Comments on: These are Heels for Dudes. http://boingboing.net/2009/01/28/these-are-heels-for.html Brain candy for Happy Mutants Thu, 23 May 2013 16:44:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.1 By: Frau Blucher http://boingboing.net/2009/01/28/these-are-heels-for.html#comment-391429 Frau Blucher Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-391429 Apparently high heels came out of the temples. In many cultures they're also related to women's menstrual rites. In both cases, there seems to be a taboo against the foot and especially the heel touching the earth. No mention of Bootsy Collins? Apparently high heels came out of the temples. In many cultures they’re also related to women’s menstrual rites. In both cases, there seems to be a taboo against the foot and especially the heel touching the earth.

No mention of Bootsy Collins?

]]> By: Anonymous http://boingboing.net/2009/01/28/these-are-heels-for.html#comment-462623 Anonymous Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-462623 @ 74, if you would look back in vogue and men's fashion you would see that the combination of heels and skirts for men was proposed amongst others in 2002. Furthermore in the floiwer power era - late 60's - it was common for men to wear heels, laat 1800 it was still common that men would wear skirt like garments in rural arears whilst psychiatrist Binet considered that at the same time a fetish... @ 74, if you would look back in vogue and men’s fashion you would see that the combination of heels and skirts for men was proposed amongst others in 2002. Furthermore in the floiwer power era – late 60′s – it was common for men to wear heels, laat 1800 it was still common that men would wear skirt like garments in rural arears whilst psychiatrist Binet considered that at the same time a fetish…

]]> By: pjcamp http://boingboing.net/2009/01/28/these-are-heels-for.html#comment-391974 pjcamp Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-391974 Of course, it is far more likely to be Marilyn Manson and his boobsuit. Of course, it is far more likely to be Marilyn Manson and his boobsuit.

]]> By: Anonymous http://boingboing.net/2009/01/28/these-are-heels-for.html#comment-392235 Anonymous Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-392235 This kind of remind me of 18th century Sweden, where women considered the lower part of the leg (is there an English word) the most sexy part of the male body. I don't know if this was a local thing or if it was shared with the rest of the western society (with the fashion of male stockings at that period, I would guess it was). If you read old Swedish documents from that time, like diaries and letters, you will find an surprisingly large amount of descriptions and discussions from women about sexy legs on some male person, or the lack there of. I have also read some descriptions from males on how they dress and exercise to get sexy legs and how to expose them to the fullest. This kind of remind me of 18th century Sweden, where women considered the lower part of the leg (is there an English word) the most sexy part of the male body. I don’t know if this was a local thing or if it was shared with the rest of the western society (with the fashion of male stockings at that period, I would guess it was).

If you read old Swedish documents from that time, like diaries and letters, you will find an surprisingly large amount of descriptions and discussions from women about sexy legs on some male person, or the lack there of. I have also read some descriptions from males on how they dress and exercise to get sexy legs and how to expose them to the fullest.

]]> By: christooss http://boingboing.net/2009/01/28/these-are-heels-for.html#comment-391983 christooss Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-391983 Eddie Izzard will have something to wear :) Eddie Izzard will have something to wear :)

]]> By: h4x0r http://boingboing.net/2009/01/28/these-are-heels-for.html#comment-391736 h4x0r Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-391736 There's nothing homophobic about thinking these things are completely homosexual. There’s nothing homophobic about thinking these things are completely homosexual.

]]> By: schmod http://boingboing.net/2009/01/28/these-are-heels-for.html#comment-391742 schmod Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-391742 Hold on.... Noel Fielding is straight!? Hold on…. Noel Fielding is straight!?

]]> By: Antinous / Moderator http://boingboing.net/2009/01/28/these-are-heels-for.html#comment-391743 Antinous / Moderator Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-391743 <i>There's nothing homophobic about thinking these things are completely homosexual.</i> Odd, because my perusal of heterosexual erotica has led me to believe that it's straight guys who need to see high heels in order to get aroused. There’s nothing homophobic about thinking these things are completely homosexual.

Odd, because my perusal of heterosexual erotica has led me to believe that it’s straight guys who need to see high heels in order to get aroused.

]]> By: Xeni Jardin http://boingboing.net/2009/01/28/these-are-heels-for.html#comment-391234 Xeni Jardin Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-391234 Keep it non-homophobic, people. Keep it non-homophobic, people.

]]> By: Noelegy http://boingboing.net/2009/01/28/these-are-heels-for.html#comment-392010 Noelegy Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-392010 "Kinky Boots" being the first thing I thought of, for sure... “Kinky Boots” being the first thing I thought of, for sure…

]]> By: Anonymous http://boingboing.net/2009/01/28/these-are-heels-for.html#comment-415820 Anonymous Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-415820 Just for @10, the egyptian priest were wearing heels already Just for @10, the egyptian priest were wearing heels already

]]> By: stupidjerk http://boingboing.net/2009/01/28/these-are-heels-for.html#comment-391245 stupidjerk Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-391245 All heels are for dudes. Provided they don't have giant, fat feet, of course. All heels are for dudes. Provided they don’t have giant, fat feet, of course.

]]> By: eatshawn http://boingboing.net/2009/01/28/these-are-heels-for.html#comment-391758 eatshawn Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-391758 i've heard tales of women wearing pants these days. i’ve heard tales of women wearing pants these days.

]]> By: Anonymous http://boingboing.net/2009/01/28/these-are-heels-for.html#comment-391503 Anonymous Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-391503 @18 & 20: The more accurate word now is 'heterosexism,' actually; 18 was pretty close. @18 & 20: The more accurate word now is ‘heterosexism,’ actually; 18 was pretty close.

]]> By: All Jelly No Toast http://boingboing.net/2009/01/28/these-are-heels-for.html#comment-391248 All Jelly No Toast Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-391248 By 'dudes' you mean 'a dude.' And this makes me slightly self conscious about the cowboy boots I'm wearing right now. By ‘dudes’ you mean ‘a dude.’

And this makes me slightly self conscious about the cowboy boots I’m wearing right now.

]]> By: katamari88 http://boingboing.net/2009/01/28/these-are-heels-for.html#comment-391249 katamari88 Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-391249 Men and heels just shouldn't mix. And I'm gay. Men and heels just shouldn’t mix. And I’m gay.

]]> By: Antinous / Moderator http://boingboing.net/2009/01/28/these-are-heels-for.html#comment-393301 Antinous / Moderator Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-393301 suckstobeyou, Your blog link can go on your profile page. Thanks. suckstobeyou,

Your blog link can go on your profile page. Thanks.

]]> By: Brainspore http://boingboing.net/2009/01/28/these-are-heels-for.html#comment-391253 Brainspore Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-391253 Looking down at my furry, splay-toed size 12s I'm skeptical that I could get such a pointy-toed contraption on even if I wanted to. But hey, whatever floats your boat. Looking down at my furry, splay-toed size 12s I’m skeptical that I could get such a pointy-toed contraption on even if I wanted to. But hey, whatever floats your boat.

]]> By: Anonymous http://boingboing.net/2009/01/28/these-are-heels-for.html#comment-392535 Anonymous Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-392535 For the discerning Camden Leisure Pirate. ~Hurst For the discerning Camden Leisure Pirate.

~Hurst

]]> By: ROSSINDETROIT http://boingboing.net/2009/01/28/these-are-heels-for.html#comment-391512 ROSSINDETROIT Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-391512 I think we're missing the point here: These are not cute boots. Fine if you want to look like the secretary in a real estate office ca. 1985, but why? We need an aesthetic ruling on this. ANTINOUS!!! I think we’re missing the point here: These are not cute boots. Fine if you want to look like the secretary in a real estate office ca. 1985, but why?

We need an aesthetic ruling on this.
ANTINOUS!!!

]]> By: Master Mahan http://boingboing.net/2009/01/28/these-are-heels-for.html#comment-391771 Master Mahan Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-391771 They're not for this dude - not because I have a problem with them, but because I'm already 6'3''. This trend of marketing traditionally female clothing items to men interests me. Thongs I understand - I can see one's partner really enjoying that exposed man ass. Male pantyhose, not so much. I suspect this is all a heavyhanded attempt to make men as profitable consumers as women are. And people, let's not forget: cross-dressing doesn't necessarily equal homosexuality. They’re not for this dude – not because I have a problem with them, but because I’m already 6’3”. This trend of marketing traditionally female clothing items to men interests me. Thongs I understand – I can see one’s partner really enjoying that exposed man ass. Male pantyhose, not so much. I suspect this is all a heavyhanded attempt to make men as profitable consumers as women are.

And people, let’s not forget: cross-dressing doesn’t necessarily equal homosexuality.

]]> By: sorted http://boingboing.net/2009/01/28/these-are-heels-for.html#comment-391260 sorted Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-391260 I know of a male model (he's been stalking my wife...absolutely bizarre dude) who wears crap like this. Now there's one thing about being in touch with your fem or anima or what have you, but this gear crosses the line from anything masculine straight to "I want to be a girl(aka I want to compete with girls)", IMHO. keep it coming Xeni, I always love yer posts! sorted (I'm precious!) I know of a male model (he’s been stalking my wife…absolutely bizarre dude) who wears crap like this. Now there’s one thing about being in touch with your fem or anima or what have you, but this gear crosses the line from anything masculine straight to “I want to be a girl(aka I want to compete with girls)”, IMHO.

keep it coming Xeni, I always love yer posts!

sorted (I’m precious!)

]]> By: Xopher http://boingboing.net/2009/01/28/these-are-heels-for.html#comment-391261 Xopher Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-391261 All heels are for dudes...they just usually make women wear them. Btw, heeled shoes (and I mean pumps and spike heels) made for men's feet have been around for decades. "Transvestite Boutique" was an ad I saw many times on the back of the Village Voice. Drag queens don't magically get women's feet. All heels are for dudes…they just usually make women wear them.

Btw, heeled shoes (and I mean pumps and spike heels) made for men’s feet have been around for decades. “Transvestite Boutique” was an ad I saw many times on the back of the Village Voice. Drag queens don’t magically get women’s feet.

]]> By: elpajaronegro http://boingboing.net/2009/01/28/these-are-heels-for.html#comment-391263 elpajaronegro Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-391263 Noel Fielding, yummy. He wouldn't wear those, though. They're brown. Noel Fielding, yummy. He wouldn’t wear those, though. They’re brown.

]]> By: Ito Kagehisa http://boingboing.net/2009/01/28/these-are-heels-for.html#comment-391265 Ito Kagehisa Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-391265 Cowboys like high heels because it keeps your feet square in the stirrups when you're hauling back hard on a lariat. Cowboys like high heels because it keeps your feet square in the stirrups when you’re hauling back hard on a lariat.

]]> By: jackie31337 http://boingboing.net/2009/01/28/these-are-heels-for.html#comment-391269 jackie31337 Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-391269 Somewhere out there is a man with very dainty feet, because I got his by mistake (I'm female). The most comfortable and best-fitting pair of heels I've ever owned came from an online store that specializes in making high heels on a men's last (the form used to shape the shoe). Incidentally, in the past, for example in the Baroque era, it was very fashionable for a man to wear high heels. It's possible that men wore heels before women did (my source for this is a coffee table book about shoes, so I can't exactly cite with a link). Somewhere out there is a man with very dainty feet, because I got his by mistake (I’m female). The most comfortable and best-fitting pair of heels I’ve ever owned came from an online store that specializes in making high heels on a men’s last (the form used to shape the shoe).

Incidentally, in the past, for example in the Baroque era, it was very fashionable for a man to wear high heels. It’s possible that men wore heels before women did (my source for this is a coffee table book about shoes, so I can’t exactly cite with a link).

]]> By: Xeni Jardin http://boingboing.net/2009/01/28/these-are-heels-for.html#comment-391277 Xeni Jardin Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-391277 @#8 elpajaronegro, hahahah you're right! You win the Mighty Boosh trivia contest, respect! @#8 elpajaronegro, hahahah you’re right! You win the Mighty Boosh trivia contest, respect!

]]> By: midknyte http://boingboing.net/2009/01/28/these-are-heels-for.html#comment-391536 midknyte Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-391536 @15 - Did anyone watch "Kinky Boots"? ah, you beat me to it. Fun movie. @15 – Did anyone watch “Kinky Boots”?

ah, you beat me to it. Fun movie.

]]> By: Enormo http://boingboing.net/2009/01/28/these-are-heels-for.html#comment-391281 Enormo Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-391281 Heels on a man are very gay. Am I gay? No. But I'm willing to learn. Heels on a man are very gay.

Am I gay? No. But I’m willing to learn.

]]> By: Anonymous http://boingboing.net/2009/01/28/these-are-heels-for.html#comment-391800 Anonymous Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-391800 Yuck! If you're going to damage your feet, knees and spine and risk breaking your neck to wear heels at least make them attractive or wild or something. These are UGLY. Yuck! If you’re going to damage your feet, knees and spine and risk breaking your neck to wear heels at least make them attractive or wild or something. These are UGLY.

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