Shopping for heels: try them on?

tiffany · 4th January 2007, 07:01

I'm not sure how everybody else buys their heels but for me being a self tagged closet CD I usually buy my heels either online and sometimes right on the store but without trying them on.

My question is: do you usually try the heels you are about to buy at the store or do you buy by guessing the size and then exchange them for the appropriate size if they don't fit?

For those who buy at the store what is the usual reaction you get from other shoppers and the sales people?

Tiffany

BobHH · 4th January 2007, 07:36

Some of mine have come from stores such as Fredericks or similar. They expect you to try them on, just like any customer. We have known a couple of people who have or had shoe stores specializing in high heels and who know about my heels, so it hasn't been a problem. Most of mine come from the Internet, as I prefer the higher heels and sandals/slides. The nice, stylish boots from 9 West or Zappos or others in the mall don't come in my size (13 and 14), so I am not a customer there.

thighhighs · 4th January 2007, 07:49

Hi tiffany
and welcome to this board.

I've been like you and buying all shoes either from internet or in stores and then trying them on at home, sometimes using the 14 days return option.
But I think it was a real thrill to try on a pair of boots in the store, check out this thread;
http://www.hhplace.org/discuss/guys/...onx_boots.html

I've only done it once, but I can assure you that it will happen again....

johnieheel · 4th January 2007, 07:50

I buy alot on ebay but when my gf and I go shopping, she or we will pick out a pair for me and she has me try them on in the store to see how they look and then I usually just leave them on and walk out. The reactions I have had from the sales lady's are usually very confident then there are those who are the "OH WELL "but mostly all good and as for the other costumers,well they are to busy doing there own thing. They might glance over at what we're doing but then just go about their business like it's nothing. No big deal. Just do as if you are trying on a pair of tennis shoes. No body really cares and I'm thinking thats the reason for this post, huh? No fear!They're only shoes and thats all.

johnieheel · 4th January 2007, 07:52

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johnieheel · 4th January 2007, 07:54

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johnieheel · 4th January 2007, 07:59

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Originally Posted by johnieheel

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I wore these boots out of the store and walked all over the mall that day and have wore them everywhere sense. They were so comftorable ,I couldn't take them off and the girls at Bakers shoes that sold them to me complemented me alot and even suggesed I wear them out of the store they looked so good. Hope you enjoy.

heelium · 4th January 2007, 08:52

Yes I have tried on many pairs of shoes & boots in various stores, both in the UK & US, only once had a bad reaction , and that was very recently where a small independant shop had a "no men" policy--they were extremely uncomfortable about me even browsing, only allowing it because no-one else was in the store, technically I'm sure they were breaking the law by operating a discriminatory policy.

Other than that, no problems, in fact I'm sure that a guy trying on heels gives them something interesting to talk about.

Heelium

NewfieGuyInHeels · 4th January 2007, 09:03

I try them on at the store. Sometimes it's to check the fit, other's it's to see if they look as good on me as they did the shelf. Depending on the mood I'm in I usually just try them in the open, I haven't had a bad experiance yet. One time I was trying on black ankle cut stiletto pointed toe boots and I took 2 steps and the zipper bust on them. I showed the lady working the shoes and she said well I guess I better put them out back, no sence leaving them out. And a younger girl also working the shoe dept. said that they've had alot of them come back becouse of that and the helped me find another size 10, of course there weren't any..... sorry, got off topic, but yeah, that was a good experiance for trying them on.

Sometimes if I want to try something on I think is a little too daring for me, I'll hide them under jeans then go to a changeroom to try them on. I did this with a pair of Black Patent 3.5 inch chunky heel mary janes last week. I'm usually not into shoes that femme, but they really interested me. But once I had them on I didn't like the look, so I put them back.

Heelfan · 4th January 2007, 13:08

Only in my young teens I was too nervous to try anything in the shop and bought "For the girlfriend", but this lead to many misfits and disasters.

However, for years, I've tried ALL my shoes before buying. Not only has this lead to successful fitting, but a spin-off is all the most enjoyable fuss and attention that I and fellow members get from gorgeous and enthusiastic salesgirls! I avoid most salesguys (as they're sometimes a bit sniffy), but 99% of the girls are absolutely fantastic, especially as more and more guys are apparently 'coming out' and trying on the ladies' large sizes.

I wouldn't miss it for the worlds! It's one of the best things about the whole
streetheeling experience. Oh yes, and I always wear the out of the shop!

Cheers, Heelfan