bambam Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 1 hour ago, mlroseplant said: I decided to buy some "sensible" shoes. Every once in a while, I find it desirable or practical to wear some lower heels, even when not working on a construction/repair type project. For years, I have kept my very first "high" heeled shoes I wore in public, my Sofft "Aviano" mid-heeled mules, as a more practical shoe. However, one thing has bugged me about these shoes for years, about seven years to be exact--they make my feet sweat excessively, and always have. It is because of the man-made inner lining of the shoes. Finally, I bit the bullet and purchased some replacements for these venerable mules, some Dansko "Francine" clogs, which are about the same height, but closer to a wedge heel, and all-leather uppers, which makes a HUGE difference. I think I will always keep the Avianos around for the sake of nostalgia, but actually wearing them out? Move over, there's a new kid in town. The new Danskos are size 39 and fit me perfectly, despite several reviews saying these run small. I have learned to ignore such claims, due to the nature and shape of my feet, unless every single review says they run big or small. I had a chance to buy these used on ebay for about $45, but I waffled and missed my chance. I wound up paying $90 on Poshmark, but they are brand new. Now that I have them, I've no regrets, I can tell these will be keepers for many years. Heel measurement on these clogs is a little bit ambiguous, but basically, they are 3 1/2 inch wedge heels, with an effective platform of about 5/8 inch, giving a steepness of slightly less than 3 inches. I have to laugh at the reviews that say, "yeah, it's a high heel, but it's amazingly comfortable." After the last seven years of my high-heeled journey, these things are flats! I'm pretty sure I could do anything in these, including a backflip. OK, I'm a liar, I can't do a backflip. Maybe someday. . . Would love these to bartend in, if only they were a little lower. On 1/23/2019 at 7:41 AM, brewfan49 said: Just bought these Jessica Simpson heels off poshmark Which ones were these? I think I have a similar JS Pair, but with a razor thin stiletto heel. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewfan49 Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 8 hours ago, bambam said: Would love these to bartend in, if only they were a little lower. Which ones were these? I think I have a similar JS Pair, but with a razor thin stiletto heel. Style same is Jessica. I'm in love with the style You should go find a pair depending on your shoe size. Calie is the style with the thinner heel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy1986 Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 15 hours ago, mlroseplant said: Nice going @mlroseplant. Enjoy!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewfan49 Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 23 hours ago, bambam said: Would love these to bartend in, if only they were a little lower. Which ones were these? I think I have a similar JS Pair, but with a razor thin stiletto heel. Which pair do you have? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. X Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 (edited) Here are my latest. They have a definite Taylor Swift schoolgirlish vibe to them. They are black T bar heels with mesh cotouts on the side, and a heel that measures just under 4.5 inches. And the brand is "call it spring". I picked these up in a thrift shop for less than $20. Edited January 27, 2019 by Mr. X 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krazyhusband Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 Just bought these today. I like’em. Just needs a little break in and we are good to go. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy1986 Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 9 hours ago, Mr. X said: Here are my latest. They have a definite Taylor Swift schoolgirlish vibe to them. They are black T bar heels with mesh cotouts on the side, and a heel that measures just under 4.5 inches. And the brand is "call it spring". I picked these up in a thrift shop for less than $20. These look great @Mr. X - the pic with them on is much nicer Looking great with the skinny jeans too. I'm sure that small platform gives them a good comfort level too. And what a great price!! cant wait to hear about your adventures out with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. X Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 5 hours ago, jeremy1986 said: These look great @Mr. X - the pic with them on is much nicer Looking great with the skinny jeans too. I'm sure that small platform gives them a good comfort level too. And what a great price!! cant wait to hear about your adventures out with them. Thanks! And yes, they are super comfortable. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre1961 Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 Just received these. I bought them because I was just curious surprisingly they are very comfortable.sizing is perfect.And very walkable ( at home only) A funny feeling because the pressure isn't on the balls but on the arch and the heel. Could be good training shoes 7.1/2 minus 1 inch platform slightly slendered. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balletboot Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 3 hours ago, Pierre1961 said: Just received these. I bought them because I was just curious surprisingly they are very comfortable.sizing is perfect.And very walkable ( at home only) A funny feeling because the pressure isn't on the balls but on the arch and the heel. Could be good training shoes 7.1/2 minus 1 inch platform slightly slendered. Those look great! You have now got me interested in them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre1961 Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 Please do ! These shoes worth it! Very different from " normal" ones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balletboot Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 1 hour ago, Pierre1961 said: Please do ! These shoes worth it! Very different from " normal" ones Who makes them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonC Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 (edited) On 1/27/2019 at 3:48 PM, Mr. X said: Here are my latest. They have a definite Taylor Swift schoolgirlish vibe to them. They are black T bar heels with mesh cotouts on the side, and a heel that measures just under 4.5 inches. And the brand is "call it spring". I picked these up in a thrift shop for less than $20. Those are cute. Not a big platform guy, but I love t-straps. What size are they? Edited January 29, 2019 by RonC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. X Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 5 hours ago, RonC said: Those are cute. Not a big platform guy, but I love t-straps. What size are they? I'm not usually a platform guy either. And I believe they are a size 9. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre1961 Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 @balletboot hello! The brand is Jialuowei. i got when through Aliexpress. Good service. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balletboot Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 @Pierre1961 I think I'm going to go for the lace up version Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre1961 Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 @balletboot That's a good option. Please tell me when you receive them. And a pic as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balletboot Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 @Pierre1961 absolutely! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkrenzer Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 Picked up 2 pair of Highest Heel Hotties. I knew before buying them I would alter the heel color and really like how they look. These are actually comfortable and got both pair delivered for $60. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 I like the change in color you did. Good job!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ET88 Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 14 hours ago, Jkrenzer said: Picked up 2 pair of Highest Heel Hotties. I knew before buying them I would alter the heel color and really like how they look. These are actually comfortable and got both pair delivered for $60. Looks good ! Which type of paint did you use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stiletto15 Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 My new 1969 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NrthEastHeel Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 Those are awesome ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stiletto15 Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy1986 Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 6 hours ago, stiletto15 said: I like the classic look of these stilettos - almost that classic 80's look! The color of them make them very femme and soft looking too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonC Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 Out of my league height wise, but a nice clean pump! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubba136 Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Now, that’s what I picture when I think of high heels— classic! Being mentally comfortable in your own mind is the key to wearing heels in public. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krazyhusband Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 Just bought these, new to me heels. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heely1 Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 My first pumps. Size 42 eu. 5 inch or 13 cm heel. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NrthEastHeel Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 2 hours ago, heely1 said: My first pumps. Size 42 eu. 5 inch or 13 cm heel. Fantastic heels 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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