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seattleshoes · 8th November 2006, 09:46

I recognize that this probably belongs in the Product Review section, but that section has never worked for me, so I figured to put it here. Received a couple of pairs of shoes from Snaz75 this evening, and wanted to post an early review.

An opening caveat - the only heels I've ever worn are the classic heels (either with or without a platform) and a spike, or at least non-wedge, heel. Also, I've really only recently figured out how to walk in the big heels (my last contribution in this thread was pretty good from a learning standpoint:
New here, a couple of dumb questions

OK, these are the short ones - 4" total heel, about 1/2" difference/platform. I've been wearing 6" heels/2" platform for the last several months. These things seem short, honestly. I feel like if asked, I could probably play a decent basketball game in them. The only drawback is the strap/whatever you call the thing that goes over my toes (still learning the terminology). It is kind of tight. Actually, it is really tight; I'm hoping that it will stretch over time. Fairly comfortable to walk around the house, but for obvious reasons, not something I can wear out into the world, except perhaps during the Gay Pride Parade [not gay,but willing to take advantage of opportunities]. I could walk in these all day long.
http://www.snaz75.com/ts-marilyn-4.html

Ow. Ow. Ow. I'm being harsh here. There is just no give in these shoes. Not a lot of padding, as opposed to what I'm used to. That said, I've always wanted to see the difference between wedge heels and (for lack of a better word) spike heels. Just a completely different experience. Still getting used to not having to worry about balance, and my stride, at least in these shoes, has become much longer. 6" heel, 2" platform, although compared to the shoes above, way higher "lift". The straps could be longer, and I had to punch my own hole in the strap to fit my feet. That said, the only heel I've found with a wedge and a big rise (4" above the platform)
http://www.snaz75.com/ts-w-539.html

Now that I've seen a 4" rise, and I've figured out how to walk in them, I'm looking hard for a 5" rise, although this is not as easy to find as you might expect. As I've said before, I just love the feeling of lift.

8th November 2006, 09:46	#2 (permalink)
seattleshoes I'm a Bronze Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: USA Age: 40 I am Male Posts: 24 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts My Mood: Rep Power: 3	New heels delivered today I recognize that this probably belongs in the Product Review section, but that section has never worked for me, so I figured to put it here. Received a couple of pairs of shoes from Snaz75 this evening, and wanted to post an early review. An opening caveat - the only heels I've ever worn are the classic heels (either with or without a platform) and a spike, or at least non-wedge, heel. Also, I've really only recently figured out how to walk in the big heels (my last contribution in this thread was pretty good from a learning standpoint: New here, a couple of dumb questions OK, these are the short ones - 4" total heel, about 1/2" difference/platform. I've been wearing 6" heels/2" platform for the last several months. These things seem short, honestly. I feel like if asked, I could probably play a decent basketball game in them. The only drawback is the strap/whatever you call the thing that goes over my toes (still learning the terminology). It is kind of tight. Actually, it is really tight; I'm hoping that it will stretch over time. Fairly comfortable to walk around the house, but for obvious reasons, not something I can wear out into the world, except perhaps during the Gay Pride Parade [not gay,but willing to take advantage of opportunities]. I could walk in these all day long. http://www.snaz75.com/ts-marilyn-4.html Ow. Ow. Ow. I'm being harsh here. There is just no give in these shoes. Not a lot of padding, as opposed to what I'm used to. That said, I've always wanted to see the difference between wedge heels and (for lack of a better word) spike heels. Just a completely different experience. Still getting used to not having to worry about balance, and my stride, at least in these shoes, has become much longer. 6" heel, 2" platform, although compared to the shoes above, way higher "lift". The straps could be longer, and I had to punch my own hole in the strap to fit my feet. That said, the only heel I've found with a wedge and a big rise (4" above the platform) http://www.snaz75.com/ts-w-539.html Now that I've seen a 4" rise, and I've figured out how to walk in them, I'm looking hard for a 5" rise, although this is not as easy to find as you might expect. As I've said before, I just love the feeling of lift.