Would Your Man Wear These?

Manolo Blahnik Shoes - New fashion trend for men by Manolo Blahnik
@worldwise1 (14885)
United States
December 7, 2007 12:51pm CST
While doing a bit of browsing I came across an article about the latest craze from famed women's shoe designer, Manolo Blahnik. He has introduced a line of men's footwear that is unusual to say the least. They feature slingbacks-yes, I did say slingbacks, for men. Somehow, I just don't see this new fashion trend taking off among ordinary men. So, I would like for you to take a look and tell me what you think of one example, please.
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@maddysmommy (16230)
• United States
9 Dec 07
I know my husband wouldn't be caught wearing those shoes LOL
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@maddysmommy (16230)
• United States
9 Dec 07
Oh I hope I'm sure LOL
@worldwise1 (14885)
• United States
9 Dec 07
Are you absolutely sure, maddysmommy? LOL. Just kidding. I know most of the ones I know wouldn't either.
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@brimia (6581)
• United States
30 Jan 08
those are very unusual. I think they'd have to pay my husband to wear those. He's very traditional
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@worldwise1 (14885)
• United States
7 Feb 08
I agree, brimia, that they wouldn't go over big with the traditional type of man.
@Modestah (11177)
• United States
11 Dec 07
hmmm, well, I kind of like them (for myself) my husband would not wear these...I am not sure I would be opposed to them for men except for the open toe - that "jes aint right"
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@worldwise1 (14885)
• United States
7 Feb 08
Maybe they would be OK for the "Meterosexual" man, Modestah!
@3lilangels (4639)
• United States
11 Dec 07
well i don't think my hubby would like these at all,it's not his cup of tea.i don't even like them lol.i can't believe someone actually made this kind of show for men,whats next lol.pattie
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@worldwise1 (14885)
• United States
7 Feb 08
I think it's all about the rich and famous, 3lilangels.
@jatamogue (367)
• Philippines
9 Dec 07
Those shoes look pretty different. Subtle clothing is what usually catches my eye. It excites me to find something I need and know the quality of it. Being comfortable in it, I guess it would all depend on the person wearing it and the type of clothes the person has. 8-)
@worldwise1 (14885)
• United States
7 Feb 08
I must say, jatamogue, they are not for everyone!
• United States
22 Dec 07
nope i can safely say that my man would not wear those shoes hes not the "slingback" or "opentoe" kind of man
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@worldwise1 (14885)
• United States
7 Feb 08
LOL! I think it would take a certain type of man to wear these shoes, chelle.
@carolbee (16230)
• United States
7 Dec 07
I really like them for casual wear. Hard to imagine how they would look on a man that wears a suit. My husband wouldn't wear them with his office attire and when he's not at work, he's in tennis shoes.
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@worldwise1 (14885)
• United States
9 Dec 07
I would think they could only appeal to those men who are on the cutting edge of fashion, carolbee, such as models and some actor-types, etc.
@Ohara_1983 (4117)
• Kuwait
8 Dec 07
Im not quite sure that my husband will wear those, even do that is fashion, balck shoe & brown will be ok that color blue now way at all for him.
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@worldwise1 (14885)
• United States
9 Dec 07
I saw them in many colors, Ohara, for better variety, I suppose. You can see more of them at www.abcnews.com.
@smacksman (6053)
8 Dec 07
Well they would go with my miniskirt and tights! haha It just goes to show that most male designers are very feminine, shall we say, and like nothing better the things that girls like. Anything to be outrageous and catch the attention of the media. All good clean fun really!
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@worldwise1 (14885)
• United States
9 Dec 07
I've often wondered why it is that women follow the rules of fashion as dictated mostly be the male designers, smacksman. Some of the styles they come up with look hideous.
@palonghorn (5479)
• United States
8 Dec 07
Those are so ugly, I have to agree with you I don't see ordinary men wearing those. I know my s/o wouldn't not unless it was for some kind of joke, and then well with his name on them, they can't be that cheap. I'm fairly certain, I don't know too many women that would want their men to wear those either lol
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@worldwise1 (14885)
• United States
9 Dec 07
I think they will be worn only by men who are models or some who are in the public eye, palonghorn, as a means of promoting them.
@barehugs (8973)
• Canada
8 Dec 07
yup I'd wear these, but not if I had to pay an arm and a leg for them. They would be a good lounging shoe for in the house. I doubt they'd be much good in the snow or wet weather. Bring them on, but at a decent price!
@worldwise1 (14885)
• United States
9 Dec 07
And here I had been thinking you were a female all this time, barehugs. Sorry about that! To each his own-I guess.
• South Korea
8 Dec 07
i have to say it is cool, but it won't be a trend. but who knows? maybe some day it will be popular!
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@worldwise1 (14885)
• United States
9 Dec 07
They might become a trend within a certain sector of society, mengchuijie, like the rich and famous or those who like to keep up with the latest trends.
@dloveli (4366)
• United States
7 Dec 07
He** no my man wouldnt wear those. My husband is from Puerto Rico. It is hot down there and he still thinks they're too over the top. I read your discussion and called him in to show him the shoes. He said that he doesnt mind Mandals(sandals for men), but those look like he stole my shoes.lol Realistically, Monolo's are expensive and very chic. You may just see some people wearing them for no other reasons but these. I have a hard time featuring Brad Pitt walking out of the airport with Angelina Jolie and their brood, wearing matching slingbacks. Ugh! I have a headache! That's not a pretty picture.lol
@worldwise1 (14885)
• United States
9 Dec 07
I think you're right, dloveli. I stand by my original opinion that they would only appeal to men who run in certain circles.
@Adoniah (7512)
• United States
9 Dec 07
You've got to be kidding! I hate those things. I will not wear them. I just cannot picture a guy wearing them. But you know some will just because they are out there.
@worldwise1 (14885)
• United States
9 Dec 07
So true, Adoniah. There will always be some who are willing to wear things that attract a lot of attention-no matter that it is in poor taste.
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@owlwings (43897)
• Cambridge, England
7 Dec 07
Hmm ... looks like less leather for more money to me! I would not wear these shoes because they would be pretty useless at keeping out the cold and wet (which is surely one reason why we wear shoes). They would also (inevitably) incite comments from friends and colleagues on the lines of "You need to see a shoe repairer" or "Cutting down on shoe leather, are we?" Goodness me! Where will this lead? Decollete frilled shirts? Above the knee pinstripe pants? Slashed sleeves? These shoes would need a bit of a heel, really, in order to best display a well-turned calf. As a matter of fact, fashion does go in cycles and the male dress of earlier centuries was much more rich and colourful than it is today (and has been for the last 200 years or so). I see no reason why males should always be the dowdies but maybe the time is not right yet!
@worldwise1 (14885)
• United States
9 Dec 07
I am very familiar with the fashion trends in menswear throughout history, owlwings, and you are quite right. There has always been "dandies" who choose to dress in an attention-getting style, but i just don't see a lot of men rushing out to buy these shoes.
@Aurone (4755)
• United States
7 Dec 07
I don't know. I could totally see my husband thinking they were cool and wanting a pair. He is a bit crazy like that.
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@worldwise1 (14885)
• United States
9 Dec 07
Well, Aurone, Mr. Blahnik must have felt that there was a viable market for his products out there, LOL.
@kykidd (6812)
• United States
7 Dec 07
I can say for sure my man would not wear these and I guess I can also say I am glad. He says no one ever looks at your shoes, but if he were wearing these I am sure they would.
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@worldwise1 (14885)
• United States
9 Dec 07
I heartily agree with you, kykidd. Some things are a bit too extreme.