predicure to show off with them! Heh! That's not a bad idea. I'll have to keep that in mind! Thanks for the suggestion! I don't want to LOOK like a woman, I just want to DRESS like a woman! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saudade Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 So, finally got my first pair of red stilettos (and a more really light pink/skintone color). Wasn't a huge fan of the idea of wearing lipstick red shoes but they actually look better than i'd expected. Probably not the best to take a picture on a red glass table but whatever. They were on sale and cheap so I bought 2 pair and the brand is turkish i believe (issimo, the i has a diacritic and all i know of turkish is that i is nothing like latin i but i digress). They fit well enough at the end of the day and aren't weird to walk in despite the really high heels. Now I just wish I woulda bought more of the other colors on sale. Oh well. Anyway pictures: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerbare Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Love those I would totally wear them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. X Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Nice shoes Saudade! Those red heels are super hot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffB Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Pretty impressive shoes, Saudade! They both look great! I don't want to LOOK like a woman, I just want to DRESS like a woman! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackpatent Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Great shoes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lime15 Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Awesome, saudade! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puffer Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 Love those I would totally wear them As distinct from just partially wearing them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffB Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 A couple of weeks ago, I ordered a pair of shoes from Payless. Well, I got them today and here they are: "Margaret" espadrille (1st picture). The patent criss-cross upper of this updated shoe from the 1970's gives it a fresh, sleek style that I quickly fell in love with, and the three plus inch woven wedge heel only adds to it's appeal. This is the sort of shoe that begs to be worn with a skirt, and I'll do just that. "Nicole" sandal (2nd picture). These shoes are seriously cool, thanks to the cutout styled upper, and, like the other platform sandals I've worn, these shoes, with their four inch wedge heels are ridiculously easy to stand and walk in. Like the Margaret espadrilles, these shoes demand to be worn with a skirt. I don't want to LOOK like a woman, I just want to DRESS like a woman! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilikekicks Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 So, finally got my first pair of red stilettos (and a more really light pink/skintone color). Wasn't a huge fan of the idea of wearing lipstick red shoes but they actually look better than i'd expected. Probably not the best to take a picture on a red glass table but whatever. They were on sale and cheap so I bought 2 pair and the brand is turkish i believe (issimo, the i has a diacritic and all i know of turkish is that i is nothing like latin i but i digress). They fit well enough at the end of the day and aren't weird to walk in despite the really high heels. Now I just wish I woulda bought more of the other colors on sale. Oh well. Anyway pictures: I like those. Im getting inspired to maybe find a pair of ' nude ' or ' natural ' colored pumps. REPEATEDLY ARGUMENTATIVE, INSULTING AND RUDE. BANNED FOR LIFE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffB Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 I like those. Im getting inspired to maybe find a pair of ' nude ' or ' natural ' colored pumps. I have a pair of Payless "Karmen" pumps in nude and they look nice. I wore mine on an outing with my tan pencil skirt and the pairing worked really well. I don't want to LOOK like a woman, I just want to DRESS like a woman! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maninpumps Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 Jeff.....looks like you have done it again! Nice wedges. I really like the "Margaret" espadrille. I may have to look into getting a pair of those in the Turquoise. Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffB Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 Jeff.....looks like you have done it again! Nice wedges. I really like the "Margaret" espadrille. I may have to look into getting a pair of those in the Turquoise. Thanks for sharing. Good for you! I enjoyed wearing the Margaret espadrilles on a jaunt yesterday. They looked nice and fit pretty good. I don't want to LOOK like a woman, I just want to DRESS like a woman! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlroseplant Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 I've been working at an overtime job for about a month-and-a-half, so it was too hard to resist buying a couple of new pairs of shoes. The first pair is Via Spiga. I don't know the model name, but as you can see, they are a loafer-style pump. They have a 4 1/4" heel. I have a pair of mid-calf boots with this same heel, and I wear them a lot. I love the heeled loafer style. This example is lightly used from eBay. The leather is just beautiful. The second pair is from Bakers. The model name is Reissa. I bought these, again from eBay for a very reasonable price, mainly just to see if I could walk in them. The answer is, "Yes, I can, but not yet gracefully and confidently." Man, are they steep. Surprisingly, they're not all that uncomfortable, but I need greater ankle flexibility before I'm going to rock these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lime15 Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 I really like both of those, mlroseplant. Great purchases! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter1 Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 Hi everybody! This are my new wedges sneakers!I think i will soon do my first outing in "heels" with them!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maninpumps Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 mlroseplant, I l love the Oxfords they look great. Today I tried a new shoe store "Shoe Show" on the other side of town and I found me some nice heels or jackstands as some call them. I call them mine ! Here is a picture of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluejay Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 mlroseplant, I l love the Oxfords they look great. Today I tried a new shoe store "Shoe Show" on the other side of town and I found me some nice heels or jackstands as some call them. I call them mine ! Here is a picture of them.153793_images_01 Phreida's new heels.jpg Nice shoes. I like them! Happy Heeling, bluejay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonC Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Went shopping for heels today. Not a wide variety of stores, but stopped at Nordstrom Rack, Torrid, and Saks outlet, as well as Target. Nordstron Rack is very disappointing these days. They used to have a wonderful selection of size 12 heels. Now, down to scant few pairs. Used to be one of my favorite spots. Now, hardly worth stopping. Wonder what happened? Hadn;t really shopped Torrid before. Very disappointing there as well. Only had maybe a handful of styles at best, and absolutely nothing that I liked. I did try on a pair of slingback black and white striped heels just to check fit, and found them to be not all that comfortable. I thought they were supposed to be wider widths there? Didn't expect much at Saks, but I did find an ankle boot with a 4 inch chunky heel that, if they hadn't been nearly a hundred buck, I might have been interested. I believe they were Cole Hahn brand - nice, but... Finally, Target has become a wasteland as well. While I applaud the fact that they stock most every shoe they carry in size 11 (and some of their 11's actually fit me once in a while), the selection is very, very limited. So it seems that size 12 has, once again, become difficult to find just about anywhere beyond Payless - and I just don;t see much at Payless that I like anymore (not much for jackstands at all, as ILK would put it . So no new shoes for me..... Is anyone else having any better luck with large sizes? Sure seems like the retailers are scaling back again after a flurry of availability for a while there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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