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JNR · 11th April 2008, 15:41

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Originally Posted by Bootking

It is just our inherent biases that keep categorizing male heels to be "male" or masculine (read thick, wide, etc. etc.) You would actually think that a site like this would generate more openness and a more liberal attitude!

In my way of thinking, we're using the term "male" or "masculine" heels to mark the difference between the styles of women's shoes that are obviously "girlie" looking. Styles that have patterned colors, dainty buttons, bows and straps that absolutely point to exclusive wear by women with thin, frilly dresses and other feminine finery.

Rounded, more bold toes, thicker heels and heavier, more substantial looking shoes are styled more in the traditon of male appearing footware. These styles attract less attention and tend to calm the timidity and fear of ridicule that comes with a man wearing high heels in public.

I guess the basic question is "do you want to wear women's shoes or just high heels? The style I choose depends on the time of day, where I am going and how I will dress. Lower heels for business and situations that obviously call for more masculine looking shoes. And then, for events where I believe I can wear a nice pair of classic pumps, boots or other styles with 4" or higher, thinner stiletto style heels, I carefully choose a pair to match the situation.

The key, in my opinion, is to dress the part, act naturally, and what ever style of women's shoes you chose, wear them with a pleasent look on your face and confidence. Always with confidence.