There’s just something wrong about this picture. I’m all for personal fashion expression and have been known to befriend a drag queen (or two), but the last thing I want to see is some dude rocking a tailored Hugo Boos suit and a pair of 4 inch Manolos.
One might argue that the introduction of heels into men’s fashion may give our shorter brothers a “boost”. However, that is what we have lifts and thick soled Frye boots.
Another case against heels for men is that heels were originally constructed to accentuate (and exaggerate) a woman’s shape. The only reason for a man to wear the shoes is to obtain a more “feminine” shape and gait, hence why the shoes are popular with my drag queen/ cross dressing friends.
Yea or Nay: Men in Heels?
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Absolutely resoundingly YES.
But find a way to butch ‘em up, I think.
Your last argument makes the assumption that all women have the same shape. I know plenty of gals who do not look good in heels. Moreover, it also assumes that no men have “feminine” shapes and I know plenty who rocks heels better than any woman I know.
And I think his outfit is awesome.
Two words. Not hot.
Hooboy—as a man of small stature (and gay to boot) you’d think I’d be all over this ####, but I dunno. And anyway, have you ever *worn* heels? It’s no fun.
I think that it should be perfectly acceptable. It all depends on the person, really.
I, myself, have a fairly feminine figure. (gargantuan hips and thighs to boot.) I seriously wouldn’t mind trying something like this out.
Come On ! It’s just all together wrong!! Yes I am Gay ! I love being a man. I love my men to be men. Its just stupid and will never ever catch on. Not even in New York !
Your statement assumes heels were designed for women. This is incorrect. They were first work by King Louis in the 1500s and were adopted by the well-to-do of the age by both sexes.
I would love to see more designs for men. There are very few right now and we have to choose from designs for women as that is all that’s available right now.
hey im a gay man,
i think men should wear heels but not all men… if you happen to be what i like calling “ a woman out of a man” you can rock on heels… i do, and even though i got some bad looks sometimes, as long i feel good with myself… whats the big deal? men should definitely catch up on fashion… we dont have much choices!!! and being a man does not mean not having the choice to take care of yourself? we now have make-up for men, why not heels for men?
It took a while for a man to wear a pink dress shirt and now it’s accepted by society. Give it time…if men choose to wear heels, fashion designers need to start off with platforms for men as it was a hit in the 70’s. Today, stiletto heels are back in fashion among women which was a hit in the 80’s. Let men have platform heels but keep a fine line as everything can’t be unisex??!!!
In spite of all the arguments about wether guys should wear heels or not, we are really missing the point. We have a terrible tendency to compartmentalize what we want to see and what makes us uncomfortable. In truth, it is not about what others think about what you wear, but more importantly are YOU comfortable wearing heels. Forget what anyone else thinks. The other assumption is that only women have bodies suitable for heels and men don’t. There are women who look good in heels and some who don’t and the same will apply to men. If you buy any clothing don’t by it because it is “the fashion,”buy it because it suits you and if the right heel works – go for it!