I was watching a program that had a piece about Beyonce and how she dances on stage in five inch heels. I can't walk in five inch heels let alone dance in them. That set me thinking about shoes because I love shoes, I have loads of them and I love to buy them, but I am appalled at the height of the heels today. Not only the heels but the soles can be inches thick, reminding me of David Bowie in his heyday. Then there are those that are supposed to mimic Roman sandals, yuck. I recently tried to put on one of those shoes - impossible, almost as if I had fused arches.

I started this thread for two reasons:

1) We need something to discuss other than vil's (no offense to you, vil) phrase definitions and

2) I'd really like to know what the women of the forum think of the new fashions in shoes and guys..we need to hear what you think of them. I suppose most of you think the higher the heel the better, don't you. On the other hand they make a good weapon. An instep could really take a beating if you put your mind to it...and could keep your balance.

Apropos of nothing..some of you may remember when high-heeled shoes were called court shoes, and we're not talking basketball or tennis here.

Edit: After I had logged off I noticed that I had posted this in the wrong forum. I don't know how to change it so I apologize.

I'm a shoe lover! And I CAN dance with those high heels on :)
It is true that the heels are getting bigger and bigger, but it's all good because they me look slimmer :)
My younger sister likes to borrow my heels, but then regrets it and tells me, "how can you walk in those?!"
I do have to agree with you Cass on those Roman sandals, I don't like them at all, they're just not for me. Not to get off the topic here, but it seems like they are bringing back funky styles (that don't necessarily go with me): skinny jeans, plaid shirts, roman sandals, balloony tops and dresses, etc).

Who says high heels are for girls? I wear old fashioned western boots with riding heels that are about 3" tall.

Ex - not so badly off = could be worse or many you are middle class income!

I remember ladies claiming that high heels "toned the legs," though the high-heel lovers were definitely a mixed bag in the toned-leg department. Personally I liked 3 inch heels in my heyday, but now I want to be comfortable--not dowdy, just not crippled up by the end of the evening. Women nowadays who can wear the super-high heels look great in them, but walking in them is an art. Those who haven't mastered the art look very awkward in the stilty shoes, sort of walking as if they're climbing an incline, but with the ground being flat. Shoe stores should hold classes in high-heel walking.

There aren't many calf/ankle types that are flattered by Roman sandals, IMHO.

Oh you're too kind. Who me ? No ? Gee shucks ! On a more serious note Anth, I think you'll find that guys who like high heels and big boobs most of the time are called transsexuals. Govern yourself accordingly, especially on your Vegas trip.

Chop off all heels in the world, get rid of the tyranny! But then all our women's heights will decrease by at least 20 centimeters...

Ha ha ha !
Cass, when I logged in the morning today, I was thinking the same. How much our Vil power has increased? Oops! or will power?

Sorry Vil, nothing personal.

And now from the Vil power or will power, let us get on the heel power. I think looking tall is always considered to be prettier. That's why girls and even boys prefer heels. Although boys are more inclined on high soles than heels only. A high heel can make you feel high. And who does not want to rise?

I think that high-heels do look good, at a reasonable height that is. Too high and they lose any elegance they might have had especially if the wearer (hey could be a man) looks like they are walking through a muddy field.

Personally I think some clothes demand some sort of a high heel. Some dresses look ridiculous with flats particularly on a special occasion.

I cannot wear anything above 7cm (about 2.7 inches) and even that's a struggle especially since that day 2 years ago when some idiot open his car door and knocked me off my bike. So they are saved for special occasions, going out and even then I make sure I don't have to walk much.

We should not forget the health issues related to high heel shoes. A pointed high heel or flat high heel, both can be dangerous although the latter is lesser. It can lead to many foot problems.

I see nothing wrong with high heels if in moderation... even men add to their heels to get height. It is all a matter of taste. Sometimes flat shoes, I think, make a woman look dumpy.

What I do think is a bit silly is when a very tall woman wears very high heels... makes her look like an electricity pylon. But you can't help but look up to a woman like that.

Something like this ( also known as platform heels)



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Srirr. A play on words. GG asked what is a flat high heel since it seems to be on the face of it an oxymoron.

A heel= shabby run down poor

Supine= lying flat

Junkie= drug addict


Ergo 'a flat high heel'

Sneha, how could she walk?

Any PETA member around ?

Atiya, I saw this one too.. its unbelievable that she wore real meat..

Srirr, by her looks she seems quite capable of doing stuff, don't you think so?

oh that must be hard to ignore this one! I was lucky enough not to watch VMAs afterall

I go with that wise mailmain Cliff Clavin (sp?) - the essence of life is a pair of comfortable shoes.

Those look...uncomfortable.