Re: Men's Shoes
It's a confrontational step to many people (particularly the average 'guy;s guy). It's much like how shocking it was for women to start wearing pants about 100 years ago. We have a social norm. And, like it or not, we have a lot of messages that our culture expects from certain types of apparel. When somebody co-opts something from the opposite gender, there is always a risk that potentially unwaranted assumptions will be made about the wearer adopting the fashion in question. Having said that, fashion is also about what makes you feel good, powerful, your most ideal self. And for someone who is looking to change or move fashion (like Marc Jacobs) - Shoes are a place that has been ignored in men's fashion for some time (outside of certain staples such as Dress, Atheletic & Loafer). So, I am hearing from more younger men that are willing to experiment in fashion in their shoes.
I just don't know that many men who would make the occasional comfort sacrifices for women's heeled shoes. I know that attractive women's shoes make me feel more feminine & powerful. I expect men will have a different set of core responses.
Just some thoughts of the tip o my brain before popping off to bed.
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