Okay, I admit it

[EndlessWire]

I'm attracted to men's shoes.

I am very tall and have large feet. I cannot find pretty female shoes, at all. Shoes in my size are universally ugly or old fashioned and terribly depressing. Plus, they are uncomfortable.

Yet, I am constantly seeing ads on the internet for fresh, exquisitely detailed leather shoes that are downright effeminate. They are beautiful. But, they're for guys. I could get several different ones, they would fit, and who would know? Who's gonna say, Aha, you're wearing men's shoes? No one would be that impolite.

Lately, I've begun to picture myself wearing these different shoes. I am so tempted. Is this how it starts? And, why do guys get to wear the comfy shoes, while pretty and comfy shoes for women are only meant for girls who are 5'2", size 6, maybe 9 at the most.

I think I am going to buy a pair of men's shoes to wear. I've held out long enough. It might be liberating. Plus, if I buy those shoes, maybe I'll get the nerve to buy one of those Hawaiian shirts they sell to guys. They are gorgeous! Just need to find a belt to cinch it up--you know what I mean--and walk with confidence. Confidence is everything.

[SheltieLover]

1. I wear Alegrias. Very comfy & supportive

And they offer up through size 12.

I absolutely will not buy or wear uncomfy shoes or pants without pockets.

[PoliticAverse]

2. Buy the men's shoes (we won't tell anyone). n/t

[Enter stage left]

3. Life is way too short to allow fashion to be more important than comfort...

buy & wear whatever is best for you. You're far more important than fashion critics.

[Skittles]

4. most of the shoes I wear very well could be men's

I have to say, whenever I have wandered through the women's shoe department I often think, if I literally tried to design the ugliest shoes I could , it wouldn't come close to the ones I actually see. Women that are "into shoes", I just find them utterly vapid.

[spooky3]

12. Haha! I agree that most shoes are ugly, uncomfortable, and

Poorly made. I keep waiting for the fads to pass.

I buy Toms in the summer, and I think the last few pairs of winter shoes/booties I have bought have been Blondo—comfortable and I think they look nice).

[The Jungle 1]

5. I think the republicans passed a law against that.

Don't get caught. :~O

[BoomaofBandM]

6. Worked many years on my feet 10-16 hours a day.

Many of us bought mens shoes. Built sturdier, wider, and cheaper. Lasted longer. Also comfortable. No shame.

[spooky3]

7. You're not alone. I have a friend who buys men's tennis shoes. I

Buy and wear men’s sweats for exercise, because the quality is good and I hate the skin tight stuff sold for women. No one says a word.

[blueinredohio]

10. I buy mens tennis shoes.

I have wide feet and women's wide isn't close to being wide enough.

[spooky3]

13. Interesting. I've known several women that have the same complaint. Nt

[Ocelot II]

8. Comfort is essential, especially where shoes are concerned.

Buy whatever feels good, nobody will notice.

[stopdiggin]

9. guy here. I barely pay any attention to the shoes

I'm wearing. I'm even less interested in what another person is sporting. Go for the comfort already!

or just do Chuck Taylors - and hit em' with nerdy/cool/DGAF

[LakeArenal]

11. Slip on shoes are pretty genderless in Skechers etc

I have purchased mens deck shoes. That’s what we called them. Of course most walking shoes s as te about the same.

[Shrike47]

14. I've been known to wear men's shoes because they are more comfortable and fit my wide feet.

High heels ruined my feet decades ago, and they weren’t very high at that. Go for wearable shoes you can actually walk in.

[sprinkleeninow]

15. Go for it! 👍

[Bayard]

16. I used to buy men's running shoes back in my running days

They were more supportive and cushioned than women's. I wear men's clothes around the farm a lot.

Buy shoes you can use, and rock the look!

[Joinfortmill]

17. You go, girl. Start a trend.

[bringthePaine]

18. "if the shoe fits..."...put it on!

[Kali]

19. I have worn mens sandals, deck shoes, and boots for most of my life

like men's clothes in general - better made, less expensive, and way more comfortable

[wishstar]

20. No reason to not try if they are comfy and affordable- no one will notice and might even compliment

I have worn men's shoes for many years. Started buying because when I looked for women's leather boat shoes they were either nonexistent or too expensive and too lightweight construction. So I ventured to men's boat shoes and then branched out into loafers. I am short and wear a man's small size shoe (7 1/2 or 8) but they are more sturdy and comfortable than women's shoes.

When my Dad died he had a brand new pair of Merrill fleece lined suede boots size 10 but with inserts and thick socks I wear them in cold weather and have had many compliments. I also enjoy wearing his thick fleece lined denim jacket that has much too big shoulders but I don't care who notices it's a man's jacket.

[onethatcares]

21. and what's stopping you

from wearing one of those Hawaiian shirts? Go for it, you'll probly be complimented all the time on the look.

[Harker]

22. If you wear them, they're not men's shoes.

They're your shoes.

[EndlessWire]

23. I meant to round back and say TY all! n/t