Blacksheep

Yes Freddy, that is what I would really like to have. They are gorgeous

Hi Freddy, I uploads a couple of pics of my older calf length stiletto heed boots worn with trousers inside my boots. I walked maybe 5 kilometers in them like that around town daytime, no comments or glances from anyone. People did like to stop and chat though, maybe to check that I was human. I would now like a pair of stiletto heeled boots with pencil thin heel and pointed toe, I am sure they would be the ultimate. Let me know what your thoughts are on the pics Happy heeling

I feel even women get it wrong sometimes. There is nothing worth some a scruffy individual either male or female wearing stilettos. It just doesn't look right. A trim figure looks best with heels both male and female Colour co ordination may be a problem for men in so much as 1 in 7 men are colorblind, so safe colours for any combination needs to be considered I feel that most of us have feelings going back to child hood bullying, so many of the reports in these threads tend to make comments surprised that they did not receive any adverse comment. When younger, such comments from peers would be adverse or critical. Confidence build from within. Sorry I digress

Thanks Freddy for your input, I was hoping the thread will expand to the 30 either way as there are many opinions but hopefully be enough to assist new heel wearers to to this site which will help them for. The confidence which is so needed. Thanks for the kind comment on my newly uploaded pic

I have been wondering, what is the 'correct' etiquate when wearing heels. such as for women, we see different styles to suit different occasions such as daywear versus evening wear. - should socks or stocking or bare feet be worn and when - what looks best comparing body weight / build, with heel type - what other clothing style looks best with what type of heel - what works best with what season - what are the definite no no's for men when it comes to wearing heels just a few questions which if answered I feel will help a lot of men and women who may be still experipmenting with their level of heeling. when answering please discuss your own personal level of heeling such as privacy of own home , in public when out of town, to everyday wear everywhere etc i have also included a more recent daytime public heeling pic of calf lenght boots with 4" heel appears in gallery, too big for attachments i look forward to comments

I have to agree with the OP. flats are boring, while heels are fun. Heels are a little like having and awesome sports car, and when you go for a drive, you will drive everywhere, and never want to finish. The furthest I have walked in my 4" heeled hiking boots is 8 kilometers ( 5 miles). Stilettos may be fun, but for walking a slightly lower heel to about 4" is best, but it takes time for muscles etc to accommodate or become fit enough. I recommend short walks about 3 k at a time once a week, then after a month or so, more often as there will be no more discomfort in the calf muscles. Another important issue for walking is to have a low platform, to offer protection to the ball of the foot, otherwise a stone bruise can be very uncomfortable

Forget about heels, what do you think when you see some one in jandels (flip flops) with socks? I know several people who do that, also you v Can buy socks with ties to suit jandels. I still prefer heels

Thanks for your comments Freddy, some times I wear with socks sometimes not. Socks do take up some slack, but they can also cause tight spots near the toes. Still doing lots of walking in my boots, defiantly wear socks with them. Cheers

With these hiking boots, the first pair I had I fitted three sets of heel tips before the soles fell off and the vinyl delaminates. The current pair I am almost due to replace the heel tips first time round. The first pair lasted about 100 kilometers of walking. Heel tips last about 30 kilomtres

Thanks for your comments freddy. It isn't a construction zone yet, still a demolition zone with around 700 building disappearing. It was the first day of giving the general public acces into the center of town as it is becoming safer to do so and there were a lot of people around taking pics etc. I got really brave and rolled by jeans up, but often I wear the boots with trousers over. The 3" oxfords cover really well and do look just like regular shoes, with maybe a little more heel than one would normally see. And yes it is the beginning of winter, still only light frosts and a wee bit of snow on the mountains, not real winter yet, but certainly cooler with a sou west wind blowing

hi, just up loaded some pics to gallery. two are wearing my 4" heeled hikingboots along with blue jeans and cuffs turned up a little. your comments would be appreciated the other pic which didnt come out so well is of my 3" oxfords which are the heels you wear when not wearing heels and suitable for almost all occasions. rather discrete. let me know what your thoughts are