Comments on: Shoes for the Pole Dancing http://shoeblogs.com/2005/08/12/shoes-for-the-pole-dancing/ Manolo Loves the Shoes! Tue, 02 Dec 2008 03:30:57 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5 By: Martha http://shoeblogs.com/2005/08/12/shoes-for-the-pole-dancing/#comment-8874 Martha Wed, 24 Aug 2005 17:17:58 +0000 http://www.shoeblogs.com/wordpress/2005/08/12/shoes-for-the-pole-dancing/#comment-8874 Yowza. Truly the Manolo has opened the Martha's mind in yet another way. Yowza. Truly the Manolo has opened the Martha’s mind in yet another way.

]]> By: Norma Desmond http://shoeblogs.com/2005/08/12/shoes-for-the-pole-dancing/#comment-8574 Norma Desmond Mon, 15 Aug 2005 19:42:36 +0000 http://www.shoeblogs.com/wordpress/2005/08/12/shoes-for-the-pole-dancing/#comment-8574 The Norma also does not understand the desire for the demure pole-dancing shoes. She would think that if sluttiness were something one wished to avoid, then pole-dancing itself would be _interdit_. It is seldom, she imagines, that customers of the clubs where the pole-dancing is enjoyed say to themselves, "My opinion of this lady before me is informed by her footwear, rather than by her undulating pelvis." The Norma herself finds a certain amount of sluttiness to be salutory, especially since one woman's sluttiness is another's fun night out. Of course, one wishes to preserve one's dignity always, but within those boundaries much delightful misbehavior is both possible and to be encouraged. Why should the mens have all the freedom to be slutty, and the womens none at all, she thinks. The Norma also does not understand the desire for the demure pole-dancing shoes. She would think that if sluttiness were something one wished to avoid, then pole-dancing itself would be _interdit_. It is seldom, she imagines, that customers of the clubs where the pole-dancing is enjoyed say to themselves, “My opinion of this lady before me is informed by her footwear, rather than by her undulating pelvis.”

The Norma herself finds a certain amount of sluttiness to be salutory, especially since one woman’s sluttiness is another’s fun night out. Of course, one wishes to preserve one’s dignity always, but within those boundaries much delightful misbehavior is both possible and to be encouraged. Why should the mens have all the freedom to be slutty, and the womens none at all, she thinks.

]]> By: Shauna No More http://shoeblogs.com/2005/08/12/shoes-for-the-pole-dancing/#comment-8573 Shauna No More Mon, 15 Aug 2005 17:57:20 +0000 http://www.shoeblogs.com/wordpress/2005/08/12/shoes-for-the-pole-dancing/#comment-8573 While the Manolo has the lovely taste in the shoes, and these are quite pretty, they shoes are too low for the pole-dancing (speaking as one who used to strip). For pole-dancing, you will want shoes with at least a 4 or 5" heel, probably with a 1 or 2" platform. The higher heel will help you shift your center of gravity towards your hips, which is a major component of graceful stripper-dancing. The platform will make them more comfortable -- you can get by with a slightly lower heel -- and will make your legs look longer. They don't have to be Lucite (ugh) but should fit pretty snugly so you don't slide around inside them. Boots have more stability than sandals, and thicker heels are much more stable than spikes. (My favorite pole-dancing shoe was a pair of beautiful funky leather platform boots, 1/2 size too small, that a friend bought in Italy and sold to me.) Have fun!! I know I did, but now that I am six months pregnant, I'm in the market for shoes that look nice but don't make my feet and back hurt. While the Manolo has the lovely taste in the shoes, and these are quite pretty, they shoes are too low for the pole-dancing (speaking as one who used to strip). For pole-dancing, you will want shoes with at least a 4 or 5″ heel, probably with a 1 or 2″ platform. The higher heel will help you shift your center of gravity towards your hips, which is a major component of graceful stripper-dancing. The platform will make them more comfortable — you can get by with a slightly lower heel — and will make your legs look longer. They don’t have to be Lucite (ugh) but should fit pretty snugly so you don’t slide around inside them. Boots have more stability than sandals, and thicker heels are much more stable than spikes. (My favorite pole-dancing shoe was a pair of beautiful funky leather platform boots, 1/2 size too small, that a friend bought in Italy and sold to me.)
Have fun!!
I know I did, but now that I am six months pregnant, I’m in the market for shoes that look nice but don’t make my feet and back hurt.

]]> By: Victor http://shoeblogs.com/2005/08/12/shoes-for-the-pole-dancing/#comment-8570 Victor Mon, 15 Aug 2005 16:17:58 +0000 http://www.shoeblogs.com/wordpress/2005/08/12/shoes-for-the-pole-dancing/#comment-8570 Sir, as opposed to (it seems) everyone else, I have to agree 100% with your recommendation. Not only are those shoes more practical for pole dancing than the slides with the lucite platforms and 8-inch heels...they'd also look damn good for those occasions where Jennifer would dance close to her partner as they look into each other's eyes. Sir, as opposed to (it seems) everyone else, I have to agree 100% with your recommendation. Not only are those shoes more practical for pole dancing than the slides with the lucite platforms and 8-inch heels…they’d also look damn good for those occasions where Jennifer would dance close to her partner as they look into each other’s eyes.

]]> By: Zarba http://shoeblogs.com/2005/08/12/shoes-for-the-pole-dancing/#comment-8564 Zarba Mon, 15 Aug 2005 13:58:54 +0000 http://www.shoeblogs.com/wordpress/2005/08/12/shoes-for-the-pole-dancing/#comment-8564 The Zarba wonders how Jennifer works that into casual conversation? "Sorry Jimmy is late for Cub Scouts. I was late leaving my pole-dancing class and...." The Zarba wonders how Jennifer works that into casual conversation?

“Sorry Jimmy is late for Cub Scouts. I was late leaving my pole-dancing class and….”

]]> By: Kyria http://shoeblogs.com/2005/08/12/shoes-for-the-pole-dancing/#comment-8548 Kyria Sun, 14 Aug 2005 23:51:02 +0000 http://www.shoeblogs.com/wordpress/2005/08/12/shoes-for-the-pole-dancing/#comment-8548 She should be asking her teacher what to wear; dance shoes are about function before form, and pole dancing is both physically demanding and not without danger. I'm a little puzzled as to why anyone would <i>want</i> a non-slutty pole-dancing shoe, but perhaps this lady is driven by a desire to master the less slutty acrobatic tricks. In this case, safety should be her primary concern. If the six-inch Lucite platform is the standard, there may well be a practical reason. She should be asking her teacher what to wear; dance shoes are about function before form, and pole dancing is both physically demanding and not without danger. I’m a little puzzled as to why anyone would want a non-slutty pole-dancing shoe, but perhaps this lady is driven by a desire to master the less slutty acrobatic tricks. In this case, safety should be her primary concern. If the six-inch Lucite platform is the standard, there may well be a practical reason.

]]> By: Dafina Girl http://shoeblogs.com/2005/08/12/shoes-for-the-pole-dancing/#comment-8546 Dafina Girl Sun, 14 Aug 2005 18:10:45 +0000 http://www.shoeblogs.com/wordpress/2005/08/12/shoes-for-the-pole-dancing/#comment-8546 Is it really high enough? Is it really high enough?

]]> By: The Incredulous http://shoeblogs.com/2005/08/12/shoes-for-the-pole-dancing/#comment-8545 The Incredulous Sun, 14 Aug 2005 17:58:11 +0000 http://www.shoeblogs.com/wordpress/2005/08/12/shoes-for-the-pole-dancing/#comment-8545 Whoa...did someone seriously work Irish step dancing into this conversation? Yes? Then I think we've found the Daily Non Sequitur winner. There is nothing germane about Irish step dancing in this discussion, other than the fact that we're dealing with two forms of movement that appropriately take air quotes around the 'dancing' part of their title. I can only wonder how often the poster drops this in face-to-face conversation, but I can guarantee it's 100 percent more than is necessary or interesting. For Christ's sweet sake. Whoa…did someone seriously work Irish step dancing into this conversation? Yes? Then I think we’ve found the Daily Non Sequitur winner. There is nothing germane about Irish step dancing in this discussion, other than the fact that we’re dealing with two forms of movement that appropriately take air quotes around the ‘dancing’ part of their title. I can only wonder how often the poster drops this in face-to-face conversation, but I can guarantee it’s 100 percent more than is necessary or interesting.

For Christ’s sweet sake.

]]> By: The Raoul http://shoeblogs.com/2005/08/12/shoes-for-the-pole-dancing/#comment-8526 The Raoul Sat, 13 Aug 2005 16:20:57 +0000 http://www.shoeblogs.com/wordpress/2005/08/12/shoes-for-the-pole-dancing/#comment-8526 All this talk of the pole dancing has the Raoul thinking he must go on a field trip. So that he can pay attention to the shoes being worn of course. The Raoul is not unfamiliar with the establishments of the dancing on the pole, but honestly he has never paid any attention to the shoes required. The Cranky Biscuit speaks of using the shoes to aid the dancing … humm. This I must see. All this talk of the pole dancing has the Raoul thinking he must go on a field trip. So that he can pay attention to the shoes being worn of course. The Raoul is not unfamiliar with the establishments of the dancing on the pole, but honestly he has never paid any attention to the shoes required. The Cranky Biscuit speaks of using the shoes to aid the dancing … humm. This I must see.

]]> By: CrankyBiscuit http://shoeblogs.com/2005/08/12/shoes-for-the-pole-dancing/#comment-8501 CrankyBiscuit Sat, 13 Aug 2005 00:55:40 +0000 http://www.shoeblogs.com/wordpress/2005/08/12/shoes-for-the-pole-dancing/#comment-8501 For pole dancing, the standard stripper shoes (ie lucite 6-inchers), while extremely slutty, do serve a functional purpose. One can use the space between the heel and the platform sole to help grip the pole and perform stunts so as not to tire out your leg and arm muscles. Or so it was claimed by a friend of mine. For pole dancing, the standard stripper shoes (ie lucite 6-inchers), while extremely slutty, do serve a functional purpose. One can use the space between the heel and the platform sole to help grip the pole and perform stunts so as not to tire out your leg and arm muscles. Or so it was claimed by a friend of mine.

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