where to heel in London

heels_are_me · 31st August 2008, 14:21

Hi guys/girls,
I'm from Australia and will be in London for a few days ealy in November. Can you let me know where it is safe to go out (in heels of course), also some places to shop.
J

admirer5577 · 31st August 2008, 14:56

I've just been there as a tourist too but what I can tell you're safe just about everywhere you'd normally go. Dark alleys in industrial areas should probably be avoided, but they should be avoided whether you're in heels or not.

One area I like a lot is camden, don't miss that.

I am sure you'll get more info from some Londoner like DrShoe.

Dr. Shoe · 31st August 2008, 15:04

Camden is very cool for heel wearing and you can try them on without a problem too. The same goes for Oxford Street and Knightsbridge/kensington as well.

Let us know when you're coming and I will be happy to give you a guided tour...

kneehighs · 31st August 2008, 18:41

One place in London I haven't heeled is Brick Lane. I'm sure you could do some serious heeling in that area without too much hassle.

HeelD · 31st August 2008, 23:45

Just about anywhere in London you can wear heels. I should know, I live here.

thedesigner · 3rd September 2008, 23:47

agreed, i do too ! Camden is great to start with, anything goes.... You must go in cyberdog !! I've tried heels on in Oxford Streeet area too.
Sounds like a mini meet coming on...

demoniaplatforms · 4th September 2008, 00:20

hey guys, try meeting in Cambridge, its historic being a VERY old college university!

Puffer · 4th September 2008, 22:17

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Originally Posted by kneehighs

One place in London I haven't heeled is Brick Lane. I'm sure you could do some serious heeling in that area without too much hassle.

But would you want to, KH? Brick Lane is essentially an Asian area with many (mostly Bangladeshi) curry houses of varying quality and ethnic groceries and other shops. Mildly interesting and peaceful enough but not particularly exciting. A white face, although not made unwelcome, will sometimes be the object of curiosity and I am sure that heels would attract some further attention. And the more conservative types venturing from their City offices nearby might have a view, too.

If you want to explore north or east of the City, I think that Shoreditch, Bethnal Green, Whitechapel and Dalston would be more fun and better for street-heeling. They all have a wide mix of residents and workers, and street markets and 'arty' areas where heelers might fit in nicely.

Dr. Shoe · 5th September 2008, 17:29

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Originally Posted by Puffer

But would you want to, KH? Brick Lane is essentially an Asian area with many (mostly Bangladeshi) curry houses of varying quality and ethnic groceries and other shops. Mildly interesting and peaceful enough but not particularly exciting. A white face, although not made unwelcome, will sometimes be the object of curiosity and I am sure that heels would attract some further attention. And the more conservative types venturing from their City offices nearby might have a view, too.

If you want to explore north or east of the City, I think that Shoreditch, Bethnal Green, Whitechapel and Dalston would be more fun and better for street-heeling. They all have a wide mix of residents and workers, and street markets and 'arty' areas where heelers might fit in nicely.

You wear heels in Whitechapel and Bethnal Green!!!??? Brave man!!!

Actually Brick Lane isn't as bad as it was, it's now full of vintage shops where they charge a fortune for seciondhand clothes... this does bring down the fashionistas though...

Puffer · 5th September 2008, 21:19

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Originally Posted by Dr. Shoe

You wear heels in Whitechapel and Bethnal Green!!!??? Brave man!!!

I didn't say that I personally street-heel, in those places or otherwise! But, although I don't now go there very often (or have for some time), my impression is of fairly cosmopolitan and tolerant locals, at least in the daytime. As, Doc, with your more immediate local knowledge, you think otherwise, I for one respect your warning.