wetboot Posted March 23, 2019 Report Share Posted March 23, 2019 On 9/17/2007 at 10:17 PM, Loveheels52 said: First I would like to say hi to all. I have just recently joined this forum. For Nigel, can I assume that you are not a heel wearer yourself? I have been a heel wearer since about 7 years old when my sisters friend asked me to wear hers...thats when it all started. Anyway it's a long story and I won't go into it now, but I'm married and my wife knew about my heeling way before we were married and at that time she was cool with it. Then 6 years ago my son arrives and everything was forced to stop. (Still in secret though:wink: ). Just a few weeks ago my wife caught him wearing a pair of her shoes. She freaked out and made comments like, "Jesus it must run in the family". I think that it's just a natural curiosity that kidds have. Some however, like most in this forum don't stop. I wouldn't worry too much about it. It could be just a phase he's going through. If it's not, then it's no big deal. I think you are correct indeed....Don't make a big deal of it for sure....You don't want the boy feeling shameful...I truly believe most boys/men have an interest in heels, we just have fewer inhibitions when we are young, society hasn't cast its stupid spell on us yet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shyheels Posted March 24, 2019 Report Share Posted March 24, 2019 That’s quite true. I quite innocently fancied a pair of go-go boots as worn by a very pretty red haired girl in my class, never really giving any thought to the idea that they were strictly for girls. I’m not sure I was even fully aware of it. It was 1970 and fashions were quite colourful and fluid and I thought those boots were really cool. I don’t recall what it was that clued me in, but when I realised that I had been wanting a pair of girls boots I was mortified and relieved that I hadn’t yet asked for a pair, as I had been about to. That set me off on a course of distrusting my own tastes and style. I was in my mid-fifties before I finally dared buy and wear a pair of knee boots. Now I wear them all the time. And the world didn’t stop spinning. Nor did I attract the least bit of notice. Never did buy any go-go boots though... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puffer Posted March 24, 2019 Report Share Posted March 24, 2019 I'm sure most of us can relate to this, either personally or through our offspring. I know that, as a youngster, I admired several female shoe styles - flattish boots and strappy sandals in particular - and coveted the idea of wearing them as a change from ugly, boring conventional 'boys' footwear - although it never happened (then). And the prevailing fashion for stilettos was not lost on me either, although I fully realised that they were, literally, a step too far. I didn't even have the courage to wear men's cuban heels in the 1960s - I had to wait until almost 2010 before I got any. My grandson (3 1/2) is mad on tractors, diggers, cranes, buses, trains and the like. But he also quite often puts on his older sister's frilly tutu, Supergirl outfit or sparkly party dress. It is all part of make-believe and play for them both and has no connotations beyond that, as far as I can tell. However, last time we visited, my wife took off her bootees (3.5" tapered heel) and left them in the hall. Said grandson appeared wearing them shortly after - so there may be hope (or not) for him yet! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shyheels Posted March 24, 2019 Report Share Posted March 24, 2019 (edited) I don't recall any interest in heels when I was young or that much interest in footwear in general, other than a general feeling of being left out because girls could wear interesting boots and boys could not. Then, as now it seemed unfair. It was not a fetish thing or an obsession, just a fashionable wistfulness that manifested itself in the autumn when new boot styles would appear in the high street shop windows and I would realise, ruefully, that all of them were 'forbidden' to me. Although there is much talk of genderless play and toys these days, nearly all of that is about making certain that girls do not feel obligated to stick to pink and girly toys, but feel free to explore their inner selves. Boys are still overwhelmingly directed to boys toys. Edited March 24, 2019 by Shyheels 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puffer Posted March 24, 2019 Report Share Posted March 24, 2019 2 hours ago, Shyheels said: I don't recall any interest in heels when I was young or that much interest in footwear in general, other than a general feeling of being left out because girls could wear interesting boots and boys could not. Then, as now it seemed unfair. It was a fetish thing or an obsession, just a fashionable wistfulness that manifested itself in the autumn when new boot styles would appear in the high street shop windows and I would realise, ruefully, that all of them were 'forbidden' to me. Although there is much talk of genderless play and toys these days, nearly all of that is about making certain that girls do not feel obligated to stick to pink and girly toys, but feel free to explore their inner selves. Boys are still overwhelmingly directed to boys toys. I assume you meant '... not a fetish thing ...'? I think you are right about girls, much more than boys, being in the 'genderless' spotlight. All part of the female striving for equality. Nothing wrong with that, if it cuts both ways - but men are still denied much that is supposedly reserved for women, including certain clothing I could mention. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shyheels Posted March 24, 2019 Report Share Posted March 24, 2019 (edited) Yes, Not was the word that should have been in there. I have corrected it. I agree - it is great that girls have more openings and are not being pigeonholed but boys need the same latitude and there seems to be little movement in that direction. Edited March 24, 2019 by Shyheels 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wetboot Posted March 24, 2019 Report Share Posted March 24, 2019 4 hours ago, Shyheels said: I don't recall any interest in heels when I was young or that much interest in footwear in general, other than a general feeling of being left out because girls could wear interesting boots and boys could not. Then, as now it seemed unfair. It was a fetish thing or an obsession, just a fashionable wistfulness that manifested itself in the autumn when new boot styles would appear in the high street shop windows and I would realise, ruefully, that all of them were 'forbidden' to me. Although there is much talk of genderless play and toys these days, nearly all of that is about making certain that girls do not feel obligated to stick to pink and girly toys, but feel free to explore their inner selves. Boys are still overwhelmingly directed to boys toys. so true..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottishDavie Posted February 25, 2020 Report Share Posted February 25, 2020 New member here hope it's ok to post. Being a shorter guy (5ft5) I've always wanted to look a little taller and was envious of how girls and ladies could boost their height, and look better, by wearing heels. Thankfully around 15 yrs ago I found a place in the US that made custom cowboy boots with up to 6 inch heel ( one pair that tall but found they are really tricky to walk in). I've now got 10 pairs in my wardrobe ranging from 3 inch to 5 inch heels. They are mens cowboy boots but here in the UK most guys assume they are females so I've had a few comments about them. Fortunately my wife loves them as shes a little taller than me so prefers me looking taller tho it does mean I have to wear them every day with the aches and pains that brings. And I suppose that brings me to the reason I posted in this topic. Growing up for me it would have been totally taboo to be seen with heeled boots but now we are more accepting as a society which is a good thing. Such is the change that my stepson now has 2 pairs of cowboy boots of his own I got him (tho they are expensive) that he wears often - he also is kinda small for his age so lacks confidence. And much to my annoyance he is much more able to walk in them all day than I am lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puffer Posted April 22, 2020 Report Share Posted April 22, 2020 On 2/25/2020 at 9:45 PM, ScottishDavie said: New member here hope it's ok to post. Being a shorter guy (5ft5) I've always wanted to look a little taller and was envious of how girls and ladies could boost their height, and look better, by wearing heels. Thankfully around 15 yrs ago I found a place in the US that made custom cowboy boots with up to 6 inch heel ( one pair that tall but found they are really tricky to walk in). I've now got 10 pairs in my wardrobe ranging from 3 inch to 5 inch heels. They are mens cowboy boots but here in the UK most guys assume they are females so I've had a few comments about them. Fortunately my wife loves them as shes a little taller than me so prefers me looking taller tho it does mean I have to wear them every day with the aches and pains that brings. And I suppose that brings me to the reason I posted in this topic. Growing up for me it would have been totally taboo to be seen with heeled boots but now we are more accepting as a society which is a good thing. Such is the change that my stepson now has 2 pairs of cowboy boots of his own I got him (tho they are expensive) that he wears often - he also is kinda small for his age so lacks confidence. And much to my annoyance he is much more able to walk in them all day than I am lol I'm puzzled as to why this post dated 25 Feb has only just appeared on the board. But, no matter, your opening contribution is most welcome! Perhaps you will tell us a little more about yourself and your family, e.g. your age group and that of your stepson. You say that your wife loves you wearing heels and that you 'have to wear them every day'. That suggests an element of 'control' - is that truly the case? Do you wear heels for work as well as play, and are they only cowboy-style boots? Maybe we could see some pictures? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shyheels Posted April 25, 2020 Report Share Posted April 25, 2020 I suspect that if his post didn’t even appear for two months, let alone be responded to, he’s probably gone by now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puffer Posted April 25, 2020 Report Share Posted April 25, 2020 3 hours ago, Shyheels said: I suspect that if his post didn’t even appear for two months, let alone be responded to, he’s probably gone by now. I think you're right, alas. If so, someone who might well have given this forum a much-needed lift (no pun intended) has been lost to us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shyheels Posted April 26, 2020 Report Share Posted April 26, 2020 (edited) I do not think there will be any reviving this forum. I’ve tried, but it’s no good. Fruitless. Doesn’t work. Edited April 26, 2020 by Shyheels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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