The shoe:
Cath and I mentioned Bensimon shoes over two years ago on AsianCajuns when they came stateside. You can now get them online at Shopbop and Moxsie and at Madewell.
Notice the lack of a heel.
You know Cath and I favor tall shoes. Me especially. My tallest are close to 6 inches, the shortest roughly 2.5 inches (not including necessary flipflops, etc.). We wear them because of our petite stature, but also I love the way they look. I can’t get excited about buying flats.
That said, I can’t walk miles in those gorgeous wooden/leather skyscrappers. So I’m trying to convince myself that I like ranch houses.
Ladies, which do you prefer for yourselves (flats vs. heels) and why? Gents, aren’t you glad that you no longer have to wear heels?
ps- Thanks for all the lovely comments about the art history/photography post!
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43 Responses to “No Heels. Gulp.”
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Emma Says:
May 3rd, 2010 at 8:59 pmI love heels too ! I am never excited to buy flats
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Emma Says:
May 3rd, 2010 at 9:01 pmit is probably because I am only 5 ft. tall LOL!
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Parker Cross Says:
May 3rd, 2010 at 9:35 pmSomeday, when you have nothing better to do, rent Rosemary’s Baby. Turn off the sound so you are not distracted by the creepy story, and check out Mia Farrow’s low heeled and flat shoes. You may come away with a fresh perspective.
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AsianCajuns (Lar) Reply:
May 4th, 2010 at 9:15 amHahaha! I will certainly do this P.C.! I’ve always meant to watch this movie- even with the sound on! But I have a sinking feeling that Mia would tower over me in flats even if I wore my six-inchers
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WhiskAwayNic Reply:
May 4th, 2010 at 3:36 pmInterestingly, I got to take Mia Farrow around Emory back in 2007 and she’s only 5′ 4″! It’s the illusion of an elongated leg thanks to short shorts. Hem line makes all the difference to us shorties!
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AsianCajuns (Lar) Reply:
May 5th, 2010 at 2:27 pmNic, this is so good to know! You and Parker Cross give me great hope
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rosa Says:
May 3rd, 2010 at 9:48 pmi love the way i look in heels, but flats are just comfier for me. i love my bensimon lacets!
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Victoria Says:
May 4th, 2010 at 12:33 amI am a flats lady all the way. At a towering 5’3”, I am alot steadier on foot with flats and I feel more at peace-if that makes any sense. Plus, with my wardrobe (homemade, flowy circle skirts), flats make more sense. I do, however, envy the ladies around Atlanta that can pull off wearing heels. The last time I did, which was sometime in March at the opening of this new, fairly sketchy club in Midtown (that was offering free vodka drinks all night- something even the old lady-ish of girls couldn’t pass up), I was in immense, terrifying pain that resulted in lots of barefooted-ness.
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AsianCajuns (Lar) Reply:
May 4th, 2010 at 9:17 amI totally know what you mean about feeling more at peace in flats. I feel more powerful in heels (I like to stomp around), but they are literally not as grounding. Oh! And free vodka cocktails?! How did we miss this?!
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Victoria Reply:
May 4th, 2010 at 10:55 amI actually fell wearing my Toms, which was kind of heartbreaking, but I’m not blaming the shoes, I blame the slick stairs of Georgia State University. I do have some heel-ish flats that I’ll wear to feel semi-empowered but otherwise, my klutzy body can usually barely walk gracefully in flat shoes. Even then it’s a toss up as to whether I will fall or not. Also, the free vodka drinks were at this place called the ER Lounge near 12th street and Crescent. Aside from the free drinks, the club was full of Jersey Shore look-alikes, bad DJs, mirrored walls, and a pole for girls to dance on. It wasn’t the classiest of institutions, but the free drinks definitely helped!
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AsianCajuns (Lar) Reply:
May 5th, 2010 at 2:29 pmOh no! Though I have tripped in my Toms too! And I’ve never heard of ER Lounge- sounds like a good thing
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liv Says:
May 4th, 2010 at 1:46 amaw..i don’t think i can answer your question! flats no doubt save the day but no woman can live without her favorite knock-em-dead mankiller heels. I do have a pair of Bensimons tho from 2 yrs ago and i LOVE them still.
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idealscraps Says:
May 4th, 2010 at 3:14 amI’m a heels girl, but I didn’t pack any and haven’t worn them in three months! There’s a distinct attitude difference when you get the right pair of heels on that has no substitute. I’m also a shorty, but I rather enjoy that, so wearing heels doesn’t help with that. I’m not a big fan of flats, but I enjoy flat oxfords and flat boots and some sneakers. Flat sandals are growing on me. And I still can’t wear heels for long distances, so sometimes I must make an exception.
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AsianCajuns (Lar) Reply:
May 4th, 2010 at 9:18 amOoo I like a good oxford too and am currently on the look-out for the right proportioned flat boot. And I’m so glad you enjoy being a shorty too- I have a love/hate with my 5’3ness daily which might explain my shoe problem.
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Danielle Says:
May 4th, 2010 at 9:07 amI LOVE heels, although i’ve been reaching for flats lately, I think I’m getting lazy
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AsianCajuns (Lar) Reply:
May 4th, 2010 at 9:19 amHaha! I feel the same way, Danielle! I think that’s one reason I’m looking into wearing flats- they are just easier
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anh Says:
May 4th, 2010 at 9:55 ami am a heel lover as i am super short. but flats are my friends. i love my sperrys and all my gladiator sandals.
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Sally Says:
May 4th, 2010 at 9:59 amHeels all the way, baby.
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Snapshot Fashion Says:
May 4th, 2010 at 9:59 ami used to LOVE heels. but after living in NYC for 4 years and walking everywhere my feet can’t take it. i need flats! but hopefully i will be moving soon and can start wearing my heels again
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AsianCajuns (Lar) Reply:
May 5th, 2010 at 2:30 pmWhen I lived in Europe, I wore flats everywhere because I didn’t have a car- so I can totally understand your predicament, D!
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Ashley Says:
May 4th, 2010 at 10:01 amI am definitely team heels. I think it’s b/c I am short, too, but I also like the feeling of wearing tall heels. It makes me feel more feminine, in control, somehow sexier. Plus, I absolutely HAVE to wear flats to work, so I kind of equate the two.
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Ali Says:
May 4th, 2010 at 10:28 amdefinitely a flats person! I love the shoes you’ve posted, they’re so summery and lovely.
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JonIndia™ Says:
May 4th, 2010 at 11:21 amactually, flatten out the heels even more, and the red ones would be pretty chill for dudes to rock.
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Maeko Says:
May 4th, 2010 at 1:19 pmNot sure I CAN’T do heels. If I do, they’re like, chucks or cute flats.. I am a comfort sort of girl after the 8-5… so I do need flats, but I’m not sure I like these kids of flats.
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Maeko Says:
May 4th, 2010 at 1:19 pmPS. I’m hosting a Sephora and brand name surprise beauty item giveaway at my website. Everyone loves beauty goodies… Check it out, see if you likey!
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Windsor Grace Says:
May 4th, 2010 at 1:36 pmI love fun bright and colorful flats. And I love the same kind of heels.
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Jocy Says:
May 4th, 2010 at 1:37 pmThere was a period of two years where I loved flats. I’d only wear flats. But I never got rid of my heels. I’m glad I still kept them because I wear them all the time. I’m too clumsy to wear heels higher than 3.5″ though. That would be a disaster.
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AsianCajuns (Lar) Reply:
May 5th, 2010 at 2:31 pmWith all the travel you do, Jocy, do you usually wear flats? I have pretty much given up the idea of back-packing with a pair of heels- hahaha!
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Becky Says:
May 4th, 2010 at 1:37 pmOhmygoshIlovethoseshoes!
I like heels because they make my legs look longer and whenever I wear them I feel fierce
But I’m usually in flats or cute sneakers because I bike, walk or take the metro everywhere and flats are easier to get around in.[Reply]
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lisa Says:
May 4th, 2010 at 3:30 pmI’m only 5’3″ but I tend to wear flats all the time. Vancouver is a commuting/walk/bike/take transit sort of city and I like how free I feel when I’m in flats, like I can explore and walk to my heart’s content.
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AsianCajuns (Lar) Reply:
May 5th, 2010 at 2:32 pmTotally know what you mean, Lisa! I wish Atlanta wasn’t so dependent on cars for transportation, but then I would definitely forgo my heels.
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Lucy Says:
May 4th, 2010 at 7:49 pmhaha your post title is funny. For me, it would’ve been “Heels. Gulp.” LOL! I love heels but I require shoes with arches!
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Deanna Heath Says:
May 5th, 2010 at 1:54 pmI am a heels girl too! I have maybe 2 pairs of flats, one moccasin pair and some flops. Requisite gym shoes dont count lol.
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AsianCajuns (Lar) Reply:
May 5th, 2010 at 2:33 pmHaha! I can totally understand that Deanna. Pre-college, I hardly ever wore heels and was quite intimidated by anything over 2 inches!
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Winnie Says:
May 5th, 2010 at 7:23 pmI am super short, yet I am in flats almost all the time. Probably because most of the time I am hopping on buses to get to uni, so heels aren’t really an option! I like the Polaroid pic, at first I thought it was you guys….!
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WendyB Says:
May 6th, 2010 at 1:41 amI don’t feel happy if I’m not wearing heels!
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Jinah Says:
May 6th, 2010 at 10:39 pmI love my Bensimons!
And while I do love how a good heel looks, it’s just never practical for my lifestyle. I work on my feet and walk 5-40 minutes between classes around downtown on schooldays so yeah. Sad.
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fhen Says:
May 7th, 2010 at 9:26 amthat shoes look so comfy!
to me it depends
i usually wear flats to campus
only one times a week i think, i wear heels to school
but i frequently wear heels for going out
have a great weekend
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greenjeans Says:
May 7th, 2010 at 10:42 amWhoa, 6 inches? That’s crazy. I could dunk if I had 6 inch Jordans…
As a boy, I’m always fascinated by high heels-like seeing a girl run in a pair-how do you guys do that? But there’s something to be said about a girl who rocks a pair of cool sneakers.
I think it’d be awesome if you walked around the yurt in Mongolia in a pair of heels. Maybe not comfortable, but awesome certainly.
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Mare Says:
May 8th, 2010 at 3:31 pmTeam heels, as well, like Ashley for much the same reasons! Am surprising myself, though, that I want to buy a nice pair of strappy flat sandals for my summer skirts. A first for me.
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ediot Says:
May 9th, 2010 at 4:57 pmim a sneakers girl.
i cant walk in heels. not high heels anyway..dont know if there is an point in trying.- since its bad for the feet-knees and everything- so i think i might just continue with the sneakers.- way more comfortable at least.xx
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Sharon Says:
May 9th, 2010 at 9:10 pmAlthough I love heels with a passion… because standing at only 5’4″ who wouldn’t, I love flats just the same. I don’t discrimiate. I love shoes! All kinds… okay that’s a lie, not all kinds… you’ll never see me wearing crocs or brikenstocks. It’s just not my thing… but I guess if I had to choose, I’d pick a heel… instant lift and instant lbs lost! Woohoo!
xx Love & Aloha
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EmilyKennedy Says:
May 13th, 2010 at 2:24 pmThose are really cute for being flats. I love having a few trusty pairs of flats in my closet. As another blogger mentioned recently, I swear they help me to get MORE use out of my heels, because I’ll actually plan to do a switch when I get to work. Win!
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