I added something new finally that I like to my androgynous appearance. That is very androgynous shoes. Although I have 5 inch heals (not practical for wearing anywhere), some low heals, and such, they are not stuff that I wear comfortably to work. My GF found the answer on accident while we were shopping.
We had been looking at things she would like for Xmas. One thing on her list was some new slippers for around the house. We browsed the slipper aisle , then she walked down the shoe aisle. The last thing she saw was some black suede shoes with a zip up. They had rubber soles. She picked them up and said "how are those for some androgynous shoes". Ding, something clicked inside me when I saw them. I had to have them.
I have worn them 3 times to work, and love them.
[X] Androgynous Shoes
Check one more item added to my daily appearance of Androgyny
Ken
Hey Ken/Kendra,
Show us a picture pretty please? :-* Will ya?
And where did you get them?
:) :)
Jillieann & JR
Dont have a pic of them yet.
Where and how much isnt really important. Got em at our local Walmart (which I normally try to stay away from at all costs, LoL. Hate the traffic and waiting in line forever).
The main point of this post is that its been really hard to find a shoe that fits my gender feeling. This is just the first one that fits my personality on a daily basis so it was pretty exciting.
Footwear has been something I had been experimenting with; heels, flats, men's.
I knew I wasnt happy with what I had tried before. This sorta came out of the blue, from an unexpected source, while looking for something else.
I got her slippers btw, as well as a watch and perfume she wanted.
How about Doc martins or combat boots, or even a pair of converse or vans?.... Guys and girls both wear those in the same style.... Or is that just a punk thing?
Here is couple of quick pics.
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Kendra: cute, yet functional!
I'm not much of a shoe person, but I bought the best pair of b/w wingtip-style shoes before the holidays ($20 on sale!). They'd look great on either a boy or a girl, so I think they fit the "androgynous shoes" category. :) I loves them, precious.
Fluevogs unisex shoes. Great shoes, though pricey. But they are sooo good looking.
I could go on, I am a bit of a shoe nut, and this is an area of expertise. Cute shoes anybody can wear.
I used to say docs, but I don't like them anymore.
Merrel Mocs fit the bill for me, they are both comfortable functional and androgynous ;)
Quote from: LynnER on December 27, 2006, 07:57:39 PM
How about Doc martins or combat boots, or even a pair of converse or vans?.... Guys and girls both wear those in the same style.... Or is that just a punk thing?
the first thing I did when i started to transition was I dumped my old shoes and bought some nice new vans, allbeit very girly ones, before I properly went full time I got away with allot, girl fit jeans, a girl fit long sleave T, a womans leather trench. It got to the point where I was wearing all girls clothes and the only thing which flipped me to fulltime was wearing a bra and a tight top instead of a loose top to hide my boobs and I started paying allot more attention to facial hair removal and coverage.
I generally wear clogs, except when it snows, then I switch to merrills or boots. Sandals or bare feet in the summer time. I hate wearing mens dress shoes...
zythyra
I like wearing men's styled shoe with at least a 1 inch heel. I'm on the look out for something with 3 - 4 inches as that makes me taller and, as heels do, they make my butt look nicer.
Chunk
Ok from the above suggestions I found some images of some of the brand shoes mentioned just for those of you like me who are visually impared from the names listed. This is just so you can get a sort of idea about what styles are sort of being mentioned in addition to the pics that I put.
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You could also look into Crocs though I don't know if they'd be okay for work since I don't know your work situation. Completely unisex. Except for the color. They come in every color. The pink's not so unisex.
Ok heres some crocs.... mates.
Kriky
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I love androgynous shoes. I have 4 pairs of Lands End All Weather Mocs, very much like Merrils. The last two pairs I bought are smooth leather rather than suede. They were sold only in "women's" sizes and were described as being "a teenie bit dressier" than the suede ones. I love them and wear them to work on a regular basis.
I also keep a pair of black flats in my bottom desk drawer. I often wear them around the office. They are "un-ornamented" loafer style flats that I wear with thin black sox or with Leggs "trouser sox." These came from the ladies isle at Payless.
ok will add them too here.
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Don't forget sandals. I have a pair of tan leather sandals that I bought in the women's department that I often wear in male mode. I like to wear sandals at home year round because it puts less wear on the carpets.
Do we have any examples of sandals?
Are they like any of these Louise?
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Quote from: Caitlin Rose on January 08, 2007, 11:06:29 AM
I also keep a pair of black flats in my bottom desk drawer. I often wear them around the office. They are "un-ornamented" loafer style flats that I wear with thin black sox or with Leggs "trouser sox." These came from the ladies isle at Payless.
Like these?
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Women's loafers from Payless. I just ordered them. Not the prettiest things, but hopefully feminine enough to keep me happy, yet andro enough for the office.
My shoes are the only male items I'm still wearing... but not for long ;)
Kate
I really like the ballet flats that seem to be in fashion this year -- and that's saying something, because usually I don't care much for shoes. But I got three pairs of them at PaylessShoeSource, which actually has women's shoes larger than a 10 -- two of my pairs were size 11 (same style, just different colors -- one black, one blue) and one was size 12.
I like to wear Western (cowboy) boots, but I have had heels put on them.
The first pair, Dan Post's grey with silver trim I had 4 inch heels put on, and the next pair of black Tony Lama's got 5 inchers.
I just got a pair of beige ostrich Noconas and had another set of 4 inch heels put on. They are all medium-wide tread heels except for the Dan Post ones, and they are spikey...a little TOO spiky for me, but fun to wear anyway.
Each time I had them done, they only cost me about $30.00 each..pretty fair I think. That's over the original cost of the boots, which range from $400.00 to $700.00.
With my Gloria Vanderbilt size 10 Petite, boot-cuts, mid-risers, woman's jeans in classic blue color, I also wear a western blouse (yes, with the buttons on backwards) and my "Little Joe" hat and the peacock feather, I present as a mixed bag of gender. If the colors are mixed well on the blouse, I can wear a nice wired bra and it isn't too obvious...at least not anyone has said anything yet.
I like Vasserettes with a wire and they are the most comfortable I can find for me. I wear a 38B or a 36C interchangeably. I try to get bras with all the hardware and adjusters in the front if I can..but not the Vasserettes..they have the adjuster right behind the top of my shoulders and they will show in solid colors and under a tee shirt, so I like to wear the extra splashy colors anyway.
Back to the shoes thing, I also have some woman's joggers shoes too...and I look for ones with a decent higher heel. They come with about a 2 inch heel and I add a pair of Dr. Scholl's jell inserts for the extra height. I just stay away from pink, but I like baby blue and turquoise with white trim and some rather female designs on them. The andro look works with them.
If I tuck the jeans into the boots, it gets very obvious...but outside they send the male signal. I like to wear trouser socks with them, they are like nylons, only shorter...not short like Peds, but at least knee-high.
Around home, I wear some strappy heels..all over 4 inches, open toed and box-toed too, but I like to wear the black trouser socks to keep the contrast down...as I live in a mobile home park and I have neighbors near to me.
When I have to go male, I wear Florsheims in brown or black or grey...but I still wear the women's trouser socks at least. I just get them in the colors that match closest to the shirt or tie I am wearing.
Quote from: ChildOfTheLight on July 18, 2007, 03:40:41 PM
I really like the ballet flats that seem to be in fashion this year -- and that's saying something, because usually I don't care much for shoes. But I got three pairs of them at PaylessShoeSource, which actually has women's shoes larger than a 10 -- two of my pairs were size 11 (same style, just different colors -- one black, one blue) and one was size 12.
I think I know the ones you are talking about. Elaine wears those around the house if they are the same kind. She loves them.
Quote from: Ken/Kendra on July 19, 2007, 01:14:07 AM
Quote from: ChildOfTheLight on July 18, 2007, 03:40:41 PM
I really like the ballet flats that seem to be in fashion this year -- and that's saying something, because usually I don't care much for shoes. But I got three pairs of them at PaylessShoeSource, which actually has women's shoes larger than a 10 -- two of my pairs were size 11 (same style, just different colors -- one black, one blue) and one was size 12.
I think I know the ones you are talking about. Elaine wears those around the house if they are the same kind. She loves them.
I got these (also got the top ones in blue.)
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I knew I wanted these shoes, but when I actually saw them and tried them on, I fell in love with them. They were perfect.
Combat boots and my running shoes are all I wear.
My combats give good ankle support, which is good because my ankles are very weak.
The particular running shoes I have (greenish grey suede with orange bits on them) have a very flat, broad heel on the sole (not a high heel, just describing the style of the back of the sole) so that, because it is a broad, level base, my ankle cannot turn. Sadly, these shoes are now worn through on the sole in several places.
I may take pics later.
i wear Doc Martins, they are easy and set off any outfit...you got jeans and a t-shirt, DMS make it a bit less student, a suit and DMs make you look less of a nob, the only time it don't work is with shorts
I wear snearkers.. and eh.. sneakers.. and... basically sneakers. Yer.. *nods*
Quote from: LynnER on December 27, 2006, 07:57:39 PM
How about Doc martins or combat boots, or even a pair of converse or vans?.... Guys and girls both wear those in the same style.... Or is that just a punk thing?
I think its a punk thing.... I wear all of those type of shoes since well god knows when... As they are Androgynous shoes, and Vans & Converse are.... well... like walking on heaven :)
Quote from: Jaston on July 20, 2007, 01:22:59 PM
I think its a punk thing.... I wear all of those type of shoes since well god knows when... As they are Androgynous shoes, and Vans & Converse are.... well... like walking on heaven :)
Definitely a punk thing. If you wear the "wrong" style of Vans people will think you are a skater. It's happened to me several times.
Quote from: ChildOfTheLight on July 18, 2007, 03:40:41 PM
I really like the ballet flats that seem to be in fashion this year -- and that's saying something, because usually I don't care much for shoes. But I got three pairs of them at PaylessShoeSource, which actually has women's shoes larger than a 10 -- two of my pairs were size 11 (same style, just different colors -- one black, one blue) and one was size 12.
I think a very plain ballet flat can be quite androgynous. I also like the Skechers mary-jane styles. Even skechers says "give your mary-janes a tomboy twist."
Brenn
Those are real cool,I like the color to.they look easy to kick on and off after their broke in a bit