Improper Pump

[Honey Lynn]

I just ordered a pair of "Improper Pumps" from Payless. Now I've heard some strange names for womens shoes but this one takes the proverbial cake. From what I can see they're just your basic black 2.5" heel pointy toed pumps, nothing overtly improper about them so I'm anxiously awating they're arrival to see just what these little puppies do that's sooooo improper.:idontknow:

[Bernice]

Oh Oh, they have 50,000 Gauss Samarium Cobalt magnets in the sides, so that it is physically impossible for you to keep your legs together!:D:

No?

Oh yeah, now I remember, that model had the upskirt CCD video camera transmitting fast-scan on 432Mhz? :eek:

No?

I'm getting to old for all this high tech -obviously!

Maybe the "improper" part merely refers to a podiatrists' recommendation of no heel over 1 inch? :hugs:

[Jennaie]

Are those the ones with the mirrors on the toes that let you peek up the skirts of cd's? Shame on you girl, Shame..

[Talon DeRojo]

Honey Lynn - I'm surprised that more people haven't responded to this post. I was curious about it when you first put it up, but forgot about it and couldn't relocate it. Then, a couple of days ago, I was browsing at Payless and...voila! There in the space on the shoebox where they put the style name was IMPROPER! They describe it on their website as a 2.5" heel, but it seems to be more like 4" (maybe I'm measuring in the wrong place). Anyhow, I looked at them and had to have them. Despite the urge, I abided by my rule to think it over for a day (otherwise I'd be broke). The next day I went back and bought them in my size (12 women's). I tried them on as soon as I got home - they are HOT and fit perfectly! I don't know what's Improper about them, but I'm glad that you brought them to my attention. Black, pointy-toed, 4" stilettos to die for!
Talon:happy:

P.S. - How do you like yours?

[Joy Carter]

[QUOTE=Bernice]Oh Oh, they have 50,000 Gauss Samarium Cobalt magnets in the sides, so that it is physically impossible for you to keep your legs together!:D:


HA HA HA HA HA To what she said !:D

[Eleanor]

Here they are!: http://www.payless.com/Catalog/ProductDetail.aspx?&TLC=Womens&SLC=WomensDress&BLC=WomensDressTrendy&Width=Wide&ItemCode=54354&LotNumber=047682&Type=Adult&Popularity=937&DescriptiveColor=Black

[Sarah Rabbit]

At the risk of sounding 'Stupid' What are 'Pumps'? I clicked the link and to me they are a pair of High Heels.. What is the difference?

Sarah R. :bunny:

[Adrienne Heels]

The gold ones are very pretty!

[VeronicaMoonlit]

At the risk of sounding 'Stupid' What are 'Pumps'? I clicked the link and to me they are a pair of High Heels.. What is the difference?

Sarah R. :bunny:

Ahhhhhh......shooooooes.

Pumps and high heels are two different things. A shoe can be a high heel with out being a pump and vice versa That style of shoe is called a pump, in the UK they call them "courts" (giggles) But pumps themselves can be divided in to subtypes.

This is a kitten heeled pump, though somtimes this is referred to as a sabrina heel:

http://www.zappos.com/n/p/p/7200115/c/3.html

This is a mary jane pump with a mid to high louis heel: A louis heel has a shape like this " ) ( " when viewed from the rear. It can be slender or thick, high or low.

http://home.mchsi.com/~VeronicaMoonlit/pics/katherine_mj_for_mhb.jpg

This is the shoe that inspired the previous one, it's the famous Manolo Blahnik Campari Mary Jane. They often go for full retail price on eBay because they are so desired

http://home.mchsi.com/~VeronicaMoonlit/pics/manolo_blahnik_campari_mary_jane_small.jpg

This is a stiletto heeled "D'Orsay" pump which means the inside of the shoe is more open. They have red soles, which means what, class? That's right, it means they're Christian Louboutin's. They're the Helmut style, named after fashion photographer Helmut Newton.

http://home.mchsi.com/~VeronicaMoonlit/pics/louboutinleatherhelmut_2.jpg

These are are also Christian Louboutins, the Pigalle style, the special edition with the 125 mm heel. (The heels of couture shoes are often measured in millimeters.) Supremely chic, beautiful and utterly impractical. Wearable art. Even on eBay they're $1000 dollar shoes. There is a similar famous style named Clichy which has a more rounded toe.

http://home.mchsi.com/~VeronicaMoonlit/pics/Christian_Louboutin_Pigalle_1.jpg

Ankle strap pump:
http://www.zappos.com/n/p/dp/8739730/c/72.html

T-strap pump:
http://www.zappos.com/n/p/dp/15375242/c/126.html

Spectator pump:
http://www.zappos.com/n/p/dp/9945512/c/52131.html

Peep toe pump:
http://www.zappos.com/n/p/dp/15619824/c/89.html

Loafer styled pump:
http://www.zappos.com/n/p/dp/8611734/c/72.html

This is not a pump, it's a sling-back. :-)
http://www.zappos.com/n/p/dp/9441362/c/72.html

When it comes to shoes, the more adjectives, the better. :-)

Veronica
Rondelle (Ron) Rogers Jr.
Shoooooooooooeeeees

[Rickie]

Maybe they cause you to do imporper things when wearing.

:hugs:
Rickie

[Eleanor]

I love pumps!!!:love:

[Fallen Angel]

Inproper !! well if the shoe fits WEAR IT !!!!! enjoy the new heels xx's

[Lindsay Marie]

I'm not into those skinny heels too much, but I have to say those "Improper" pumps are hot! Hell, I may have to get a pair of those. I can see myself in those for sure.

[Talon DeRojo]

Yeah I've found over the passing months that most of my posts, few as they were went mostly unoticed. I usually delete them after a week or two, I'm really quite a boring person actually. Yes the pumps are absolutly great and do seem to be much higher than they stated. I got mine in 12w and they fit perfectly and really kicked my butt in the air all sexy like, well as sexy as a 300 pound cross dresser can get. Still can't figure out what's so improper about them, they play well with my other heels, don't eat much, and hardly ever pass gas, they are a bit chatty though. Unfortunately thanks to a knee injury and the lack of medical coverage I fear I'll never be able to wear my heels ever again, improper or not, but they were nice to wear while I could.

Ugh. The health care crisis rears it's ugly head even here in the closet:sad: Love your description of how your heels behave! lol Keep on posting!
Talon

To Veronica - Thanks for your lesson on pumps.

[Kristen Kelly]

I'd have to say they are "Improper" for me they only come to size 10 and I wear a size 11.

[Sarah Rabbit]

Ahhhhhh......shooooooes.

Pumps and high heels are two different things. A shoe can be a high heel with out being a pump and vice versa That style of shoe is called a pump, in the UK they call them "courts" (giggles) But pumps themselves can be divided in to subtypes.

This is a kitten heeled pump, though somtimes this is referred to as a sabrina heel:

http://www.zappos.com/n/p/p/7200115/c/3.html

This is a mary jane pump with a mid to high louis heel: A louis heel has a shape like this " ) ( " when viewed from the rear. It can be slender or thick, high or low.

http://home.mchsi.com/~VeronicaMoonlit/pics/katherine_mj_for_mhb.jpg

This is the shoe that inspired the previous one, it's the famous Manolo Blahnik Campari Mary Jane. They often go for full retail price on eBay because they are so desired

http://home.mchsi.com/~VeronicaMoonlit/pics/manolo_blahnik_campari_mary_jane_small.jpg

This is a stiletto heeled "D'Orsay" pump which means the inside of the shoe is more open. They have red soles, which means what, class? That's right, it means they're Christian Louboutin's. They're the Helmut style, named after fashion photographer Helmut Newton.

http://home.mchsi.com/~VeronicaMoonlit/pics/louboutinleatherhelmut_2.jpg

These are are also Christian Louboutins, the Pigalle style, the special edition with the 125 mm heel. (The heels of couture shoes are often measured in millimeters.) Supremely chic, beautiful and utterly impractical. Wearable art. Even on eBay they're $1000 dollar shoes. There is a similar famous style named Clichy which has a more rounded toe.

http://home.mchsi.com/~VeronicaMoonlit/pics/Christian_Louboutin_Pigalle_1.jpg

Ankle strap pump:
http://www.zappos.com/n/p/dp/8739730/c/72.html

T-strap pump:
http://www.zappos.com/n/p/dp/15375242/c/126.html

Spectator pump:
http://www.zappos.com/n/p/dp/9945512/c/52131.html

Peep toe pump:
http://www.zappos.com/n/p/dp/15619824/c/89.html

Loafer styled pump:
http://www.zappos.com/n/p/dp/8611734/c/72.html

This is not a pump, it's a sling-back. :-)
http://www.zappos.com/n/p/dp/9441362/c/72.html

When it comes to shoes, the more adjectives, the better. :-)

Veronica
Rondelle (Ron) Rogers Jr.
Shoooooooooooeeeees


Very thorough I must say. When I go shopping for shoes, can you come too?:D

Hugs, Sarah R. :bunny:

[Joy Carter]

[QUOTE=Honey Lynn]Yeah I've found over the passing months that most of my posts, few as they were went mostly unoticed. I usually delete them after a week or two, I'm really quite a boring person actually.

Honey you have given me some smiles and chuckels here please don't deleat them Hun the your the best !:hugs: :D

[Kate Simmons]

Yikes, you guys would actually WEAR those things? You're a lot braver than I am. LOL Ericka:happy:

[Sarah Rabbit]

Yeah I've found over the passing months that most of my posts, few as they were went mostly unoticed. I usually delete them after a week or two, I'm really quite a boring person actually.

I agree with Joy.
Your opionions and views are just as valid as anyone elses. I have a list of threads I did not get a response to. and lost count of the Threads I've killed. (In fact sometimes I get Threats of violence, warning me not to join their thread...:lol: :lol2: :lol: :lol2:..)

Just keep posting Sweetie

Hugs, Sarah R. :bunny:

[Talon DeRojo]

Kristen - The pair that I bought are size 12(women's). Do you mean that you wear a size 11(men's)? - in which case you'd need a size 13(women's). If your local store doesn't stock your size, you can ask them to get you a pair in your size or order online. Hope this helps.
Talon:happy:

[Kristen Kelly]

Kristen - The pair that I bought are size 12(women's). Do you mean that you wear a size 11(men's)? - in which case you'd need a size 13(women's). If your local store doesn't stock your size, you can ask them to get you a pair in your size or order online. Hope this helps.
Talon:happy:

First why would I want to wear a mens size 11, I am lucky enough to wear a woman's 11. I had looked online with the link you provided and all that was listed was up to woman's size 10.:heehee:

[GG Vanya]

With toes that pointed, I'd say what they would do to my poor toes would be HIGHLY improper!

I think most likely, Payless is trying a "PC" name for the old FM shoes. :D Best viewed while heels are pointed skyward!

[Esther]

With toes that pointed, I'd say what they would do to my poor toes would be HIGHLY improper!

I think most likely, Payless is trying a "PC" name for the old FM shoes. :D Best viewed while heels are pointed skyward!

I don't get it. (But note the avatar.)

[Tina Dixon]

I have all ways had problems with shoes from payless, just seem cheap and don't fit well, good luck with them.

[Missy Anne]

I think GG Vanya has it pretty well defined! I have always used the expression FMP's however.

Good one Vanya. You paint a great picture with words!

Missy Anne

ps: If anyone is interested in size 12 pink FMP's check my note in the classified.

[Marg Lindenwald]

Eill someone please explain to me why womens shoes have to be pointed, I like to have my poor toes free.

Marg Lindenwald

[VeronicaMoonlit]

Eill someone please explain to me why womens shoes have to be pointed, I like to have my poor toes free.

Marg Lindenwald

They don't have to be pointed, in fact there's plenty that aren't. but the classic " fashionista power stiletto" usually is, and that's what that payless shoe is.

Pointy shoes are..."special" ignore the round toe mafia when they show up every 5 years or so. ;-)

There's an explanation of this phenomenon in the book "The Fashionista Files" by Melissa de la Cruz and Karen Robinovitz


Veronica
Rondelle (Ron) Rogers Jr.

[VeronicaMoonlit]

With toes that pointed, I'd say what they would do to my poor toes would be HIGHLY improper!



That's why fans of extremely pointy shoes often buy them in slightly larger sizes than their other shoes.


Veronica
Rondelle (Ron) Rogers Jr.

[Angie G]

Thahks Eleanor this may be my next pair of shoes in black you bet.
Angie G.

[Talon DeRojo]

First why would I want to wear a mens size 11, I am lucky enough to wear a woman's 11. I had looked online with the link you provided and all that was listed was up to woman's size 10.:heehee:

Kristen - Sorry about that.:sad: I just assumed that if I had found them on the shelf at my local store, so would you. I also figured that companies typically have more sizes and colors available online than they stock in their stores. I'm really surprised and puzzled that they only go up to size 10 online. Maybe my pair was some sort of mistake and I just got lucky. There are 3 Payless stores within 3 miles of me so I'll check out the others.
Talon:happy: