Do we boys enjoy it when gals feet hurt from wearing heels? - Page 2

balacau · 8th October 2006, 18:10

In actual fact one of the reasons why I started wearing high heel boots was to understand more of the pain element of heel wearing.

I don't get excited by a woman complaining that her feet are hurting due to her heels, in fact I admire them more for the simple reason they are wearing them in the first place! And yet I have to say I have heard very few complaints concerning women in heels.

One particular complaint I overheard was someone I work with. She has a pair of brown knee length boots, made by Bronx. They were on the schuh.co.uk website but I've just looked through what they have now and the "Duran" boots have vanished. The heels were about 3 1/4" block style, she complained that they hurt her feet after doing alot of walking. And yet regularly wears 4" stilleto ankle boots without a problem!? Very odd but that could be for many reasons.

As I said before, I don't particularly enjoy that the boots hurt her feet, I just admire the fact she continues to wear them (and they sure look great on her).

Dawn HH · 13th October 2006, 06:29

If heels are properly designed and fit properly, there is no reason for anyone, male or female, to have pain in their feet. A reasonably priced insert can always make a big difference whether you have pain or comfort in a heeled shoe or boot.
Cheers---

Dawn HH

Guy N. Heels · 15th October 2006, 19:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by dr1819

I'm neither sadistic nor masochistic. If pain is a part of it, I'm not for it.

High heels can, and should be ergonomically constructed, and can be done so without detracting from almost any of the current styles. For most styles, a quarter to an eighth of an inch in the right directions, plus an appropriate amount of padding or functional support, is all anyone needs to turn a painful heel into a delight.

It's a shame that some manufacturers just don't have the slightest clue.

I'm thankful for feedback forums like Zappos - it's really taken manufacturers to task.

On styles I like, but weren't in my size, I've posted numerous feedback over the last couple of years, and today, three times as many styles on Zappos come in my size. I've similarly taken them to task on cost. If I believe a shoe is one that I would like, but it's grossly overpriced, I let them know, too. One of my favorite styles for lower-heeled sandals are the Think! brand. The problem is that all are about twice as expensive as they should be, so my response was, "Think! If only I had a million dollars, or if the makers of the Think! line of shoes had Thunk!, they'd be offering these in prices (half) and sizes (13) that I could Afford! and Wear!. Since they apparently did Neither!, I have no choice but to shope Elsewhere! Fortunately, a Lot! of their competitors Do! offer their Excllent! shoes in both Sizes! and Styles! I can Wear!"

If I buy a shoe that's a delight to wear, I make sure I let the manufacturer (and their competitors) know why, in detail. Similarly, if a heel really stinks, I make I let them know why, in detail, as well.

Both the manufacturers and their competitors are paying close attention to Zappos feedbacks, so if you're buying from Zappos, make sure you throw in your two cents.

Well put, Dr1819.

Actually, I've already answered this one over on the For the Gals forum, but the bottom line for me is that it's usually quite impossible to have and maintain any kind of romantic relationship with someone who is in pain. If I have to make a choice between my S.O. wearing painful heels to please me or wearing comfortable shoes while we build a romantic relationship, I'll pick the comfortable shoes every time. To my mind the clothes and the shoes should enhance rather than detract, but in the final analysis they are merely "props" on the stage of the relationship, rather than the relationship itself.

Lindsay · 15th October 2006, 20:43

Does this question have any real bearing on the subject of this forum, apart from the fact the word "heels" was used in the question? Only some sort of sadist could ask such a thing, and I think it's a discussion best taken up somewhere else. Particularly when it's repeated through several forums here.

Booted · 16th October 2006, 02:24

Not at all, why take glee in something that could cause them to stop wearing heels. My thoughts are that if they are comofrtable they are more likely to continue and try higher heels...much better than flats.

Booted

BoyLegs · 18th October 2006, 01:33

Not ever. Booted was right on the money.

Shoeiee · 18th October 2006, 05:35

I feel I need to clarify my position on this topic...

Foot pain is not good. PERIOD.

What I enjoy is when a gal wears heels which challenge her abilities. This often results in ankle usage beyond the norm and hence, the 'burn' sensation one feels after a vigorous workout. I never seek pain in the experience as it discourages continued experimentation with heels. This in turn can counter any other pleasurable feelings derived from wearing heels.

With this being said the 'burn' feeling will subside as experience is gained and muscles strengthen. The end result is a competent heel wearing person who is both comfortable and skilled in their abilities. The downside of this that the wearer will eventually become so competent that heels will lose their challenge. But then again, I have yet to meet anyone, male or female, who is truly competent and comfortable wearing ballet heels for prolonged periods :-) (So there's usualy some room to go higher :-) )

What is most frustrating about this whole scenario is that nearly every high heeled shoe I have found contains little to no padding in the toe-box area. This results in pain thresholds being reached quickly and possible injury. The greatest thing any footwear manufacturer can do would be provide adequate padding in their model line.

Well, I've now added something like $.10 to this topic...

Happy Heeling!!
Shoeiee

MelyssaTG · 20th October 2006, 23:47

I can only attest to myself. I work in a womens clothing boutique selling womens clothes (skirts, pants, jeans, blouses, jackets etc.) and accessries, and I wear 3-4 inch heels every day to work. I only work part time for 4-5 hours a day, and I am DYING when I am leaving. I can barely walk to the car. I just want to chop my feet off. I come home, take a bath, get out, rub my feet with lotion. But what do I do? Go to work the next day in heels again. I HAVE TO SAY ONE THING ! It's nt like I work in a off and SIT in my heels for 8 hours a day, That would be no big deal. But I am STANDING STRAIGHT.... for 4 hours. I hate to see it when I get on full time.

Ciao

Dawn HH · 22nd October 2006, 23:15

Guy N Heels has the right idea. They are just props and comfort should come first at all costs.
Cheers---

Dawn HH

johnieheel · 26th July 2007, 15:30

No no no no.