Thigh Boots in Public - Page 11

genebujold · 9th July 2004, 11:10

Wow - you guys are so supportive!

My wife just says I over-analyze everything and leaves it at that... I'm the analytical one in the family - she's the artist (and a great one, too!).

dressboots · 11th July 2004, 19:39

This thought came to mind.

Could it be that wearing stiletto thigh boots in public is so "out there" as a fashion choice that it goes unchallenged? It is to say I do not see women wearing such on the streets so I would have no comparison in my mind when I saw a guy doing so. I would figure these were women's styled boots but never have actually seen a woman in such to confirm this - just that they are marketed to women (and men). Thus they are really more a unique fashion statement than the more conservative, mainline heels that I like to wear and see women wearing.

Of course, when I wear athletic shoes, no one says they are women's styled shoes, though virtually all the women I know wear such from time to time. The unisex start is still the one for me but thighbootguy's wardrobe is so unique I wonder if there are any comparisons. I doubt I will ever wear stiletto thighboots publicly. I will stick with fashions more like one would expect in the business world or out for an evening, but I admire those who say this is me and so what?

Art musuems and museums, in general have taken a huge hit visitorship wise since 9/11. Your local museum is wise to embrace all visitors. Few people are required to go to a museum other than possibly for school field trip, so they value everyone who comes in their doors. Glad you have found such a welcoming place to be yourself, thighbootguy. i like museums a lot and this is one more reason to like them.

Thighbootguy · 23rd July 2004, 03:37

I had a morning business conference in Indianapolis Indiana today and this gave me the chance to go to the Indianapolis Museum of Art www.ima-art.org in the afternoon. As I have written before I usually wear a pair of thigh boots when I tour a museum and I didn’t miss this opportunity.

There is a lot of construction going on at the museum and there isn’t any close by parking but they do have a shuttle running around the parking lots. I got to the parking lot wearing a pair of boots with 4” stiletto heels just as the shuttle was coming by. The driver looked a little surprised but he bid me good day and we talked about the construction all the was to the museum. I walked in and was greeted by a very cheerful lady who gave me directions through the museum.

I started my tour but after a few minutes realized I had left me reading glasses in the car and I couldn’t see the paintings. So I walked out and walked back to my car and got my glasses. While I was there, I changed into a pair of thigh boots with 5” stiletto heels. I started back to the entrance when the shuttle came by again. I climbed in, but this time there was a lady with her children in the shuttle. She gave a quick glance and that was all.

I want back in and spent the afternoon having a great time in the museum. One guard said “Hey, nice boots” and I really think he meant it. He asked if many people ask about them and I said some do and that I just wear them because I enjoy them. He said “Do what makes you happy” then gave me directions to the restaurant in the museum. I had lunch and then spent the next two hours walking around the museum. I chatted with folks about the art but no one said anything about my boots. A few glances but that was it.

As I said in a previous post, be sure the boots are comfortable and you can navigate a slick floor.

I present myself as a guy that is enjoying the museum, really getting into the paintings, and having a good time. I think that the fact that I am wearing thigh boots with high heels is so outrageous that people just let it go. Whatever the reason, they do just let it go.

When I left the museum I walked back to my car. I haven’t mentioned it was over 90F (32C). Looks like I can wear my boots in hot weather

JimC · 23rd July 2004, 11:23

Sounds like you had a great time. Thanks for letting us know of your adventures :)
Jim

Heelfan · 23rd July 2004, 14:27

Great story, Thighbootguy!

Just the sort of report to give the newbies and shyguys the confidence they need, in knowing that if you can "get away" with that, surely they can push there own envelope out a bit!

At our Birmingham UK Heel-Meet last autumn, Dr. Shoe wore a similar pair of 5" thigh boots throughout the meet and and around the shops, walking hand-in-hand with his wife Ruth. Hardly anyone gave an second glance!

Cheerfully yours, Heelfan

xaphod · 23rd July 2004, 18:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by dressboots

This thought came to mind.

Could it be that wearing stiletto thigh boots in public is so "out there" as a fashion choice that it goes unchallenged?

I think that is a pretty good assessment of the human psyche. In WW2, battleships were painted in 'razzle dazzle' .... bizarre patterns and colours which was intended to confuse observers as to what they were seeing. In effect their brains just edited out what they saw.

A personal example was some crew failing to see Gribbin Head daymark http://website.lineone.net/~swwcorn/.../polkgrib.html despite the visibility being perfect. They just didn't expect to see a huge candy-striped tower sticking out of the hill.

I try to project an image which isn't quite in line with male attire, so the effect with heels cannot be regarded as an ordinary guy wearing a kinky pair of heels.

Xa

Dr. Shoe · 23rd July 2004, 18:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by xaphod

I think that is a pretty good assessment of the human psyche. In WW2, battleships were painted in 'razzle dazzle' .... bizarre patterns and colours which was intended to confuse observers as to what they were seeing. In effect their brains just edited out what they saw.

A personal example was some crew failing to see Gribbin Head daymark http://website.lineone.net/~swwcorn/.../polkgrib.html despite the visibility being perfect. They just didn't expect to see a huge candy-striped tower sticking out of the hill.

I try to project an image which isn't quite in line with male attire, so the effect with heels cannot be regarded as an ordinary guy wearing a kinky pair of heels.

Xa

Indeed. The RAF experimented by covering the wing leading edges and nose of Whitley bombers with lights so that they became invisible against the sky. This proved to be quite successful against U Boats as they couldn't see the bombers in time to dive to safety!

NikkiHH · 23rd July 2004, 21:54

Going back to the original topic - does anyone know if it is possible to get thigh boots with a chunky/block heel as opposed to a stiletto?

dressboots · 23rd July 2004, 23:24

To nikkiHH.

I have seen many thighboot styles with chunky high heels (and platforms)on for sale shoe/boot web sites and eBay. Many are cheap, Chinese imports but am sure good quality ones can be found.

I found one site sometime ago, but cannot find them any more that offered a high quality leather thigh boot with a three inch tapered heel for those of us who just cannot or do not want to master 4" and up. Their address was: www.perfectstich.com Granted a tapered heel is not what you are looking for, but figure it illustrates there are variaions on the five inch stilletto out there.

Thighbootguy · 24th July 2004, 12:02

NikkiHH;

Jean Gaborit has several styles of boots with stiletto, blade, chuncky, and flat heels.
http://jean-gaborit.biz/

Just Boots also has styles with a chuncky heel.
http://www.justboots.biz/thigh.html

I have no experience with either vendor.

By the way I am planning to go on a week long business trip to Columbus Ohio. When I'm not working, guess what I plan on wearing. :D I'll keep posting as the week goes on.