FastFreddy2 Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 If I were to list the situations I would have preferred to have avoided while wearing heels, they would be so few, they could be counted on one hand. I'd had a few 'walk-bys' where generally speaking women have noticed my heels, and taken a downward glance just before we pass. [i always look back at them after they look down, to see if there's a reaction.] Had a couple of men spot my heels as I stood close by as they sat, with me having put my footwear almost in their line-of-sight. Had a good number of door men/women spot them too. Doormen at Primark in Oxford Street always notice, doormen at Zara in Oxford Street too. The first time I wore heels in public was possibly the most notable. A security lady at the O2 centre who noticed them while I queued next to her, looked and smiled. I wasn't phased or irritated by any of these. The first 'incident' that irritated me, was while I ate at a restaurant off Upper Street in London. As I sat eating, 3 rather unattractive people on an adjacent table noticed >> my footwear <<. Some whispering and nudging ensued, followed by some glaring from me. ;-) The second was more weird-ish. While out at Lakeside, (I've just remembered) two black women walked past me, with one being not-at-all-discreet at looking at >> my footwear <<. When they were a few paces further along, one of them giggled loudly. I was still looking back, but they weren't. I don't know if it was >> my footwear << or not. The third incident was in House of Fraser, Lakeside. When walking around the Karen Millen concession. One of the two girls on a break from the Clarins counter noticed my boots, nudged her friend and started giggling. Her friend was un-impressed and they both moved off. I was surprised anyone paid any attention to >> my Harleys <<. As these are so passable, and easy/quick to remove, I tend to wear these often. This weekend was the most unusual, and had the potential to upset me the most. At Lakeside again, and this time in Marks and Spencer. I was again searching the store looking for the illusive straight leg stretch jean by them, I'd been trying to find for a couple of months. I needed the loo, and while Mrs Freddy tried on some winter hats, I visited the toilet. As I walked to entry/exit door, I passed a large boned 20 year old sitting on the base of a fashion stand, maybe waiting for his escort who was probably in the loos somewhere. I was a little wary walking past someone with their eye-level so close to >> my footwear << but I was less comfortable making any sort of detour. [i am an adult after all. ] Toilets and heels are a little scary to me. My heels make noise, and there is seldom anything in the 'little room' to dampen the sound of them. I'm always happy to leave..... When I did leave, big-bone-guy was standing with his girlfriend, looking past me - I thought. I was tempted to look behind me to see what they might be looking at, or who they might be waiting for, but I noticed the girl looking at my boots. ;-) He didn't, but she did. Suddenly she started to giggle, and turned away to talk to big-bone-guy. It took me a minute to put together what was actually happening, and I maybe lost the opportunity to confront her - IF - I was going to. I started to look for Mrs Freddy, and passed the rude couple a number of times. I probably spent more time staring at them, than they had at me, and I made it obvious. I took some consolation in big-bone-guy's girl being very short, but had hips that belonged on someone at least a foot taller. Her general dress sense was poor, her baggy top and flat shoes emphasizing her shortness. Maybe that's why she found a man wearing cowboy boots so funny. ;-) In the great scheme of things, I should expect more of this. Jeez, I'm surprised I don't get people pointing at me, and maybe even throwing rotten vegetables in my direction! Not sure how to explain my feelings really. Mostly disappointed, mixed with some frustration. Disappointed because this couple were so ignorant. Ignorant ~ rude, and ignorant to anything outside of their (obviously) low level of experience. Frustrated because I was a little offended, and wanted to respond in kind. Hey-ho. No-one got hurt, and I managed to entertain an Essex girl for about 10 seconds. :lol: . .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shyguy Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 Well at least you may have broadened their tiny minds just a little in the short time they took an interest in something out of the norm in front of them. And as you say, no harm done to any parties, except maybe that expansion of their experiences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FastFreddy2 Posted November 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 And as you say, no harm done to any parties, except maybe that expansion of their experiences. And mine. I felt almost famous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shyguy Posted November 11, 2009 Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 Maybe you will be famous among their peer group as "that bloke in the heels the other day". Not much of an accolade but it's a start right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FastFreddy2 Posted November 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 "That bloke" would be an improvement over what I'm expecting .... ;-) I know the shape of the toe draws attention (for some reason) but they're just not 'girlie' looking shoes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FXHH Posted November 14, 2009 Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 can only offer some word!! a lot depends on the up bringing, and how ones mind has evolved!! in this case it appears that you have come across a few of the average narrow minded ''jo'' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FastFreddy2 Posted November 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 in this case it appears that you have come across a few of the average narrow minded ''jo'' 'Lakeside' is a >> large shopping mall << and is one of the biggest in the South of England. It's a very busy place, even on the quiet days. People travel for some distance to enjoy so many shops under one roof. :cool: Unfortunately, it's sited in Essex. A county known for its blonde haired women, and their legendary lack of interlectual prowess. (aka bimbo's.) I'm inclined to think I had contact with one recently ..... :roll: .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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