Stilettoscot Posted October 29, 2008 Posted October 29, 2008 ....I haven't turned any heads lately but my wife watched two young female Burger King employees laugh and say somthing in spanish after I walked by. What fun!!!!!!!!!!! Had that happen to me a couple weeks back in Hartford CT (McDonald's next to the airport). Walked in, went to the b-room (loved the walk across the tile floor!), came out, 8 people were at the counter, I waited in line. Noone noticed except for the guy and girl behind the counter, both Spanish, and the guy told the girl "él tiene zapatos de las mujeres en sus pies", meaning "This guy has women's shoes on his feet". After I paid the money, I told the young lady "Si habla` espanol"...and the look on her face was funny! I would imagine people noticed on the way out as the tile floor was loud, even though my jeans covered most of the shoe. It was fun. Walking in ultra-highs because it's exciting...and it is!!
5.5 Thrill Posted October 29, 2008 Posted October 29, 2008 Stilettoscot: Aren't facial expressions great. They say more then words could ever convey. What I have notice is, I get compliments alot from the women most saying "you pull off the heel wearing well, I wish I could wear heels like that" those who are in heels seem to ignore me as though maybe I am infringing on their territory IF GIRLS CAN WEAR PANTS THEN I CAN WEAR HEELS
Tinkerbell Posted October 29, 2008 Posted October 29, 2008 I've had the compliment and the "look". Since all my compliments come from coworkers they are usually shielded a bit with sarcasm or humor. For instance one day when wearing my red high heels to work I had a guy say "Look, Jenn thinks she's Kelly Pickler today." I said it was humor... not good humor. Sometimes I'll get the "you look nice today" compliment. I can never tell if those come on days where I truly look nice or when I'm showing more cleavage than usual though. Still, all those compliments mean nothing to me... sure they are a little ego boost but there is nothing like getting a similar compliment from your own husband.
Dawn HH Posted October 29, 2008 Posted October 29, 2008 In my area, I have had a couple of comments by the ladies, but never from any men. Cheers--- Dawn HH High Heeled Boots Forever!
HappyFeat Posted October 30, 2008 Posted October 30, 2008 I have had the rare, but occasional complement from men. My favorite story was entering a bar where a college age guy was setting out front smoking. He was pretty buzzed, but not out of it. I walked in wearing a pair of navy blue Nine West slingbacks with a moderate heel. As I walked by, he said "Those are awesome shoes, man!" He made me stop and show him. He asked where I got them, I told him Macy's and thanked him for his complement and headed in. I am not even sure if he realized they were women's shoes, but he did like them. Of course I have also gotten a lot of positive feed back at gay clubs from guys, but crossing gender lines there isn't too much of a stretch. Style is built from the ground up!
William Posted October 30, 2008 Posted October 30, 2008 I have. It's a great confidence booster! Only once was I ever in a conversation about my heels that was uncomfortable, though not negative. I was in a fast-food place, sitting alone, eating my dinner. Two young boys sat near me. (I honestly think they just wanted to look at my boots.) I think it very courageous of them to have asked me about my boots, but they did. One of them said, "Mister, are you wearing girl's shoes?" I said, "No, I'm wearing my shoes." (They had a 4" chunky heel and about a 3/4" platform.) The other one asked, "Are you a dancer or something?" I said, "Nope." Then one of them said, "I really like them boots." I said, "Thanks." As a stranger, talking to young boys is difficult when you're alone. but talking about wearing high heels is just plain uncomfortable. I was kinda waiting for one of the boy's Dad to come over and tell them not to talk the weirdo in high heels. Glad that didn't happen. I've only ever seen one other guy near me wear heels out in public. I wasn't wearing mine at the time, but when he and I were approaching the front door to a local CVS, I said, "sweet boots!" and he said "thanks, dude". We talked a bit, but I didn't want to pursue a long conversation with him in the store. I've not seen him since. Sad.
Aly Posted October 30, 2008 Posted October 30, 2008 ...I told the young lady "Si habla` espanol"...and the look on her face was funny! Maybe the look meant she was trying to figure out what you said - if you were trying to say "I speak Spanish" it would have been "Yo hablo espanol" (with a tilde over the n) - what you actually said was along the lines of "yes you speak spanish" but I'm not sure what the accent on the end of the "habla" does to the verb tense... Aly Wealth is not measured by how much you have, but rather how little you need.
joeshoething Posted October 30, 2008 Posted October 30, 2008 Only been complimented once while wearing my heels, but I was actually in full femme with wig, make-up, nails, black womens dress pants, a white blouse, and black faux leather coat with a tie around the waist. The guy was behind the counter in an adult video store. He told me that I portrayed myself as a woman very well, I think his exact words were, "Wow, you really pull that off." That was after I said no thank you to,"Is there anything else I can help you with?" I have a very masculine voice, which is the only way he new I was CD'ing. That was back quite a few years ago, back when I didn't care what other people thought, and figured if i didn't talk, no one would notice. Nowadays, I am more grown into my masculine body and even deeper/more scratchy voice, and I can't cover my facial hair stubbs even with a close shave, so I don't go out anymore.
Bootking Posted October 31, 2008 Posted October 31, 2008 Maybe the look meant she was trying to figure out what you said - if you were trying to say "I speak Spanish" it would have been "Yo hablo espanol" (with a tilde over the n) - what you actually said was along the lines of "yes you speak spanish" but I'm not sure what the accent on the end of the "habla" does to the verb tense... Aly Correctamundo! Grammar does count! He even could have shortened it by dropping the "Yo" as that is also grammatically correct. The accent mark is meaningless is this instance and should be omitted. It's all about the heel!
Stilettoscot Posted October 31, 2008 Posted October 31, 2008 Maybe the look meant she was trying to figure out what you said - if you were trying to say "I speak Spanish" it would have been "Yo hablo espanol" (with a tilde over the n) - what you actually said was along the lines of "yes you speak spanish" but I'm not sure what the accent on the end of the "habla" does to the verb tense... Aly I appreciate the Spanish lesson. Next time I see my 6th grade Spanish teacher, I'll be sure to let her know... Walking in ultra-highs because it's exciting...and it is!!
Bubba136 Posted November 2, 2008 Posted November 2, 2008 kneehighs, sometimes I think that guys that make such comments wish they had the courage to wear shoes like yours, themselves. Being mentally comfortable in your own mind is the key to wearing heels in public.
JeffB Posted November 3, 2008 Posted November 3, 2008 From this outing I enjoyed yesterday: http://www.hhplace.org/discuss/185327-post48.html I was wearing thigh high boots in a bookstore and had a guy in his twenties say to me, "Cool boots, dude!" First time I've been complimented by a male on my footwear. Pretty neat if I do say so myself! I don't want to LOOK like a woman, I just want to DRESS like a woman!
johnieheel Posted November 3, 2008 Posted November 3, 2008 Way to go Jeff! I would say the look fits you GREAT! real men wear heels
William Posted November 4, 2008 Posted November 4, 2008 Jeff, It's a really good look on you! I would not expect compliments every day, but it's a damn good look, so once in a while, you should expect a positive comment! Keep up the good work! :wave:William
Dawn HH Posted November 4, 2008 Posted November 4, 2008 JeffB:-) Definately a great look on you. Go get 'em Jeff. Cheers--- Dawn HH High Heeled Boots Forever!
JeffB Posted November 4, 2008 Posted November 4, 2008 Thanks for the kind words. I must say I didn't expect to have been complimented on the boots, but hey, it still quite a little rush! I don't want to LOOK like a woman, I just want to DRESS like a woman!
William Posted November 10, 2008 Posted November 10, 2008 Last week, a new co-worker (male) was wearing some awesome shoes. I had mistaken them for boots. They were quite long and narrow in the toe, very sexy to see. While we were walking down a flight of stairs together, I looked him in the eye and said, "Wow, man, great looking boots!" He then pulled up his pant leg to reveal that they were shoes. I said, "Either way, they look great on you!" Fast forward a few days... so it's casual Friday. I decided to wear a pair of boots with my long boot-cut jeans. They were men's boots, very long in the toe, about 10" high on my calf, with about an inch-and-a-half heel. They really are beautiful boots. (Thanks Steve Madden.) So, there we were having lunch together. He looked down at my boots, and said, "Now, those are gorgeous boots!" We didn't spend much time talking about boots, but you know, I want to see that reaction from him every day. I just need to go shopping for more and more boots!!!!
Kittyinboots Posted November 11, 2008 Posted November 11, 2008 Last year I went to a fast food restaurant wearing my tall cowboy boots. The manager asked, "Where did you get those boots? I like them." I told him they were custom made and even gave him the web site (www.westernranchboots.net). It was a big boost in my confidence level and it made my day.
jwhite44 Posted November 11, 2008 Posted November 11, 2008 What type of boots did you get (they show several different types on their website), and if you don't mind asking, how much did they cost?
Kittyinboots Posted November 12, 2008 Posted November 12, 2008 They are 20" Tall Tops black cowboy boots made by Western Ranch Boots, #WTB004. They cost about $292 US dollars, that is $229 retail plus shipping, handling, tax, and Canadian dollar conversion, back in 2002. I would imagine that they cost more today. But they do last long, I am going on 6 six years with that same pair.
jwhite44 Posted November 12, 2008 Posted November 12, 2008 Those are the ones with the 2 1/2" heels? Do you get a decent heel sensation walking in them? They have 2 1/2" ankle boots that look interesting, but they only list sizes up to 12 (I'm a 13).
Kittyinboots Posted November 12, 2008 Posted November 12, 2008 Yes they are, I do feel a heel sensation walking in them. After being in boots all day (weekends), I can feel my feet getting sore and tired sometimes. It depends on where I go. Going to the movies is a little easier since I am sitting for about 2 hours. It is good to give your feet a massage and a break from being in heels. I am just curious as to what current prices are for boots like these, I am guessing over $400.
Kittyinboots Posted November 16, 2008 Posted November 16, 2008 Just had to add that I definitely feel a heel sensation since I take shorter steps when walking in heels. My wife pointed out that I take shorter strides when walking in my cowboy boots. Here are a few shots of my Western Ranch Boots, black 20" Tall Tops.
Phoenix Posted November 16, 2008 Posted November 16, 2008 Just had to add that I definitely feel a heel sensation since I take shorter steps when walking in heels. My wife pointed out that I take shorter strides when walking in my cowboy boots. Here are a few shots of my Western Ranch Boots, black 20" Tall Tops. Awesome boots. Have you thought of ordering the same boot with a 3 inch heel?
Kittyinboots Posted November 17, 2008 Posted November 17, 2008 Yes I have thought of ordering that same pair with a 3 to 3.5 inch heel. Of course they would cost a bit more for a higher heel and for today's pricing. One thing about higher heels on cowboy boots, I have seen pictures on other web sites where the shaft of the boot tends to slant forward. I prefer a straight vertical shaft. Western Ranch Boots can even make boots with 4 to 6 inch heels.
jwhite44 Posted November 17, 2008 Posted November 17, 2008 ...One thing about higher heels on cowboy boots, I have seen pictures on other web sites where the shaft of the boot tends to slant forward... I agree. I've seen them as well. I guess if you really want to be in a heeled shoe/boot, it's an option, but personally I don't find them attractive at all.
Jimnj3 Posted November 22, 2008 Posted November 22, 2008 Just today at work I had a customer compliment me on my western boots that have a 3" heel and 18" shaft.He wanted to know where I purchased them. I also had mine made at Western Ranch Boots about 4 years ago. I gladly gave him the Web site. I have been very happy with my custom boots. Sorry I have no picture to attach. Never have I had any negetive comments, only positive. Jim
Kittyinboots Posted November 22, 2008 Posted November 22, 2008 It's always nice to get a compliment. With my pair of cowboy boots, I received mixed reviews, but more positive than negative comments.
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