Dawn HH Posted October 30, 2008 Posted October 30, 2008 Joeshoething:-) Could you elaborate for us a bit why your wife doesn't like you to streetheel? An oxford with a 3" heel under long pants shouldn't be that noticeable to anyone. Cheers--- Dawn HH High Heeled Boots Forever!
jwhite44 Posted November 4, 2008 Posted November 4, 2008 I'd take a guess that his wife doesn't like the thought of him wearing women's shoes, regardless of how they look. I don't think it's difficult to imagine a wife not being happy about her husband wanting to wear panties, stockings, etc, even though compared with heels, one could make the case that they are much less visible to anyone else.
CassieJ Posted November 4, 2008 Posted November 4, 2008 We should try an experiment. Have a women's high heel shoe that has a men's style look to it re-labeled as a mens shoe with a mens size on it. See if she has any problems with you wearing it then. I bet she doesn't proving she is hung up on who the shoe is marketed to, not who can wear it. Cassie - http://www.fetishforhighheels.com
Dawn HH Posted November 9, 2008 Posted November 9, 2008 Now that could be a very revealing experiment to see. Cheers--- Dawn HH High Heeled Boots Forever!
joesranch2 Posted December 2, 2008 Posted December 2, 2008 I think you are all correct. In talking with my wife, who is skeptical, but supportive, the issue is that they are "women's" shoes. If they were on the shelf, or in the magazine as mens, she would be fine I am sure. It is silly ! at best
Epi Cene Posted December 6, 2008 Posted December 6, 2008 For subtle easy streetheeling I like 2 to 3 1/2 inch thicker heels usually worn with jeans. Comfortable and easy to walk in, but still feel like heels and give that heels posture and walk. 1st choice would be wooden or soft bottomed classic clogs. Wood bottoms, especially, for the almost high heel type sound when walking on hard surfaces. The soft bottoms (Dansko type) are more comfortable for lots of walking. Bright colors can make clogs look more fem, darker color more manly-works with my 2nd and 3rd choices, too. 2nd choice would be western style mules. Look great with jeans and have a high heel feel and look with a 2 inch or higher heel and pointed toe box. The western style makes them look fine on guys, and in fact custom western boot makers make them for men up to large men's sizes, if needed. http://caboots.zoovy.com/category/12x/ 3rd choice would be either cowboy/girl western boots or classic Frye/biker style boots, especially in cooler weather and worn with thin nylon women's' "trouser" socks, under jeans.
bluesman Posted December 19, 2008 Posted December 19, 2008 I think you are all correct. In talking with my wife, who is skeptical, but supportive, the issue is that they are "women's" shoes. If they were on the shelf, or in the magazine as mens, she would be fine I am sure. It is silly ! at best That's pretty much the same argument I got. Even though most of the heels I was wearing out in public were black boots with 2-3 inch block heels, because they were from the "womens" rack and were knee high we had an issue. Under slacks they were discreet unless someone looked close. Still, she can't get over it, passing judgement based upon the seller's gender assignment of them rather than how they looked. "It's just a flesh wound"
jwhite44 Posted December 19, 2008 Posted December 19, 2008 Confrontational isn't necessarily the best approach, but you might want to look at the shoes in this thread: http://www.hhplace.org/discuss/shoe_wholesale_retail_internet_stores/12473-fluevog_com.html There are two different designers mentioned that sell men's ankle boots with ~ 2 1/2" heels. They are pricey ($350+), but if your wife wants men's shoes, these would fit the bill. Your wife might realize that $50 shoes from the women's section may not be that bad after all.
Dawn HH Posted December 21, 2008 Posted December 21, 2008 Excellent point White44. When she sees the difference in pricing, she may decide that it really doesn't make any difference who the shoes are made for, but really would make a great difference in the pocketbook situation. Especially when she takes note that nobody really cares whether he wears heels out in public or not. Cheers--- Dawn HH High Heeled Boots Forever!
tightlevisandhhboots Posted December 23, 2008 Posted December 23, 2008 I havn't posted for a long time, but I still enjoy wearing my 3 1/2" heel Wester Ranch Cowboy boots. I have already had to have them re-soled once due to how many miles they have on them. Great boots, and I havn't had the $$ to have a new pair made by another custom shop, as Western Ranch is no longer around. Glad to see lots on new people, and quite a few seasoned veterans as well, Thanks TLAHHB
DProud2700 Posted December 23, 2008 Posted December 23, 2008 I prefer boots to any other kind of heels. I just recently found some round toed shoes from enigma, 2 pairs to be exact. One a Mary Jane, the other a pump with an ankle strap. I plan to wear those over the summer since boots right now are perfect with this cold weather. brrrrrrrrr.
Dawn HH Posted December 24, 2008 Posted December 24, 2008 I prefer boots myself. I have worn them all year around for several years. Cheers--- Dawn HH High Heeled Boots Forever!
Elegant Posted January 8, 2009 Posted January 8, 2009 Right now it's cold, so I prefer knee-high boots - but my footwear of choice is oxfords or ankle boots. What is good for a goose, can be good for any gender!
JeffB Posted January 8, 2009 Posted January 8, 2009 Given the weather at present, I'm certainly putting my knee boots through their paces. I don't want to LOOK like a woman, I just want to DRESS like a woman!
Dawn HH Posted January 8, 2009 Posted January 8, 2009 Knee boots are the greatest no matter what season or temperature. Cheers--- Dawn HH High Heeled Boots Forever!
mackman69 Posted January 9, 2009 Posted January 9, 2009 i love wearing my black knee or my boots like my avatar all year round.
rxrenesis Posted January 10, 2009 Posted January 10, 2009 Boots for me too. Knee boots or ankle boots. brrr rx If the shoe fits BUY IT http://s10.photobucket.com/albums/a145/rxrenesis/Shoe%20Shots/
seia Posted February 23, 2009 Posted February 23, 2009 Different weather conditions determine what I will wear until I get to my destination, then I can change. It is knee-boots now.
misterd73 Posted February 23, 2009 Posted February 23, 2009 I'd say boots as a principle. Yet as I'm working most of the time, pumps are easier to conceal and to discretely put on when possible. "Never below 4" and always spiky"
kikepa Posted February 28, 2009 Posted February 28, 2009 Depends on where I am and the weather. I've gone sight-seeing mainly in boots, as it attracts the least attention. A couple of times I've gone out in simple sandals (heeled), but usually on occasions where off-the-wall behavior wasn't abnormal (New Years, Mardis Gras, etc.) Those who really care about us don't make a fuss about what we wear. Those who make a fuss about what we wear really don't care about us.
Guest Posted March 1, 2009 Posted March 1, 2009 I prefer boots, sometimes laced pumps, but sandals are difficult to wear...
johnieheel Posted March 1, 2009 Posted March 1, 2009 What ever the mood, weather (providing). real men wear heels
samcar455 Posted March 2, 2009 Posted March 2, 2009 Of the single time I went out with heels. They were pumps. One of my goals in life is to have enough disposable income to purchase a pair of Christian Louboutin's.
RonC Posted March 23, 2009 Posted March 23, 2009 HAd to work on Saturday. Decided to wear my 3" heel boots to the office, as I knew no one else would be in at 8:00 AM. I have to park about 2 blocks from the office. I very much enjoyed that 2 block walk in heels, and up the elevator and around the office for a while. It was one of my first ventures in public during the daytime in what would be considered obvious womens heels. While not spiked, they are tapered enough that no one would take them for mens shoes, so it was a challenge for me, and one which I passed with flying colors!
Bubba136 Posted March 23, 2009 Posted March 23, 2009 So, did you take them off when someone else arrived at your office or did you wear them for the rest of the day? Being mentally comfortable in your own mind is the key to wearing heels in public.
Kris Posted March 24, 2009 Posted March 24, 2009 I normally wear sandals, thats mostly what I have and love to wear the most. My favorites are Guess hunk in tan they have a 4 inch wedge heel and look great with jeans.
mackman69 Posted March 25, 2009 Posted March 25, 2009 kris they sound nice, i wear wedge heelsed boots most days and my 4'' chunky heeled boots other days if the ground is dry. i drive a big truck wearing my boots everyday .
RonC Posted March 25, 2009 Posted March 25, 2009 Bubba, I did take them off. In the office I work in, it would not be considered cool I'm sure. And as I indicated, these boots, while certainly not a stiletto heel, would never be taken for men footwear, as the heels is a bit too tapered. If I had the stones, I should have just kept them on when I went to the Nine West store. But alas....
Pascal Posted March 26, 2009 Posted March 26, 2009 One day i'll got out with whatever shoes I'd like to wear; however, since I'm really just beginning to experience streetheeling, i'll keep my boots on. I feel I have more stability in them, and for the moment I feel more confident in them.
Recommended Posts