Platform thong sandals

fj · 11th July 2002, 09:01

For the past few years there has been a growing obsession amongst fashion minded women towards wearing 2 and 3 inch platform thongs sandals during the summer months. The most popular bands include Steve Madden, Roxy, Volatile to name a few. Being in the summer mode I thought I would give them a try being that they looked quit comfortable. However for any man willing to chance wearing these high heel summer sandals finding a size that fits will be a problem if you wear something larger than a women’s size 11. I can say that I lucked out with women's size 10. Of course as with other similar high heel styles and interest there are the usual stares, and negative comments that come as part of the experience. I’ve been testing this personal fashion trend for the past 2 years now. What would it take to stir the interest of the fashion guru’s to promote this style of sandal for men? Would it be too radical a change from the typical men’s flat sandal? Would women see it as a patriarchal infringement on their fashion turf? Could they gain popularity amongst the teen crowd already into big shoes, and big jeans! Would it blur the line between the guys and gals fashion trends a too much? :D

stellah · 11th July 2002, 11:56

No, men wearing sandals with 3 inches should be no big deal. Since they don't make it as ”mens” sandals, it is considered as a feminine asset. Weird, ain't it? I mean - when hh sandals were produced for men – would it still be considered female? I doubt. I love sandals and wear them every day.

Be a man and wear HH!

Highluc · 11th July 2002, 21:59

I started wearing these in 1976 and still do today, no big deal what others think, the fun is mine.
http://www.highluc.yucom.be/images/S...10-5cm1976.jpg

Anonymous · 12th July 2002, 23:01

I bought a pair similar to these last summer from http://www.stevemadden.com/
http://www.stevemadden.com/images/bande609.jpg
Same sole, but the straps are thick black velvet, and the tops of the sole are a dark camouflage pattern. They really look like men's sandals to me, 'cept they're a bit taller than most

I wear them quite a lot, but feel a bit conspicuous in them.

This year I bought these from http://www.payless.com/
http://www.payless.com/payless/image...818_beauty.gif
I suppose at 2 1/2 inches they're not very interesting to this group, but I've worn them everywhere. Of course now that I've written this I've decided to give the above 3 1/2 inch Steve Madden's another whirl.

Michou · 13th July 2002, 03:32

I wear those wedge heeled platform thongs (http://www.geocities.com/talonet01/s0266.jpg), almost on a daily basis, since the beginning of the summer. I think it should please Highluc (lol).

Anonymous · 13th July 2002, 04:24

Do you guys all have a good pedicure and wear colored nail polish on your toes? This should be mandatory for any type of open toe high heel shoe.

Jamie :)

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Originally Posted by Michou

I wear those wedge heeled platform thongs (http://www.geocities.com/talonet01/s0266.jpg), almost on a daily basis, since the beginning of the summer. I think it should please Highluc (lol).

Michou · 13th July 2002, 04:38

I wear polish on my fingers and toes all the time.
This summer, I am partilarly fond of a bright pink
called "Party Girl", by Sally Hansen.

Highluc · 13th July 2002, 07:26

Yes Michou, I envy your wedge thongs very much. I also have an older version of the Steve Madden thongs with the leopard top and wear those quite often.
http://www.highluc.yucom.be/images/S...11-6cm2000.jpg
I never had a pedicure and have never woen nail polish.

azraelle · 13th July 2002, 09:00

Do Toe Loop Thongs Count? Size 11, LEI.
http://home.earthlink.net/~azraelle/images/LEIs.jpg
Straps originally solid--too tight; modified by me with Velcro and my sewing machine, after the shoe shop refused to give it a go!!

Phil · 14th July 2002, 22:49

Here's my pair of thong sandals from Payless also. I actually have worn them in public also. But need a serious pedicure though.

http://www.payless.com/payless/image...247_beauty.gif