As many of you may know I'm a fairly down to earth practical sort of gal. My mother was the same, in fact possibly even more so, she was a real no frills woman if ever there was one.
So it should come as no surprise that I don't often get glammed up or very often do heels. I leave that to my already 6 footed partner so that I end up nearly a foot shorter and snuggled securely into her! When I do formal it's very much elegant but practical and tastefully understated.
Anyway I've always had this thing about purple and the other day someone gave me a gorgeous pair of purple boots. Only problem, they had 4 inch semi stiletto heels which is like three inches more that I would usually wear.
Well they lay in my wardrobe for several weeks taunting me until yesterday I could resist no longer. I put them on and proceeded to go out. Big mistake! I haven't worn heels like that since I was in my early twenties, so apart from the obvious fact that I was initially tottering and wallowing like a drunken drag queen on her first outing ::) my feet are now killing me! :o
So my question for those of you who wear heels every day and even work in them is HOW on earth do you do it? I might even ask why you do it too! One night of high heeled glam was quite enough to send me scurrying back to my usual practical shoes. :embarrassed:
Hi Jenny
Your post made me smile I've done thins a few times to luck really not to have really hurt myself to with losing balance and all that it would have been a shame to go from a really nice pair of heels to an orthopaedic boot/cast thingy what I did was start from the start and condition my feet ankles leg's and posture to wearing heels again as I love the way my body moves when I'm wearing heels but after a bad fall in the past (not heel relater strangely enough) I had to stop and start walking from the beginning so heels were a no no for a while.
There's all sorts of tips out there but the ones that worked for me were
1 wear the new shoes around the house until you get use to them
2 have shoes that are the right size
3 stretch out your calfs and ankles while sitting regularly to
those three really helped me out I hope they do the same for you to
Jess xx
I LOVE!! High heel boots :-*. I'm in my twenties so I dunnno, but I can wear em and walk,run in heels and it not bother me. I have 5' & 6' inch heels and it's really not a bother.
Quote from: rejennyrated on March 21, 2010, 07:04:43 AMSo my question for those of you who wear heels every day and even work in them is HOW on earth do you do it? I might even ask why you do it too!
Before transitioning I used to swim 2-3 times a week. Part of the workout consisted of 500 meters kickboard. I was in my early 50's at the time and could walk in heels pretty much all day.
Once my "blossoming" became too obvious and the men's locker room too uncomfortable, I stopped my workouts. Wearing the same heels today, I can only last a couple of hours.
As to the why - same reason any woman wears heels, they make our legs look better! ;D
Love em, I am rarely without a pair on my feet. The trick is to give your feet rest. When sitting at your desk at work slip your heels out. Literally, take the weight off.
I feel that when I wear flats, my feet and legs resemble a golf club. Much better to have a heel and elongate the calf. My highest pare are about 4 1/2 inches and I find them easier to walk than in some shoes with a lower heel. It's all about size and design
Heels are wonderful...My only problem is...I'm 6'3....So I stay with flats...However I did just buy me a pr of silver sandals with maybe a 1 inch heel...
Hello Jenny,
I wear heels maybe three days a week, usually 2-3" or so, usually to work and if I go out. I love flats but many outfits just look better with heels. I've found that over time the balls of my feet and the outer edges of my feet just get used to wearing them and get used to having so much weight on them. As long as the shoe itself is already broken in, it isn't unbearable or anything. The two weeks it takes to break them in is no fun. If you wore heels more often your feet would probably get used to them. Of course, no matter what, it will still feel great to come home and take them off :) Meghan
I love heels, I wear them whenever I am in a dress, even sun-dresses. When I have a new pair I wear them around the house so I can get use to them and then they become part of the shoe wardrobe,
Hi Girls,
I do love the idea of women in heels. I used to wear them a bit more when I was younger, but apart from that escapade I haven't done so for a long while now.
Beside which I just love watching my partner in them, and I sort of feel that by not wearing them myself I emphasise the delightful differences between us.
Like you all say, I guess it's a case of practise makes the feet aclimatise to something like that. Sadly I don't think I'll be having another go. The boots were a perfect fit for my size 7 feet... but wearing them just involved too much pain!
In future I'm going to stick to my 1.5 inch heeled court shoes - elegant but sensible, which is me all over! Alison can continue to enjoy being frivolous glam one of the pair!
As for the way they make a woman move... well let's just say that there are two ways to enjoy that particular effect ;D Personally I'm quite happy to watch! :D
Im a bit late in this thread, but I replyed twice in this thread https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,8059.msg428973.html#msg428973 (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,8059.msg428973.html#msg428973) any advice regarding bunions, I don't consider it off topic, heels and bunions are the 1 subject, thanks....
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High heel boots are more comfortable to walk than high heel sandals, because boots support our ankles. When wearing heels, just avoid big bags to carry. As I sometimes wear heels during business trips, I tend to carry a heavy bag, causing pain in my foot after walking 1 hour so more: https://www.susans.org/forums/MGalleryItem.php?id=2039 (https://www.susans.org/forums/MGalleryItem.php?id=2039)
I realized why ladies carry small hand bags on heels. And, at least to me, wearing stiletto is like performing acrobatic feat in public. It is just thrilling, and of course so many people watch my performance, which is already additionally accentuated by my 6-foot height.
Also, boots should fit near prefectly to your feet.
My 4-inch ankle boots I like to wear in winter: https://www.susans.org/forums/MGalleryItem.php?id=1963 (https://www.susans.org/forums/MGalleryItem.php?id=1963)
The boots are very comfortable to wear. As they were worn out, last month I had them repaired at < $3.
Barbie~~
I don't bother with heels these days! I used to when I was younger but now I prefer my feet to be more comfortable.
I wear heels almost every day - skirt, jeans, whatever - but I stick with ones no higher than about 2½". (I'm 5' 9½", so that puts me at 6' - definitely not the tallest woman in town.)
I have a pair of 4" heels I found in a thrift store that are really cute. I've stood in them but have always been afraid of taking a step in them. They sit in the closet with the store tag still on. (They're also open-toed, so I need to let the snow outside melt anyway.) One of these days I'll get brave enough to walk in them. :)
- Kate
Quote from: K8 on March 31, 2010, 05:57:42 PM
I wear heels almost every day - skirt, jeans, whatever - but I stick with ones no higher than about 2½". (I'm 5' 9½", so that puts me at 6' - definitely not the tallest woman in town.)
I have a pair of 4" heels I found in a thrift store that are really cute. I've stood in them but have always been afraid of taking a step in them. They sit in the closet with the store tag still on. (They're also open-toed, so I need to let the snow outside melt anyway.) One of these days I'll get brave enough to walk in them. :)
- Kate
I'm 5' 7" but I never want to draw attention to myself. A lot of women around here are about 5' 5" or less, so they are not as tall as I am. I also feel I'm a bit old to wear any kind of sufficient heel. I prefer flat heels on boots but still like attractive and feminine footware.
3 inch heels is max for me, heels make legs look lovelier without a doubt.
I used to post of a chatroom where one of the TVs swore to having 6inch heels and being able to drive and walk in them. he was also one of those who photoshop celebs faces onto own pix.
valeriedances...you need to practice in the heels for when some nice guy takes that outstretched hand and drags you onto the dance floor...
I definitely love heels... I don't have any flats because I feel they make my feet look big, and anything under 2.5 inches has the same effect. So all my heels are 2.5 and up. My latest pair is actually 4.75 inches(!) and they're surprisingly comfortable:
http://www.cutesygirl.com/Anne_Michelle_Symphony26_Platform_Pumps-PID37012-MID354392.aspx (http://www.cutesygirl.com/Anne_Michelle_Symphony26_Platform_Pumps-PID37012-MID354392.aspx)
(it says 4.25 on the page, but that's for size 7, not size 10 :P)
Great shoes! I need another pair. I love them. And I have great support with anklestraps.
Then again I want to learn ballet. Hm... dance with a man or float across the floor like a fairy, tough decision.
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Lovely lady like you won't be a wall flower when you do get to dancing.
there is a small old fashioned ballroom in my town ..complete with glitter ball...when I finally get surgery I'll go...popped in a couple of times in male about 20 years ago...nice relaxed evening...dance shoes fit like a dream and support so nice with 3 inch heels...
seaside resort Blackpool has huge ballroom in the Tower and a weeeknd there is also on the agenda when I get surgery and my court case brings a big shower of cash.
heres Blackpool:
http://www.theblackpooltower.co.uk/ballroom.php (http://www.theblackpooltower.co.uk/ballroom.php)
Quote from: Valeriedances on April 04, 2010, 03:59:43 PM
Then again I want to learn ballet. Hm... dance with a man or float across the floor like a fairy, tough decision.
I did ballroom and ballet both when I was an *almost* schoolgirl. (amazingly there was a boy who was prepared to dance with me back then - I often wish I could thank him now) So in ballroom I only know how to follow - and I do that very badly!
Mind you ballet takes a LOT of athleticism to do well. My step-sister was a principle dancer with one of the biggest UK ballet companies when I was growing up and she was really good. Danced all of the major roles. With competition like that in the family any dance aspirations that I might have had had NO chance!
I wonder if having a slightly larger foot size is a help to those of you who have them for foot comfort in heels. My feet are only size 6 1/2 or 7 - so logicallly allthat weight ends up pressing down on a much smaller area of flesh. Personally I think my biggest obstacle is my weight these days. Back in the day when I did wear heels I was only about 11 stone at the most. These days it's more like 15 stone. If I could lose at least a couple of stone it would help a lot.
I love my heels and have over a hundred of of them in my closet.I like the pairs with ankle straps too.
Have to admit that heels, handbags and jewelry are pretty much an obsession. I always go out in hells even if they are 1" that use in the car for driving. I also love boots and some one has been sneaking this year's fashion into my house , I think the credit card has been taking herself out again.
I just practice, but I do do achilles tendon stretches as part of my exercises.
And anyway Jenny you don't need heels 'WHEN YOU SHOULD BE WRITING' :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Sorry Honey :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
Cindy
:embarrassed:
yes miss - at once miss!
32500 words by last night!
And thanks for being my conscience - I'm going now! I won't be back till I've done my 2500 words I promise. :laugh:
Quote from: rejennyrated on April 06, 2010, 04:34:48 AM
:embarrassed:
yes miss - at once miss!
32500 words by last night!
And thanks for being my conscience - I'm going now! I won't be back till I've done my 2500 words I promise. :laugh:
:D :D
I know THAT promise!! And sometimes I manage to keep it!!
Quote from: Carlita on April 06, 2010, 04:40:07 AM
:D :D
I know THAT promise!! And sometimes I manage to keep it!!
Done it! 35,000 words now on that page! :)
Hi all, I a bit late to this thread but just had to say, "I hate heels" I don't have a pair in the house just flats and I'm only 5ft 4inchs. Still hate heels though, lol.
Stardust
Quote from: stardust on April 07, 2010, 02:39:03 AM
Hi all, I a bit late to this thread but just had to say, "I hate heels" I don't have a pair in the house just flats and I'm only 5ft 4inchs. Still hate heels though, lol.
Stardust
I don't like them either Stardust.
Worryingly I showed the first signs of uncontrollable shoe lust in town today when I spotted a pair of heels based on the classic converse hi-top look...is there any way to beat said shoe lust, or should I give in...they were soooo cute. hehe
Quote from: Rock_chick on April 11, 2010, 03:37:36 PM
Worryingly I showed the first signs of uncontrollable shoe lust in town today when I spotted a pair of heels based on the classic converse hi-top look...is there any way to beat said shoe lust, or should I give in...they were soooo cute. hehe
I've seen those shoes... not exactly my thing, but shoe lust is a well-known feeling over here :).
Quote from: Rock_chick on April 11, 2010, 03:37:36 PM
Worryingly I showed the first signs of uncontrollable shoe lust in town today when I spotted a pair of heels based on the classic converse hi-top look...is there any way to beat said shoe lust, or should I give in...they were soooo cute. hehe
Oh I should give in and embrace it absolutely
Even as someone who doesn't really do "high" heels I have about 60 pairs of shoes in various different styles and colours.
Some of them are big name designers too with price tags that simply have to be removed before I bring them home if I want to continue to live ;)
When you are feeling down there is really nothing like a new pair of shoes to make you feel better.
I'm sorry if that is horribly stereotypical and unlike me - just this once I don't care pretty shoes are lovely!
Must...not...take...out...credit...card...!!! I...must...resist...pretty...shoes...!!!
I'm not fooling anyone here am I? :laugh:
not really rock-chick no!
Probably not even fooling yourself... ;D
Go on - you know you want to really >:-)
I appear to have assumed that the thoughtfully innocent, yet somehow mischievous expression that a small child would use when she's planning something she knows is slightly naughty...but she's going to do it any way. :angel:
After the events of last week it would be wrong of me to even think of doing overtime tomorrow...plenty of time to get to town and back before anyone realises. :laugh:
I love all heels except stilletos. For some reason I just cannot find them comfortable to walk in.
Quote from: Samantha_Peterson on April 11, 2010, 05:00:31 PM
I love all heels except stilletos. For some reason I just cannot find them comfortable to walk in.
What's comfort to do with it? :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Quote from: CindyJames on April 11, 2010, 06:21:36 PM
What's comfort to do with it? :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Well.....it is more a combination between they're uncomfortable and that I can't walk in them.
I cracked and bought them...and a nice new top. hehe
Quote from: pretty pauline on March 31, 2010, 01:24:59 PM
Im a bit late in this thread, but I replyed twice in this thread https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,8059.msg428973.html#msg428973 (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,8059.msg428973.html#msg428973) any advice regarding bunions, I don't consider it off topic, heels and bunions are the 1 subject, thanks....
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Its not often I have to quote myself, yes I wear heels all the time, but as CindyJames has just said ''whats comfort got to do with it'' lol I know its tongue in cheek, but I wear heels for fashion and looking good, my boyfriend insists I wear my heels when he takes me out to dinner, he says they add style to my legs particularly if Im wearing a knee lenght dress or skirt and to be honest sometimes they kill me, but I wouldn'd be walking long distances, in a restaurant Id slipped them off under the table to rest my poor feet and my boyfriend doesn't even notice, then when he pays the bill, its back on with my sling back heels, my feet got a well deserved rest under the table lol, the things a girl will do in the name of fashion.
3 years ago I broke a toe wearing open toe heels, but it was my own fault, too many cocktails, got silly drunk and tripped over my heels, lucky it was only a toe I broke, then theres bunions, thats another story, but Im still wearing heels.
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After having some time to kill at college me and a couple of girls went shopping. I think i got into it too much hehe, dangerous territory for someone who hasnt come out yet. ;D
Quote from: Metamorph on April 12, 2010, 05:09:05 PM
After having some time to kill at college me and a couple of girls went shopping. I think i got into it too much hehe, dangerous territory for someone who hasnt come out yet. ;D
I can think of worse way to come out!
Quote from: Metamorph on April 12, 2010, 05:09:05 PM
After having some time to kill at college me and a couple of girls went shopping. I think i got into it too much hehe, dangerous territory for someone who hasnt come out yet. ;D
Might not help if you're with friends, but as I have recently discovered the magical words "can I have a gift receipt with that please?" work wonders. hehe
Yep I'll be doing that when i get some cash :)
Quote from: Samantha_Peterson on April 11, 2010, 06:44:07 PM
Well.....it is more a combination between they're uncomfortable and that I can't walk in them.
you'll learn someday sammy... trust me
Besides, if you use stilettos with the right clothes, you can look just great!
Rock_chick, can you post some pictures of those shoes please? I REALLY wanna see them. I <3 my chucks, but I never heard of that kind of shoes... PLEASE!!
I can't find the actual shoes I bought...they don't seem to have them on the site, mine were £35...these are nearly triple :o but they're basically these in red with white laces
http://www.office.co.uk/images/product/zoom/27777003_z1.jpg (http://www.office.co.uk/images/product/zoom/27777003_z1.jpg)
wow! somehow I think they would look good with a rocker feminine style :P
I <3 them! enjoy!
hehe, I will. It was shoe lust at first sight ;D
I am beginning to see a gentlemen, who likes seeing women in skirts/dresses and heels. He loves seeing women dressed as women and not in jeans and tank tops. This does not bother me at all as I love wearing skirts/dresses and heels. But he like to walk, and when possible outside. Problem: Heels and rocky surfaces do not get along. But those tennis shoe heels would be prefect. :D
lol but I don't think they would look good if your fashion style is more like... umm... sophisticated? elegant?
I don't think those heels would get along with that style...
Quote from: Iceprincess on April 17, 2010, 05:26:13 PM
Besides, if you use stilettos with the right clothes, you can look just great!
Absolutely agree, don't forget a matching purse or bag with matching heels can really complement an outfit.
Quote from: Janet Lynn on April 17, 2010, 06:34:43 PM
I am beginning to see a gentlemen, who likes seeing women in skirts/dresses and heels. He loves seeing women dressed as women and not in jeans and tank tops. This does not bother me at all as I love wearing skirts/dresses and heels. But he like to walk, and when possible outside. Problem: Heels and rocky surfaces do not get along. But those tennis shoe heels would be prefect. :D
He sounds like my boyfriend Janet, hates to see me in jeans, when we go out prefers me in dresses and heels, thinks its more fashionable, feminine, stylish and ladylike, he may like heels, but he doesn't have to suffer the pain and agony of wearing and walking in them, your right about rocky surfaces, walk with care and don't run, Iv got well use to them, keeps telling me my legs look elegant, thats no use if your feet are developing bunions, but I don't drive in them, I carry flat shoes in the car which are very comfy.
Still a very stylish, pretty and cute pair of heels matching your dress, jacket and purse can really make an outfit, sometimes worth all the pain and effort, I know Im a sucker for fashion.
My BF arrives back today from a business trip with a surprise gift, I opened a box which had a gorgeous pair of high heel strappy sandals with jeweled straps, not to be worn with pantyhose, I'II wait till the weather gets a bit warmer, maybe treat myself to a pedicure, paint my toe nails and they should look nice, just hope I can walk in them lol don't want to offend BF, he's a very thoughtful guy, least I can do is make an effort for him, he's supper sweet, but another pair of heels........
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Like Janet,I too was enjoying the company of a man previous to my purging,he loved to see me in dresses and skirts,and was always complementry about my shoes and stockings. For me,once I was dressed,and had my makeup on,I found slipping into a pair of 3inch heels was when the real adrenalin rush began. My whole demena changed,I felt truly feminine,sexy,and walked with more confidence,wearing heels makes such a difference to a lady.
Now I am back from purging,wearing heels gives me the same feelings of old,proving to me at least,I perhaps should'nt have purged!
Its taken time and money to buy new gear all over again,but I must say I have adapted very quickly,eg.I know what suits clothing wise,I know how to apply my makeup,and I feel really comfortable dressed as lady once again with a bit more confidence this time. :-*xx
I look better without them! file them under 'trans - gender stereotypes'!
Quote from: ƃuıxǝʌ on May 25, 2010, 06:30:50 PM
Recent purchase:
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Heels, ->-bleeped-<- yeah!
Yuk!
Quote from: ƃuıxǝʌ on May 25, 2010, 06:30:50 PM
Recent purchase:
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Heels, ->-bleeped-<- yeah!
Mama Likes. :D But if I bought them I would have to buy a dress to go with. :'( Oh well I guess I would have to go shopping. Such a sacrifice. ;)
Cute. :-* :-*
No such thing as too many heels, bags, ear rings IMO
Cindy :laugh:
Quote from: CindyJames on May 26, 2010, 03:35:50 AM
Cute. :-* :-*
No such thing as too many heels, bags, ear rings IMO
Cindy :laugh:
Uh sure, Need I build a new closet just for your shoes or will a storage locker work?
Quote from: ƃuıxǝʌ on May 25, 2010, 07:19:24 PM
Yay! ;D
Post Merge: May 25, 2010, 07:21:52 PM
You mean like this?
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:D
Exactly Vexing. Where did you get them? ;)