Why do I enjoy some high-heel styles? - Page 3

JeffB · 23rd February 2005, 08:43

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Originally Posted by heelsRus

I saw a women in the grocery today wearing leather pants and at least 3" (probably 4") heels. Very nice to look at (and wishing I could do them same). Ah well..... when I get the courage.

What a coincidence! My supervisor wore black leather pants last Friday with heeled boots. When I complimented her on her outfit, she said I'd look good in leather pants and asked when I'd get a pair. I may just do that! Heh!
:D

Danielinheels · 23rd February 2005, 08:59

Why I enjoy high heels, honestly I don't even know. it's really hard to put a point on the date at which I went crazy over not only high heels, but women's shoes as a whole. Even stranger is the fact that other than the THOUGHT of maybe a bandana top, boyshorts, or some crop pants here and there, I've NEVER had much desire to appear as a female past the shoes. Even when I was 9 years old, wearing heels that fit me for the first time - toes nicely in place, foot sloped at that angle, the cut of the shoe leaving my ankle exposed, etc etc etc - I was just taken away by pumps.

This liking for pumps eventually moved into sandals, which is where I'm more firmly rooted in my tastes. I like wedges, mules, slides, open-toe sandals, all of them, but I've NEVER liked them in mens' styles. Only womens. For this reason I never wore sandals as a child. The craziest part about this is that heels on the sandals weren't even necessary - if they were women's sandals and had some degree of stylishness, I liked them regardless of heel height. The first womens shoes I truly fell in love with (aside from the very first ones I ever wore) were those Steve Madden slides popular around 2000, and those only had MAYBE a two-inch lift!

Ooh... now I want to get some of those... maybe some jelly shoes too...

rainbow6562004 · 23rd February 2005, 10:28

I'm in complete agreement with you, Danielle. Some women's sandals have always been a turn-on, as far back as I can remember. (The less said about men's, the better; no wonder I don't like Birkenstocks on women!)
It's only recently that I've come to enjoy the wonderful look of some high-heeled pumps, as well as the pleasures of wearing them: the feelings of my feet being protected and lifted skyward.
But sandals! They offer less protection for the feet, of course, but they can show more of the beauty and artistry of the human foot: relaxed; in high-on-the-toes tension; or turned one way or the other.
The only other more likely drawback of wearing sandals, compared to wearing pumps: wobbling!

I enjoyed how you evocatively wrote of wearing pumps for the same time.
Rainbow :D

dressboots · 23rd February 2005, 21:36

Don't know why I like heeled boots, but I do.

Flat heeled boots I wear in public are second best in this regard. My wife recently has gotten on my case about wearing flat (much less high) heeled boots publicly so that is on hold. She says the tall shaft height is too femine even though I wear them under my pants.

The more feminine the style Re. high heels, tallshaft, the better I like the boot. Side zippers are definitely a feminine feature I love in a tall boot. Not only are they useful they add to the attractiveness.

When I see women wearing boots I love the style of, I want to get that style as soon as possible or conversely am thrilled to know I have something similar in my collection even if I cannot wear them publicly.

Firefox · 23rd February 2005, 22:11

Ermmm... tall shafts feminine? That's far from the truth. I suppose one could say women wearing trousers is masculine and spout a similar kind of crap

Jimnj3 · 23rd February 2005, 22:30

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Originally Posted by dressboots

Don't know why I like heeled boots, but I do.

Flat heeled boots I wear in public are second best in this regard. My wife recently has gotten on my case about wearing flat (much less high) heeled boots publicly so that is on hold. She says the tall shaft height is too femine even though I wear them under my pants.

The more feminine the style Re. high heels, tallshaft, the better I like the boot. Side zippers are definitely a feminine feature I love in a tall boot. Not only are they useful they add to the attractiveness.

When I see women wearing boots I love the style of, I want to get that style as soon as possible or conversely am thrilled to know I have something similar in my collection even if I cannot wear them publicly.

I agree with you. My favorites are boots with heels. The higher the better. I have a pair of kneeboots with a 4" heel,chunky,which I have been wearing to work for several weeks now and thoroughly enjoy. My wife isn't real happy about this but is getting by . I have another pair with a 3" blade heel which I wear out shopping and such without comment.
I too love seeing women in boots! Too bad the winter season will be ending soon.
Jim

Dawn HH · 24th February 2005, 02:13

I don't really know why I love to wear heeled boots, but I do. I enjoy the feel of the heel height, the snugness of the shaft as I close the zipper, and the way they look and feel on my feet. Check out my signature. Cheers---

Dawn HH

rainbow6562004 · 24th February 2005, 02:50

Dawn HH: :D
Rainbow

w6ish · 25th February 2005, 20:19

i look at my high heels as art work for my feet! they look beautiful on and off.

Dawn HH · 25th February 2005, 23:56

Artwork? HMMMMMMM! I look at them as pretty and practical, something to keep my feet away from the pavement. Cheers---

Dawn HH

23rd February 2005, 10:28	#23 (permalink)
rainbow6562004 I'm a Silver Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: New York City Posts: 234 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 8	For the guys I'm in complete agreement with you, Danielle. Some women's sandals have always been a turn-on, as far back as I can remember. (The less said about men's, the better; no wonder I don't like Birkenstocks on women!) It's only recently that I've come to enjoy the wonderful look of some high-heeled pumps, as well as the pleasures of wearing them: the feelings of my feet being protected and lifted skyward. But sandals! They offer less protection for the feet, of course, but they can show more of the beauty and artistry of the human foot: relaxed; in high-on-the-toes tension; or turned one way or the other. The only other more likely drawback of wearing sandals, compared to wearing pumps: wobbling! I enjoyed how you evocatively wrote of wearing pumps for the same time. Rainbow :D __________________ In 100 years no one will care that you wore high heels today.

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Firefox I'm a Gold Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: England Age: 46 Posts: 3,837 Thanks: 3 Thanked 26 Times in 12 Posts I am Male Rep Power: 47	Ermmm... tall shafts feminine? That's far from the truth. I suppose one could say women wearing trousers is masculine and spout a similar kind of crap __________________

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Dawn HH Super-Duper HHPlace Trooper Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: South Western Pa. Age: 75 Posts: 9,573 Thanks: 716 Thanked 364 Times in 332 Posts I am Male Rep Power: 103	For the guys:-) I don't really know why I love to wear heeled boots, but I do. I enjoy the feel of the heel height, the snugness of the shaft as I close the zipper, and the way they look and feel on my feet. Check out my signature. Cheers--- Dawn HH __________________ High Heeled Boots Forever!

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rainbow6562004 I'm a Silver Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: New York City Posts: 234 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 8	For the guys Dawn HH: :D Rainbow __________________ In 100 years no one will care that you wore high heels today.

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Dawn HH Super-Duper HHPlace Trooper Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: South Western Pa. Age: 75 Posts: 9,573 Thanks: 716 Thanked 364 Times in 332 Posts I am Male Rep Power: 103	For the guys:-) Artwork? HMMMMMMM! I look at them as pretty and practical, something to keep my feet away from the pavement. Cheers--- Dawn HH __________________ High Heeled Boots Forever!

23rd February 2005, 08:59	#22 (permalink)
Danielinheels I'm a Gold Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: USA - New Orleans! Age: 26 Posts: 1,010 Thanks: 9 Thanked 39 Times in 17 Posts I am Male Rep Power: 16	Why I enjoy high heels, honestly I don't even know. it's really hard to put a point on the date at which I went crazy over not only high heels, but women's shoes as a whole. Even stranger is the fact that other than the THOUGHT of maybe a bandana top, boyshorts, or some crop pants here and there, I've NEVER had much desire to appear as a female past the shoes. Even when I was 9 years old, wearing heels that fit me for the first time - toes nicely in place, foot sloped at that angle, the cut of the shoe leaving my ankle exposed, etc etc etc - I was just taken away by pumps. This liking for pumps eventually moved into sandals, which is where I'm more firmly rooted in my tastes. I like wedges, mules, slides, open-toe sandals, all of them, but I've NEVER liked them in mens' styles. Only womens. For this reason I never wore sandals as a child. The craziest part about this is that heels on the sandals weren't even necessary - if they were women's sandals and had some degree of stylishness, I liked them regardless of heel height. The first womens shoes I truly fell in love with (aside from the very first ones I ever wore) were those Steve Madden slides popular around 2000, and those only had MAYBE a two-inch lift! Ooh... now I want to get some of those... maybe some jelly shoes too...

23rd February 2005, 21:36	#24 (permalink)
dressboots I'm a Silver Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: USA Posts: 213 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts I am Male Rep Power: 9	Don't know why I like heeled boots, but I do. Flat heeled boots I wear in public are second best in this regard. My wife recently has gotten on my case about wearing flat (much less high) heeled boots publicly so that is on hold. She says the tall shaft height is too femine even though I wear them under my pants. The more feminine the style Re. high heels, tallshaft, the better I like the boot. Side zippers are definitely a feminine feature I love in a tall boot. Not only are they useful they add to the attractiveness. When I see women wearing boots I love the style of, I want to get that style as soon as possible or conversely am thrilled to know I have something similar in my collection even if I cannot wear them publicly.

25th February 2005, 20:19	#29 (permalink)
w6ish I'm a Silver Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 362 Thanks: 7 Thanked 16 Times in 7 Posts I am Male Rep Power: 12	i look at my high heels as art work for my feet! they look beautiful on and off.