I have always thought women are so lucky because they can increase their height 2 ~ 6″ instantly by wearing high heels. Not only do they look taller, however they can do so openly and without criticism. This gives women a big advantage over short guys since men can not put on high heels. But now there are high heels for guys, the elevator shoes.
Elevator shoes works like high heels for girls, but with one extremely significant difference. Whereas women’s high heels are obvious and open, elevator shoes are discrete and concealed. This enables a short guy to catch up to the girls in heels easily and instantly.
How do elevator shoes work?
High heels for men has a special height increasing insole that are much thicker than the normal insole. The insoles can be many different materials, but usually made from some kind of foam or rubber material and is anywhere from 1/2″ to 3″. Add this to the typical 1/2″ to 1″ heels, and you’re talking about 1 ~ 4 inches of immediate lift!
The very best part is, the lift comes from the insoles so it’s hidden and discrete. Although you can add the lift insoles to practically any kind of shoes, shoes not designed for the insoles will be uncomfortable, bulky, and your feet will tend to slip out. Elevator shoes are made with the height boosting insole in mind so it will accommodate the insoles without any indicators of this lift from the outside.
Are they comfortable?
Ask any woman if high heels are comfortable and 100 % would tell you it is not. Even with a low lift insole of 1″, your heels will be above the soles of your feet so it will never feel as natural or comfortable as a pair of running shoes. The 2″ and above insoles feel exactly like I would imagine a woman’s high heeled shoes would feel like.
Some girls say platform shoes are rather comfortable, and they most likely are since the entire length of the foot is on a flat plane instead of the heel being higher. However, you lose stability from the additional lift which makes running or any kind of physical exertion tough. Unfortunately, high heels for men can not achieve this platform effect, because platform shoes, no matter how discretely made, will be apparent from the exterior.
But, who cares? You’re not going to play basketball in these shoes and they’re not completely intolerable to wear that you cannot walk around in them. You must sacrifice a little bit of function for form.
The Bad News
The bad news is, if you’re ever in a position where you need to take off your shoes, you will be caught red handed. This is unpleasant to say the least and does not look favorably on your image and ego. What will you say to your brand-new girlfriend when she finds out you’re 3″ shorter than when she first met you?
For short guys, these discrete high heels for men will be a wardrobe essential, especially for an evening out. My recommendation is to stay with a smaller lift of around 1″. This will make you look and feel noticeably taller and will be comfortable enough for long term use. The majority of people also will not really notice the difference with smaller lifts so you can wear it with more confidence. Only just don’t forget to come clean to your new girlfriend so you don’t need to reply to that awkward inquisition.
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