I like shoes. Especially high-heeled ones. They make my feet look smaller, I like their sound, they make me walk with more confidence and with more "swag". I would be a total shoe-paholic if the size of my feet didn't hold me back. (It's not easy having size 42 and a particular shoe-taste.) Aside from that, I'm also tall. (1m78 to be precise, or 5 feet 10 5⁄64 inches, using google converting tool).
Last week, a miracle happened. I found size 42 shoes with a 12cm heel. They're gorgeous, elegant, laced-up high-heeled boots and I'm seriously in love with them. I feel great when I'm wearing them, and I think they look amazing! (They were a bargain as well, so happiness² ^_^)
Only problem is, the world doesn't seem to be sharing my joy! When I'm wearing them, I'm getting a lot of comments. Friends say the shoes are not for me. I'm already tall. I shouldn't be trying to be taller (the shoes make me about 6'2"). Others say they make me look disproportionate. I have long legs and a shorter upper body and the high heels make those long legs stand out more. When people I know are saying it to my face, I'm pretty sure others are thinking it or worse. So that made me wondering...
Guys, what are your thoughts on this? When is tall "too tall" for you? When you meet a woman, is a shorter lady more likely to be classified as gf-material or does her height not matter much to you? Should already tall ladies wear high heels or do you think that's too much? Would you feel more intimidated by a tall woman? Or are you less inclined to protect/comfort/shelter her?
Women, what do you think or feel when you see a tall woman wearing high heels? Does it bother you or is it not something you really notice? Thoughts/input/ideas about this?
Last week, a miracle happened. I found size 42 shoes with a 12cm heel. They're gorgeous, elegant, laced-up high-heeled boots and I'm seriously in love with them. I feel great when I'm wearing them, and I think they look amazing! (They were a bargain as well, so happiness² ^_^)
Only problem is, the world doesn't seem to be sharing my joy! When I'm wearing them, I'm getting a lot of comments. Friends say the shoes are not for me. I'm already tall. I shouldn't be trying to be taller (the shoes make me about 6'2"). Others say they make me look disproportionate. I have long legs and a shorter upper body and the high heels make those long legs stand out more. When people I know are saying it to my face, I'm pretty sure others are thinking it or worse. So that made me wondering...
Guys, what are your thoughts on this? When is tall "too tall" for you? When you meet a woman, is a shorter lady more likely to be classified as gf-material or does her height not matter much to you? Should already tall ladies wear high heels or do you think that's too much? Would you feel more intimidated by a tall woman? Or are you less inclined to protect/comfort/shelter her?
Women, what do you think or feel when you see a tall woman wearing high heels? Does it bother you or is it not something you really notice? Thoughts/input/ideas about this?