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31. Being a short man, I've never understood high heels for women....

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Wed Jan 20, 2021, 02:59 PM

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Okay, when can women give up wearing high heel shoes? [View all] Grasswire2 Jan 2021 OP

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