NYC Heel Meet - 26 july 2008 - Page 4

Stilettoscot · 28th July 2008, 13:06

Just a pair of Anne Michelle's I saw in a Burlington Coat Factory. Not expensive, but comfy for me. I've already had the cobbler replace the tips twice now...

Arctic,
I would rather of had the pics you did on my camera.... LOL

fastfreddy2 · 28th July 2008, 23:20

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10pm soon... I am the last man standing, and my feet are getting tired. Still gonna try my new harleys! Time to go home. Quickly gonna eat something here, then on the subway to Battery park and then driving home. I will post still a few pics on share.ovi.com/boots.

They are my favourites. I paid a LOT more to get a second pair.

Cool updates and picture links.

Arctic · 29th July 2008, 07:48

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Cool updates and picture links.

Thanks. All were sent from my mobile on the go hence the brevity and bent language.

I added a few pictures from the Aldo store. Now preparing the pictures from my SLR....

http://share.ovi.com/channel/boots.heelmeetnyc2008

Arctic · 29th July 2008, 08:03

And finally...

the remaining 262 pictures from the heelmeet!

Not too many heels to be seen in the pictures themselves, but all were taken by me wearing boots with loud 4" heels. In crowds, subways, stations, stores, squares, in the NY library. In plain sight. I guess way north of 5 miles of walking. No stares. No giggles. No comments.

We no longer need to make our case, with heels for men we are over the threshold! In places like this, at least.

http://share.ovi.com/channel/boots.nycmeet08-scene

Thighboots2 · 29th July 2008, 12:12

Artic,

Thanks for posting the pics, some great shots of NY in the mix.

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SNIP...Not too many heels to be seen in the pictures themselves, but all were taken by me wearing boots with loud 4" heels. In crowds, subways, stations, stores, squares, in the NY library. In plain sight. I guess way north of 5 miles of walking. No stares. No giggles. No comments.

We no longer need to make our case, with heels for men we are over the threshold! In places like this, at least.

Cuban heels are not currently a female heel shape. They went well with your chosen outfit. I would doubt you would have been able to say the same had you spent the day in stiletto heels. By chosing the right footwear for the occasion, you did not look out of place. Bravo.

Simon.

Arctic · 29th July 2008, 13:42

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Cuban heels are not currently a female heel shape. They went well with your chosen outfit. I would doubt you would have been able to say the same had you spent the day in stiletto heels. By chosing the right footwear for the occasion, you did not look out of place.

Could not agree more.

However I was wearing block boots (no pictures of them on the site), not the cuban/cowboy style.

Same logic applies though. And for that reason I advise most people against wearing stilettos on occasions like this!

Stilettoscot · 29th July 2008, 13:54

My question would be, if some guy, wearing stilettos comfortably, would "look out of place", wouldn't they look more so if they weren't comfortable in other styles?
Is the object of these meets to try and "fit in" with what other people think, so as not to stand out, or go out in shoes/styles they are most comfortable in?
Looks like fun either way, but it would cause me to do more shopping for heels I normally wouldn't wear if it was the former.
Love the pics, Arctic!

Arctic · 29th July 2008, 15:03

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My question would be, if some guy, wearing stilettos comfortably, would "look out of place", wouldn't they look more so if they weren't comfortable in other styles?
Is the object of these meets to try and "fit in" with what other people think, so as not to stand out, or go out in shoes/styles they are most comfortable in?

I'd say that if you are confident you can wear anything you want.

But, if you are anything less than totally confident, stilettos are typically not the best option: harder to handle, style-wise less compatible with the typical male build, and not all stiletto shoes can mechanically handle a typical man's weight for tens of thousands of steps.

Also wider heels are more suitable for serious walks due to the better lateral support.

Nothing else :)

Thighboots2 · 29th July 2008, 16:42

Artic,

I thought the pic of the brown boots were yours and there was a pic outside a car park as well, hence my comment.

Stilettoscot.

Sure wear what you want whenever and wherever you wish. It isn't illegal.

BUT

IMHO - and I know that doesn't sit well with many - stiletto heels are something too far for general wear. Sure you have posted your adventures and so have others (kneehighs most notably) and the great fun you have with the ladies in so doing. All have the common theme of the bar/nightclub and far removed from anything to do with the word fetish, and yes that is where, if anywhere at all, men can be far more adventurous. Indeed, it is a great ice breaker. This does not end up in ridicule, becuase the enlightened will notice just how much attention you get from the ladies, and so they may seek to emulate you. (The sincerest form of flatery of course).

However, I believe stilettos should be restricted to that for the while as in general, a man wearing stiletto heels as a regular joe is almost unheard of.

The click of a heel always makes people look and although stilettos really don't sound too much different from a pair of cubans, but when you look, you don't see the thicker heel as being out of place whereas the stiletto would instantly register as being in the wrong place.

Whilst I wish it were the case that men could go from the flat to 4" stiletto heels in on smooth move, reality tells me that fundamental changes to the way society thinks takes time - lots of it.

Women have pioneered the heels and slacks look and so on the right man, it works just as well, but with the right heel.

If only more would wear heels appropriate to the time of day and activity, then there is a chance we will move forward.

To answer your question concerning "the object of these meets". I believe they are to meet like minded people and enjoy their company and make new friends. Maybe throw in a little shopping on the way. It is not about making a spectacle. It is the posibility of it being embarrasing that will stop many more from joining in what is great fun.

Then again, I may be totally wrong and please say so.

Simon.

Arctic · 29th July 2008, 17:00

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Artic,

I thought the pic of the brown boots were yours and there was a pic outside a car park as well, hence my comment.

You got that right, but I only bought those boots at 9pm so by then most of the mileage had been clocked up already. And that was with the block boots!

It isn't all that clear so no wonder it wasn't obvious.