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the problem is not the heels...but they way they look with the rest of the outfit...or with the size and shape of the person wearing them...
many women don't look good in certain heels...
any person with a large frame on a spindly heel simply looks out of proportion...
it's a matter of balance...
it rarely works well...and i think a perfect example of it not working is that rick owens show that terry posted...
and i don't applaud someone just for being different if i still think they look bad....or possibly even worse...
i applaud anyone who puts things together in a harmonious way...whatever that may be...i fyou can do it well...good for you ...but if you can't...then i'd say give it a pass...we can't all wear everything that we think is beautiful...no one can...some things are best admired at a distance...
many women don't look good in certain heels...
any person with a large frame on a spindly heel simply looks out of proportion...
it's a matter of balance...
it rarely works well...and i think a perfect example of it not working is that rick owens show that terry posted...
and i don't applaud someone just for being different if i still think they look bad....or possibly even worse...
i applaud anyone who puts things together in a harmonious way...whatever that may be...i fyou can do it well...good for you ...but if you can't...then i'd say give it a pass...we can't all wear everything that we think is beautiful...no one can...some things are best admired at a distance...
I have a pair of men's boots that are vintage and they're about a 2 inch heel. They're amazingly nice and look manly. The heel on the shoe in the picture posted is definately a womans shoe, but its not the worst thing in the world. I basically think it all comes down to pulling it off. Some people can pull anything off. If a man can rock stilettos, the more power to him. But theres nothing worse than trying something out there and not pulling it off.
Hi all.
Its good to see the topic I started still going strong. I saw the pictures of the fashion show and I personally think that its a bit extreme, I mostly wear block heel boots with around 3 inch heel co-ordinated with long bootcut jeans or trousers (depending on occasion). My girlfriend bought me a pair of shoes recently for a special occasion which I would normally not wear like this: -
http://www.additionsdirect.co.uk/additions/product.asp?brand=additions&cat%5Fid=8123&zone%5Fid=&prod%5Fid=198811&offer%5Fid=&extra=&mscs_sid=KAA6V2X6UM088JMQ02TJAWGJG1RP9LWF&fh_location=%2F%2Fadditions%2Fen%5FGB%2Fcategories%3C%7B8115%7D%2Fcategories%3C%7B8117%7D%2Fcategories%3C%7B8123%7D&fh_view_size=9&fh_secondid=198811&fh_start_index=9&fh_reffacet=categories&fh_session=KAA6V2X6UM088JMQ02TJAWGJG1RP9LWF
and I thought they were OK.
Recently I heard about an article in the New York Observer from the 9th Feb this is the article: -
Heels for Him; Alexander’s Aerie
by Anna Schneider-Mayerson
We all know that Manhattan men can be heels … but Manhattan men in heels?
It’s happening, according to Jeffrey Kalinsky, owner of the popular boutique Jeffrey in the meatpacking district, where a Christian Dior boot with a two-inch-plus heel sold out this past fall. "I am fully supportive of such irreverence in footwear for men," Mr. Kalinsky said by phone from a prospecting trip in Milan. "We absolutely do not usually miss the opportunity to buy some sort of boot with a heel for men. We generally sell these boots out."
Mr. Kalinsky doesn’t wear high heels himself ("I don’t find the pitch comfortable," he said), but Jeffrey buyer David Rubenstein, who is 5-foot-9, forges boldly ahead in models from Dior or D-Squared. "I like the little bit of height that it gives me, and I find them very comfortable," said Mr. Rubenstein, intercepting the phone from his boss. "People are like, ‘Oh my God, those boots are so cool!’ More and more, you see people wearing them."
American designer Rick Owens has become known for his stiletto’d sashays down the runway at the close of his collections, which he moved to Paris in 2003. "He’s very masculine, and they come across very masculine," said Mr. Kalinsky, adding that he would’ve stocked Jeffrey with an entire run of the Owens boots, which had "a really high heel … but they didn’t produce them." Designer and Manhattan gadabout Zac Posen was spotted in a pair of cropped pants and higher-than-usual boots at a Democratic fund-raiser at Milk Studios last October. "What’s going on with that?" another male designer there remembered thinking. "All the guys were snickering." (Mr. Posen’s publicist said he was too busy for an interview.)
Meanwhile, Yves Saint Laurent’s three-inch heeled "Jonny" boot has been a best-seller for the past year, with rock star Lenny Kravitz stocking up on eight pairs. "[Former company designer] Tom Ford really liked the idea that men walked more elegantly in it," said a Y.S.L. spokesperson.
But can this style gain any, er, traction among ordinary Joes who just want a little lift?
"I don’t know if I could swing that," said actor Adam Green, 28, who is 5-foot-10 and favors sensible footwear from Skechers, Kenneth Cole and Rockport. "There is a certain amount of practice and balance that goes on with it."
Over at Church’s, the classic men’s shoe store on Madison Avenue, manager Costas Liagouris displayed some contempt for the style. It’s for "short men that haven’t come to terms with their own physique and gay men that want to go the extra mile," he said. "To change the height of the heel would be something that I just don’t foresee in the near future with our customers, in our company. It would be very radical."
The anonymous designer who scoffed at Mr. Posen admitted that he bought his two pairs of Jonny boots in the fall. But he has yet to trot them out.
"It’s kind of icky," he said.
Like many a Brit before him, Alexander McQueen has taken up residence in the West Village. The bad-boy designer has been renting an apartment in the quaint neighborhood since at least mid-December. It’s just blocks from hiseponymous store in the meatpacking district, which opened in the summer of 2002.
"Hehas friends here—it’s really more personal than work-related" said Mr. McQueen’s representative at the public-relations firm KCD, adding that his client finds "inspiration" in the city. "He absolutely hasn’t moved from London, though. He’s spent very little time here since he’s had the place."
Last year, Mr. McQueen turned down the chief design job at Yves Saint Laurent in order to concentrate on his own label. Reportedly, he was "depressed" at even being considered for the post.
Sorry about the long post.
So maybe reasonable heels for men will come into fashion to give us a bit of variety. What do you think???
Its good to see the topic I started still going strong. I saw the pictures of the fashion show and I personally think that its a bit extreme, I mostly wear block heel boots with around 3 inch heel co-ordinated with long bootcut jeans or trousers (depending on occasion). My girlfriend bought me a pair of shoes recently for a special occasion which I would normally not wear like this: -
http://www.additionsdirect.co.uk/additions/product.asp?brand=additions&cat%5Fid=8123&zone%5Fid=&prod%5Fid=198811&offer%5Fid=&extra=&mscs_sid=KAA6V2X6UM088JMQ02TJAWGJG1RP9LWF&fh_location=%2F%2Fadditions%2Fen%5FGB%2Fcategories%3C%7B8115%7D%2Fcategories%3C%7B8117%7D%2Fcategories%3C%7B8123%7D&fh_view_size=9&fh_secondid=198811&fh_start_index=9&fh_reffacet=categories&fh_session=KAA6V2X6UM088JMQ02TJAWGJG1RP9LWF
and I thought they were OK.
Recently I heard about an article in the New York Observer from the 9th Feb this is the article: -
Heels for Him; Alexander’s Aerie
by Anna Schneider-Mayerson
We all know that Manhattan men can be heels … but Manhattan men in heels?
It’s happening, according to Jeffrey Kalinsky, owner of the popular boutique Jeffrey in the meatpacking district, where a Christian Dior boot with a two-inch-plus heel sold out this past fall. "I am fully supportive of such irreverence in footwear for men," Mr. Kalinsky said by phone from a prospecting trip in Milan. "We absolutely do not usually miss the opportunity to buy some sort of boot with a heel for men. We generally sell these boots out."
Mr. Kalinsky doesn’t wear high heels himself ("I don’t find the pitch comfortable," he said), but Jeffrey buyer David Rubenstein, who is 5-foot-9, forges boldly ahead in models from Dior or D-Squared. "I like the little bit of height that it gives me, and I find them very comfortable," said Mr. Rubenstein, intercepting the phone from his boss. "People are like, ‘Oh my God, those boots are so cool!’ More and more, you see people wearing them."
American designer Rick Owens has become known for his stiletto’d sashays down the runway at the close of his collections, which he moved to Paris in 2003. "He’s very masculine, and they come across very masculine," said Mr. Kalinsky, adding that he would’ve stocked Jeffrey with an entire run of the Owens boots, which had "a really high heel … but they didn’t produce them." Designer and Manhattan gadabout Zac Posen was spotted in a pair of cropped pants and higher-than-usual boots at a Democratic fund-raiser at Milk Studios last October. "What’s going on with that?" another male designer there remembered thinking. "All the guys were snickering." (Mr. Posen’s publicist said he was too busy for an interview.)
Meanwhile, Yves Saint Laurent’s three-inch heeled "Jonny" boot has been a best-seller for the past year, with rock star Lenny Kravitz stocking up on eight pairs. "[Former company designer] Tom Ford really liked the idea that men walked more elegantly in it," said a Y.S.L. spokesperson.
But can this style gain any, er, traction among ordinary Joes who just want a little lift?
"I don’t know if I could swing that," said actor Adam Green, 28, who is 5-foot-10 and favors sensible footwear from Skechers, Kenneth Cole and Rockport. "There is a certain amount of practice and balance that goes on with it."
Over at Church’s, the classic men’s shoe store on Madison Avenue, manager Costas Liagouris displayed some contempt for the style. It’s for "short men that haven’t come to terms with their own physique and gay men that want to go the extra mile," he said. "To change the height of the heel would be something that I just don’t foresee in the near future with our customers, in our company. It would be very radical."
The anonymous designer who scoffed at Mr. Posen admitted that he bought his two pairs of Jonny boots in the fall. But he has yet to trot them out.
"It’s kind of icky," he said.
Like many a Brit before him, Alexander McQueen has taken up residence in the West Village. The bad-boy designer has been renting an apartment in the quaint neighborhood since at least mid-December. It’s just blocks from hiseponymous store in the meatpacking district, which opened in the summer of 2002.
"Hehas friends here—it’s really more personal than work-related" said Mr. McQueen’s representative at the public-relations firm KCD, adding that his client finds "inspiration" in the city. "He absolutely hasn’t moved from London, though. He’s spent very little time here since he’s had the place."
Last year, Mr. McQueen turned down the chief design job at Yves Saint Laurent in order to concentrate on his own label. Reportedly, he was "depressed" at even being considered for the post.
Sorry about the long post.
So maybe reasonable heels for men will come into fashion to give us a bit of variety. What do you think???
I like it when men wear shoes that are made for men, not when they are made for women....for example those on Louis XIV are made for a guy and they look good on him, but when a man wears eg. a pair of Manolo's these days, that's a bit odd for me 
No offense though, cause I strongly promote personal styles and individuality, it's just my view on it...keep being yourselfs!
No offense though, cause I strongly promote personal styles and individuality, it's just my view on it...keep being yourselfs!
That being said, I'm from Wisconsin for christs' sake and I think heels are fine for men. Of course, men hear wear sh*t kickers (or Carolina Boots if you're not familiar with the look) which have about a 2 inch heel so I'm used to the idea. Wear whatever you want as long as you feel good wearing it!
Well, I am certainly one of those who dislikes this pic, but compare some of Ale's portraits, where it would be a fashion no-no for him to wear flats with the rest of his outfit. I'm no Ale, but I have been wearing heels for some years with good enough taste that the compliments have invariably outweighed the criticisms.
I grant you, the mixed image takes some accommodation to get comfortable with, but if it is done with a good bit of style, the very difference can be attractive.
I grant you, the mixed image takes some accommodation to get comfortable with, but if it is done with a good bit of style, the very difference can be attractive.
If there were a fundamental difference, a forensic investigator would be able to identify the sex of a corpse from the feet alone. They cannot.luna said:actually.. shoes are designed differently for men and woman.
Why do you think there's such a difference in how lasts look?
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This just looks funnyTerry said:
. If a man wears heels, he should do it well. Why would a man wear heels everyday? This is suitable just for parties, special events. Also, if a man wears heels, its more likely that it`s not a female who will be holding his hand.
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