thighhighs

Hi,

If some of you read my other thread about me (http://www.hhplace.org/discuss/guys/...een_while.html
then you know I've saw a pair of boots by Bronx.

The model was Bronx Scarlet Nr 12918.
They are below knee-high with a stillettoe heel of 3.5 " and not so pointy toe.
As I said by then, they were too expensive for me.
Since then I've been more or less ocupied in my mind of how to get hold of a pair for me. I've been counting my money back and forth. I even mailed a reseller in Poland, who had them rather cheap, if the shipped to Sweden...

Today I decided to go and buy a pair anyway. With my usually luck, I'd win $1000 next week, and then they all be sold out.

So I went into the city and walked around in a few shoe shops who I know have had them. In the first two, they were sold out in my size.
In the third I finally found a pair for 165 EUR, I grabbed them and went to the checkout. The girl behind the desk asked if somebody should try them on and I said I should (but I just had to add that it was a X-maspresent for my girl, and we have the same size... shame on me not to actually stand up and say they were for me...).
So, I tried both boots on and did a short walk around in there. Sorry though, I was actually alone in there. How could that be, it's X-mas-shopping and the street outside were so crowded you could hardly walk, but in here, I'm alone... hrm... fine with me, but strange..
Anyway, the girl said the fitted perfectly and I walked very well in them. 'Have you been practicing walking in heels before' she asked me.
At that point I had to tell her the truth that they were for me and I planned to actually wear them myself.
'Cool, you are the first man I've seen trying on women shoes here. They fit you very well and I'm sure you'll be a hit at any party you'll join. Do you want to keep them on or shall I pack them in the box?'
As I planned on leaving the field open for an eventual return later on (if I need the money), I said that she could pack them in the box for me. To shame I haven't got a bit more money right now, then I would have kept them on me.

And strangley, we were alone in the store all the time. Buy the time I should pay for them, 5 people came into the store, it was like they were standing outside the door and just waiting for a green light...

So, at last I have them in my possesion and on me as I write this.

Here are some pictures of them, as a preview.
Full pictures can be found at http://s13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...onx%20Scarlet/

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2..._Scarlet_6.jpg
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2.../mini/2863.gif

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2..._Scarlet_5.jpg


http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2..._Scarlet_9.jpg

As I said above, you'll find more pics at photobucket.com...

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Dr. Shoe

Very nice indeed!

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chris100575

Those are gorgeous. I'd like something similar myself, as I don't own any pull-on boots apart from my thigh length ones.

Sounds like you had fun trying them on in the shop too!

Chris

HeelD

Nice boots! I like how they look tucked into your jeans. Will you wear them to work?

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JeffB

thighhighs: I'm officially jealous! Those Bronx boots look sensational on you! Hopefully you'll take them on a spin, with jeans tucked in for all to see! Boots like those, with that dynamic ornament just begs to be seen! Good luck to you, I hope you'll enjoy those boots for a long time!

thighhighs

Thanks,
If anyone wants a similar pair (and you have small sizes of course) they are available at Zappos.com, search for 'bronx scarlet'.
I think this model only goes up to 41 EU, that's the largest I've seen anyway. But that's no problem for me becouse I'm normally 40-41 (UK 7, US 9-10), so I have no problem finding my size.

That was actually my first shopping experience with a conversation with the staff. I really enjoyed it but I was rather nervous about it. I don't really know why since I didn't know anyone in the store, I don't usually go there and the probability that someone I know enters the store, is one in a zillion...

Ahh, you've been reading my other posts. Nice.
Well, I plan on doing it later on. We've had some circulation among the personal and we have hired 4 new people the last two months I think I'd better take it a bit easy in the beginning, not for me, but as not to frightening them away.
At the moment I'm using the two cowboy-styled boots in the other thread. Ok, one has a thin heel but it's not that high...
But, stay tuned. I will be wearing the to work later on, I don't know if the jeans will be tucked in or on the outside yet.

Thanks JeffB.
Well, for 165 EUR I hope they'll last long. I think they are the most expensive boots I've bought for myself. Ok, I've been buying some secondhands that originally costed like these, but then I didn't pay so much for them.

I will 'take them for a spin', but at the moment I'm only using them indoors. As I said before, I have the right to return them until beginning of January, so if I should come to a point where I really need the money, I think I have to say goodbye to them. That's also why the pricetag is still on the sole.

If I still have them January 10, I shure will take them outside.

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chris100575

Unfortunately the Bronx Scarlet in the UK is an ankle boot, and Zappos won't ship internationally. Which is a shame because I've seen several pairs on the site that I like, but hey, if they don't want the sales...

Chris

HeelD

I have a good memory!

I see where you're coming from work wise. I haven't worn any heels to my new job yet. I wore my Payless 1 inch women's booties on my first day but they can be taken as men's shoes anyway. I've been in my new job for two weeks now and settling in nicely - so next week I'm going to wear my Oprington wedges, New Look wedges and probably my Peacock tan block heels as they're pretty inconspicious. But after that I might try something else a bit more. But we'll see - although my new workplace has no dress code I don't want to rock the boat too much too soon. Enough about me...

Let us know if you do wear them - especially tucked in.

thighhighs

Yes, I know, I've found them in a lot of stores in the ankle version. That one is nice, same heel and toe, but I'm missing the decorations and the longer shaft.
And as you say, if Zappos don't want to sell... it's their problem, but they do have many nice styles.

As they say, first opinion counts, and as long as men in heels, is not fully acceptable in society, I think it's best to go slow to start with.
I've been at my work for 14 years now (wow, it's time for some changes maybe) so among the 'oldies' the heels are no problem. Since I don't really know the new persons and what the feel about it, I'd introduce them starting with lower heels.
One other issue is that one of the new guys, is a friend of a friend of a friend, and the last person in that link, do not know about my heelwearing.
And you know, the word travels fast. So I'm not sure if I really dare to wear them at work, but time will tell.
I still have a lot of possibilities to wear the boots...

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thighhighs

A new outfit with the boots.
The jacket should have been a bit longer, but anyway....
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...0Scarlet/3.jpg
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...0Scarlet/1.jpg

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