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GoCubsGo

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30. I don't get it, either.
Wed Jan 20, 2021, 02:58 PM
Jan 2021

I never could walk in them. I have high, stiff arches. Anything over an inch totally throws me off balance, not to mention the pain it causes in every joint from my hips and back downward. Not to mention that most of 'em are butt-ugly. Wouldn't wear them even if I could walk in them.

The same goes for another relic: make-up. I quit wearing that shit decades ago. Most of it caused my skin to break out in a rash, and what didn't was expensive. It's a pain in the ass to apply, and you have to spend the day worrying about smearing it. Screw it. And, men aren't expected to put in the time and expense to paint up their faces, so why the hell must we women have to put up with it? Like high heels, it needs to go the way of pantyhose.

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Well, Laura Bush is wearing flats, and Michelle & Hillary aren't wearing hooker heels catbyte Jan 2021 #1
The reason that Mealanoma was wearing Laboutine's was for her Tinder profile. GoneOffShore Jan 2021 #8
Melania wears them because Mr.Bill Jan 2021 #35
She has a long felt want as Morecambe and Wise said. GoneOffShore Jan 2021 #38
I believe that mtnsnake Jan 2021 #50
When I was growing up I had large feet, well, moonscape Jan 2021 #65
they do that to themselves so they can stop whenever they want to stop Fullduplexxx Jan 2021 #2
no one makes you wear high heels Skittles Jan 2021 #3
I never DownriverDem Jan 2021 #62
neither did I Skittles Jan 2021 #81
Umm, most already have. demmiblue Jan 2021 #4
This message was self-deleted by its author Fullduplexxx Jan 2021 #5
Any time. No law says you have to wear them, or... TreasonousBastard Jan 2021 #6
I gave them up in 1998. And I was in my forties. Dem2theMax Jan 2021 #7
Jill's feet must have been killing her renate Jan 2021 #9
Nancy had bdamomma Jan 2021 #29
I was really concerned for Jill PatSeg Jan 2021 #45
Nancy always wears stilettos LeftInTX Jan 2021 #53
they probably dianaredwing Jan 2021 #60
Didn't realize they were mandatory lame54 Jan 2021 #10
Well iguess it's time for the old circumcision thread again Fullduplexxx Jan 2021 #11
When Olive Garden makes them optional? grantcart Jan 2021 #55
Kamala Harris wears running shoes when not being photographed, and sometimes planetc Jan 2021 #12
+100 agree with ChazII Jan 2021 #57
Madam Speaker still rocking heels KentuckyWoman Jan 2021 #13
Have you seen how she walks? Grasswire2 Jan 2021 #40
If that's your conclusion, I have to wonder if you've seen how she walks. LanternWaste Jan 2021 #69
She does fine. KentuckyWoman Jan 2021 #97
They are horrible and I hope they are consigned to the dustbin of history. The Velveteen Ocelot Jan 2021 #14
All shoe-wearing cultures try them at one time or another for both sexes, & not for muddy streets Hekate Jan 2021 #94
No one is forcing them Generic Brad Jan 2021 #15
Haven't worn anything higher than an inch. luvs2sing Jan 2021 #16
Whenever they want to. Why is their choice any of your business? cbdo2007 Jan 2021 #17
I don't understand why women keep wearing them. Buckeye_Democrat Jan 2021 #18
Men wore them first. SlogginThroughIt Jan 2021 #56
You're correct. Buckeye_Democrat Jan 2021 #76
totally weird! SlogginThroughIt Jan 2021 #88
Y'all tried, and some said "nope, I like a sharp shoe." WhiskeyGrinder Jan 2021 #19
Whenever they want to. Biden's feet, her choice. Same with Kamala in her heels. SMC22307 Jan 2021 #20
THANK you! StarfishSaver Jan 2021 #59
Exactly. It's mind-boggling. (n/t) SMC22307 Jan 2021 #71
I hear you, but they just look so painful. I've got bad feet and it can be agonizing. PatrickforO Jan 2021 #66
I never found them particularly painful, but I always wore... SMC22307 Jan 2021 #75
Why is this a thing? MustLoveBeagles Jan 2021 #101
who's holding a gun to your head to wear heels? JuJuYoshida Jan 2021 #21
All I have are my boots with fat heels, and I hear ya. LizBeth Jan 2021 #22
Haven't worn a pair in decades malaise Jan 2021 #23
Not as long as "fashion" magazines, designers, and shoe vendors need profits. n/t TygrBright Jan 2021 #24
You mean as long as people keep buying/wearing them. DrToast Jan 2021 #33
And not as long as HIGH PROFILE people who know better adhere to this sexist nonsense. nt Grasswire2 Jan 2021 #41
about the same time they can give up wearing makeup eShirl Jan 2021 #25
Yep. Be free!!!! GoCubsGo Jan 2021 #34
At least wearing makeup doesn't potentially render your body deformed and painful. nt Grasswire2 Jan 2021 #42
Really? Look what happened to this lady when she bought toxic mascara, lip balm & hair spray mtnsnake Jan 2021 #100
I never wore really high stillettos or anything, but even modest pumps destroyed my ankle hlthe2b Jan 2021 #26
+1000. Wore them for my HS graduation in 1966 and never again. Amaryllis Jan 2021 #27
Major props to Laura Bush for wearing flats obamanut2012 Jan 2021 #28
Yes! nt Grasswire2 Jan 2021 #43
I don't get it, either. GoCubsGo Jan 2021 #30
OMG pantyhose! nt Grasswire2 Jan 2021 #44
Being a short man, I've never understood high heels for women.... unblock Jan 2021 #31
I LOVE wearing my heels zeusdogmom Jan 2021 #32
There must be a market for them because they're still being made and worn BannonsLiver Jan 2021 #36
I just mentioned this to my husband when they were at the Tomb. Greybnk48 Jan 2021 #37
I'm a man and I always thought they look stupid Yeehah Jan 2021 #39
When can woman give up wearing high heel shoes? LisaL Jan 2021 #46
Soon, I hope. Aristus Jan 2021 #47
My wife has not worn them since she was 45. GulfCoast66 Jan 2021 #48
Oh, it's always fun to read another thread about freedumb of choice. MsJaneFuzzyWuzzy Jan 2021 #49
It's a personal choice. Turin_C3PO Jan 2021 #68
So is selling one's self into slavery. MsJaneFuzzyWuzzy Jan 2021 #95
I actually hate my surname and oten wished with a passion that the convention were reversed anamnua Jan 2021 #98
Wait...wut? Mister Ed Jan 2021 #103
Post removed Post removed Jan 2021 #109
Actually quite serious here. Mister Ed Jan 2021 #111
the tone deaf responses to this post drmeow Jan 2021 #51
So what is your guess as to who forced VP Harris to wear high heels? Kaleva Jan 2021 #70
see my edits to my post drmeow Jan 2021 #83
So Harris and Jill Biden Turin_C3PO Jan 2021 #73
see my edits to my post drmeow Jan 2021 #82
You seem to be very invested in this subject. MsJaneFuzzyWuzzy Jan 2021 #96
Are you not judging VP Harris for her decision to wear high heels? Kaleva Jan 2021 #85
Exactly where did this fool idea come from: MsJaneFuzzyWuzzy Jan 2021 #110
Haven't worn them since college. AwakeAtLast Jan 2021 #52
I liberated myself a long time ago Meowmee Jan 2021 #54
Women already have the option to wear whatever kind of shoes we want StarfishSaver Jan 2021 #58
Now you're talking sense. High heels have no business being continued. PatrickforO Jan 2021 #61
Women don't spend $800 on a pair of shoes because they have to wear them. JohnnyRingo Jan 2021 #63
I cannot understand why any woman would wear those cruel shoes. japple Jan 2021 #64
My daughter has never worn heels or even a dress.... Jon King Jan 2021 #67
That's all well and good. Turin_C3PO Jan 2021 #74
Thank you!! Celerity Jan 2021 #79
Never had heels. Lady Freedom Returns Jan 2021 #72
As amazing as Dr. Jill looked mcar Jan 2021 #77
Hard pass. I love my stilettos. If you do not like them, do not wear them. Celerity Jan 2021 #78
Never! I love them Hamlette Jan 2021 #80
I got a blister on my big toe just watching them. Ilsa Jan 2021 #84
Whenever they want to IF they want to. 🤔 nt Raine Jan 2021 #86
Women can wear whatever they want BGBD Jan 2021 #87
Never wore them. Ever. cwydro Jan 2021 #89
This message was self-deleted by its author anamnua Jan 2021 #90
I know. I was thinking the same thing. ananda Jan 2021 #91
I think if you have money, you can have your shoes custom made. phylny Jan 2021 #92
Excerpt from Some Like it Hot anamnua Jan 2021 #93
Top sales in apparel in 2020 leighbythesea2 Jan 2021 #99
Lots of us don't wear them BainsBane Jan 2021 #102
I have spent much of my adult professional life wearing high heel shoes and they have ruined my feet smirkymonkey Jan 2021 #104
I trust VP Harris and Dr. Biden would not wear them if they ever decide not to. Kaleva Jan 2021 #105
When men stop wearing neckties. betsuni Jan 2021 #106
The only thing Melanie ever did that impressed me... RichardRay Jan 2021 #107
It may be a woman's personal choice, but it contributes to a society that promotes Beringia Jan 2021 #108
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