# Self-mutilation for the sake of high heels--WTF? **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [November 16, 2003, 9:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/self-mutilation-for-the-sake-of-high-heels-wtf/213593 "2003-11-16T21:46:37Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![vivalostwages](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/d07c76/32.png) [@vivalostwages](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/vivalostwages)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2003, 9:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/self-mutilation-for-the-sake-of-high-heels-wtf/213593/1 "2003-11-16T21:46:37Z")
I saw this the other night on the tube and was shocked. Somehow, this bugs me a lot more than other modification procedures or surgeries. I think it’s not only the vanity factor but the desire of some people to go to any lengths just to buy overpriced shoes that throw their spines out of whack. [Just awful.](http://abcnews.go.com/sections/2020/US/high_heels_031114.html) ---
**Author:** ![enipla](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/54ee81/32.png) [@enipla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/enipla)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2003, 10:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/self-mutilation-for-the-sake-of-high-heels-wtf/213593/2 "2003-11-16T22:04:04Z")
From the link. > [@](#): > > Linda O’Keefe, who wrote a book celebrating shoewear, says what you slip on your feet can transform your soul Sombody needs to get a life. Soul…Sole? Silly play on words? If I ever need to get something done. I don’t want her on my side. ---
**Author:** ![Chimpy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/a9adbd/32.png) [@Chimpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chimpy)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2003, 10:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/self-mutilation-for-the-sake-of-high-heels-wtf/213593/3 "2003-11-16T22:09:07Z")
i saw a show about this to i think its disgusting, what we are seeing is the 21st century version of chinese foot binding except now we have it self imposed. nasty. ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2003, 10:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/self-mutilation-for-the-sake-of-high-heels-wtf/213593/4 "2003-11-16T22:10:27Z")
> [@](#): > > “Nobody could get along wearing sneakers the rest of your life.” Um, actually, I think I could. ---
**Author:** ![Helen\_s\_Eidolon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/8edcca/32.png) [@Helen\_s\_Eidolon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Helen_s_Eidolon)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2003, 10:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/self-mutilation-for-the-sake-of-high-heels-wtf/213593/5 "2003-11-16T22:13:21Z")
Heck, that article makes me **want** to throw out any shoes I have other than sneakers! ---
**Author:** ![Jenaroph](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/e8c25b/32.png) [@Jenaroph](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jenaroph)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2003, 10:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/self-mutilation-for-the-sake-of-high-heels-wtf/213593/6 "2003-11-16T22:14:44Z")
Anita Bonita (shyeah, that’s not a pseudonym): > [@](#): > > “No,” she told me, “Nobody could get along wearing sneakers the rest of your life.” Don’t you presume to speak for me, you screwed-up little fashion-slave jackass. ---
**Author:** ![whiterabbit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/cab0a1/32.png) [@whiterabbit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/whiterabbit)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2003, 10:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/self-mutilation-for-the-sake-of-high-heels-wtf/213593/7 "2003-11-16T22:14:50Z")
And this is why it’s impossible for me to find flats, but thanks to back and hip problems, I have been forbidden to wear heels by several doctors. I’m screwed, aren’t I? Good Lord. I mostly wear sneakers. ---
**Author:** ![Flutterby](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/6f9a4e/32.png) [@Flutterby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Flutterby)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2003, 10:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/self-mutilation-for-the-sake-of-high-heels-wtf/213593/8 "2003-11-16T22:15:51Z")
I live in my sneakers and black ankle boots with rounded toes… I don’t see why anyone would want to wear high heels but don’t begrudge them the chance to do so… but at 6’1 I don’t need to be any taller (I’m nowhere near model looking) it’s bad enough trying to pick up guys when you tower over them in stocking feet! ---
**Author:** ![Chimpy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/a9adbd/32.png) [@Chimpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chimpy)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2003, 10:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/self-mutilation-for-the-sake-of-high-heels-wtf/213593/9 "2003-11-16T22:18:47Z")
> [@](#): > > and says she owns some 300 pairs. now where did she get the money for those i wonder?? _cough cough taking advantage cough_ ---
**Author:** ![SnoopyFan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/d07c76/32.png) [@SnoopyFan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SnoopyFan)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2003, 3:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/self-mutilation-for-the-sake-of-high-heels-wtf/213593/10 "2003-11-17T03:26:25Z")
300 pairs of shoes at fucking $500 a pop? THAT IS MORE MONEY THAN I HAVE EARNED IN MY ENTIRE LIFETIME! I could buy a hugeass, brand spanking new 4 bedroom house here, with a yard, for $150,000!!! I could _LIVE_ on 150k for the rest of my life provided I was careful and worked at least part time!!! Dr. Anita Bonita Dumbshit earns her own money and thus can spend it on whatever she wants, but I swear I don’t understand rich people. They spend their cash on the most insane, insignificant stuff! If someone stuck a designer label on a package of dog shit, some of them would buy it. ---
**Author:** ![DaisyFace](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/848f3c/32.png) [@DaisyFace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DaisyFace)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2003, 3:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/self-mutilation-for-the-sake-of-high-heels-wtf/213593/11 "2003-11-17T03:40:15Z")
Manolo himself was recently in a _very_ high-end all around here and it was a bit disturbing to watch the “lizard women” (who’ve been pulled and tucked one too many times) laugh about how much they spend on his shoes. One said “They cost $600. unless my husband is asking, then they cost $50.” Ugh. Plain, chunky heel, rounded toe work shoes for me! ---
**Author:** ![Helena](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/c68b51/32.png) [@Helena](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Helena)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2003, 3:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/self-mutilation-for-the-sake-of-high-heels-wtf/213593/12 "2003-11-17T03:44:36Z")
I’ve never owned a pair of heels. ---
**Author:** ![jesleigh](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/58f4c7/32.png) [@jesleigh](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jesleigh)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2003, 3:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/self-mutilation-for-the-sake-of-high-heels-wtf/213593/13 "2003-11-17T03:53:50Z")
I confess…I love my heels…my newest pair are 4 inch highes… I’m only 5’4, and I feel much more confident in them… but they only cost $20 bucks (and I got them on sale :D) And I can walk in them just fine without surgery, thank you! ---
**Author:** ![DeVena](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/dec6dc/32.png) [@DeVena](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DeVena)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2003, 5:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/self-mutilation-for-the-sake-of-high-heels-wtf/213593/14 "2003-11-17T05:07:46Z")
The best thing that happened, after a severely broken foot and 3 surguries, was when the surgeon sat me down and said I’d never wear heels again. I coulda kissed the man. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Guinastasia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guinastasia/32/5751_2.png) [@Guinastasia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guinastasia)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2003, 5:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/self-mutilation-for-the-sake-of-high-heels-wtf/213593/15 "2003-11-17T05:10:44Z")
I like heels, but only medium, chunky ones, which are easier to walk on. I prefer slippers. Those little silky ones that look like ballet slippers. They’re so cute. ---
**Author:** ![Ruby](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/13edae/32.png) [@Ruby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ruby)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2003, 5:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/self-mutilation-for-the-sake-of-high-heels-wtf/213593/16 "2003-11-17T05:12:20Z")
I’m another one that would be way too tall with heels. I’m 5’10 and wore heels in my youth. I’m grateful for the opportunity to NOT wear them now. ---
**Author:** ![matt\_mcl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/7ab992/32.png) [@matt\_mcl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/matt_mcl)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2003, 5:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/self-mutilation-for-the-sake-of-high-heels-wtf/213593/17 "2003-11-17T05:12:21Z")
So if they’re so essential to life, how is it that I’ve managed to avoid wearing any to date? ---
**Author:** ![InternetLegend](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/internetlegend/32/13154_2.png) [@InternetLegend](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/InternetLegend)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2003, 5:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/self-mutilation-for-the-sake-of-high-heels-wtf/213593/18 "2003-11-17T05:39:06Z")
I never liked high heels and never wore any that were over 2". Even so, I had to have bunion surgery on my right foot five years ago, and I would have had it on my left foot by now if the first surgery hadn’t been so painful. I never, ever wear heels, and I don’t miss them at all. Life is too short to wear uncomfortable shoes, and exercise has made my calves taut enough for me. ---
**Author:** ![Sonyadora](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/dc4da7/32.png) [@Sonyadora](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sonyadora)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2003, 5:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/self-mutilation-for-the-sake-of-high-heels-wtf/213593/19 "2003-11-17T05:49:15Z")
ewww…yet another reason for me to never buy a pair…this makes me dislike heels just on principle. ---
**Author:** ![wolf\_meister](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wolf_meister/32/15202_2.png) [@wolf\_meister](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolf_meister)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2003, 6:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/self-mutilation-for-the-sake-of-high-heels-wtf/213593/20 "2003-11-17T06:21:25Z")
Speaking from a guy’s point of view, you know what I think is sexy? … barefoot women !!! NO surgery, NO medical problems, and it’s free !!! Something to think about huh? [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/self-mutilation-for-the-sake-of-high-heels-wtf/213593.md?page=2)