Ballet Heels - Page 2

Francis · 25th January 2003, 18:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by jo

I want to find some with a bend in the sole.

my ballets are the type with a bent sole, I would most likely find it easier to walk in a flatter sole type

**Bubba136** · 26th January 2003, 15:40

Try these: http://images.channeladvisor.com/Sel...019patside.JPG

or these: http://images.channeladvisor.com/Sel...let042side.JPG

jo · 27th January 2003, 00:47

Ah, I guess those links are in response to my comment about having a bend in the sole. Unfortunately, your bend is the wrong way to what I meant. Yours lets the toe go more horizontal, as in any more conventional shoe. I said that I would prefer to have the toes more vertical (more steep), and the heel more towards the horizontal (less steep); rather than the absolutlely straight sole that many ballet boots have. With those this usually means that you have to bend your ankle more then necessary. I would prefer to have some of that bend in the foot, with an ultra-high arch instead; meaning that there would be less strain on the ankles. This would probably lower the total heel height by perhaps half an inch, but is still going to be very very high. Sorry for any earlier confusion. Even so, your boots still look quite difficult to master, but it would be a whole lot of fun trying it out.

**Bubba136** · 27th January 2003, 02:07

Hi Jo! First of all, those ballet shoes and boots aren't mine. I happened to come across them for sale on eBay and thought they fit right in with this thread. Secondly, I personally don't like ballet shoes. And lastly, I find 7" heels are enough of a challenge. :D

Francis · 27th January 2003, 10:11

Hi Jo,

I suppose you mean more like these

http://www.peter-whitehead.com/pics/.../ballets01.jpg

btw, those are mine and that's me standing in them (albeit using one knee on the bath as support :lol:)

jo · 27th January 2003, 18:43

That is a bit more like it, though I know my foot could take a bit more curve than that. Those must be quite difficult to stand/walk in without any ankle support; but they would probably be a lot easier in a knee-length boot. looks like a whole load of fun.

Someone sent me a private message about ballet boots a few days ago. I mentioned in another thread that I moved it to the "Saved Messages" folder, to read later, and now I cannot access it. I just keep getting a "General Error" error message each time. Whoever wrote, please resend the message.

JimC · 28th January 2003, 02:52

I've tried both the qualifetish 'shoes' and thigh highs.. Not sure if its the ankle support or not but the thigh highs definatly seem easier to stand/walk in.. although my first experience was in the lace up shoe version at fetish factory... amazed the sales girl by standing and moving twards the mirror on my first try :)
If you get a chance to try a pair out, go for it. If your ankles can handle the angle you can always pad your toes enough to be comfortable for a short time (30-60 minutes or longer)
Have a good one
Jim

Waisted_Giraffe · 28th January 2003, 22:35

I agree, the qulifetish shoes are by far the best fit, plus I think they also look the best. They as close to francis`pair as you can get made today. The only other option is to trawl the auction sites.

TXT-1 · 29th January 2003, 09:00

they look interesting but here they would cost about $650 Australian for knee boot's and roughly $900 for thigh high boots yes I know there are shoe/sandal ones (which are harder to "walk?" in , not only that but I dont have the time to dedicate the time to learn to walk in them, and the cost is a bit extreme

Francis · 29th January 2003, 09:16

which ever way round you choose, it is going to cost. Whether that be time or money.
If you buy the knee or thigh length you will get far more support and be able to stand and walk quicker, however, if like me you went for the shoe, then time is going to be your cost. Learning to stand in my shoes has been a long (rewarding) experience, even if I still can't straighten my legs. I can now walk a little as long as I have something to ballance myself with and take it slowly.

On a plus side, ballets really go well at parties, especially with the women who have seen the Liz Hurley pic :)

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26th January 2003, 15:40	#12 (permalink)
Bubba136 VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: USA Posts: 9,318 Thanks: 535 Thanked 449 Times in 308 Posts I am Male Rep Power: 104	Try these: http://images.channeladvisor.com/Sel...019patside.JPG or these: http://images.channeladvisor.com/Sel...let042side.JPG

27th January 2003, 00:47	#13 (permalink)
jo I'm a Gold Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 1,121 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts I am Male Rep Power: 19	Ah, I guess those links are in response to my comment about having a bend in the sole. Unfortunately, your bend is the wrong way to what I meant. Yours lets the toe go more horizontal, as in any more conventional shoe. I said that I would prefer to have the toes more vertical (more steep), and the heel more towards the horizontal (less steep); rather than the absolutlely straight sole that many ballet boots have. With those this usually means that you have to bend your ankle more then necessary. I would prefer to have some of that bend in the foot, with an ultra-high arch instead; meaning that there would be less strain on the ankles. This would probably lower the total heel height by perhaps half an inch, but is still going to be very very high. Sorry for any earlier confusion. Even so, your boots still look quite difficult to master, but it would be a whole lot of fun trying it out.

27th January 2003, 02:07	#14 (permalink)
Bubba136 VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: USA Posts: 9,318 Thanks: 535 Thanked 449 Times in 308 Posts I am Male Rep Power: 104	Hi Jo! First of all, those ballet shoes and boots aren't mine. I happened to come across them for sale on eBay and thought they fit right in with this thread. Secondly, I personally don't like ballet shoes. And lastly, I find 7" heels are enough of a challenge. :D

27th January 2003, 10:11	#15 (permalink)
Francis I'm a Gold Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Kettering, Northants. UK Age: 40 Posts: 1,554 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts I am Male Rep Power: 24	Hi Jo, I suppose you mean more like these http://www.peter-whitehead.com/pics/.../ballets01.jpg btw, those are mine and that's me standing in them (albeit using one knee on the bath as support :lol:)

27th January 2003, 18:43	#16 (permalink)
jo I'm a Gold Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 1,121 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts I am Male Rep Power: 19	That is a bit more like it, though I know my foot could take a bit more curve than that. Those must be quite difficult to stand/walk in without any ankle support; but they would probably be a lot easier in a knee-length boot. looks like a whole load of fun. Someone sent me a private message about ballet boots a few days ago. I mentioned in another thread that I moved it to the "Saved Messages" folder, to read later, and now I cannot access it. I just keep getting a "General Error" error message each time. Whoever wrote, please resend the message.

28th January 2003, 02:52	#17 (permalink)
JimC I'm a Silver Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: usa Posts: 942 Thanks: 5 Thanked 28 Times in 13 Posts I'm a Guy Rep Power: 17	I've tried both the qualifetish 'shoes' and thigh highs.. Not sure if its the ankle support or not but the thigh highs definatly seem easier to stand/walk in.. although my first experience was in the lace up shoe version at fetish factory... amazed the sales girl by standing and moving twards the mirror on my first try :) If you get a chance to try a pair out, go for it. If your ankles can handle the angle you can always pad your toes enough to be comfortable for a short time (30-60 minutes or longer) Have a good one Jim

28th January 2003, 22:35	#18 (permalink)
Waisted_Giraffe I'm a Silver Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: England Age: 34 Posts: 285 Thanks: 20 Thanked 35 Times in 26 Posts I'm a Guy Rep Power: 10	I agree, the qulifetish shoes are by far the best fit, plus I think they also look the best. They as close to francis`pair as you can get made today. The only other option is to trawl the auction sites.

29th January 2003, 09:00	#19 (permalink)
TXT-1 Banned Users Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 445 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts I am Male Rep Power: 0	they look interesting but here they would cost about $650 Australian for knee boot's and roughly $900 for thigh high boots yes I know there are shoe/sandal ones (which are harder to "walk?" in , not only that but I dont have the time to dedicate the time to learn to walk in them, and the cost is a bit extreme

29th January 2003, 09:16	#20 (permalink)
Francis I'm a Gold Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Kettering, Northants. UK Age: 40 Posts: 1,554 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts I am Male Rep Power: 24	which ever way round you choose, it is going to cost. Whether that be time or money. If you buy the knee or thigh length you will get far more support and be able to stand and walk quicker, however, if like me you went for the shoe, then time is going to be your cost. Learning to stand in my shoes has been a long (rewarding) experience, even if I still can't straighten my legs. I can now walk a little as long as I have something to ballance myself with and take it slowly. On a plus side, ballets really go well at parties, especially with the women who have seen the Liz Hurley pic :)