tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30314848.post3721887907210374390..comments2023-10-19T23:31:13.746-07:00Comments on Field Notes from an Evolutionary Psychologist: The psychology behind the $17 billion shoe obsessionField Noteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18372584643389870376noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30314848.post-3117425884938377092011-01-16T22:41:15.465-08:002011-01-16T22:41:15.465-08:00Beautifully written and well crafted article. I pa...Beautifully written and well crafted article. I particularly like the way that you managed to cover less attractive side of shoes tastefully.lestroischeneshttp://lestroischenes.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30314848.post-32085919460871378792011-01-05T18:12:57.259-08:002011-01-05T18:12:57.259-08:00Great article!! Totally justifies my shoe addicti...Great article!! Totally justifies my shoe addiction. The thing with shoes is that they always (or almost always) fit, and that is really important when I am out shopping. Trying on jeans can be an exercise in frustration, but shoes are blissful almost every time. <br /><br />Is it conspicuous consumption? Maybe. I doubt that all my pairs of shoes (and there are a LOT of shoes in my closet) would add up to more than a couple of payments on a new BMW. <br /><br />Once again - great article!!Meganhttp://www.shoegirl.canoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30314848.post-86730404963491201162010-07-22T13:44:12.064-07:002010-07-22T13:44:12.064-07:00I'm a radio journalist looking for a story for...I'm a radio journalist looking for a story for tomorrow morning that involves shoes. There's a flap in Colorado about high heels versus boots, and it'd be fun to get your comments about those shoe styles, from an evolutionary perspective of course. We could do a phone interview, but I probably need to know if you can do it by this evening.Shelley Schlendernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30314848.post-29767502687969787792009-12-02T01:55:37.200-08:002009-12-02T01:55:37.200-08:00I agree with the power theory, but from more a sex...I agree with the power theory, but from more a sexual power angle. I'm not sure how important height is to female power relationships, but sexual receptivity greatly increases female power. As you pointed out, high heels are not just a social signal of sexual receptivity (ie "I chose to put these shoes on tonight"), but also actually force a woman's body into a more sexually receptive posture (back arched, posterior raised). It's way easier than having to concentrate on maintaining that pose on one's own all evening...Birkis Dorianhttp://www.squidoo.com/birkis-dorian-clogsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30314848.post-81843714570289063122008-02-28T16:41:00.000-08:002008-02-28T16:41:00.000-08:00Excellent article! Your posts are always so intel...Excellent article! Your posts are always so intelligent, insightful and interesting. Glad I found your blog. I'm much more of a practical shoe person (I'd rather chucks or barefoot, really), but I gotta admit I do feel sexier when I (rarely) put high heels on. I've often wondered about feeling that way, too. THanks for your insight!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30314848.post-30239546209289938082008-02-26T19:16:00.000-08:002008-02-26T19:16:00.000-08:00okay i have been tooo soo many blogs tonite.. and ...okay i have been tooo soo many blogs tonite.. and really i have so enjoyed reading yours. Dont get me wrong. love hearing about fellow etsians but really this was a treat thank you!! i am totally blog rolling you so i can come and read more. thanks!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17837693235967823325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30314848.post-61313324636608773432008-02-26T19:07:00.000-08:002008-02-26T19:07:00.000-08:00I learned to run after the bus in stilettos on the...I learned to run after the bus in stilettos on the cobblestone streets of Stockholm --- I admit I'm a huge fan. It was worth the practice and now I just wish I could afford some really hot heels!Nicole Solohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10975114588708872119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30314848.post-30915502840127170302008-02-26T16:36:00.000-08:002008-02-26T16:36:00.000-08:00Great article - I'll have to share this with my hu...Great article - I'll have to share this with my husband, who wishes that I would subscribe to the theory that stilettos will make me more powerful (I'm 5'1"). Then again, he is from Rome, where the diminutive fashionistas run sprints down ancient stone-paved streets in the highest of heels...Then again, my mother-in-law can no longer wear anything higher than Keds after a lifetime of such antics ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30314848.post-60782105885696001272008-02-26T13:38:00.000-08:002008-02-26T13:38:00.000-08:00Fantastic post!!! Thoroughly enjoyed reading it, '...Fantastic post!!! Thoroughly enjoyed reading it, 'penis envy' made me smile, reminded me when I was at college and the tutor first mentioned it and how everyone burst into laughter and then embarassment when he explained what it meant .. (we were only 17!)decadentdiamondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12617638758116696039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30314848.post-88066575537851516382008-02-25T21:59:00.000-08:002008-02-25T21:59:00.000-08:00Very interesting post. I think the obsession with ...Very interesting post. I think the obsession with high heels is wrapped up with our youth culture--only the young and fit can negotiate safely in them. Unless of course you're one of those women who has worn heels exclusively and ruined your Achilles tendon (small price).Callooh Callayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08914477078997884829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30314848.post-49004529236317338982008-02-25T21:37:00.000-08:002008-02-25T21:37:00.000-08:00Another great blog. Very intersting about the pre...Another great blog. Very intersting about the presidental thing, especiall with Al Gore. I admit I usuall go more for practical shoes - and I hate heels, always afraid I'm gonna break my ankle in 'em, lol.Bijouteryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10135628450625671947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30314848.post-5029109975124101822008-02-25T19:55:00.000-08:002008-02-25T19:55:00.000-08:00Your blog entries are always so interesting! I'll...Your blog entries are always so interesting! I'll admit, I spend a little money on shoes but they're mostly Keens and NOT sexy! LOL I guess that's a sign that you're OLD when you dream of expensive shoes and they are all good for your feet :) JoGrizzly Mountain Artshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15661384930657079527noreply@blogger.com