pointyboot

2 hours ago, FastFreddy2 said:

Having read the article in the link, I'm completely underwhelmed. 

I can see why/how the media might be interested. I can also understand why I wouldn't recognise her, and why she might be wearing that outfit ... 

 

 

I know the name, but don't recognise her.

Loving the boots though. 

Singer-actress. Disney alum. 

Another. By now, many of you have probably figured out I'm "boot crazy". 

Here's Hillary Duff. This young woman wears boots much of the time. Even in the warmer seasons. I admire her dedication.

41 minutes ago, FastFreddy2 said:

Ummm. no longer I fear ....

 

Rumour was, she'd had a bunion repaired/straightened, but that's been denied.

 

 

Full article >> here <<

Apparently, it's a "stress fracture". Being the Daily Mail, the article could be completely made up though. 

Oops. Wasn't aware of this development. It always seemed like 5 inch heels were the LOWEST heels she wears. It's like she's always walking around tiptoe.

If you want to research someone else who is always tipping around in ridiculously high heels, look no further than Victoria Beckham. One example....

This thread has become IMMENSELY interesting since I revived it recently. 

3 hours ago, Shyheels said:

True - high heels, and tall boots, for that matter, with or without heels, are definitely associated with feminine fashions. But a change of footwear, on its own, does not create an androgynous look, let alone drift into cross dressing.

Very often men who do wear heels in public do create androgynous looks for themselves and I think that is one of the reasons men are not likely to take up wearing heels en masse. The association with androgyny, TV and CD is too strong. Indeed every time some fashion house makes a grab for publicity by having male models in heels at one of their shows, it is nearly always with some androgynous look that most men, myself included, would run a mile from wearing, 

Alas, it's doubtful that men wearing high heels will ever become the norm, especially here in the U.S., where the perception of "masculinity" seems to be set in stone.

19 minutes ago, Shyheels said:

I just don’t do androgyny - doesn't do a thing for me. I am a jeans and boots guy...

I understand. Unfortunately, we all are walking a fine line as far as acceptance is concerned, because high heeled footwear is commonly associated with women. 

10 minutes ago, Shyheels said:

None of that works for me, I'm afraid. Not my thing at all.

 

I'm guessing you're referring to the pics of Patrik. I'm primarily a "boots" person, so the second pic doesn't do much for me. But the outfit with the yellow boots, I like. 

6 minutes ago, Shyheels said:

I never liked platforms of any sort. Especially with stilettos - they counteract; the stiletto is meant to be sleek, elegant, the rapier; not paired with a clunky platform sole.

Something about platforms always seems like "cheating" to me. 

Another. Canadian punk musician-DJ Plastik Patrik. This guy always performs in very high heeled stiletto boots, and maintains an androgynous vibe most of the time. Even when not performing, he wears heels in public. 

This is Lawrence Washington, aka "Miss Lawrence". A hairdresser to the the celebrities, from Atlanta, Georgia here in the U.S. . A free spirit who doesn't really subscribe to either gender, he is always in heels, and rocks some great boots much of the time. He possesses a courage in the public eye that is inspiring to me.

1 hour ago, FastFreddy2 said:

Much more suitable for a 5 inch heel and pointed toe shoe than a pavement, that's for sure.  

Careful, my friends. What happens in the bedroom should STAY in the bedroom. ;-)

4 hours ago, Shyheels said:

Ditto, Pointyboot. I like high heeled boots too and would similarity like a pair of those. Alas I am quite sure they do not make them in my size, although of course if I had the kind of money she had I would simply have them made and be done with it. But those are very stylish boots. I covet...

I long for a time when men wearing high heeled footwear publicly is not so taboo. But until then, I will have and wear my boots ANYWAY. ;-)

First of all, these legs belong to Victoria Beckham, who always seems to tip around in the highest heels possible. Pretty sure these are Louboutins, and once again, if they would make them in my size, I would make it my goal to own a pair. You all have probably figured out by now that I LOVE high heeled boots. Guilty pleasure.... 

22 hours ago, FastFreddy2 said:

I have mentioned this before, likely when I was doing my inter-town walks. Walking in heels is (IMO) a significantly greater muscular task than walking the same distance in flat shoes. There must be more effort expelled in keeping the upper torso in-line too. Certainly the slimmest I've been for a while, was when I walked in heels more regularly than I do now.  

You definitely work different muscles when you walk in high heels. Your posture changes, and balance even comes into play. You literally have to train yourself to walk in heels, and if you're out of practice, it's a workout to get back into shape.

Admittedly, there is something I have always found aesthetically pleasing about the combination of a pointed toe and a stiletto heel on footwear.

Saw these on eBay. Made by a company called 1969? If they made these in my size, I would LIVE in them. LOL

I seem to be perpetually single. :-) So I don't have to worry about this topic. At the moment.

32 minutes ago, Shyheels said:

Sounds very promising. 

I have only a few pairs - three suede low-heeled otk boots, and my newest acquisition, a pair of stiletto knee boots. Hope to acquire a pair of stiletto ankle boots to round out my collection

It occurred to me recently that I have more boots than I THOUGHT I had. :-) And many of them just aren't in very good shape now. AND they were taking up closet space. I'm just working toward having a smaller collection and taking better care of it.

18 minutes ago, Shyheels said:

Including those stiletto heeled cowboy boots you referenced the other day?

Oh no, haven't even ordered those yet. They will be part of the "new".

15 minutes ago, Shyheels said:

And so...in with the new!

Precisely. ;-)

Spending the morning going through my boot collection. A lot of boots that are more than a little worn out and I just don't wear anymore. In the process of downsizing my collection. 

2 hours ago, Shyheels said:

I don’t know about pointyboots, but .i would rather pay more for something I really liked and have fewer pair - even only one, if it was a good one.

I will OCCASIONALLY order a custom pair. Admittedly, my boot collection is getting on the old and tattered side, and it's time to bring it down to a few pair that I'm really comfortable with. 

2 hours ago, Puffer said:

Nice-looking boots - but very expensive, surely?   I believe the maker is 'Omano', which does (or did) a very good-looking 'man's' ankle boot with a 5.5"+ block/cuban heel.

They certainly aren't cheap, but custom made boots are something I only indulge in occasionally. 

Just now, Shyheels said:

That is quite high!

The proportions look nice though. Often with really high heels boots take on a 'scrunched' look. Those have nice lines.

Have you ordered them?

Not yet. But soon, hopefully. I might actually see if they can make the shaft of the boot a few inches taller.