High Heel Shoes for Metrosexual Men?

[Koichi Ito]

Anytime near future Do you think that major fashion designers like Christian Louboutin, Casadei SPA, Manolo Blahnik Ltd., and Jimmy Choo Ltd. plannig to make high heel shoes for Metrosexual Men? Is it possible to accept Metrosexual Men wearing high heel shoes anytime in near future?

[Fe-male]

Men's fashion isn't going to be changing any time soon. Besides, don't you think it's woman's heeled shoes that look good? If the designed heels for men they'd be huge chunky things and not sleek and petite.

If there was a call for men's heels they'd already be on the market.

[Koichi Ito]

Men's fashion isn't going to be changing any time soon. Besides, don't you think it's woman's heeled shoes that look good? If the designed heels for men they'd be huge chunky things and not sleek and petite.

If there was a call for men's heels they'd already be on the market.

How about Tranverstites and Drag Queens?

[Usquanigo]

You seem to have something of an obsession with high heeled shoes.

High heels on any man looks daft. "Metrosexual" is any male who is straight, AND cares about his appearance, putting time and effort into it. It does not mean guys who look gay or effeminate. By defintion, I would be a metro myself, but nothing about me is feminine.

As for heels.... "heels" are natural in that the foot wants to naturally rest in a position with the toes below the heel. LOW heels are comfortable, and possibly even better for you (that part is a guess though). But we already have that in our sneakers and boots and dress shoes. What we need is for that to transcend into sandals, so that they can be seen as more broadly acceptable (in buisness and such).

HIGH heels on the other hand, are uncomfortable, and unhealthy. They exist for ONE purpose, and one purpose ONLY - to complement the FEMALE PHYSIQUE. They lift the butt, and tighten the calves, while also jutting the chest forward. This looks good, but is torture on feet, and bad for the back and posture too. Long term it's very unhealthy all around.

On top of that, high heels limit mobility. That's a thing for women, part of their allure is their apparent vulnerability. Call that twisted if you like, but it's there - tight miniskirts that inhibit movement, shoes that are painful to walk on and prohibit running, tops and bras that just barely provide cover more or less requiring slow careful movements, and so on. It's more attractive than a girl in sneakers, jeans and a t-shirt (generally, there are always exceptions). That's part of what "feminine" is all about, the opposite of aggression and fighting. Something frail, vulnerable, yet also beautiful that demands attention, respect, and protection.

Most sandals and even dress shoes you can run in, flip-flops can be kicked off if need-be. But high heels will serve only to provide pain, damage your body, stress features of your body in ways they are not meant to be, and inhibit movement to the point of making you vulnerable to everything, as well as utterly useless at providing any protection for anyone (from the little old lady getting her purse snatched, to your date getting unwanted overly physical advances from some mook).

And that's without even getting into the social climate - you'd be shunned and ridiculed for sure (unless you hide them under super long pants, but you can never TRULY hide them).

[unicat]

Hello,

I made completely different experiences! High heels (the true ones) on men don't look daft at all. If You have a slim appearence it looks very beautiful and intersting to others.
Especially the contrast between an upper male appearence and and a lower feminine one looks very nice and not unmasculine at all.
Since I do experiments in these segments of fashion, I always get good feedbacks and more and more men are interested in. Here's an experimental link:
"www.gofeminin.de/my-world/unicat79" Enjoy it!
I hope that men rediscover their sense for elegance vs. the hyper-masculinity what at last is just unsecurity as a consequence of female equality! So many scientists acknowledged it, that men hardly can deny it.
So put on these shoes. Good ones are not uncomfortable. And have an attracting silhouette.
By citing Rui Leonardes it gets clear that only real men can wear high heels, because they really need balls in their trousers!

[Koichi Ito]

Hello,

I made completely different experiences! High heels (the true ones) on men don't look daft at all. If You have a slim appearence it looks very beautiful and intersting to others.
Especially the contrast between an upper male appearence and and a lower feminine one looks very nice and not unmasculine at all.
Since I do experiments in these segments of fashion, I always get good feedbacks and more and more men are interested in. Here's an experimental link:
"www.gofeminin.de/my-world/unicat79" Enjoy it!
I hope that men rediscover their sense for elegance vs. the hyper-masculinity what at last is just unsecurity as a consequence of female equality! So many scientists acknowledged it, that men hardly can deny it.
So put on these shoes. Good ones are not uncomfortable. And have an attracting silhouette.
By citing Rui Leonardes it gets clear that only real men can wear high heels, because they really need balls in their trousers!
:wink:

I agree with you: unicat!
Real Men can wear heels just like Women!
In 1900th Century Men and Women was wearing high heel shoes until early 20th Century! I believe that High Heel Shoes can make a comeback for Men.

[Usquanigo]

I agree with you: unicat!
Real Men can wear heels just like Women!
In 1900th Century Men and Women was wearing high heel shoes until early 20th Century! I believe that High Heel Shoes can make a comeback for Men.

omg, you "guys" are hopelessly out of touch.

Get your facts straight, heels worn by men came from nobility and equestrian tradition, they were NEVER "high heels". Absolutely F****** never. What kind of fantasy do you live in?

They ARE made to complement the FEMALE form, for MALE enjoyment. NOT vice versa. Once again, you are utterly full of S*** and living a lie.

And finally, there are no "good ones" that aren't painful, if that was the case, women would never have cause to complain. Yet they do. Time to wake the hell up and face reality.

[Fe-male]

How about Tranverstites and Drag Queens?

Are they metrosexual men? Not according to Google, "Metrosexual: A heterosexual male who is acutely aware of appearance and upholds that image through clothing and personal grooming." Shoes for TV and drag queens would come from the woman's shoe world, such as those available from Evans in the oversize, wide fitting department or from the theatrical world. A TV is attempting to pass as a woman so wouldn't wear men's heels.

You seem to have changed the meaning of your question just to have a pop at my reply. You asked if we thought the big shoe designers would start producing shoes for metrosexual men. My answer is still no, they won't.

[Koichi Ito]

How about Tranverstites and Drag Queens?

Are they metrosexual men? Not according to Google, "Metrosexual: A heterosexual male who is acutely aware of appearance and upholds that image through clothing and personal grooming." Shoes for TV and drag queens would come from the woman's shoe world, such as those available from Evans in the oversize, wide fitting department or from the theatrical world. A TV is attempting to pass as a woman so wouldn't wear men's heels.

You seem to have changed the meaning of your question just to have a pop at my reply. You asked if we thought the big shoe designers would start producing shoes for metrosexual men. My answer is still no, they won't.

I have seen Movie "Hairspay" were Devine and John Trovota wears Women's Clothes including shoes. They looked good in women's clothes! I believe that Men can wear high heel shoes if he looked good wear it!

[Fe-male]

You're still missing the point, they were woman's shows - already freely available. Not heel shoes for men which is what your question was about. All those designers you quoted already make shoes for woman which men can buy and wear if they want. You asked if we thought those designers would start making heel shoes for men, now it seems the point you wanted to make was that some men can look good dressed as woman. That's completely different to the question put at the start.

Your second question, is it possible to accept men wearing heels, what do you think would happen if you went out in heels? Nothing. People don't care. You are already free to wear heel shoes if you wish.

[Koichi Ito]

You're still missing the point, they were woman's shows - already freely available. Not heel shoes for men which is what your question was about. All those designers you quoted already make shoes for woman which men can buy and wear if they want. You asked if we thought those designers would start making heel shoes for men, now it seems the point you wanted to make was that some men can look good dressed as woman. That's completely different to the question put at the start.

Your second question, is it possible to accept men wearing heels, what do you think would happen if you went out in heels? Nothing. People don't care. You are already free to wear heel shoes if you wish.

Why don't you ask Drag Queens or Transvestites, or Transsexuals, or any Cross Dressers, which brand of High Heel Shoes they like to wear?
Wheather or not these men love to buy or wear brand like Louboutin, Casadei, Gucci, Prada, Manola Blahnik, and Jimmy Choo?

[Guest]

Why would I want to do that, it's not my question.

The question was about metrosexual men, not "Drag Queens or Transvestites, or Transsexuals, or any Cross Dressers". Are you saying metroxesual men are the same as Drag Queens or Transvestites, or Transsexuals, or any Cross Dressers?

Do you know the difference between the groups you've listed? Or is this just another chance to list some designers?

[bluestickster]

I can`t help but agree with one of the posts here.
High heels can look good on a guy if he has a slim frame,and aesthetically they subvert the whole issue.Emphasising broad shoulders by drawing the observers eye upwards.and if you talk and listen with some women,common points of interest on a man are:
`his eyes,his smile,and his butt
-Not necessarily in that order (LOL)
As to the `high heels,like other fashions emphasise vulnerability` note.
Consider this.
Paradoxically they state just the opposite.By reducing the likelihood of rapid movement(ie;running in high heels)Or,in the case of micro skirts,increasing exposure.They may state fearlessness,or lack of vulnerability.
A considerable amount of `male fashion` is conservative and utilitarian ie `corporate` or `sports` wear.
High heels-are a blast-who doesn`t like being tall and slender?..

[Koichi Ito]

I can`t help but agree with one of the posts here.
High heels can look good on a guy if he has a slim frame,and aesthetically they subvert the whole issue.Emphasising broad shoulders by drawing the observers eye upwards.and if you talk and listen with some women,common points of interest on a man are:
`his eyes,his smile,and his butt
-Not necessarily in that order (LOL)
As to the `high heels,like other fashions emphasise vulnerability` note.
Consider this.
Paradoxically they state just the opposite.By reducing the likelihood of rapid movement(ie;running in high heels)Or,in the case of micro skirts,increasing exposure.They may state fearlessness,or lack of vulnerability.
A considerable amount of `male fashion` is conservative and utilitarian ie `corporate` or `sports` wear.
High heels-are a blast-who doesn`t like being tall and slender?..

This might change in near future, because some men do like good in skirt and high heel shoes and some women does not like good in them. Fact of matter is freedom of choice what you like to wear. All men and women has right to wear what they want!

[JonRobbins]

Are we talking about crossdressing, or just men wearing heels?

High heels for men are already available, and are not just for "Metrosexual" men.

There is the famous YSL Jonny boot worn by rock stars, such as Lenny Kravitz, and other fashion concuss guys. (I have a pair myself.)
http://www.hotboots.com/pix538.html
http://www.ysl.com/us/en/onlineBoutique/Men/Shoes/P-Jonny-Boot-Betis.aspx
http://www.ysl.com/us/en/onlineBoutique/Men/Shoes/P-Antiqued%20Patent%20Leather%20Jonny%20Boot%20in%20Black-.aspx
Dior Homme do similar mens boots.

In the UK you can buy cheaper heeled boots on the high street ( http://www.schuhstore.co.uk/item_main_frameset.asp?s_ref=320322&fav_size=0&fav_colour=0&C2_Ref=0&C3_Ref=0&junior=0&dep=&ref= ) and in London there is also Archie Eyebrows ( http://www.archieeyebrows.co.uk/ ) for a smarter look.

And cowboy boots can get quite high: http://www.genioboots.com/Heel-Toe-Styles.html Scoll down to "Heel Style Short Base 3-1/2" - the third pic up from the bottom of that page.

Most importantly these heels are manly, nothing to do with crossdressing (which has crept in to this thread) and certainly don't make the wearer vulnerable in anyway. In fact I feel manlier when in my Jonny boots or cowboy boots. And the extra height (I'm 6 ft already) boosts my confidence even higher (remember that John Travolta strut in Saturday Night Fever?)