HHDude

Ok, so I woke up at 5:30p CST to a empty house. Yes! Guess my plan will go as planned. So I went to my truck to get my Baby Phat 5-inch heels. I wanted to go out in them for the next [what came out to be] 2 hours. Came back and put them on. Boy! They really steeped your arches, and wearing them for 2 hours, driving AND walking in them, that's some challenge. I wore a black shirt and pretty tight-fitting blue jeans. They showed off my wedges and my toes pretty well, not saying I had a pedicure or anything. x] I got my keys, wallet, and Zune Mp3, looked around to make sure the coast was clear, and went off.

I decided to go to a Thrift Store out in Merriville. I waited in the car for awhile to let some people walk by before finally getting out and going in. Pretty crowded place today. I walked, with some tremble in my ankles, towards the "Shoes" section. Alot of people on one side of the section, so I went to the opposite side of the crowd. There were some decent-looking shoes on the racks, some looking very familiar from the other place I went to last week....
Anyhow, looked around, eventually having to cross a couple of people's path, then.......VOILA! I found them! Perfect replacement peep-toes! I had to get them into my collection, despite not being wedges :o It was a sacrifice I was willing to make.......but maybe later. x] I needed to go check the other places for any good shoes. I left here, for now.

Went to a Good Will out in Hobart. Closing in two, no....one minute. :( Had to leave here. I think the sales clerks may have talked about me after I left. Hah! Thanks for the spread of word about me

Across the street, another Salvation Army. After correcting my parking 3 times o.o, I went on in. No doubt as I was coming in, I was the center of attention to not only the security guard, but the sales clerk(s), the one talking to the guard a male. Heh, didn't scare me. I walked on past, no doubt with them looking at my wedges, but I went on to look at the racks. Nothing really interest me. A few boots caught my eye, but they weren't my size. :'( Went to the other side. Still nothing, a few catching my eye again. Then....VOILA! 2 pairs of wedges, red and blue, looked so lovely sitting on the rack. They were in front of the male clerk, but I went to get them and....wait. Size 7?!?! -sigh- Back they went... :'( I left out, disappointed inside, but confident-looking past the looking male clerk. Now mind you. My wedges aren't hidden under the jeans. Instead, the jeans were kinda flashing how good they looked ;D

Left there, and back to the Salvation Army I was previously at in the beginning. Still crowded. Gosh, I just attract attention, don't I? Well, I went to the "Shoes" rack again, and, in front of me was a rather plump lady and her daughter. The daughter tried on the peep-toes I was eyeing previously. "These are soo hott! Aren't they hott?" She asked her mom, with no reply back. They continued to the other side. I stayed on the opposite and pretended not to be interested in the girl's choice. When they were behind me looking at clothes then, I grabbed them immediately and went to checkout.

Even at the checkout, it seemed so crowded! I needed to get outta here quick. I stood in line. "Lane 4's open." I didn't budge, so it was time to checkout. Another male clerk....he didn't seem to care too much. But the passing people going into Lane 4 sure gave me some stares, including a little young toddler girl. I swear, she was just staring, even as I checked out. The girl really stared at my feet, and even brought attention to her sister. But the sister didn't mind. I didn't pay the little girl any attention either, and left, with confidence still. Thanks for the attention, little girl :D You helped me out lots!

So I came home, went behind the school I live across to change back into my gym shoes, and boy!!!! Gosh darn! I know what everyone means when they say "the calves shorten the higher the heels are." Especially when you walk. Ouch! I hear what everyone means now. Even as I type this, my calves are still a little sore. Think I should walk in them a little more if I wanna get use to them. Not permanant! Just getting use to it, that's all. Maybe I should go to that Good Will tomorrow in them.

What you all think?

Pics coming tomorrow

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Celso999

Hi,
I wish to congratulate you. I think that thanks to the younger generation attitude we will have men in high heels becoming a natural thing and nobody will stare us anymore.
Keep on heeling my friend!
Regards,
Celso.

Bubba136

Great report, HHDude. Now, with school beginning in just a few weeks, are you going to try to find a pair of girls shoes to wear to class? There are a lot of choices out there. If you decide that you are ready for such exposure, you shouldn't have any problem finding something appropriate.

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radiodave

While I would be in favor of that, I might caution hhdude before he tries that. Some schools are not taking kindly to such things. In my senior year of high school, a freshman wore a bright blue mohawk, and was promptly asked to leave until he got rid of it because it was too distracting. There was a story in Newsweek recently about a boy who wanted to wear (among other things) high heels to school, and caused quite a stir. Not saying I'm against it, I'm just saying some schools are putting some limits on self-expression if they deem it too distracting, so if hhDude really wants to try it, at least bring a pair of alternate shoes in case he gets called to the office.

Good outing though hhDude, congrats!

vector

Good points RadioDave. I'd like to add that he still lives under his parent's roof. And, while shopping in nearby towns/malls may give a measure of anonymity, going to high school is a bit different- you'll see those people for the next year AND they know (or can easily find out) where you live.

He may not want to push the envelope just yet!

johnieheel

I agree with radiodave and vector. I'm proud of you the way you handle yourself shopping and how far you have come. If I were you I'd test the waters slowly at your school. Maybe ask around sorta kidding to others about there opinions on a man wearing heels to school and see what most the reactions are.
Hey, maybe you could do a project survey or something like that.
Once again, congrats on your outing.

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HHDude

And, believe it or not, I was thinking of trying something similar, maybe a project or survey (almost did last year). Just now I was thinking of the headline in the school newspaper: "Women in Sneakers vs. Men in Heels." I'm trying to develop on this subject as we speak.

Another thing that crossed my mind is the new principal. From the male principal of my previous years, this one was female; and personally, I think females tend to be more understanding. Don't you think?

Anyhow, seeing that she was female, I was thinking of coming up with a very good presentation on "Men in High Heels." I'd ask her if I could "have" the school, the whole school, for just a period or two of the day so I could give it. Before that though, I'd ask a couple of male students, predominantly seniors (or juniors if in my senior year) who were completely straight, if I could use them in this presentation, to kinda show that even straight (and manly) males have a fetish for high heels. I was planning to do this either this year (junior year) or my senior year, whenever I feel most confident.

I've told numerous friends, ventured out into the public in them, and now...I wanted to raise awareness at my school about this "phenomenon." Catholic school it is, I think I can surpass the boundaries and make for an outstanding presentation. Any support on this? (I know I'ma get alot of opinions from this last paragraph xD

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hhboots

I would agree with the last few posts on you doing this at school. You might want to keep this aspect of your life away from the mainstream part of your life, at least for now. I find especially with younger people in groups, they can be very harsh to those considered outside the norm. You do have to co-exist with these people for the rest of the school year, and a bad outing in this can be very damaging to you and your reputation. This is why I keep my streetheeling and my workplace, on completely seperate sides of my life. I won't even go into the matter of doing something like this at a catholic school to boot, that could be umm, interesting to say the least.

On the other side, you are very impressive with your street heeling experiences thus far. I applaud you for doing this so boldly, at your age I would never have even though of doing this, so very nicely done.

HHDude

Well, I'm feeling a little lazy today. I went heeling again today, about 4 Thrift stores! All didn't have anything. Went to Carson's again to look at the new Clearance items. Jackpot! I found some good pairs, and decided to return my avatar shoes back (my heel slanted to the side of them alot. Maybe too soft & comfy?).

As I was in Carson's, I was continuously thinking of what to do. I have a decent amount of money (over $100) in my account. And the Clearance items were very good choices I saw when I brought the avatar shoes before (just last week). I just had to have a pair! I'm going to ask to get them in other sizes tomorrow, but I'm lost though. Should I use the money I got back and get me the pair I want, or get rid of more money and get me 2 pairs? I really want to get two pair, but, if I know you all, you'll recommend just holding out and getting A pair. Shoot, I'd be surprised being recommended to save up. x]

But yeah, that's where I'm at now. Opinions?

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vector

I'm going to go out on a limb and be a bit direct.

DO NOT OUT YOURSELF (or do any man in heels stuff)!!!!!!!!!

I'm catholic, and it's a well known fact that the Catholic church is not known for its progressiveness! Second, Although females may be more understanding, this is a principle who has a job and bills to pay. Yes, MAYBE she MIGHT be more understanding that a male principle, but when the PTA and diocese (read upper management) pressure her, you don't stand a chance!

Lastly, although individual friends may support you now, if you were outed, how many will truly stand with you against the "majority".

As R Kelly said, ""...keep it on the down low...nobody has to know.."