The tale of the Boy Shoes

[rerant]

I am female and my current shoes (an awesome Circa pair I got on sale) are, in fact, "boys" shoes.

[Bella_Vixen]

I have a time of it trying to find shoes I like, so when I was in my hightop phase (I still am, actually, I have weak ankles), I would shop in the boy's section.

Best place to get black hightops in size 7.

[RecoveringKinkoid]

I'm trying to hook myself up with a men's kilt. Something like a utilikilt ( a twill, non plaid work kilt for men).

I hate shorts. I look and feel like a total frumpy slob in them. Good legs, bad garment. Plus, I have a problem when I go hiking with my jeans severely irritating the skin on my legs (doesnt' seem to matter how baggy the jeans, either. It's not soap. I dunno.).

So, I hit on the idea of a men's utilikilt. They are sized, obviously, for men. I'm not a big lady, so I sent an email to someone at the utilikilt company asking if they ever had any female customers.

The answer: "Yes, we call them crossdressers."

[PepperElf]

Like who really cares what kind of shoes a kid wears? As long as they're comfy then what's the big deal?

well all the other kids will care. what they wear dictates what the little girl wears. Her mom DID say that "Everyone is wearing them"

In a sick way it'll serve that mother right if little girls someday starts dressing like she's trying to make Brittney spears look rated G... because all the girls are doing it.

Cos... hey mom's the one who taught her to follow the crowd right?

[Pagan]

I'm trying to hook myself up with a men's kilt. Something like a utilikilt ( a twill, non plaid work kilt for men).

Here's someone who can work with you on that: http://www.kathyskilts.com/

I admit, I'm a little bit prejudiced - I'm really good friends with Kathy! But she's really great. She's made kilts for me and my parents and a lot of the pipe band members around here. Actually, she makes kilts for people all over the country. And she's one of the sweetest people on the planet.

[Anakah]

I used to wear boy shoes all the time. No big. Then again I think "vans" are pretty much unisex anyway. But I do own a pair of man pants. PJ pants to be exact. They're awesome, they work great as lounge around pants or I can go out in them.

I've noticed though, (a bit off topic here) that men sizes go up a lot higher. Out where I live usually the biggest size I see if like 12 and anything beyond that they consider "plus size" which in itself I think makes people feel fat. Makes me feel fat. lol

As far as that little girl, yes I do believe she will rebel. What kid wouldn't?

[Seshat]

anything beyond that they consider "plus size" which in itself I think makes people feel fat. Makes me feel fat.

Don't let it. You're only fat if you're carrying adipose tissue that's excessive for your health - the number on the little label in your clothing has nothing to do with your level of adipose (fat) tissue, and even less to do with your worth as a person. If it bothers you, cut off the tag (after you've decided you won't be returning the garment, of course. )

Rebel against vanity sizing! Join the rebellion!

[Lace Neil Singer]

My current pair of trainers are "boy shoes". XD They have lasted me so far about six years. For some reason, a lot of retailers assume that guys are going to use their trainers for running, playing sports and actually doing strenous activity, and girls are just going to wear theirs to go clubbing. -.- For that reason, guy's trainers tend to be hard wearing, practical and in neutral colours (mine are black and white) and girl's trainers in pastel colours, material that falls apart if you dare to use the trainers for anything cept posing, and yucky glitter and sequins that fall off. At least, that's how it is round where I am.

[Dreamstalker]

I have 3 pairs of dress shoes, all of which need to be altered in some way before they will fit (damn women's shoe sizing!) and I can't wear them if the weather's anything but perfect.

Mom's a bit irked that I prefer a law-enforcement supply catalog for shoes and the like (hey, they actually fit my big feet and last practically forever...I've owned a pair of duty boots for 5 years now which works out to about $15/year).

When I was a little kid, a relative gave me a pair of silver-colored Keds with silver laces. I lived in those things. Now I'm trying to find another pair.

[Becks]

But I do own a pair of man pants. PJ pants to be exact. They're awesome, they work great as lounge around pants or I can go out in them.

I LOVE my men's PJ pants. They're comfy, they're roomy and they're DARK.

[MystyGlyttyr]

Lace is so totally right. I ALWAYS try to buy my exercise shoes in the men's department. As much as I love the colors and designs on the women's shoes (I'm not girly, but I do love pink and glittery), the damn things just come apart too fast. I once ripped the laces straight through the eyelets of a pair just by tightening them. Not to mention the girl pairs cost about $5 more on average than the guys.

However, there seems to be no rule that says you can't paint on the men's ones with glitter fingernail polish after you buy them.

[Lace Neil Singer]

I'd do that, but my trainers are too scruffy. XD Then again, I like them like that; they're just for general stuff, I save my platforms and new rocks for when I go out. ^^

[Nakajo]

Poor Dad never got a boy. I was always the tomboy, trying to help Dad and going fishing with him, playing video games with him.

What drives me nuts are the parents that buy those "little adult" clothes, where the kid is like 6 and wearing heels, makeup, and clothes like a 17 year old preppy girl would wear, just to go shopping or something trivial.