My dad has discovered whore shoes

My father has discovered 'whore' shoes!

On learning that my last blog was about trying (and failing on that occasion) to walk successfully in 6-inch heels, my Dad instantly commented:

"What do you think about these 8-inch heels that have been made?"

"What 8-inch heels?" I replied.

(What?! Shoes with higher heels than my own and I don't know about them?)

"Oh yes, it's been on the news about them"

Well! First of all I was impressed that my Dad had actually taken notice, never mind even thought about anything to do with fashion.

Then came the horrific realisation that my dad, my own father, knew something about shoes before I did!

Naturally I had to 'Google' these wondrous things! Alas, though I did find some, they were (how can I put this without hurling an insult at someone) 'WHORE' shoes!

Now Dad, tell me, is there something you aren't letting on about here?

I felt a little deflated.

I know these 'type' of shoes have been in circulation for a number of years already, but I never really counted them because - let's be honest - the only people generally seen wearing these things are typically whores, strippers, Drag Queens and Geri Halliwell in her Spice days.

Remember that drag-esque Union Jack look? Just for the record it was neither big, nor clever, and yes you DID look chavvy and ridiculous if you copied it.

I, for one, did not for those very reasons.

Surely my Dad wouldn't lie to me about such a sensitive subject?

So I continued my search. I found one pair of extreme Versace heels in a fashion feature in the November issue of Eve magazine, but whether they are 8 inches high. I've no idea.

And with a price tag of £550, I'm not about to find out anytime soon.

What I did find, which quite fascinated me, was a website full of 8-inch heels.

Now, at first all you see are the previously mentioned 'whore' shoes, but as you scroll down you come across some 'pointe' ballet style shoes with 8-inch heels.

Right. Anyone practising their ballet moves next time they go out?

I've heard of ballet-inspired fashion before, but seriously?

If you're a ballerina worth your salt you wouldn't be seen dead in a pair (you wouldn't be able to dance for a start - unless you plan on doing one long and constant pirouette. Even then, the heel would get in the way).

And as for anyone else, well, what exactly is the pointe? (Get it? Ha!)

My search continues...