JeffB

Fascinating. I honestly would never have thought that some women would feel uncomfortable or self-conscious about wearing heels in public since they're far more accepted wearing such shoes than men are or ever will be. I've just learned something new. I guess it all depends on the person and her own comfort level. Despite the difference in genders, we're all in the same boat when it comes to that comfort level.

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Thighboots2

This is one of those fascinating threads that appears from time to time on this board. Thanks to Johnieheel for starting it.

Like many who have responded, it is a question that had never crossed my mind. Women can wear heels - period. However, it is a known fact that men do look at womens shoes and stiuletto heels are very much appreciated. But in all things in life, there are the few who take things too far.

IMHO this is a reflection on the standards of society and the way children are brought up. Lets face it, we men on this board mostly have a love of heels because of our childhood experience in our mothers wardrobe.

It seems to me that there is a general lack of respect for each other and their choices. Apperance should not dictate how to interact with another, actions should. I have sat next to a man on the train who had so many studs and piercings in his head, I wondered how he could drink without leaking, yet I had a most pleasant conversation with him precisely because of the way he asked if the seat next to me was vacant.

I am sorry for SarahLou, or any other woman for that matter, who loves to wear nice clothes, lingerie and heels because she feels good in them, feels she can't when on her own because of her desire not to be predated upon. The risk is tiny of course, but it is still there.

Its a shame the growing number of ladies on the board have not enetered into the conversation because their views would be most enlightening, especially if they would expand upon why they have this fear. Perhaps SarahLou should/could open a topic in the Ladies only section.

Simon

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heelma

Why? I know what you are asking and we see the responses from women here that confirm that there are some who have fear.
However, when you ask "are there women who have the same kind of fear of wearing heels as men do?", then I simply disagree that this kind of fear is the same for women and for men. Or were you ever afraid that another man (or woman) you bump into wants to rape you because you wear heels? Just an extreme example!

Stilettoscot

I don't see where it says "the same kind of fear" in the Title. I see it saying "like some men", but that's just saying there's fear....

heelma

here it is ...

Stilettoscot

Hmm. I can see how the question can be taken either way. While it doesn't say smae "kind" of fear, it can be interpreted as such. I saw it as simply do women have fears like men do, not the same kind...

Bubba136

When I went to school the teachers taught us how to read. While most of us often read only what we want to see, it pays to read the comment carefully because, like I often do, those of us that don't make a fool of ourselves.

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stilettoman

well, i had to vote yes,as far as my my experiance goes with the few women i have had any kind of serious relationship with,whenever i have suggested her to wear heels and told them of my fetish they run away and they run away fast,so i would have to come to the conclusion that most ladies have a fear of wearing them i personaly dont know what other reason there can be for it

johnieheel

Pretty simple question I think. Why make it complicated?

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wolf

I think those women runned away because they thought you are more interested to their heels than them.