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I fear I (just) missed the pinnacle of the high heel wearing era... I've memories of my mothers flip-floppy type dress mules with medium height wedge heels - that I tried and wore as often as possible when my feet grew.... I remember while at school, noticing how few girls wore a heel - which is maybe why I remember that girl walking along our road .... But for the likes of Elton John and his theatrical high heels, and those of other musical performers (Sweet springs to mind), for me the late 60's early 70's were a particularly flat period. Not until the mid to late 70's did heels really become a significant force in my life, going from a secret pleasure, to something completely indulged by wilful girlfriends.

You and me both. But, aside from any embarrassment, don't we all have a handful (at least) of very vivid and distinct long-term memories of seeing a woman (or maybe a man) wearing some particularly attractive shoes? I certainly recall several sightings from the 1960s that not only turned my head but were burnt into my memory - and still emerge regularly as a yardstick (or perhaps Holy Grail) when considering the ideal feminine look. One day (soon), when I start to go gaga, I will hang onto those memories even more tightly.