A couple of my own favourites

Richy · 5th March 2002, 22:46

These are a couple of my favourite boots, mainly because of the comfort factor. The first pair I only bought about five days ago from Brantano, and after work they have rarely been off my feet (which includes doing all the shopping). The leather is so thin it's like wearing a pair of gloves on my feet. They're a size nine, about a c or d width and only £45. The best pair of boots I've ever bought.

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The other pair I have seen surprisingly few comments about (in fact none at all), since they were from the Faith range last winter. They were unusual because of the double zip. A friend of mine had a similar pair which she swore by as being so easy to get on and off. She was right. They are also very stylish for a man's style with the square toe. The only problem can be the width which is a "a" width (fairly narrow) which meant going to a size 10. Hopefully they will do them again next season.

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Highluc · 6th March 2002, 00:32

Hey Richie, way to go, excellent choice to prove the world heels look good on men too. Practical heels for all genders is not utopic. Besides being stylish they also look very comfy. Ideal combination. I would like to see if anybody can voice anything negative (with sensible rationale) about these heels on men.

Richy · 6th March 2002, 21:21

Just as a footnote (excuse the pun). I took a trip up to Birmingham today by train, and have been in the Brantano Boots all day with no problems whatsoever. They are extremely comfortable for long term wear, even when wondering around town centres for a couple of hours. I also didn't get any negative reaction off anybody, even though the heels were in full view most of the time. The only reaction I got was a huge smile of young woman on the train coming home.

For the stiletto fans, BTW, Jeff Bains are now selling a couple of Pierre Silbers range under the brand name of the highest heel. They have courts with a solid brass 5" stiletto heel and also ankle boots with high black heels which are listed on the Pierre Silber site as Aftan Boots.

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Robert · 6th March 2002, 21:36

Hi Richy,

Great boots you have! Unfortunately Brantano doesn't sell boots in that size in the Netherlands

Greetings

terayon · 8th March 2002, 19:02

I really dont like boots like that(the small ankle length ones)...why not make them all the way up too the knee? i think it looks a million times sexier, and they feel SO much nicer..

IHeels · 17th March 2002, 12:04

Hiya Richy,
Love those pumps with the metal heel shaft, I've got a simular pair, wicked!

Terayon, ankle boots are great with pants, I have some and only wear them with jeans / pants in the cooler months. Knee boots I agree are pretty cool, they work best with skirts, very appealing. You're lucky, getting a woman's point of view here.
Inga

Firefox · 17th March 2002, 15:58

I agree with Inga. Knee boots are wasted, and can be too warm, if you are not wearing a skirt. Except that is, if you really enjoy the feel of them. Out of my collection, I have 50 pairs of ankle boots and maybe a couple of knee boots.

I like the last boots posted the most. They are somewhat remeniscent of the "Squash" style, also by Faith, of which I have an example in dark brown.

Laurieheels · 17th March 2002, 20:38

That pair with the brass heel...

That is on my list to try on Wednesday when I go pick up a few new pairs. I tried them in 11 and too big, so maybe if I ask they can get in 10s for me. And then they go into work rotation. If I get them, that is.

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Laurieheels · 27th April 2002, 07:56

I am still trying to get those brass heeled shoes. It's my own version of the brass ring. I may have new shoes right now, but I really would like a black pump with a metallic heel. They look so damn classy I think I'll cry if I never find a pair.

allheel · 28th April 2002, 13:35

Ritchie, agree on the looks on those boots, very acceptable. For some reason - my somewhat flat feet - any curve in the shoe making the heel part of my foot less angled than the arch part is uncomfortable for me - I have to look for boots or shoes where the slope from heel to the flat part is an even steady slope, and I've been finding that hard of late