What's with the pointy shoes?

travelingirl says on Sep 14, 2008, 15:02:

I like them! And the pointy part comes out beyond the toes so no, they don't hurt the toes. We've had this discussion on here before. I think some of the men call them roach killers, witch shoes, or something like that?

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TobyBoy says on Sep 14, 2008, 15:10:

I you have no respect or understanding for fashion, design or art history, that is OK for you, but you do not have to be arrogant to others all over the world who do appreciate refinement.

What you call pointy, others may call stylized. Please respect the hard work of shoe designers, even if you do not like their craft. After all, you do not have to wear them if you are so inclined.

Bogota, Paris and Milano, are not flip-flop-filled cities like Miami, etc. ...Thank goodness.

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LilaM says on Sep 14, 2008, 16:26:

well TG I like them too, and well toby boy.... I agree with you, but sometimes at the end of the day i would like to have flip flops instead of them...

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MaFe says on Sep 14, 2008, 18:17:

I hate them...think they are so so ugly.....but my mother and sister LOVE them...
I am very into shoes...rather obsess with shoes...but I can't stand pointy shoes...

"All human actions have one or more of these seven causes: chance, nature, compulsions, habit, reason, passion, desire. "-Aristotle

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travelingirl says on Sep 14, 2008, 18:26:

Do you like peep-toes, MaFe? I think they are cute too. :)

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houstongal says on Sep 14, 2008, 20:13:

I'm not fond of them. They make big feet look even bigger. But I'm not fond of ballet slippers or Mary Janes either.

"It is now official: there's no place on earth where you will not find a Peruvian band." David Sedaris

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travelingirl says on Sep 14, 2008, 20:28:

You mean that the pointy toes make your feet look bigger? I can see why you might think that since the point party extends past your foot. I still love them with jeans or dress pants.
I kind of like the ballets slipper too... in that they are totally comfortable and I don't have to worry about toppling over on 3 inch heels. haha Not a big fan of the mary jane shoe though.

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IloveCidy says on Sep 14, 2008, 21:02:

travelgirl I think you are fronting. You don't look like the pointy shoe type.

I miss my novia!

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travelingirl says on Sep 14, 2008, 21:11:

Lol. So the orange T doesn't fit the "type", huh?
In any case, I still have lots of pointy shoes... both high heels, kitten heels, flats, slingbacks, and boots.

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IloveCidy says on Sep 14, 2008, 21:14:

I am talking about stileto points.

I miss my novia!

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travelingirl says on Sep 14, 2008, 21:22:

Yes, I have those, and so do millions of other women. haha

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IloveCidy says on Sep 14, 2008, 21:35:

ok if you say so nite nite see you soon

I miss my novia!

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Robert Jorge says on Sep 14, 2008, 23:37:

Guys wear pointy shoes too. Here are mine.

He who farts in church, sits in his own pew.

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travelingirl says on Sep 14, 2008, 23:54:

Haha, I like those. But they still aren't the ultra pointies. ;)

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Robert Jorge says on Sep 14, 2008, 23:58:

They are pretty pointy for guy's shoes. The pic is probably too close up - and obviously too big. But anyway, I agree they are comfortable and look pretty cool.

He who farts in church, sits in his own pew.

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travelingirl says on Sep 15, 2008, 00:03:

Yeah I don't think I've ever seen a guy wear the majorly pointy shoes like I have. So I suppose yours would be pretty pointy for a dude.
I'm gonna have to start a new thread for Fashion. ;)

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christobeldawg says on Sep 15, 2008, 01:02:

wicked witch of the west shoes. I hate'em

admittedly, arriving can feel great too

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travelingirl says on Sep 15, 2008, 01:21:

Everyone is entitled to their opinion...

I hate jorts.

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romy says on Sep 15, 2008, 05:11:

I definitely own a pair of these bad boys...


I've been looking for a pair of Spanish boots though...

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MaFe says on Sep 15, 2008, 08:02:

Run Forest Run (newbie) says on Sep 14, 2008, 20:34: flag

All real women wear pointy shoes with heals. Its part of being a woman.


Are you a woman? WHATEVER...I am very feminine and refuse to wear pointed shoes...just my personal taste...does't make me less of a woman...
Some pointy shoes are cute but when the point is a mile long...hate them!


TG I love peep toes! I love my feel so I enjoy showing off my toes...

"All human actions have one or more of these seven causes: chance, nature, compulsions, habit, reason, passion, desire. "-Aristotle

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MaFe says on Sep 15, 2008, 08:20:

"Run Forest Run (newbie) says on Sep 15 (today): flag

"does't make me less of a woman..."

Depends on your age. How old are you?

Let me revise my comment.

All real women, single, under the age of 35, wear pointy shoes with heals. Its part of being a woman."

You are still wrong bubba! I am less than 30...and I am very real woman...
Are you a woman? No offense, but if you aren't I suggest not to comment...

"All human actions have one or more of these seven causes: chance, nature, compulsions, habit, reason, passion, desire. "-Aristotle

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houstongal says on Sep 15, 2008, 08:46:

MaFe - I love peep toe shoes too!

I don't like ultra pointy because they make my feet look too long, but I definitely love heels.

"It is now official: there's no place on earth where you will not find a Peruvian band." David Sedaris

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MaFe says on Sep 15, 2008, 08:58:

HG me too...I don't like how they make my feel look.....I am a HUGE heels girl too!

"All human actions have one or more of these seven causes: chance, nature, compulsions, habit, reason, passion, desire. "-Aristotle

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dwmte7 says on Sep 15, 2008, 09:49:

robert....woooooah....you call them pointed. common. my sis has a boutique in envigado and sells shoes and let me tellyou, pointed means POINTED. like a fricken stilleto. three inches past the toes. the gals love em. my wife au contrair doesn't wear anything high style, she's super modest and dresses accordingly. a bit wallflowerish. what ever. when she's happy, i'm happy...or at least outta the woods.
dw

dwmte

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cali_brahh says on Sep 25, 2008, 18:51:

in america those shoes are regarded as cajones kickers. I think they are a bit ostentatious

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dwmte7 says on Sep 25, 2008, 18:59:

somewhere i got the idea that the idea came from the cowboy boot designs from mexico. some of them are those three inch past the toes. but that's not gospel, just a thought i had.

dwmte

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christobeldawg says on Sep 25, 2008, 20:22:

I can understand that the Colombian galz would want to wear heels, because of them being somwhat vertically challenged haha, but why add 5 inches to the front of your toes?

admittedly, arriving can feel great too

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