Well, I tried

HHDude · 26th July 2008, 00:30

Today, my mom worked. Free day. Dropped my sis off with cousin to babysit awhile. More freedom! Step-dad went off to work. Great freedom!!!!

I needed to go cash in my birthday check at the bank, so I went and did that. Simple play.

Well, behind my mom's back (she's at work, no worries), I went to the Thrift Store. Now I know what you all are immediately thinking: "Thrift Store, for heels?" Well, with the money I have, I can't really afford a good new pair from Payless, so this IS the best I got. Plus, they're very nice pairs for only up to 3-4 dollars :D

I came in to a pretty "packed" place. Well, at least at the "Shoes" section was packed with women of all ages. So I "shopped" on the side with no people on it. Little did I know, the sizes were all quite small for my feet, especially when I tried 2 pair on, privately, of course. I, at least, found a pair I may want, but the controversy of how to get them in the house came up. Plus, I, at least, built up the courage to look at the wide variety of shoes. A couple going past saw me, and I think I heard a laugh from the girl, but it didn't matter. I continued browsing for the 10 minutes I was there. I left and decided to come at an earlier time next time. As it wouldn't be as crowded then.

The good thing, to me, is: I tried. I attempted to find a good pair, which I did but didn't get. But I tried, and that should be a confidence boost.

What you all think?

shyguy · 26th July 2008, 01:34

It's a step in the right direction if that's where you want to be. I've only tried womens shoes on in store once, and not since. Kudos to you for following your own path.

Bubba136 · 26th July 2008, 01:40

HHD! Great experience, wasn't it? Don't be in such a rush, though. Take your time and just enjoy your time away from school. Shopping at thrift stores does have it's good points. Nice, nearly new, little worn, shoes. And people that usually don't mind what you "try on" while shopping. You'll find the perfect pair soon. Just enjoy it while you can.

jmc · 26th July 2008, 03:53

Shoe shopping is a lot like fishing, a lot of times you come back empty-handed. (And don't get me going on "the one that got away".)

We call it "shoe shopping", and it is not necessarily "shoe buying". It is best to buy when you find that perfect pair that you would actually wear, not just buy because you want heels so badly and you just found a pair that you can get on your feet.

Keep at it, perseverance pays off in the end. You have made a start.

johnieheel · 26th July 2008, 08:45

Kind of a rush huh? Just be yourself and don't pay any attention to what others are doing or thinking. Have fun. It's only shoes.

Sounds good to me. LOL

Histiletto · 26th July 2008, 20:34

Shopping for heels has to be part of the process to better enjoyment. The anticipation, the research, the discovery, the sampling, the actual choosing, the walking out in them or carrying them in a shopping bag, the reaching home and sharing your purchase with your spouse or girlfriend, the coordinating an outfit to wear with them, the wearing them on the date or an evening together, and etc.

There will be more available times for these opportunities. So, put on your heels and strut your stuff in a world of fun.

hhboots · 26th July 2008, 20:51

I only bought heels in a store a couple of times myself, I was just a bit older than you at the time, and it was quite nerve racking. It takes a great deal of courage to do at a store. Fortunately, the internet has been fantastic shoe store for me in recent years.

Sounds like you did really well this time, keep it up, you'll feel a great relief when you do accomplish it.

tightsnheels · 26th July 2008, 23:46

You have to learn to ignore the people around you kind of like an ostrich. If he sticks his head in the sand he can't see the predetor so it can't see him. I have found that if you don't worry about the people around you they really aren't paying attention to you.
T&H

fastfreddy2 · 27th July 2008, 01:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by HighHeelDude

The good thing, to me, is: I tried. I attempted to find a good pair, which I did but didn't get. But I tried, and that should be a confidence boost.

What you all think?

I think you did very well.

Keep up the 'good work'.

heelma · 27th July 2008, 04:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by tightsnheels

You have to learn to ignore the people around you kind of like an ostrich. If he sticks his head in the sand he can't see the predetor so it can't see him. I have found that if you don't worry about the people around you they really aren't paying attention to you.
T&H

Ostriches don't do that, despite the common opinion: "When lying down and hiding from predators, the birds lay their head and neck flat on the ground, making them appear as a mound of earth from a distance. This even works for the males, as they hold their wings and tail low so that the heat haze of the hot, dry air that often occurs in their habitat aids in making them appear as a nondescript dark lump. When threatened, Ostriches run away, but they can cause serious injury and death with kicks from their powerful legs. Their legs can only kick forward." (Wikipedia)
Maybe you can adopt this behavior to people who love because you're trying on heels? (just kidding....)

I guess the best is infact to ignore laughter, but be aware that particularly teenagers may react like that. Those are also the most likely ones to take their cell phone and take a video.