Street heeling in Manchester

traceyloveshoes · 1st October 2008, 04:21

I managed 3 hours round Manchester city centre on Sunday and didn’t stop or sit once. Got off the train wearing my 4 inch stiletto heel boots. Walked through the town centre and the Arndale centre in them browsing through all the shoe shops I passed. Then on the way back I went in a shoe shop and tried some pairs on (this was the first time I sat down) and decided to buy a pair of patent red stilettos with a 5 inch heel and 1 inch platform. I left these on and carried boots that I wore originally in the box and continued my way back to the train station, where I boarded the train and changed back to my mens shoes.

I had and awesome day, no-one said anything to me, not many people even noticed i don’t think. Standing waiting for the train I think a few people clocked me but again nothing was said. When I got home I had a blister and my toes were sore but it was well worth it. I’m thinking I might do it again round Preston next week and make it a bit longer this time. That’s it I’m hooked on street heeling again (it’s been a while) and I love it.

Ozzard · 1st October 2008, 10:17

I'll be interested to see what you get around Preston. To me, Manchester's a lot more forgiving than the other Northern towns, but it'd be good to have some comparisons!

astrid · 1st October 2008, 17:47

I have always found Manchester to be a very accepting place. I dont live in the UK but spend quite a bit of time in the north west. It is one city I would feel comfy street heeling in. I spend a lot of my time in Liverpool and there is no way in hell I would ever street heel there. I have seen quite a few people who's dress falls outside the 'normal' bracket and they have been shouted at on the street.

Well done traceyloveshoes.

Btw what is Manc like for buying heels. I got some very strange looks when I bought boots in a size 8 in another location.

Ozzard · 1st October 2008, 23:56

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Originally Posted by astrid

Btw what is Manc like for buying heels.

I've not had any problems from staff or shoppers, though some odd looks from other shoppers when trying on boots in a crowded Evans in the Trafford Centre. The staff couldn't care less - it's a sale!

traceyloveshoes · 2nd October 2008, 01:22

Yeah I agree, shop staff not bothered at all they probably get men trying heels on a lot more than you think. At least they seemed at ease anyway. Tried shoes on various different shops (there are lots of them) didn't feel uncomfortable at all, got a few looks of other customers every now again but who cares. It's not against the law. I did have my brave head on though!

I have been street heeling in Blackpool too, I think a few more people noticed but still nothing to worry about, no comments. Shop staff, no reaction to sometimes helpful.

I'll let you know how i get on in Preston.

Thanks for your comments

roniheels · 2nd October 2008, 01:42

Congratulations on your high heel outing.It sounds like you had fun and got some interesting reactions. Please keep us posted on any future outings and thanks for sharing this with us.

traceyloveshoes · 2nd October 2008, 02:10

I meant to add earlier that all these places have been right in the city/town centre. Like many other have posted I think where there is a large population of people in one place they are only interested in their own agenda and don't seem to notice others. I too would think twice about street heeling on the outskirts of town.

Thanks again for your comments

Dawn HH · 3rd October 2008, 00:14

Yeah for Tracy and Manchester. Congrats!
Cheers---

Dawn HH

traceyloveshoes · 7th October 2008, 14:26

well today I want to preston and well... I bottled it at the last minute. God damn nerves!! although i did do some shoe shopping and tried on many pairs in different shops. All the shop staff were very nice and one girl in particular had a nice chat with me. I started by asking who the were for and I said they were for me and then she asked how come they are for me? A party right? No I said I just like to wear high heeled shoes. The young lady said that the style I choose looked great on me and that if women can were mens shoes then why not vice versa. Anyway due to not have the funds at the moment I had to decline the shoes (there were expensive). I thanked the lady for her help and she replied no problem come back any time. That put a big smile on my face and I wish I had not bottled it in the first instance now. I'll try to be braver next time!

chris100575 · 10th October 2008, 19:56

I've been street heeling in Manchester on many occasions with no problems whatsoever. I think it's the one thing I miss about living there! It is good for shoe shopping as is the Trafford Centre, where I have tried on heels in Evans, Faith and Schuh.

Cumbria gives the impression of being rather less cosmopolitan!

Chris