Are you choosing what I should wear?

Histiletto · 7th April 2008, 00:30

There are a pletora of opinions and preferences as to which type and height of heels should be worn by guys, even in this forum. After hearing (reading) the calls that everyone should live and let live, I continue to get a sense there are a great many here, who still consider the stiletto and spike heels inappropriate for the manly wardrobe. Why does the design of the heel direct who should wear it, rather than the choice of the person wearing them?

ShockQueen · 7th April 2008, 01:17

While there are a great many opinions presented, and of course, there will be differences in view, it's up to the wearer to make the final decision on what to wear. The reason the opinions are presented is based on the experiences of the one telling in some cases......or just personal opinion in others. Those speaking from experience have been there, and have adopted a style that is favourable to that person. It's not meant to harm anyone or narrow the playing field of what any one person can wear.

Everything is opinion in the end, when you boil it all down. It's what we choose to do with that information is up to us to determine. If you want to wear 5" stilettos, then wear them! If you want to wear designer labels, then do it! YOU are the one who is wearing what you do, and YOU are the one who will ultimately live with the ramifications of that decision.

Histiletto · 7th April 2008, 01:50

ShockQueen,
Your words ring of truth, but why, even in this forum, is there a sense stilettoes and spikes are inapprooriate for menswear?

Bubba136 · 7th April 2008, 01:56

As ShockQueen said:

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Everything is opinion in the end

And don't think that manufacturers dont know it. That is precisely the reason we have such a huge selection of styles, heel heights and colors available to chose from

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ShockQueen · 7th April 2008, 01:57

Perhaps there haven't been enough examples of males pulling off the look well enough to convince the rest? Granted, no one is ever going to agree 100%, so if you choose to wear spikes, then by all means do. I would just say get your whole look together, and then stand in front of the mirror to see what you think. It's all anyone can do, really. Once you like what you see, then it's time to put your best foot forward (literally) and go forth.

Elegant · 7th April 2008, 06:38

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Originally Posted by Histiletto

ShockQueen,
Your words ring of truth, but why, even in this forum, is there a sense stilettoes and spikes are inapprooriate for menswear?

It depends on the silhouette and body mass. In my opinion, stillettos wouldn't go well with an overweight or overtly muscular build [regardless of sex], but could be perfectly OK for thinner people.

raymond.nl · 7th April 2008, 10:14

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Originally Posted by Histiletto

why [...] is there a sense stilettoes and spikes are inappropriate for menswear?

In my opinion, stilettoes are linked with elegance, style, beauty, lightness, etc. Most men don't feel associated with these terms. Most women don't associate men with these terms.

Dr. Shoe · 7th April 2008, 10:15

Some women don't think that women should wear stilettos so...

fastfreddy2 · 7th April 2008, 10:27

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Originally Posted by Elegant

It depends on the silhouette and body mass. In my opinion, stillettos wouldn't go well with an overweight or overtly muscular build [regardless of sex], but could be perfectly OK for thinner people.

Agreed.

Heavier types (M+F) will struggle to get longevity from pencil thin heels. I personally prefer to look at thinner heels - though high is high whatever the heel type - but really thin stiletto's are wholly impractical for anything other than brief 'outside' use. Holes/cracks in pavements will destroy them in a couple of paces. (I've done it.) Wear from tarmac or stone pavements [lbs per sq/in etc] will wear the heel tips in no time at all. (Done that too.) The only time I could see high stiletto heels being anything close to 'practical' for the heavier framed individual, is if they are worn inside. [Club/home - if a girl, maybe at work too.]

Physic's before aesthetics?

But choose for you? No. Everyone is entitled to make their own mistakes.

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crotchboots-m · 7th April 2008, 10:56

i find wearing spike heels over 4 inches a real task, especially if i am walking any distance. so i usually wear the tallest ones only at home as a general rule.