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To think that high heels are just not worth it

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OrkneyGirl · 27/08/2024 01:27

I've come back from a girls night out and feet are hurting like feck. Don't get me wrong, I have my fair share of heels but omg why do I honestly wear them?

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PiggieWig · 27/08/2024 01:59

I can’t remember the last time I wore heels. Pre pandemic for sure. Maybe a few years longer. I can’t see myself ever getting on board with them again.

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OrkneyGirl · 27/08/2024 01:56

Sweetteaplease · 27/08/2024 01:50

I love a gorgeous stiletto

Why? I've been mulling over why I wear them occasionally...just because they complement a particular dress? But just not sure I'd go out and buy a pair of stilettos for their beauty knowing Ill pay for it at the end of the night!

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Sweetteaplease · 27/08/2024 01:50

I love a gorgeous stiletto

Gooselady · 27/08/2024 01:49

I thought they'd completely gone out of fashion.

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OrkneyGirl · 27/08/2024 01:46

MrsSunshine2b · 27/08/2024 01:40

I stopped wearing them out in my teens. I wear them occasionally for modelling shoots and will very occasionally wear a pair of kitten heels or wedges for a special occasion. They were designed by men, for the male gaze, to increase our sex appeal whilst limiting our comfort and mobility.

Right here and now that's my exact thought. Bloody male invention again. I'm happy with my height. Why do I need to be 4 inches taller? And why are they sexy? Really need to review my choice of footwear!

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MrsSunshine2b · 27/08/2024 01:40

I stopped wearing them out in my teens. I wear them occasionally for modelling shoots and will very occasionally wear a pair of kitten heels or wedges for a special occasion. They were designed by men, for the male gaze, to increase our sex appeal whilst limiting our comfort and mobility.

HeliotropePJs · 27/08/2024 01:35

Never even owned a pair. In my 40s now (and set in my ways), so doubt I ever will. They can look nice, but from what I hear, they aren't worth the discomfort.

Edingril · 27/08/2024 01:30

No idea I dont wear them never saw the need