Tell us how you got into high heels

Firefox · 5th January 2002, 17:24

There must be some stories from your teens and childhood that other would like to hear. Maybe you can relate to their experiences too. Post your replies in this thread.

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Firefox · 7th January 2002, 19:36

I've always been fascinate by shoes and used nick a few of my mum's to try on when I was younger and I liked to watch to see what heels the teachers were wearing at school. That was in the days I tried them on in secret until I went to university since when I have progressively been wearing them more in public. I did that a bit at uni, but since my early 20's I have been wearing them pretty much when I want.

Highluc · 9th January 2002, 01:58

I won't repeat my story since childhood on this board. It is extensively written down and illustrated on my website on the "about me pages".

Francis · 9th January 2002, 13:45

My tale starts long ago in the dark recesses of my mind.
I was born flat footed and this was not rectified until I was 4. Consequently, I always felt awkward in flat shoes. It was not until I was 14 that I discovered that high heeled shoes aided my walking, but trying to hide them in the house was next to impossible. Father being a military type would have hit the roof in a split second.
Bought my first real pair of shoes when I was 15 under the pretense that they were for the Rocky Horror Show we were going to and everyone dresses for that

He didn't seem to mind, but got concerned when I bought a basque, stockings and knickers to go with them. Result was that they disappeared one night and I'm sure he had a lot to do with it.
Now that I've no longer had the spectre of my parents looming I have been free to express myself how I see fit.
Currently wearing 3" heels everyday, I feel that with my latest purchase I should push to 4". That should make certain people happy :lol:

Dave Lipstick · 19th January 2002, 00:51

I remember a pair of strappy silver platforms that belonged to my Mum that I used to wear when I was 3 or 4. Her shoes got more boring as she grew older, so I only really wore her heels during my pre-teenage years.
I bought a really horrible pair of pumps from C&A when I was 15 and have been steadily improving my wardrobe ever since.
No idea why I do it, but I'm glad that I do.

Gizmo · 19th January 2002, 12:20

I`ve also started early, remember secondary school my mum boots and shoes I was wearing when parents went out to visit their friends snicking out to backyards and walk few steps with high level of adrenalin. I have a brake during my University time - I`ve been in other city and I couldn`t wear mums shoes - SIZE!!!
When back home I bought first pair of boots chunky heel knee high and then ....
till now but unfortunetly wear them almost only at home sometimes night walk

Shaun · 19th January 2002, 20:55

I started wearing heels as a kid when I'd try on my mum's shoes. She always wore high heels back then and had a large collection so when I was alone in the house I'd sneak into her room to try on a few pairs. This was back in the 80's when very high stilettos were in fashion so there were plenty of great shoes for me to wear. She stopped wearing heels years ago and threw almost all of her stilettos out when I was 17. I got them out of the bin and secretly carried on wearing them. I still have them all to this day and still wear them alot.

Tech · 19th January 2002, 21:37

My side of it is similar to shauns, i used to try on my mothers heels when i was a small kid, and have been fascinated with high heeled shoes/boots since i was small, and have always wanted to wear high heels everywhere i go, i used to think the only way of doing that was to dress like a woman, but then i grew up LOL, and now i wear heels everywhere i go (AS A MAN)

Thats my story !!!

Anonymous · 19th January 2002, 23:18

I do regret being obnoxious when posting here but apparently this server do *NOT* like me at all. My previous message was supposed to tell you that I had problems trying to post and that seemed not to stay in the file at all...

Am I the only one who has to relogin for each message I want to reply to?

TallSwede

squirrelheels · 20th January 2002, 02:27

I really got into heels when I raided my sister's wardrobe and found a pair of 2 inch block heeled loafers. I was around about 11 or 12 then. When she went to university, she came home one holiday with a marvellous pair of 3.5 inch chocolate brown sandal type shoes with a tapering heel and a strap. Considering this was the highest heel I'd worn, this was pretty incredible, sneaking into her room on a Sunday evening, and slipping them on!! What an amazing feeling! I will never forget that.

I'm 16 now, and being skint, and living under my parents roof, I have little opportunity to buy heels. I try to keep my heels secret, but I'm sure my parents have twigged. My dad has dropped hints, but I've never been confronted about it. I guess I'm pretty lucky in that respect. I don't know whether they would mind or not, this remains to be seen!

SH