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Does anyone still wear heels?

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granoffour Thu 09-Nov-17 16:22:20

I've found three pairs of very dusty but beautiful high heel shoes in the back of my wardrobe. These days I either wear comfy trainers or biker boots. Even on an evening out I'll rather wear (warm) boots with a chunky very low heel. Will I ever wear these heels again? I'm not sure I want to resign myself to never wearing heels again. It feels like giving up on being young...

inishowen Fri 10-Nov-17 14:45:02

I last wore heels to my daughter's wedding five years ago. Since then I've developed foot problems so I don't expect to wear them again. I hate parting with them though. They cost a bomb and were only worn for one day.

cwasin Fri 10-Nov-17 14:39:28

I’m with you Nonnie. I LOVE my heels.

dogsmother Fri 10-Nov-17 14:31:01

They are good for posture, provided you wear a small heel.
I don’tuse heels often but do quite enjoy doing so if I don’t have to walk to much. I feel much more elegant in them.

Legs55 Fri 10-Nov-17 14:30:45

Used to wear heels all the time, sadly I can no longer wear them. I have tramped all over London in heels, worked as a waitress & barmaid. Sadly these days it's trainers or flat shoes/boots.

grandtanteJE65 Fri 10-Nov-17 14:07:13

Try wearing your heels at home sometimes. I do, find it makes me feel more cheerful when I am feeling old and blue.

threexnanny Fri 10-Nov-17 14:04:01

I can't walk in totally flat shoes like flip flops so have to have at least a small heel. Not sure if that's due to posture or just that I've always worn small heels.
Since becoming a granny I am more often in trousers or jeans than a skirt so now wear lower than I used to.

kathyd Fri 10-Nov-17 13:30:25

I can't even wear shoes - flat or otherwise. I have to wear mules as the back of the inside heel hurts my heel and is very painful. Heaven only knows what I would do if I had to really dress up and couldn't wear trousers.

gillyknits Fri 10-Nov-17 13:24:29

I wish I could still wear heels. I have arthritis in my big toes and they don’t bend anymore. There are so many pretty heels around at the moment and I look at them wistfully .

Diddy1 Fri 10-Nov-17 12:58:57

Only wear low heels if I wear a dress, which isnt often. Comfy in Skechers trainers, I love them, or sandals in the summer, and boots and "sensible" shoes in the winter.

Nonnie Fri 10-Nov-17 12:36:56

At every possible opportunity, I love my heels and some of them are very high. I think I am fortunate to be one of those people who can really 'wear; them. Some people look so awkward in them that I feel sorry for them. I can't imagine giving them up - ever.

W11girl Fri 10-Nov-17 12:07:27

I keep them for occasions which are few and far between. Had to wear a pair for a wedding in August, but had a pair of gold slipperettes in my handbag in case!! Otherwise its trainers and flats all the way!

Grannynise Fri 10-Nov-17 12:00:47

For those saying that wearing high heeled shoes is bad for posture -- how do men manage to stand up straight? Genuine question.

MaryXYX Fri 10-Nov-17 11:58:40

I bought a pair of heels from a charity shop on my way home from the beautician last week. Now I need a suitable party ...

pollyperkins Fri 10-Nov-17 11:56:59

No, not really. I used to love highish stilettos in my youth but now, (what with the bunions and all!) I usually wear trousers and flatties. On the rare occasions when I wear a skirt or dress I wear court shoes with a low chunky heel, but after an hour or two they are very painful!!

sarahellenwhitney Fri 10-Nov-17 11:50:46

I recently brought into the light my Kurt Geiger three inch heels .I had been invited to a close friend's son's wedding which was to be a 'posh'do.The bride was the daughter of a local celebrity so felt my comfy flats would not 'fit in' with the occasion.
These KG's are now back in their own space until the next right moment.. Comfort, at my age, comes first.

Musicelf Fri 10-Nov-17 11:41:25

I always wore heels, all the time, and could wear them for work (teaching - lots of walking!) day after day. These days I look at high-heeled shoes and sigh, knowing that I can no longer wear them.

I've recently been on a cruise, where I managed to fall off a pair of FLAT sandals. In public, of course, and while carrying a tray of food. There is no way I'd manage to keep upright on heels! Excruciating pain when I try these days anyway. However, I still possess several pairs of lovely shoes which I am getting rid of very, very slowly.

These days it's Skechers and Birkenstocks!

cwasin Fri 10-Nov-17 11:39:10

Yes, yes, yes. I'm high and proud. (Actually short and plump but my shoes are high and proud. )

Kim19 Fri 10-Nov-17 11:37:29

Yes, I wear heels regularly. Don't feel dressy without them. Somewhat sober for business (at the moment black suede knee high) and snazzier for things like lunches. Resort to flats for long days out with grandchildren and around the house and garden of course. I'm grateful current health state still allows me to choose.

goldengirl Fri 10-Nov-17 11:31:47

I've never worn high heels but have worn chunky heels like the Queen! Much more comfortable. I'm now into trainers - patterned ones or shoes with just a slight rise on the heel such as Rieker - again in different colours - which are a bit quirky. Comfort - and being able to balance - is the primary objective!

SusieB50 Fri 10-Nov-17 11:27:44

Last time I wore heels was at my son's wedding 9 years ago wand I fell over !! I shouldn't have even thought of wearing them as I have a permanently damaged ankle from an injury ,bunions and very wide feet ( even chiropodists comment on my awful feet !) It's flat lace ups most of the time and supportive sandals although have just bought a nice pair of flat lace up boots from hotter which are very comfy .

mischief Fri 10-Nov-17 11:26:54

I have a favourite couple of pairs of 3" heels that I wear for occasions. But otherwise I wear flats, boots or sandals.

However, I have an aunt who is 102 years old and she never wears flats. She still is very elegant and wears 2" heels regularly. She is an exceptional woman though in every way.

Craftycat Fri 10-Nov-17 11:15:26

I love my heels- the higher & thinner the better. I dread the day when I may not be able to wear them. I have never worn flat or low heeled shoes unless it is for dog walking or with jeans- even then there are some great high heeled boots that look good with jeans & trousers. I'm tall too so it's not that I need them- I just love them!

Sulis Fri 10-Nov-17 11:08:59

I haven't worn stilettoes for donkey's years. I used to wear them all day, all evening, every day and trot up and down Oxford Street in my lunch hour. But due to a fractured spine and severe arthritis in my knees it is now ballets, moccasins and boots. I miss them and the clothes that went with them as I was very elegant. But now I have a couple of gorgeous grandchildren who do sleepovers and for whom I babysit 2 days a week, and I never go dancing any more, so I have had to let go of the old look and go for comfort, but am hanging on to snazzy hair and makeup!

Aepgirl Fri 10-Nov-17 10:56:58

I couldn't live without my heels. I love them and feel they finish off an outfit.

Teddy123 Fri 10-Nov-17 10:55:05

I still wear heels for evening out or nice restaurant lunch. They even make you walk 'taller' and posture miraculously improves.
Flat boots during the day from now till Spring.