Arctic Posted June 27, 2008 Posted June 27, 2008 Welcome to the NYC heelmeet on July 26, 2008! The exact place has not yet been determined, but the flyer will be updated as we nail down the details so the picture above will always be correct. I suggest to meet on 5th ave, close to where all the fashion action is. For example near the NY City Public Library. Objective of the day is to meet people who enjoy seeing and wearing high heeled shoes, and appreciate intelligent company with similar interest. We welcome all tolerant people male and female. Possible agenda: 1) a fresh beer or cocktail to get started 2) a stroll along 5th ave 3) high heel retail transations 4) wining and dining 5) NYC nightlife Welcome! What's all the fuss about?
Stilettoscot Posted June 28, 2008 Posted June 28, 2008 I, likewise, am very appreciative, Arctic!! Will be there!! Walking in ultra-highs because it's exciting...and it is!!
Stilettoscot Posted June 28, 2008 Posted June 28, 2008 I don't know. Arctic suggested that some of us take the train in from CT together. I guess that would mean no uncomfortable shoes..LOL Walking in ultra-highs because it's exciting...and it is!!
Arctic Posted June 30, 2008 Author Posted June 30, 2008 My advise is to go comfortable with the heels, unless you have decades of all-day high heel wearing, I'd be "conservative" if you intend to walk home. Wearing 4" for a day is plenty of fun. Except for the very few, 5-ish" heels for a whole day with many miles to walk is the equivalent of eating an entire wedding cake by yourself. The images that didn't show up in the original post are attached to this post as well! What's all the fuss about?
Stilettoscot Posted July 1, 2008 Posted July 1, 2008 Great banner, and thank you Arctic! Can't wait... Walking in ultra-highs because it's exciting...and it is!!
gary0618 Posted July 2, 2008 Posted July 2, 2008 Is anyone going to be driving to the event? I will be driving. Why? do you need a lift? FLAT SHOES, LIKE FLAT DRINKS, ARE FOR FLAT PEOPLE
billyb Posted July 2, 2008 Posted July 2, 2008 Good luck with your heel meet sure wish I could be there with ya, will be in sprit, Take lots of pic's.
Arctic Posted July 3, 2008 Author Posted July 3, 2008 I was just thinking that you guys should visit Girls Love Shoes Now that is the kind of info we need more of. People with NYC shopping experience, throw them on the table here, and we can set up a tour a few days before the "event". What's all the fuss about?
Arctic Posted July 14, 2008 Author Posted July 14, 2008 Let's see who still jumps on board! Here you got an impression of where exactly we will meet - it'll be in this neighborhood. I had some business to conduct just on that street corner a few days ago! What's all the fuss about?
Arctic Posted July 15, 2008 Author Posted July 15, 2008 You won't often hear me quote Madonna (the pop star), but since I live around here, "... I don't like cities, but I like New York..." really resonates. It's always been nice to visit here, but the place continues to impress me after several months. A fresh picture from yesterday's Times Square, we were out with my wife and the kids (baby and 3 yo). What's all the fuss about?
Arctic Posted July 15, 2008 Author Posted July 15, 2008 So far we have 4 attendees that I know of that have confirmed their attendance: 1. Arctic 2. StilettoScott 3. Gary0618 4. kneehighs--dinner time and after is anyone else interested in visiting with us? Bootking also expressed interest! http://www.hhplace.org/discuss/real_life_meetings/10947-anyone_new_england_willing.html What's all the fuss about?
Arctic Posted July 25, 2008 Author Posted July 25, 2008 Tomorrow is the day - any last minute additions? Welcome! What's all the fuss about?
Stilettoscot Posted July 26, 2008 Posted July 26, 2008 Leaving in an hour or so. Looking forward to it.. Walking in ultra-highs because it's exciting...and it is!!
admirer5577 Posted July 26, 2008 Posted July 26, 2008 Enjoy your day. I wish I could have joined you but 8 hours flight prevents me. Happy heeling.
Arctic Posted July 26, 2008 Author Posted July 26, 2008 Quick update from the field! The number of participants turned out to be lower than expected, but morale is high! Weather is great 25C/75F, and we have visited Battery Park, Chistopher street, the NY library, and now at 45th street on 5th ave. Time to refuel before the fashion section kicks in! I will post a picture every now and then on share.ovi.com/boots in the heelmeetny 2008 channel. What's all the fuss about?
Arctic Posted July 26, 2008 Author Posted July 26, 2008 20 blocks on 5th avenue. Plenty of people, not too many real heels. Off to union square! What's all the fuss about?
Arctic Posted July 27, 2008 Author Posted July 27, 2008 10pm soon... I am the last man standing, and my feet are getting tired. Still gonna try my new harleys! Time to go home. Quickly gonna eat something here, then on the subway to Battery park and then driving home. I will post still a few pics on share.ovi.com/boots. What's all the fuss about?
Arctic Posted July 27, 2008 Author Posted July 27, 2008 In car. NYC 2008 Summer heel meet is history! What's all the fuss about?
Arctic Posted July 27, 2008 Author Posted July 27, 2008 Back home! Here is the direct link to the pictures posted on the go! http://share.ovi.com/channel/boots.heelmeetnyc2008 What's all the fuss about?
Stilettoscot Posted July 27, 2008 Posted July 27, 2008 Arctic, You're awsome buddy! You know the deal with me...yesterday didn't live up to the hype. Here's a pic of my day yesterday. Made it about halfway. Tow driver was actually kinda funny about my ordeal, and took this great pic to sum up my not-so-glorious day.... Only good thing was during the 5+ hours I was at the shop, I never changed back into my regular shoes. The 3 people at the garage I saw all day didn't seem to notice. Except the tow drive, who seemed to be amused. Thank you for doing the work once again. I am sorry things went the way they do. Let's talk soon. Walking in ultra-highs because it's exciting...and it is!!
iloveboots Posted July 27, 2008 Posted July 27, 2008 Awesome updates, sounds like a great day of fun! david & cathy Back home! Here is the direct link to the pictures posted on the go! http://share.ovi.com/channel/boots.heelmeetnyc2008 "Dress For Your Own Pleasure"
Arctic Posted July 28, 2008 Author Posted July 28, 2008 Arctic, You're awsome buddy! You know the deal with me...yesterday didn't live up to the hype. Here's a pic of my day yesterday. Made it about halfway. Tow driver was actually kinda funny about my ordeal, and took this great pic to sum up my not-so-glorious day.... Only good thing was during the 5+ hours I was at the shop, I never changed back into my regular shoes. The 3 people at the garage I saw all day didn't seem to notice. Except the tow drive, who seemed to be amused. Thank you for doing the work once again. I am sorry things went the way they do. Let's talk soon. Heh, tough luck. Anyhow, you ended up with a cool picture. Shit happens, and as long as it doesn't hit the fan we're all good. What's all the fuss about?
vector Posted July 28, 2008 Posted July 28, 2008 Arctic, You're awsome buddy! You know the deal with me...yesterday didn't live up to the hype. Here's a pic of my day yesterday. Made it about halfway. Tow driver was actually kinda funny about my ordeal, and took this great pic to sum up my not-so-glorious day.... Only good thing was during the 5+ hours I was at the shop, I never changed back into my regular shoes. The 3 people at the garage I saw all day didn't seem to notice. Except the tow drive, who seemed to be amused. Thank you for doing the work once again. I am sorry things went the way they do. Let's talk soon. Nice shoes. What brand are they?
Stilettoscot Posted July 28, 2008 Posted July 28, 2008 Just a pair of Anne Michelle's I saw in a Burlington Coat Factory. Not expensive, but comfy for me. I've already had the cobbler replace the tips twice now... Arctic, I would rather of had the pics you did on my camera.... LOL Walking in ultra-highs because it's exciting...and it is!!
fastfreddy2 Posted July 28, 2008 Posted July 28, 2008 10pm soon... I am the last man standing, and my feet are getting tired. Still gonna try my new harleys! Time to go home. Quickly gonna eat something here, then on the subway to Battery park and then driving home. I will post still a few pics on share.ovi.com/boots. They are my favourites. I paid a LOT more to get a second pair. Cool updates and picture links.
Arctic Posted July 29, 2008 Author Posted July 29, 2008 Cool updates and picture links. Thanks. All were sent from my mobile on the go hence the brevity and bent language. I added a few pictures from the Aldo store. Now preparing the pictures from my SLR.... http://share.ovi.com/channel/boots.heelmeetnyc2008 What's all the fuss about?
Arctic Posted July 29, 2008 Author Posted July 29, 2008 And finally... the remaining 262 pictures from the heelmeet! Not too many heels to be seen in the pictures themselves, but all were taken by me wearing boots with loud 4" heels. In crowds, subways, stations, stores, squares, in the NY library. In plain sight. I guess way north of 5 miles of walking. No stares. No giggles. No comments. We no longer need to make our case, with heels for men we are over the threshold! In places like this, at least. http://share.ovi.com/channel/boots.nycmeet08-scene What's all the fuss about?
Thighboots2 Posted July 29, 2008 Posted July 29, 2008 Artic, Thanks for posting the pics, some great shots of NY in the mix. SNIP...Not too many heels to be seen in the pictures themselves, but all were taken by me wearing boots with loud 4" heels. In crowds, subways, stations, stores, squares, in the NY library. In plain sight. I guess way north of 5 miles of walking. No stares. No giggles. No comments. We no longer need to make our case, with heels for men we are over the threshold! In places like this, at least. Cuban heels are not currently a female heel shape. They went well with your chosen outfit. I would doubt you would have been able to say the same had you spent the day in stiletto heels. By chosing the right footwear for the occasion, you did not look out of place. Bravo. Simon. Are you confusing me with someone who gives a damn?
Arctic Posted July 29, 2008 Author Posted July 29, 2008 Cuban heels are not currently a female heel shape. They went well with your chosen outfit. I would doubt you would have been able to say the same had you spent the day in stiletto heels. By chosing the right footwear for the occasion, you did not look out of place. Could not agree more. However I was wearing block boots (no pictures of them on the site), not the cuban/cowboy style. Same logic applies though. And for that reason I advise most people against wearing stilettos on occasions like this! What's all the fuss about?
Stilettoscot Posted July 29, 2008 Posted July 29, 2008 My question would be, if some guy, wearing stilettos comfortably, would "look out of place", wouldn't they look more so if they weren't comfortable in other styles? Is the object of these meets to try and "fit in" with what other people think, so as not to stand out, or go out in shoes/styles they are most comfortable in? Looks like fun either way, but it would cause me to do more shopping for heels I normally wouldn't wear if it was the former. Love the pics, Arctic! Walking in ultra-highs because it's exciting...and it is!!
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