I agree with you Suzie, for me the last thing to put on when dressing up is the heels, it is like the validation of the entire thing, (that's for me). Wearing flat sandals of any other feminine shoe it's ok as long as it is very, very feminine, but nothing like high heels.
For those who have no need to have a hiding spot, good for you, not all of us are so lucky, but I guess that at times it is part of the thrill of being cross dresser or transgender in the closet. It does give me a rush when I take everything out to dress up.
Hugs,
Paola.