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John (Tottenham) says on 31/Dec/11
I can't wear elevator shoes. I have tried. I can't seem to walk in them at all ( I have tried cheap chinese ones and Don's, they're all the same). I can't walk. Luckily I am 185 cm so it doesn't matter, but I have always wanted to be legimitely "Tall".
maaz says on 30/Dec/11
hey king rob . a question the don elevators website says that some of the shoes can make you 4 inch taller .. is that true ? i thought i would take an opinion before buying it
[Editor Rob: they may be measured at the very back as 4-inches, but you might get 3 actual inches. I've not measured those ones, so can't confirm exactly their height as opposed to the advertised height.] Alex says on 28/Dec/11
Hey Rob, I'm considering buying my first pair. Should I get a 2.75 inch increase or 3.3 inch increase? Would the 3.3 inch increase be noticeable and uncomfortable, considering I've never worn elevator shoes before?
[Editor Rob: 2.75 is already a big shoe. When you see true elevator shoes, if they aren't concealed inside a boot, then the style is very obvious. Of course when your trousers cover a lot of the shoe it becomes less obvious. I wouldn't bother with bigger amount unless it's within a boot.] Raph says on 20/Dec/11
I'm actually 5'8" tall but when I started using the the height increasing shoes, it gave me a lift in my confident level.. At 5'10" tall, people look at me differently and it seems that I get more respect with my friend. With time these height increasing shoes get comfortable but you need to buy boots to support your ankle and avoid some drastic physical activity. You can twist your ankle but with good boots may not happen. Also, it's good to buy an extra size in your shoes so you are a 9 size shoes, buy 10 size shoes to get more comfortable.. Overall I like it and I feel good wearing it.. You'll see the difference... WhyTallerGuysUseElevation? says on 6/Dec/11
I'm at an honest 1.81m. As a teenager I worked as a model (they cast me as 1.82, but I think I was never 1.82) and I had some girls my size around me. It felt SO disempowering - like, whatever, as if I wasn't a man, but a child. Therefore, I used silicone heels sold "to diminish impact in sports" (lifts) that got me about one or two inches taller. Man, did I feel almost back to normal.
Then later I went to live in Belgium. If you're not ultratall, DON'T EVER GO THERE. On a second thought, DON'T EVER GO THERE any way. The average girls were about my height and looked stretched - without a womanly shape. And the younger sis of a friend of mine was super cute and f*cking hot with huge breasts (rare there) and was desperate to get it on w me... and was TALLER than me. So I wouldn't be too cocky around them, her and her mother (who was also very much into me AND taller than me) joked with me I was short. F*CK THAT!!! I won't ever take that attempt at humiliation as a joke, that c*nt. When I went to live in northen Italy, I remember I was at a supermarket and I felt SO good and powerful and didn't know why... I was back to being tall again, as people are about average/lower avarage height in there... AHHHH.... OH F*CK, DOES THAT FEEL GOOD.
I totally back any short man who wants to get taller. It's not about height, it's about DIGNITY, for goodnessakes. Us, average-to-tall guys, do it because of Power - or in situations where our dignities are at risk, like in my story. Dmeyer says on 29/Nov/11
Men under 6'2 Will wear lifts dmeyer says on 13/Nov/11
i looked around the streets and i see in france average footwear are 0.7 in many guys wear sneakers in the 0.5-0.7 in type also in france many dress shoes give 0.8-0.9 in , i use to live in l.a over there average footwear was more 1.1-1.2 , in france when someone is wearing a 1.2-1.3 in type it is a big shoes , in us a big shoe will be considered a cowboy heel of biker boots or thick timberland , if someone in france wears a 2.3 in elevator he will get a good amount over the 0.7 in footwear jim says on 11/Nov/11
elevator shoes are a great boost especially for blokes who need that little extra confidence boost.....I have used them and SERIOUSLY they make a difference especially as regards your confidence with women....what ever women may say....they always notice height....urrrrgh...but we are meant to ignore if they have a backside the size of a juggernaut he he......I'm short 5ft 7" but I can get a decent 5ft 10" with elevator shoes and by god it makes all the difference lads....I would say to any bloke considering it....go for it....look at ALL the boosts women use to get men yet would think it odd that a short bloke may like to enhance his chances by employing a bit of subterfuge...??? You're knackered though if you have to take your shoes off anywhere so some creative thinking is called for...any suggestions??? Wonder what Tom Cruise does??? an0n says on 7/Nov/11
The discount code "TheAllies1944" doesn't seem to work. At checkout the discount is listed as $0 and the total does not change. (Not that 10% is much.) shoesone says on 31/Oct/11
Lifts Question says on 3/Sep/11
Thanks for all of the helpful info. I have been wearing a pair of boots that give me 3" of lift for awhile. They're just a plain boot I bought from walmart with a 2" lift insole inside of them. I have been wearing them for nearly a year and they're as comfortable if not more comfortable than most other shoes I own. I was just curious if any of you guys have tried out the don's 5" lift shoes? I'm really considering buying a pair, but if they aren't actually going to give me anything close to a 5" lift I'll just keep getting my boots from walmart and using the insoles and save the $250+ Thanks paula marozzi says on 18/Oct/11
i had hip operation that left my right leg 2inchs shorter---i need a pair of shoes elavated only on the right side --can you make a pair of shoes??? Marcos says on 16/Oct/11
I just wanted to share my experience with Don's Shoes. I did quite a bit of research prior to ordering a pair of Don's because not only did I want the best deal, but in my profession I also need to look elegant and put together. Once I made up my mind I emailed Allan (the owner/shoemaker) my foot measurements to have it made custom and told him he would receive my order through his website shortly. From the moment I sent that email to the moment I received the shoes at my home in NY state, it had been about a month. Though Allan told me it would take 10 to 15 days, throughout the whole process I kept on emailing him and he usually always responded within 24 hours which was awesome. Then he finally emailed me telling me the shoes had shipped, and I got them a few days later. Once I got them and opened the box I was blown away by the quality of the shoes, I had mentioned it to my room mates that I had ordered a pair of custom made european shoes so I showed them and they were also blown away by the quality. Now whenever I wear anything other than the Don's they are like "wow those shoes look so crappy now in comparison to your new shoes." Comfort wise, they were a bit stiff to begin with but once you break them in, they are literally as comfortable as any regular shoe. As to my specific characteristics, I'm 5'5" and in pretty good physical shape, I ordered the Catanzaros black and glossy with a 3.1" lift, and the difference is incredible, it literally puts me at an almost regular height when it comes to my coworkers and friends, my shortness no longer becomes obvious and therefore you become more confident and almost forget that your short. I love it and as Allan knows I've already ordered more, a pair of dark brown Savonas, I cannot wait. I hope he's around for a long time because for the price and style, I will be buying from him for years to come. Also, the new website he just put up looks awesome. I'll let you guys know how everything turns out with my new order, but so far like always, communication has been amazing. Anonymous says on 15/Oct/11
finally, could you tell me... Don's footwear is a reliable site??? If i order a pair of shoes, will this come to me???
[Editor Rob: as of 13th Novemeber, Dons is up and running again, I would recommend them as they make good quality shoes, none of this cheap junk.] m says on 11/Oct/11
rob....are there shoes that can make you 5 inches taller?
[Editor Rob: goth boots can give 3-3.5 inches, maybe extreme goth boots with 3 inch platforms can give in 4-4.5 range, but they look pretty ugly :)] mary-o says on 9/Oct/11
hahahaha silvio berlusconi 167??? maybe in his dreams! Marcos says on 30/Sep/11
I just wanted to jump on and mention my experience with Don's Shoes. I placed an order with him on July 2011, and by the time I received the shoes at my house about a month went by. Sure at first I thought 10 to 15 days, but throughout the process I stayed in touch with Allan and he gave me status updates on the shoes. When I received the shoes I was amazed at the quality, the leather, the stiching, everything was perfect, and the fit was just like I hoped custom to my specific measurements. For the first couple of weeks I had to break them in since the leather was still a bit stiff, but now they are as comfortable as any shoe. I'm 5'5" and I asked for a 3.1 increase on my catanzaros, and I'm more than pleased with the result. I just put in an order for a pair of Savonas in dark brown, it would be awesome to get them in fifteen days but I could wait the month for shoes of this quality no doubt. Lastly for all of you who are skeptical about dropping the cash for one of these shoes, I took my catanzaros the day I got them to a local shoe maker/shoe repairer who was as old as my grandfather and has been doing this forever, he told me that a shoe of that quality would not be found in Buffalo NY for under $300, and when I told them they were custom made he said there's no way, I wouldn't be able to get custom made shoes like those for under $500. The catanzaros are $210 with shipping included. I cannot wait to get my brand new savonas. A says on 29/Sep/11
probably 3.2 inches. AK says on 26/Sep/11
If the product claims 4.25 inches taller, this means you can expect like 2.25 inches as the reality. This is my experience because contrary to a female's heel which is outer heel, iner heel is not hard and it is soft. Therefor you will not get 4.25 inches as stated. And there is not 0.25 inches. It should be like 4 and 1/4 inches as the measurement. Thanks. A says on 22/Sep/11
Hi, Anthony. You are correct. Contrary to outside heels, inner heels (elevator shoes) do not bring high as indicated. For example, if you purchase elevator shoes with 5 inches taller, this means you can expect that you will gain only 3 inches in reality. I know that you will purchase elevator shoes with 5 inches taller because you want to be 5 inches taller, but you will be disappointed once you wear those. Those bring only 3 inches. So, when you purchase elevator shoes, you can expect 2 inches - from the product indicates.
If you do not believe this, please just experience it. You will find the reality. jeremy says on 20/Sep/11
hey rob are those shoes comfortable?
[Editor Rob: the ones Dons made are better than the cheap synthetic leather ones.
But any shoe at an angle is going to hurt after a while, I think you'd need to get used to the different height they give. Women are used to the change from flats to a heel, but not many men are!] Jimmy says on 20/Sep/11
@ Tall tales, your a idiot and no one cares about your dumb woman opinion. Go make some spagetti or something, you dont belong on a computer. Anonymous says on 18/Sep/11
When I got divorced (I'm 44)I knew I would be going out again. I bought a pair just for the fun of being taller when shooting pool or what not. So I ordered Tennis shoes that were 2.8 inches. Most shoes already give you about and inch so really it's just about 2 extra inches. I'm 5'8. ACTUALLY I'm 5'7 and a half, but who's going to go around saying "I'm five seven...and a half! So I say I'm about 5'8. With the shoes I'm like 5'10
The first time I wore them out was quite a sensation.I wore pants because I thought maybe people could tell, though they look totally like regular tennis shoes. I have to say though people didn't react to me much different. I started wearing them around family and friends and found myself hunching over a bit because I was afraid they could tell. None of them did though. what you have to be careful of is doing any physical activity because you can twist your ankle much like a girl can when wearing high heels.
I do notice women being a bit more receptive to the extra height. I think just two inches would have been adequate though instead of 2.8.
I have enjoyed mine. Australia says on 12/Sep/11
Having just ordered from Don's shoes and living in Australia I just wanted to say that Allan has been absolutely fantastic- He sent me a photo of the shoes being made and several days later DHL sent me a tracking number. He also emailed personally to check I had received them. I have bought shoes before from other companies but the service from Dons has not only been far quicker but far more personal and friendly. I wouldnt have minded if it took 4 weeks for handmade shoes- but its taken all of 11 days from when I placed the order to when they arrived in Australia.
To anyone considering Dons, dont be put off by the few negative comments below. I highly recommend them and Allan seems like a good bloke! Alex says on 7/Sep/11 says on 7/Sep/11
Hi Rob, if an elevator shoe claims to make you 5.2 inches taller (in a boot style) approximately how much height can i expect to gain? Maybe 4 inches? Thanks and Regards. Lifts Question says on 3/Sep/11
Thanks for all of the helpful info. I have been wearing a pair of boots that give me 3" of lift for awhile. They're just a plain boot I bought from walmart with a 2" lift insole inside of them. I have been wearing them for nearly a year and they're as comfortable if not more comfortable than most other shoes I own. I was just curious if any of you guys have tried out the don's 5" lift shoes? I'm really considering buying a pair, but if they aren't actually going to give me anything close to a 5" lift I'll just keep getting my boots from walmart and using the insoles and save the $250+
Thanks Anthony says on 28/Aug/11
Hey Rob, if an elevator shoe claims to make you 4.25 inches taller (in a dress style shoe) approximately how much height can I expect to gain? I'm guessing around 2.5 - 2.75 inches, but I wanted to hear your thoughts. Thanks.
[Editor Rob: maybe 3 inches] Allan Donnelly says on 24/Aug/11
Hi Rob.
I know some people start to get restless during the wait for their shoes but everyone always receives them in the end, The reason it takes time is because I make the shoes to order, The process can take up to 10 days, but the good news is that I'm now using DHL and so the shipping is a lot quicker, II feel Im making a good product and I'm proud of the shoes, I will try to make them quick and build stock, I enjoy making the shoes to order, Many other shoemakers and high-end Suit tailors ask up to 6 weeks to produce. Im an honest man, and there is not a better feeling when I dispatch the shoes. Allan Donnelly says on 24/Aug/11
Ive also just completed Dino Shoes. Im sorry about the delay Allan Donnelly says on 24/Aug/11
What else can I do?
16 Delivered - Signed for by : A CHIKA T112 MIAMI - TAMIAMI, FL - USA 11:51
15 With delivery courier MIAMI - TAMIAMI, FL - USA 08:41
14 Arrived at Delivery Facility in MIAMI - TAMIAMI - USA MIAMI - TAMIAMI, FL - USA 08:33
Anonymous says on 24/Aug/11
Hi I'm Allan. The owner of Dons and the shoemaker. I would like to mention that Ken, Who is attacking me left Right and Center Was sent his pair of Shoes With DHL tracking, Ive sent him the details and checked the tracking myself to see that they arrived at his workplace. Im working with DHL to try to get to the bottom of it, and will try my best to fix it. Maximus Meridius says on 18/Aug/11
@Doug your exactly the same height as me are you still growing how old are you. Mark says on 17/Aug/11
Sadly, I have to corroborate what Ken says- however good the shoes from Dons may be, his business practices are really poor. I ordered a pair on 5/20, last time I had an email response from Allan at Don's was mIf-July, promising he'd get back to me. I called my credit card company after almost three months from ordering. I was foolish to be so patient; I hope I get my money back.... Matt says on 30/Jul/11
@arie, being 6'1 would be great (ideal seems to be 6'2). you wouldn't be a freak at 6'1 at all, that's completely ridiculous. Maximus Meridius says on 29/Jul/11
@short stack i telled matt about you your 5ft 5in i have 2 inches on you i'm 5ft 7in you said you would love to be 5ft 9in if that's the same i would love to be 5ft 11in wanting to be 4 inches taller is too much if want to be taller 2 inches is the most you will get 5ft 7in at the most i wish i was 2 inches taller i would be being 5ft 9in i'm sure you would love to be 5ft 7in 5ft 11in is too much for men i'm 4 inches away from like your 4 inches away from 5ft 9in 5ft 9in is too much for you the most we can expect like all men 5ft 9in and under is 2 inches which is from doing lots of stretches for a very long time i would love to 6ft but i changed my mind i'm 5 inches away from that so now i'm saying i would love to be 5ft 9in i'm going stick with that because that's the most i can expect to grow from stretching short stack don't say you would love to be 5ft 10in your 5 inches away from that say you would love to be 5ft 7in because that's the most you can expect to grow from stretching short stack i'm 27 how old are you. Thomas 6ft0.5in 184cm says on 29/Jul/11
Everyone in my family are average height people, around 5´4" - 5´5" for the women, and 5´9" - 5´10" for men, exept for my uncle, who is 6´1". My father is 5´10", and my Mother is 5´6", so my height-potential was about 5´10.5" - 5´11", but I was lucky enough to grow from 5´10.25" to 6´0.5" after I turned 19. Eventhough I was a late bloomer, and barely scraped 5´9" at age 16, which isn´t all that short, I was labled as "short" by most of my freinds. Many of them hit puberty much erlier than me, and throughout my teens I was pretty much 2" + shorter than most of my guy-freinds. 6´0.5" is a brilliant height, not too tall, and not too short, but I like to give myself a couple of extra inches when I go out. I usually wear 2.5" elevated shoes, and it feels even better to look 6´3", which is pretty tall. Elevated shoes are awesome! Everyone should wear them! dmeyer says on 27/Jul/11
i have nike tlite home they give 1.05 1.1 in plus 1.7 1.8 in lifts they give 2.4 in i mesure 188cm in them Dino says on 23/Jul/11
I totally agree with Ken. They too charged my debit card but then never sent the shoes. I emailed the owner and he ignored me, until finally after several inquiries said he'll send them right away. He didn't. Don's might have good shoes, but good luck getting them to send you any. Their customer service is awful, and now I have the impossible task of trying to get a refund from that a**hole (good luck with a debit card, but at the time I didn't have a credit card and had no choice). Bugarri's, you're about to get yourself a new customer. Don's sucks, DO NOT ORDER FROM THEM. Phil says on 21/Jul/11
I agree with SolidSnake. They cripple your feet really bad.
dmeyer says on 18/Jul/11
high cut sneakers with a 1 in lifts is great you can get 1.8-2in up to 2 in its comfies over that you need elevators or 1.4 timbs with 1 in lifts you coud get 2.2 in , nike air force with 1.25 in lifts you could get 2.1 in 1.5-2.2 in is easy to get over that it gets complicated Emman says on 11/Jul/11
I am 5.4ft ,i need to look 5.6ft...What type of shoes i have to wear? Cost ? Leo says on 29/Jun/11
I have worn elevator shoes for years. At first they were so painful, but a conquered them and now I walk even better, its really helped my posture. I am a legit 6'0 foot. But I love to tower over everyone with lifts. I am a pro bodybuilder and 280 pounds so the extra height does wonders for my look. I wear 3.5" lifts, but am now thinking of getting me some 5" lifts. I have truly mastered the art of wearing elevated shoes. It took me about a year. But now they are so comfortable. Theres a certain way you have to walk. Theres vids on youtube. I look forward to standing to 6'5 with my five inch lifts. And btw NOBODY has ever noticed that I wear lifts. I lived at home with them for years and nobody noticed. Not my parents or brothers or sisters. So I recommend any guy that wants to be taller to get some lifts. I love my shoes....6'5 here I come!!
-LEO Maximus Meridius says on 26/Jun/11
Hey Rob how many pairs of shoes do you have.
[Editor Rob: at the moment I have about 3 boots, 3 shoes and 15 pairs of sneakers. This will get me through the next 20 years ;)] Ken says on 12/Jun/11
Do not buy shoes from Don's - total rip off. I placed an order and my credit card was billed but the shoes were never sent - Allan/owner is a liar and claimed they were on the way, I would get them soon, total BS - now he will not repond to my inquires. Save yourself the time, money and aggrravation - STAY AWAY - TOTAL SCAM
[Editor Rob: if you never receive goods from any company, then go through your cc company to make a refund claim.] onion says on 10/Jun/11
im going to go and buy me some of those bad boys, an extra 2 1/2 inches thats what im talking about ......... Johan says on 10/Jun/11
I am about 5ft 6 3/4 inch throughout the day.... Does anyone know of a shoe (preferably a cowboy boot styled shoe) that can increase my height to 5ft 10in? are there any custom shoe makers who could create a 3.5 inch increasing cowboy boot? Thanks Drinky McDrinkalot says on 3/Jun/11
Would anyone be interested in a pair of (slightly) used elevator shoes? I have two pair which I've worn maybe three times each - one from Don's and one from Bugarri. I've decided they're not for me and would rather wear regular shoes. Anon says on 3/Jun/11
Ed says on 27/Mar/11
I'm 6'3" and thinking of getting some... Everyone in my family is 6' 4" and up, however, so my situation is a bit different
Yeah sure. sean89 says on 2/Jun/11
hey rob do elevator shoes have slight tilt foot forward like womens high heel i had a pair a while ago and made my shins ache slightly. when walking up hills.
[Editor Rob: yes a bit of tilt, I can believe if you wear them a long enough time you will get some shin aches] Shaun says on 31/May/11
Click Here you should buy a pair of these 7 inch heeled goth boots. I want to see just how much height gain you could get from these which would make even Downey's or Bono's look modest... Shaun says on 31/May/11
I'm convinced that no celebrity gets over 2.5 inches from footwear unless they are disco platforms like Downey Junior. I doubt lifts would give any more height than say standard Caterpillar boots or Cuban heels. If the front part of the shoe is low than however raised the back is surely its not possible to gain more than this. If however the foot is level on a platform like platform shoes and the front part of the shoe is high like the goths like Marilyn Manson wear then massive height gains are possible. A strong 6'1"guy like myself could probably pull off looking close to 6'6" in those goth boots, I'm pretty sure Marilyn looks 6'5" in them.. Personally I think they are extremely ugly looking things and don't know how anybody normal could wear them. Rob I think you should try buying a pair of Manson goth boots and seeing if you can break 6'. Up for it?
[Editor Rob: if I could figure it as part of a business expense maybe I would! I know a guy who walks about in these goth boots he always looked like a 5ft 10 to me but in normal sneakers he was about my height.] Rachel says on 22/May/11
I am a
5'7" girl and have been dating my 5'5" guy for over 3 years. I find him perfectly attractive, and would never think of leaving him becasue he is shorter than me, but it would be nice to be able to have him at eye level when we kiss or take pictures together. I felt kind of bad when I asked him about his opinion on useing lifts or elevator shoes to add 2", but he was fine with it! There are some cool styles out there, and I'm so excited I wont be a giant next to him in our wedding photos! :) advice.. says on 7/May/11
dont wear anything that makes u over 1.5 inches tallers, you're entering ridiculous town population you and some other creeps, youll get found out. rafa says on 15/Apr/11
Sarkozy, Medvedev, Putin, Hu JIntao these
guys very PROBABLY wear lifts Mr Yeah says on 10/Apr/11
Hey how long does it usually take to ship the shoes (Germany), I ordered on the first of April. ? But there was nothing happening, also not on the information ordering page ? Please tell me any experience you made, thank you in advance.....
[Editor Rob: I would expect if there is a backlog of orders for it to take a few weeks.] SolidSnake says on 9/Apr/11
Hush puppies are basically elevator shoes- they have about 1.5 inch heel and a huge insole. At least 2.5 inch total gain. G says on 3/Apr/11
As a tall Latin male at a real 6'2" I do see the advantages of being tall. I see that I am treated better in business and generally in public. I am a big guy too (around 225lbs) and I can tell that people are intimidated when they see me coming towards them. So I'm left alone so to speak. Sometimes it's an issue when I want to meet people. I don't want to be taller either. It's sad that society judges so much on height whether taller or shorter. I say if you need an extra few inches to make you happy go for it. Just remember you don't have to always "measure" yourself against others. Ed says on 27/Mar/11
I'm 6'3" and thinking of getting some...
Everyone in my family is 6' 4" and up, however, so my situation is a bit different Ted Palen says on 23/Mar/11
Being above average height to begin with(6'3"), so I've never thought of lifts. I do however own a pair of Tony Lamma cowboy boots that give me a solid 2.5" or so, and I do admit it is fun to walk around at close to 6'6", plus lifter shoes usually look kinda goofy. Where as my boots are strictly utilitarian and not ornate or flashy, so simply pull my pant legs over the tops of the boots and they more like beatle boots and dont make you walk goofy. Geoffrey says on 12/Mar/11
To Michael: A woman judges the height of a man not against herself, but relative to other men. It is for this reason you typically hear shorter women teasing men below average height. Women know they are the shorter sex. When a woman who is say 5'0 sees a man who is say 5'5, she is not thinking, "He is taller than me, so let's go", she is thinking, "Wow, he is short!" since most men are 5'9-5'11. Many women (regardless of their height) tune out shorter guys and these elevator shoes can really make that much of a difference when approaching women in the real world if you are below average. If you look at that above picture of Rob, you can easily see why a woman like that MAY totally tune him out in a nightclub setting. See how he can look down at her after he puts them on? That eye (her) to lip (him) advantage would help him score. Veer says on 10/Mar/11
My height is 5'3" .bt i wnt 2 make my height 5'8".plz tell the shoes cost in indian curency .elevator modal xn 66024 Editor Rob says on 9/Mar/11
The picture is showing the height those dons give over barefoot, that's the purpose. My posture is no different, if it was then I should appear an inch shorter than Jenny in the first photo rather than the difference being the same as her sneakers.
If you want to see a photo that is biased (the joke is about the exaggeration of Elevators), then do view this: - Click Here - I am wearing converse in the first and 2.3 inch junk elevators. Now I am dropping 3-4cm of posture on purpose to make the 'Stallone Effect' even more dramatic...
maybe you can see why I'm wearing a suit with longer trousers when wearing an elevator for a photo...look at the the trousers on that Stallone Effect, they are like half masts. someone says on 6/Mar/11
I'm 5ft 9 in the morning and 5ft 8.5 in the evening and I wear Nike Airforce 1's with a 0.6 inch lift inside, when I wear them I stand at 5 ft 10.5 / 5ft 11.
and when I take my shoes off it isn't noticeable at all. for people of average height that want a little undetectable boost I would recommend getting a half inch lift. Alex says on 3/Mar/11
@ Rob. The picture is biased, because normal shoes add height to you, and in the first picture your not wearing any footwear, so it's just your bare height against another person whose wearing footwear. Can you take this picture again, with normal footwear against Don's Elevator Shoes? Also, wear the same clothes and stand in the same stature/pose, because the stature and suit in the second picture creates automatic appeal, making your shoulders look bigger - adding an extra illusion of height and power SolidSnake says on 2/Mar/11
Even George Bell who is 7 foot 8 wears size 19 shoes SolidSnake says on 27/Feb/11
I saw a pair of size 18 elevator ish shoes in a shop today. In a years the same shoes will probably be there lol. The Big Show and Great Khali wear this size and they are 7'0 and 7'1 respectively dmeyer says on 26/Feb/11
rob if you wear shoes that give 2.5 in you will go to 5 ft 10 5/8 you will look like a 5 ft 9.75 men wearing normal shoes with small lifts you will be 5 ft 9.5 and monsters 5 ft 10.25 range dmeyer says on 26/Feb/11
rob elevor shoes thats are advetized 5.5 in how mush do they truly give SolidSnake says on 26/Feb/11
If you are 5 ft 9 or more you really don't need elevator shoes. They cripple your feet really bad. If you wear them everyday you probably won't even be able to walk when you get old anonymous says on 24/Feb/11
Rob, you're right about needing to get a higher midpoint in the shoe to get 3 inches if the shoe measurement is 3 inches. Strange but true. I bought some elevating shoes and they do indeed measure 2.5" increase with the heel and inner mold insert. However, my true height increase is only around 2". Still, I am happy with the 2" increase. From your YouTube video it appears you are slightly taller than 5'8.5 and not .25. Editor Rob says on 22/Feb/11
To Frankenstein, no way do they give 3 inches. I actually went up to my loft and found the shoes and redid the measurement!
Click Here you look at the video and see the end of my thumb, that gives an idea of how high the lift has to be just to get 2 and 1/3rd inches. You also see the size of the heel compared to a heel which is like 0.8 inches, it looks really big up close! L says on 18/Feb/11
I'm 5'8.5" and just bought a pair of Don's. This is my first time in elevators and lifts. It must feel great to stand at 5'11"! sean89 says on 16/Feb/11
if your 6 ft go to large supermarket or whereever count how many men are shorter and how many you pass are taller the majority would be shorter by about 2-3 inches 3-4 inches since the average range for men hieght is 5'8 to 6'2. peejay says on 14/Feb/11
Elevator shoes are definitely NOT indetectable. First, they make you walk funny, second your trouser bottoms 'snag' on the heightened part of your shoe, thirdly your knee appears to bend in the wrong place. Any increase of more than 1" looks wierd.
And think what that unnatural posture is doing to your foot-joints, knees, spine, and just about everything else! Sean says on 6/Feb/11
I've seen similar things before. Shoe lifts are definately the only option for people who need that extra height and they have stopped growing. I guess these inserts for shoes are the ones such as the ones at Click Here Michael says on 3/Feb/11
personally I don't understand short guy's obsession with their height... I know I'm making a generalization but most short guy's I've met seem to like taller women... and some, the taller the better... like one guy about 5'7 I know would be chasing a girl that was 6'2". Obviously that is extreme, but basically the thing is that there are plenty of cute or beautiful short girls out there... so if someone is say 5'4, there are many 5'0 or 5'1 girls... so I just don't understand the shorter guys that write comments like they wear lifts to get girls. On the flip side, I do know that the shorter the girl is, the more she appreciates a tall guy - it has something to do with them feeling more safe and secure, but the important thing with most women is just that a guy is taller than them. So my advice is to forget about trying to catch women taller or as tall as you and find women shorter than you, unless you are 5'0 or shorter, there are plenty out there... my 2 cents Frankstein says on 30/Jan/11
rob, in "how to measure a celeb height" you said that from eyelevel to top forehead it is about 4 inches, in these pics jenny is the same height as you before and at you eyelevel after. Those shoes give you at least 3 inches, at least... Jenny is a little bit over your eyelevel, being completely honest, but she is wearing shoes too and she is a quarter of an inch taller than you, so it comes that you are like 3 inches taller than her and not 4 in the second pic.. NeverSettleWithAverage says on 20/Jan/11
I may be 5'11" but I have a long neck, or low shoulder placement if that fits better. Wearing some insole boosting helps to offset the appearance of my longer neck by increasing my height from below the shoulders. If I actually was taller some more length would go to my neck. I use 1/2 inch insoles which may not seem like much but people noticed I got taller with them on but there is no obvious giveaway that it's insoles as my ankle placement is still fine in my shoes. But I do feel like I shrink too much when I take the shoes off which does suck.
To one of the comments below, Brad Pitt is 5'11" so he might be wearing a very subtle small insole, Vin Diesel is 5'11" but I don't think he elevates himself because notice how he is eye level with people on his movies like Pitch Black. Get Real says on 16/Jan/11
I really could care less about what people think with regards to me wearing Elevators. I'm 5'6 and with shoes like these can pull off a strong 5'8-5'9. These taller people who are saying "Be comfortable in your own skin", "Obsessing over height shows insecurity", "She's going to be disappointed when they come off". Go screw yourselves. Height doesn't mean jack to you because you are all average-tall. Us short guys know what time it is, and women GENERALLY don't like smaller guys. We can wait around and watch you have all of the fun, or jump in the ring too. Those two extra inches brings you eye level to all of the shorter women wearing heels and will allow you open your mouth or face immediate rejection because women subconsciously tune shorter men out. I proudly wear these and am honest and upfront about them with the women I date. This is survival of fittest and we have to do what we have to do. Sorry if it offends you all but who gives a damn! steve says on 16/Jan/11
I'm like 5'11 and bought some elevator shoes that bring me to 6'1 and they're still very comfortable.. I actually feel better walking with them than walking with feet straight flat. I don't give a phuck if somebody thinks I'm a loser for using them. I do it for me, not for you. I'm gonna buy some shoes with 5,2 inch elevators next. o yeah and I might reach 6' naturally if I get lucky. Come at me, brahs. Marc Shapiro says on 7/Jan/11
Maxaz, why are women allowed to wear lifts, but men no? A bit of a double standard?
I also think that in "the sack" its not such a dissapointment at all. Also, you act as if height horizontally is very proportional to height vertical. The correlation is low.
And I am wearing shoes. I talked to the owner at Richlee Shoes and he told me that his customers have expressed gratitude. None felt like they were lying. Their site is here: Click Here JD says on 5/Jan/11
Actors like myself require lifts in a industry that Feeds on a strict syrupy diet of superficial vanity. I would be totally ok with being 5'7" but if you're not 5'10" or taller you get passed over for jobs. It sucks but that's Hollywood for you. ReelGuy says on 1/Jan/11
Maxaz... women put on makeup, fix up their hair, wear high heels, rely on pushup bras, and you can't stand the thought of a man wearing an elevator shoe? With all due respect, you need a reality check. Allow me to enlighten you.
You obviously have a preference for taller men, you're pretty tall for a woman. However, I seriously doubt you can spot the difference between 1.2 inches (a regular shoe heel) and a 3 inch shoe. I will admit, that the ridiculous 5 inch elevator shoes I've seen are painfully obvious.
Every time you've slept with a guy, did you have him stand up to juxtapose your height with his? Didn't think so...
Let me tell you, I'm 5'9, wear elevator shoes when I go out, and I've been with girls MUCH taller than me, and plenty of girls much shorter than me. Every time I've taken them to bed, the girl has NEVER been "disappointed" with my height, or my performance ;).
It all balances out. You wear shoes out, we wear shoes out. Gain a couple inches here, gain a couple inches there... it really doesn't matter. anonymous says on 22/Dec/10
I'm gonna let you in on a little secret; everyone every day is looking for an edge, whether it be the illusion of wealth, looks, intelligence, etc. Get over it. Adawg says on 15/Dec/10
cmon people havent you seen surragtes or movies like it? this is just the beginning lol. people are not satisfied with their legit height so they resort to desperation, i can understand maybe if ur like 5'4 or like 5'6, but otherwise cmon shoe lifts are weakkkkkkkkkkkk... Alex says on 30/Nov/10 says on 30/Nov/10
Rob, how many inches do you really get with a pair of elevators shoes that are advertised 4.8 Inches? Thanks and Regards. maxaz says on 13/Nov/10
Hey, these shoes are a lie. What are you gonna do next, invest in a medieval rack?? Height is just as felt horizontally (if you get my drift), so once the lifts come off, it's just disappointing for us tall girls (me 5'10) who think we're getting 6'1 and we end up with 5'9 in the sack. I would say shoe lifts for men are the exact same thing as stuffing your bra, padding your butt or wearing serious body slimmers. Then the guy is just like... Hmmm... when he sees you naked. Just another disappointment about something that should be pretty straight-forward. octopus paul says on 9/Nov/10
these shoes looks good..
it can add to one's height and so appearance..
but you can't wear it always..
good things come with some drawbacks..
if a person doesn't care he should go for this..
just good for short men.. star says on 23/Oct/10
hey! I'm 5'1 ! haha.. but I'm a female..... so bad ay?:( lol.... but just like to say I know how short guys feel! when I wear high heels I feel tall but I'm still short!hahaha so really I think it a mental thing. It's important to feel good about yourself. Don't let others tell you how u should look. Who caressss bout others~pls~.... these girls I know wear heaps of make up and have gorgeous bf's.. haa! ther all ugly wihout make up, yes:)) but they don't care! so what? ... go get 'em!!! be taller by whatever inches! you all tall people will never understant:((( it's like this with us; omg if only I was just 1 inch taller! to all you tall ones its like; whatever! 1 inch is nothing who cares!......... appreciate what u have b4 u lose it! haaaha! lol Shaun says on 21/Oct/10
Brad Pitt is at least 5'10" and wears lifts. Telly Savalas, Burt Reynolds, Vin Diesel, all lift wears and 5'11" range. Are you suggesting they all have serious issues and are extremely ugly? Each has a height complex for sure but I guess it is a confidence booster for them looking 6' or 6'1". Andrew says on 20/Oct/10
What about guys who intend to be entirely up front? Psychologically, height tends to seem to be rewarded with greater responsibility. I am not going to lie about the fact that I will wear these shoes. I've actually talked to several women about it and they seemed to think the idea of a guy who wore them but was honest about them was actually a pretty good idea. Heights says on 5/Oct/10
In the photo of Rob with Socks, Rob looks 0.5 inch shorter than Jenny. In the photo with shoes on, Rob looks 2.5 inches taller than Jenny.
Rob is 5' 8", Jenny is 5' 8"
Jenny with Sneakers is 5' 8.5" (Sneakers are 0.5 inch heels even though they may be advertised as 0.7 inch brand new, the heels compress with usage and a used pair of sneakers have heels of just 0.5 inch)
Rob with Elevators is 5' 11" (The elevators are probably 3 inch heels) dmeyer says on 3/Oct/10
hey rob , shoes that are advertized at 5.5 in how mush do they give 3 to 3.25 ? maybe Rocky89 says on 20/Sep/10
I REALLY want to buy these shoes, woman don't really want men who are smaller. These shoes could do the trick for men, and boast their conference. I wear elevator shoes says on 17/Sep/10
First off let me address "Anonymous" being ok with my height doesnt mean I dont wish to be a little taller it just means I really dont give it much thought..ever. Questions about Airport Security well Ive flown a couple of times since Ive started wearin them and had zero problems problems with security. In light of the stupid ass shoe bomber I can see your point though Editor Rob says on 14/Sep/10
meoww - Jenny in her sneakers that moment is between 5ft 8.6-8.7 range.
When I put on the elevators I measured 5ft 10.75, so the difference is only like 2.1-2.2 at most!
Mike says on 8/Sep/10
Tall Tales, you're a woman. Unless you don't wear make up, don't even try to talk about us guys hiding something by wearing lifts. Guys have been putting up with all the make up nonsense for too long. Some of the most hideous women can look good with the right makeup. Greg says on 7/Sep/10
angryshortguy I have much respect for you man. All these people who are 5'10 and taller have some serious issues if they're considering wearing lifts. They're probably extremely ugly lol. meoww says on 30/Aug/10
wait, rob are you saying there is only a 2 inch difference between you and jenny in the photo on the right..? it looks closer to 3.5 inches to me Brace says on 22/Aug/10
Can any elevator shoe wearers report on dealing with security at airports? Brace says on 17/Aug/10
Question: What experience have any of you elevator wearers had with airline security. I'm about to travel and don't want any hassles. Thanks. Anonymous says on 16/Aug/10
You know what..some (shorter)guys here said that they are happy with their height and blah blah..the truth is you guys want to be taller...at least 6'..just admit it and stop being in denial.
It's like women with small boobs saying they are happy with their small boobs but in reality wanted bigger boobs.
It's a fact. It's just that men and women want different thing. I wear elevator shoes says on 13/Aug/10
Im 5.8 and 45 years old Ive heard about elevator shoes a long time ago but I really dont have a short guy complex and never gave them a serious thought. I also have flat feet, my feet have no arch what so ever. About two years ago I had a conversation with a guy who was about 6.3 and his flat feet were about as bad as mine. He knew what i meant when I said it fells like the meat on the front section of my foot is pulling apart when on long walks. He then shared a secret with me. He was wearing elevator shoes which transfer more of you body weight to your heels. This works! yeah it felt funny the first couple of days but I love them. No one has ever noticed Im a little taller, I even tell some people and they dont believe untill I take off my shoes. All you people claiming its obvious reall dont know what your talking about. I find the opposite is true often having to take off my shoes and show them when they dont believe me. ShortForLife says on 5/Aug/10
Love this Site, Been visiting for years! (sorry for the long read, However I think it's worth it:)
Okay, I am an Elvis Impersonator, 5’6” and originally bought “elevator shoes” to wear with my 68 Comeback (Black Leather) outfit. While I really don’t care about being short “In real Life” I did want to appear larger than life when I performed (or at least taller than most ladies in heels!).
I have to say that there are shoes out there that will make you a true 4.25 inches taller. I bought from Click Here Item #XN50932 and they are GREAT. PS The picture on their website for this shoe is very unflattering, however if you wear them with suit pants or dockers, nobody will notice. Also see iTallershoes.com and elevatorshoes.com. I recently ordered inserts from iTallershoes.com that can be put in existing shoes that will increase height by 2”. These inserts will go in my white boots for my jumpsuits. These shoes are also reasonably priced $60-$150. And YES they DO make you 4.25” inches taller.
I recently wore these shoes to a social event because my wife had to wear heels with her dress and I was amazed that I went from 5'6" to 5'10" and to my astonishment found that the average person is 5’10”. I was also surprised at how confident I felt being 5’10”, not that I was overly sensitive about my height to begin with, however after wearing these shoes among a group of my peers I instantly had more self confidence. Just my 2 cents... PS look at all the sites listed above because prices on some styles are better at one site than another.
Jimmy says on 2/Aug/10
As far as staying unnoticable when wearing elevator shoes, I wouldn't buy anything that gives you over 2 inches. An increase of 1.5 inches is better than 2 inches.
Normal shoes already give about 1 inch (more or less depending on the shoe). Plenty sneakers give more than 1 inch. So if you wear elevator shoes that give 1.5 inches height increase, the difference with a normale shoe is only 1/2 inch. Nobody will really notice 1/2 inch height difference. I think it's when going over 2 inches where it starts to become noticable. Also, the less increase, the more comfort for your legs when you walk. So my advice would be to keep the maximum at 2 inches. It's not a big difference but it's better than nothing right? Anonymous says on 28/Jul/10
Standard deviation is 2.8 inches for height. The average being 5'9.5. This means that for every 5'3 male out there, there is one 6'4 male out there. The reason why you see more 6'4 people? Because they buy elevator shoes(or shoes in general that give them more lift)/ don't go out as much. TBH, It is OBVIOUS when someone is wearing elevator shoes. It just doesn't look right. ano says on 24/Jul/10
Guys, women can definitely tell and it can get really embarrassing at work if people find and the info spreads. Don't waste you time and money!! Just embrace your height!
Editor Rob says on 23/Jul/10
sean, that photo is only about a 2.1-2.2 inch difference, no more. Anonymous says on 15/Jul/10
If at 5'10 man feels short there must be something wrong with him. Average height for man in many countries is about 5'9 or so, and there is many tribes around the world where lives very short people, so worldwide average height can be only 5'7 to 5'8. It's just here in "wellbeing" countries where we are taller and make this height -thing so stupid important. pete says on 13/Jul/10
thats so laughable :D how can wear a man shoes which lifts him up from 179 cm to 190 cm ??? I mean that must look like so bad cause they are fault Body proportions etc.
sorry for my bad school english Jimmy says on 11/Jul/10
@ Tall Tales. Do you really think that men who wear these shoes are trying to deceive people? They want to feel better about themselfs. And a woman dumping a man because he wears elevator shoes is a sad woman and has a bad attitude about life. If you're a woman, I'm sure you wear make-up. So aren't you trying to deceive men into believing that you're more beautiful than you really are? If you would ever get intimate with a man and he sees you without make-up, then what? Should the man then dump you!? How shallow is that? I would be more keen to believe that someone with this doesn't deserve the best life has to offer than a man who wears elevator shoes. AngryShortGuy says on 9/Jul/10
You're all complaining that you feel short at 5"10 and above? I'm 5"4 and I'm a fully grown man. I made sure I was tested multiple times for any sign of a growth hormone deficiency or any growth related problems whatsoever, and I have none. None of my family are little people either. I was born prematurely so I guess that makes me the shortest one. But how rude of me to interrupt the 6ft+ people, I know they're seriously insecure about their height, the poor short-asses. Excuse me whilst I continue my pointless search to find a decent woman shorter than myself! Jesus christ... sean89 says on 8/Jul/10
rob looks about 3 inches taller with the shoes good huh jennys head comes just above robs eyebrows so hes looks 3 inches taller. Kyle says on 4/Jul/10
Honestly, guys wearing these shoes are no different than girls wearing makeup. What are you hiding? PatB says on 12/Jun/10
"I cant' believe that people who are 6ft+ are even considering elevator shoes!"
Why not? Being taller makes you feel better. I was recently cast as Bartolo in a production of The Marriage of Figaro. The Figaro was 6'5". I'm 6'4". I was uncomfortable sort of like the High Heels incident between Hines and Corelli at La Scala.
I guess I won't be getting a pair of these. They only come in sizes up to 13. I wear size 15. PatB says on 12/Jun/10
"I cant' believe that people who are 6ft+ are even considering elevator shoes!"
Why not? Being taller makes you feel better. I was recently cast as Bartolo in a production of The Marriage of Figaro. The Figaro was 6'5". I'm 6'4". I was uncomfortable sort of like the High Heels incident between Hines and Corelli at La Scala.
I guess I won't be getting a pair of these. They only come in sizes up to 13. I wear size 15. FORLAN says on 10/Jun/10
this site caused me to buy elevator shoes... my height is 190 cm and the site shows as 190cm not tall and i will use extra givers that will show me as 190cm barefoot + 1.5cm shoes + 5cm lifts = 196.5cm... Iam n depression now! Tall Tales says on 7/Jun/10
Guys, its really sad that the only people you are deluding is yourself. If you get as far getting intimate with a partner, the shoes, along with the rest of your kit comes off, ain't no way you can disguise the fact that you are short. Take if from me there's nothing more unattractive and embarassing than a man who is uncomfortable in his own skin and who lies about his height. Quickest way to get dumped is to deny what you really are. And sorry but its a matter of basic biology. Some women genuinely prefer tall muscular men who can protect them and give them strong off-spring. Although this may be a genetic imperative, for the majority it's not an issue. For me personally there is nothing more unnattractive than a man who lacks confidence and honesty and has done little to cultivate a personality and mature approach to life. Such obsessiveness about height is one big massive turn-off and if you can't think of anything other than your height perhaps you don't deserve to have the best that life has to offer. Anonymous says on 19/May10 says on 19/May/10
I have a pair Calden lace boots providing 5,2 inches taller.But i have to take about 2cm off because i,m 179.6 cm barefoot and in that case i should be about 193cm with them on and i,m not.I,m just 190.8cm, rounded up 191cm. But it is pretty good anyway. italiandude says on 19/May/10
i think the moderator of this site should delete comments that are trying to advertise sites that sell these shoes.c'mon,this is a place where people come for help not to be fooled Don\'t be silly... says on 13/May/10
This guy in the office started wearing them and I did not even notice he had grown taller - I just noticed immediately that his shoes looked very weird. The minute I saw the shoes I knew what they were. Guys, don't be silly! It's better to be short than to be short and ridiculous :) I'd never wear those ghastly shoes and I am 5'3. Mark says on 5/May/10
@Gazinder
I know how you feel. I go to school where over 50% of students come from families making $300,000 per year or more. At 5'10" I feel very short. sean225 says on 4/May/10
yeh i dont like elevator shoes whats point 3 inches taller and take ur shoes off u drop 3 inches shorter hey dude u shrunk hahaa well since im 6 ft i have no need i just wear regular trainers and i gt measured again to my suprise i am 6 ft i must grown but dont buy them unless ur 5 ft 3 or shorter and its not even real hieght Martello says on 4/May/10
To reply to the anonymous post. The reason that men over 5'9 are using elevator shoes is to feel superior. 5'9 is the average height for a man and a man whom is 6'0 or 6'1 feels more confident. Men just want to appear taller Anonymous says on 2/May/10
If you want to make a stronger presentation when meeting new people the extra couple inches do seem to make a difference. Look at the pictures above; I'm convinced; just don't get busted. Could be embarrassing.LOL sean225 says on 25/Apr/10
the shoes i have are calden thre are comfy shoes and feel normal and give around 2.8 inch 7 cm over my barefoot hieght so i can to rougly 6 ft 2 in them and not loose comfort and 181 cm tall without shoes sean225 says on 25/Apr/10
i have pair calden elevator shoes im 180.5 cm barefoot and 187 cm 6 ft 1.5 in them quite comfortable and dont hurt your feet if u use seperate insole its not as comfortable nd feet ache Anonymous says on 23/Apr/10
Sarozi and Putin are both only about 5'5,5" (166 cm). I don't understand why over 5'9" men are using lifts! I'm 5'7,75 at the best and using 1,6 inch heels most of the time which makes only about 1 cm more to normal 1 inch shoes. Neon10 says on 22/Apr/10
There's this girl from work, she claims to be around 6', but she's really 5'9.5-5'10 at most. This is because they are now making good thick-soled shoes with hidden lifts, including the standard type ones for both girls and guys. Believe me, where I work, they're selling em like crazy. I've also seen alot of people wearing them. That may have been the reason why others think the younger generation is getting taller, but they're actually downsizing due to poor nutrition. Some maybe getting taller, but many are not. I've also been hearing other people say that taller girls will downgrade their heights so they won't feel bad, but they can also exaggerate their heights. It's possible that many girls claiming to be like 6 feet and over aren't really that tall. People can get away with looking taller due to high shoes and splitting hair. Me says on 17/Apr/10
@ Arie
That's very interesting Arie, because I am in California and am a flat 5'11" in normal shoes and I fell short compared to other men. I am slightly below 5'10" barefoot, which is interesting because my shoes are not over 1" thick. They must improve my posture. Anyways, ever since I started looking at reflections when I passed people by, I noticed that people who I thought are my height are actually taller. I was pretty bummed out. Editor Rob says on 13/Apr/10
J.J. - on the left Jenny has on like 0.4 inch sneakers, like old vans or something. So the actual difference on the right is only 2.1-2.2 inches, the shoes themselves give 2.5 inches.
McFan - those shoes are ok to walk about in, but you probably would need a few days to get used to it and to have some trousers (pants) long enough aswell. But you definitely feel that your stance is 'firmer' than a pair of sneakers. Big Bob says on 6/Apr/10
i have ones similar to this gives me about 2 and 1/4 inches and im 6 feet tall as it is and there kinda comfortable Michael says on 30/Mar/10
@ someone
5'7 is better than 5'4. Just saying Ziggy\'s back says on 7/Mar/10
I'm back from nearly a 3 year absence from this site. If any of you were around back then, I was very involved in having several custom boots made for me starting back in 2005. Since then, I have amassed about 20 pair, ranging from regular leather to alligator and ostrich skins. I wear about a size 9, but these are all customized to fit much larger inserts than anything you'd find commercially available. Since they were all prototype that I never wore because they were design studies, I am willing to off these at giveaway prices. I am currently trying to sell them on craigslist. If anyone is interested, please email me at finavest@aol.com.
johnno says on 5/Mar/10
I cant' believe that people who are 6ft+ are even considering elevator shoes! Clearly their problems are not with height! I'm considering buying my first pair, and at 20 years old and 5'2", I think I have a valid excuse! LTU says on 2/Mar/10
The best way is to accept your height. And do not try to cheat. Height is never a problem. Vladimir Putin 171, Dimitri Medvedev - 166cm, Nicola Sarkozi- 169cm, Silvio Berlusconi - 167cm, Joseph Stalin - 165cm, Napoleon Bonaparte - 171cm, Iseec Newton - 168cm. Most of world leaders weren't tall. Changing shoes won't hide the fact that you are looser. Anonymous says on 2/Mar/10
I bought shoes from internet company. They claimed lifts being 2'3 inches but they were about 1'6 inches. S4L3 says on 23/Feb/10
t says on 14/May/08
gazinder: why do you care if girls are taller than you? any woman over about 5'9" looks terrible anyway... if you are 5'11 there is no way you are shorter than average lol.
Maybe gazinder was just exaggerating. I agree that women over 5 feet 9 do look terrible, mannish and have almost deformed body structures. Some will pretend to be taller and tell their heights with heels or cause of the way they're built. There's this girl from work, she claims to be 5'9.5, but she's really about 5'6.5-5'7, it's cause she's bulky, it can make you appear taller than you are. I don't think a female body was built to be higher than 177cm maximum. Rob, you should do an article about body types, of how it can make you give off the deception of being taller or shorter than you are. I'm very petite, but built like a tall person, cause I'm stocky, but have short legs. Eternael says on 15/Feb/10
You look way better in a costume! The Riviera Kid says on 15/Feb/10
I love this site lol. As a recent convert to height obsession (after a 5'5" girlfriend said "you're quite short really aren't you?", it's an eye opener seeing which actors are indeed tall, which are average and faking it, and which have a careful PR agenda involving never being seen around tall people. I'd never even heard of lifts or elevator shoes before stumbling across this site (interesting work Rob), but oddly enough I'm now semi considering buying a pair for nights out on the town. I mean, I'm not small at a hair under 5'10", but I really have noticed recently how average height girls in mad high heels are almost at eye level with me. If they can wear high heels for a night out, why the hell can't us boys? I think a 2.5" increase would be the most I'd consider, that's not too much above the 1.0-1.5" heels on my trainers and boots, anything bigger than that and I'd probably feel a bit self conscieous. Women want equality - so do us lads. The Kid. ;-) Anonymous says on 8/Feb/10
Being somewhat short at about 5'6'' to 5'7'', I can't say that I'm super proud of that, but I have definitely learned to accept. The whole thing about tall people having this significant advantage is like the whole thing about needing a foot long penis. Being tall is more of a bonus, though not something that you could count on. If a girl tells you that her "man" needs to be at least 6'4'' and have a 10-inch penis, you could tell her good luck because she'll definitely need it. And like someone already said here, there's a heck of a lot more to a person than height. Appearance? Intelligence or Wisdom? Oh and how about the most important part, IMHO, personality? Oh well, it IS true that there will always be people who care so much about height. Anonymous says on 8/Feb/10
I bought shoes from Bugarri. Thay claimed 2,5 inch (6 cm) heels in their website, but they were only 1,6 inches (4 cm). Despite that I can reach to 5'9" - 5'9,25" with those shoes and that's enough for me, and they are good shoes. Shaun says on 6/Feb/10
It really is amazing what these shoes can accomplish. Rob literally looklike he has grown 3 inches taller on the right and with the jacket also creates a much taller illusion. His torso literally looks longer on the right and he looks like a 5'11" guy!! It is not that obvious in the footwear too. Now when people claim that Matt Damon and Brad Pitt are near 6' that can only be in such shoes and in "effect". Pete says on 5/Feb/10
I'm about 5'4", I usually wear boots with a lift inside for around 1.5" to 2" more. This is for maybe 8 months now. No one has ever commented on my shoes to me - I suppose it's possible that some have noticed but been too polite. Regardless, people don't continually keep tabs on other people's height - they size you up, then go along with that estimate. You have little to fear from wearing lifts or elevator shoes, unless they're truly outrageous. mcfan says on 29/Jan/10
Rob, do these elevator shoes make it difficult to walk? I notice Cruise has an odd gait, but it might be his natural walk or due to his special shoes. Taz says on 27/Jan/10
@Ritchie
Oh, and you can't just base the estimate from ya' kid's age solely. It depends on the pubertal progress, nutrition and environmental factors. If a kid started puberty at 8, he'd be relatively tall when reaching the age of 12/13, but his epiphyseal plates would soon close and cut off his vertical growth.
If you are 5'11 and his Mum is 5'8, his estimated height is 6'0. He has a 68% chance of being within 2 inches of this height, and a 95% of being within 4 (healthy growth, not due to pituitary disorders etc). Of course, he could reach a great height such as 6'6, or even stay at 5'8.
If he's later than his peers, I would definitely say he'll be over 6'1 (due to a higher base height before pubertal growth spurt). Taz says on 27/Jan/10
@Ritchie
Ritchie, there's no way your height would have changed from 5'8.5 to 5'11, if you performed the comparison fairly. It clearly wasn't a fair test. You shrink during the day, especially if you have more weight on you. Stretches would have temporarily given you half an inch, straight out of bed. So, if you measured yourself just before bed when you were overweight, then it makes sense that after stretches, straight from a long period of horizontal rest, you'd be 1-2 inches taller. Some people shrink a lot (like myself, I shrink 1-1.25).
Once the epiphyseal plates have closed, the only way to permanently increase your height is limb lengthening, or by stretching your trunk to the extent of breaking your spine, then inserting metal rods to keep the height. If you try to do this to your torso, you'll snap your spinal cord. Alex says on 26/Jan/10
Elevator Shoes a gift from heaven Bugarri says on 26/Jan/10
I ordered shoes from Bugarri. In their webpages my elevators were listed in 6 cm heels, but the truth was they were only about 4 to 4,5 cm thick.
They claim up to 10 cm lifts in some shoes but I don't believe that, maybe 7-8 cm MAX. michael says on 24/Jan/10
hi rob..i have bought 4 times elevators from a company in the past and i am satisfied..but i saw dons and i like some models..i have some questions and i hope to help me..i read that don's company is in scotland and i live in a country of western europe..but ups shiping i read is about 100$ ..is too much..and i want to tell me if is safety E.M.S ?? with this the parcel arrive in my house or i must go take it from somewhere(airport?)..last but not least..don's says that make some models 4 inches..these models will give me 4 inches or lower? and is with 4 inches comfortable? please answer to me..thanks..and i am sorry for my english.. anonymous from Nov. 4 says on 23/Jan/10
After reading all the many posts on this site, I have come away with a few observations. First, obviously height does matter. I'm about as tall as Rob and looking at the comparisons of different people next to him, I must really look short next to a lot of people, although I don't feel short. Also, I notice where the bottom of the chins are in the pictures. Even when two people are the same height, the person with the shorter head always looks taller. People usually will look at your face when meeting you and compare those features with others around them. I don't think most people are looking at the tops of heads or the footwear either. I think the average person is making a snap analysis when meeting you; if you have shoes with 2 or 3 inch elevation that make you appear taller to them, that's all they are going to remember, the height and not the shoes. As I have posted before at this site, the only real concern, if it does concern you, would be getting busted. Airport (shoes off), new girlfriend who suddenly notices you're 3 inches shorter, gatherings at friends house (new carpeting), locker room, poolside, meeting a new business client at their home and taking the shoes off (ouch), you get the idea. Dave says on 20/Jan/10
I just bought a new motorcycle and my feet are about 3" shy of touching the ground in a safe way. Ya think Elivators will help? Anonymous says on 13/Jan/10
like the photo of u and Jen Rob. One day when I get my height measured on a stadiometer I'll be glad to post a nick to post uner lol! Cute couple u guys make and love the sight bro...I ever become famous I better be real, ur the man when it comes to "tellin the tale of the tape." take care Rob J.J. says on 13/Jan/10
rob' is that 2.5" difference. It looks like nearer 3" to me Locket says on 9/Jan/10
As many people seem to have commented, the shoes give too much of a noticeable increase. I wouldn't want to be 2.5" taller in shoes than my barefoot height, it would be far too obvious.
Ideally I would be looking for shoes with a slightly more subtle increase - I am about 5"8 (side point - Rob if you read this, what height would you say I can legitimately call myself - fully extended I am exactly 173cm (5"8.1) in the morning and between 171.5 - 172cm (5"7.5 - 5"7.5) in the evening) and would like to be around 5"9 - 5"9.5 maximum in dress shoes - just a slight countermeasure to the 1 - 2 inch heels girls wear on nights out.
Do you have any suggestions for any nice-looking dress shoes that offer this height increase (and if it's not too much trouble, at a low price!) - the site you recommend looks very good Rob, but very expensive! Editor Rob says on 3/Jan/10
Austrian - lifts are not as comfortable as a shoe designed with the lift as part of it. But as a cheap option they would suffice.
anonymous - I'm in socks and jenny's got converse in the left shot, and same shoes on the right! J Dog says on 30/Dec/09
The only use I have for elevators, is as a back up. Like a few have mentioned, some women are tall. I'm 5'11 in shoes, and if i date a 5'7 or 5'8 girl,and she decided to wear 3 inch heels when we go out, it kind of evens up the height, if I wear an extra inch or two myself, as this puts me at 6ft... do i worry about losing the extra height? no, as when she takes off her bigass heels, the she'll be much smaller anyway. I suppose they aren't bad to add an inch and a bit to your height, it's pretty easy to get away with that, if anyway calls you on it when your without them, just make up your hair is flatter, or your slouching etc etc... but i couldnt go above 2inches with shoes, unless i really needed them, job interview etc and i was a shorter guy. I just couldnt imagine my girl kissing me outside, then when we're inside her saying "why have you shrunk two inches???"
I think there are more subtle ways to add inches, i.e. my shorter friend used to have a hairstyle similar to JD in scrubs, and would wear chunky slippers a lot in the house, his gf was 5'8, he was 5'6, but doing this levelled the playing field.
But if they work for you, and you pull them off, then keep on trucking brutha, as with any clothing, it will work for some, and not for others... my advice, stay within around 2inches in situations that could prove intimate. someone says on 27/Dec/09
At 5'4", a two or three inch increase would still make me short. I dont see the point in buying elevator shoes. Also, I never found them in any stores at all, only online. Anonymous says on 21/Dec/09
jenny looks a bit taller than rob austrianguy says on 13/Dec/09
Hey Rob, did you try lifts too?
What would you say is the better choice overall, lifts or elevator shoes? shortboy says on 11/Dec/09
rob looks solid 5'11 on right pic Anonymous says on 5/Dec/09 says on 5/Dec/09
I only have a question,what is the tallest a 5,10 - 5,10.5 guy could be in elevator shoes? Anonymous says on 25/Nov/09
Shaq would be 7'3.5" in them, and Big Show, 7'2". His originally billed WWE height. I think Big Show wore lifts in 1999 when he was billed 7-2 Aleks says on 21/Nov/09
The difference in the picture is amazing. I didn't know elevator shoes could make you appear THAT MUCH taller.
Is it me or most small guys wear those? Matthiew_- says on 19/Nov/09
Lol I'm 5'11 ( 180cm ) yet I'm very broad and muscular with short legs and long torso ...
One of my friendds is 181 cm and people comment at him being tall while the same people usually comment at me being small ...
So frustrating !
When people are telling my height most girls think of me as as low as 5'9 low yet they are surprised when I stand striaght next to them ( I have bad posture due to years of boxing my shoulders are going forward )
But I guess you cannot beat the people's misperception :(
Maybe I will try a pair of Don's sometimes , to make my self longer legs and a strong 6footer so people will stop commenting about my shortness , f--- 180cm isn't short !!!!
Problem is 2.5 inches seems to be a bit too much to go away with it without being busted ! :p Wish I was a little bit taller.. says on 15/Nov/09
It is fun being taller...I happened to get a pair of shoes that were too big and needed insoles to get them to fit, the insoles lifted me up and the rest is history. I am married not looking for women, I am taller than my wife, above average height, I just think it is a cool feeling to be a little taller that's all. I wouldn't spend big bucks for it though.. Editor Rob says on 15/Nov/09
They are a gift. Lmeister says on 13/Nov/09
Rob, did you really buy elevator shoes? aramx says on 5/Nov/09
I am guessing Stadnik wears boots that raise his height by as much as 2 inches from barefoot. Those shoes look like real monsters in terms of height boosting! Brian says on 5/Nov/09
Personally, I think that lifts are only really helpful if you're in high school or college and are getting measured for a sport. Other than that, if I see someone with really thick footwear on, I don't say, "Oh, look at that tall guy". I say, "Oh, look at that self-conscious wanna-be tall guy". That's just me. "Invisible" lifts crammed inside your shoes are probably pretty uncomfortable anyway. Maybe elevator shoes are at least helpful with convincing yourself that you're taller than you actually are, but I like to think of myself in barefoot height.
If anyone on this page decides that really need lifts, I would agree with 5\'8 beast that Nike Air Force Ones are probably your best bet. Any type of basketball sneakers, really. If you where something like that, instead of admitting that you're just trying to look taller, you can just say, "These shoes are for athletic purposes", "They are really comfortable on my feet", or "I love the style". Just never get caught without an excuse for wearing shoes that add over an inch, if you really need them. Anonymous says on 4/Nov/09
That's quite a difference in the picture; I was in the clothing business awhile back and would suggest a long and wide enough pant bottom to accommodate the height increase. I'm 5ft.8.25 also; I think friends and family would notice I grew overnight with these shoes. Right now I wear Kenneth Cole Reaction with the thick soles which are good for 1.5 inch increase. The thing I'm having trouble taking in is the cost of the Don's; they aren't cheap. I may consider them in the future. One last thing which has to be considered is if you ever need to take them off such as someones home or even at the airport. Kind of funny, but I was thinking if the pants are long enough one might be able to stand on their toes without anyone noticing. Naz says on 3/Nov/09
Being a woman and only 4'9 is really really frustrating, a day dont go by where i dont think about my height, but luckily i have come across heel lifts and now i can wear flats with these in, the only down fall is, when i wear heels i dont look any taller and i feel silly, i am sure people around me are thinking it is strange i look the same in flats and heels!!!! lol The Dutchguy says on 3/Nov/09
The father of a mate of mine always used to be 6'4.5'', but he is in his mid 60's now so he has lost some centimetres, but he still looks about my height, 6'4,or even taller, in dress shoes, but one day when we were standing next to eachother, both in nothing but socks, i was about 1.5,2 inches taller then him..i personally find wearing dress shoes ''cheating'' though ;) 5\'8 beast says on 2/Nov/09
"NIKE AIR FORCE ONE'S" are good for a extra inch or two... and still look ultra stylish. AND NON SUSPICIOUS. :p Mike says on 2/Nov/09
I'm just over 5'7" and wifey is lovely 5'4"....She adores high heels as much i as i adore her wearing them and her wardrobe is full of Dior and Gianmarco Lorenzi shoes. Her smallest heel is 10cm (4") and highest 14cm (5.5")....I found Don's Range (Tallshoes4men.com) which were hand-made-to-measure with a 2-3" raise. Cutting to the essentials - the only person i want to look good for is my wife so i am very happy to maintain a few inches above her. She's happy, I'm confident and it's a win win situation. Not sure about the cheap Chinese crap that I have seen around which have the quality and style of a plastic bin liner stuffed with paper Mache, but i can recommend Dons and their shoes are of a high-end high street quality with the benefit of being made to order and customised - think something like Hugo Boss bespoke. As with most things, you get what you pay for and if you are looking to maintain a few inches above your lady, then these are a blessing in disguise. Math says on 23/Oct/09
I will always wear my 3 inch lift from now on,never will i go a day in my lift without them. Anonymous says on 16/Oct/09
I believe there is a way to get taller; I think I read somewhere and I'm not making this up, your thigh bones are both broken and stretched a bit and pins and a brace are worn for an extended period of time. The idea is that the space between the break grows new bone and thus the increase in height.
I think there is a limit to how far you could go with this.
Anonymous says on 10/Oct/09
I'm considering lifts for the future. I'm 5'8" on the dot. I don't really care about height that much, I just think that they would be nice to have for clubbing or going out on weekends. Height is obviously an advantage in meeting women and if you can attain an advantage by simply purchasing a pair of shoes, why not? Guy says on 7/Oct/09
I don't understand people who wear these, do you refuse to go swimming? Conning people is pretty lame, but if you're going to do it at least pick something that people won't notice after knowing you for an hour. LT says on 4/Oct/09
im about 5'11" throughout the day (almost 6' in the morning) but i do find my height commented on occasionally, it may have somthing to do with the fact i wear work boots (havent worn sneakers in 5 years) or if im going to the city (i live in the country) i wear my cowboy boots with homemade cork lifts in them, in which case im about 6'2.5", i do this to look more intimidating and hopefully wont get attacked, my brother on the other hand is 6'6" and has weighed over 320 lbs (hes down to 285 now though), i made him a pair of lifts as well that he wore in his work boots from time to time which brought him up to over 6'9", we searched high and low but couldent find lifts any bigger than size 12 (he wears size 15-16 boots, 16-18 sneakers) i guess people with feet that big dont really need lifts, but he loves drawing attention to his size and scaring people. Mike says on 1/Oct/09
Rob, what are your own personal views on wearing elevator shoes or height increasing insoles? Would you, or have you ever, worn them? l0ck n l0ad says on 17/Sep/09
Just a quick question, are shoes or sneakers like Timberland & Nike (just generalising) that give 1.5" over barefoot are considered elevator shoes or just normal shoes with relatively high heel? I need new shoes and I'd like to buy ones that give decent height but nothing over the top, and I think 1.5" would be perfect for me. billybob says on 15/Sep/09
I have lifts in my shoes. It's my dirty little secret heheh. I'm not really sure what % of males wear concealed lifts though... i imagine it's higher than i would expect. Anyways, i am naturally very tall; about 6'5" in the morning and a little under 6'5" in the evening. I guess in my shoes i'm about 6'7"... it seems that i'm nearing the tops of doorways. I always wish I could have been a little taller naturally... which may sound selfish to some that are short and really do need lifts. I am half dutch... my father's side is very tall; almost every male over 6'1" and going up to 6'11". If I decide to have a kid I would definitely prefer to have it with a tall women, like 5'11" or more. I would like to give the natural advantage that being very tall can provide in everyday life. Will says on 7/Sep/09
I'm 5'9.5, I have been looking for some comfortable elevator shoes that only give me a .5-1 inch lift, however I am having trouble finding them. I know lifts are a good alternative, but most of the shoes that I have are casual dress shoes that are low cut and barely have enough room for my ankles as is.
I want to be able to take off my shoes without anyone noticing I am gaining a inch from a insole. Most elevator shoes come with at least a 2 inch lift, and I think if I took my shoes off people would notice. Leo says on 3/Sep/09
And having even a 1" Lift added into your shoe can be annoying...You have to make sure your pants legs are long...I mean it does look alittle odd/funny when you're foot/heel is slightly higher up out of your shoe when your pant leg is pulled up...running is alittle more difficult and maybe dangerous even . Proper Dress shoes with lifts would feel more comfortable....but i hate wearing dress shoes. Also i hit 5'9 at night, so i lose half an inch compare to my height in the morning. Anyways I just wish i were an Inch taller ;p My height is obviously one of the insicurites of mine...If ONLY there was a way to get taller ;p Everything is a scam out there...and seriously who's crazy enough to get the Bone braking knee surgery unless you're a midget? Leo says on 2/Sep/09
I stand bare foot at 5'9.5 in the morning, and i still feel sorta short...It really' does depend on what shape you're in though. If you're Lean and fit, and even have broad shoulders it gives you the apperance/feeling of looking taller. I know this for a fact, because its how i feel and even look when i get like that...
I still wear a lift in my shoes. So with a total I get 1.75 inches...My shoes are normally 0.75 for a lift(they're Adidas Euro shoes) and i stick an Inch in them hehe. I dont know how people could ever go over 2" ;p...Especially when you take your shoes off at somebodies house...People would be like wtf happened to u?lol Tony says on 1/Sep/09
I'm considering these type of shoes. I'm 5'9, and looking for a 2-3 inch lift.
Why? Well, I'm happilly married...so, no not looking for a women. I have a good job...not needed there. Self-Esteem? All good.
I say why not men!!!! It's fun thing to do... Hey, for those of you that think we are kinding ourselves, our lying...bs I say. I'm not altering by body with Botox or Plastic Surgery...I anticipate wearing them infrequently...weddings, dances, formal get togethers...and if people ask...well, I'm simply wearing shoes with a higher heel...big deal.
You know...my dad is 5'4 and my mom is 5'0...I really got lucky at 5'9, and I appreciate that...but I can always remember my dad wearing "platform" shoes...why not.... he was the average than...I'm the average today, and just want to be above average from time-to-time...I want to see the clouds :) Aleks says on 1/Sep/09
I really don't see the point in wearing elevator shoes.
It doesn't make you taller, it only makes you APPEAR taller. I can hardly understand how it can make you feel better.
I'm short myself, but I don't think I'd ever want to wear those. Anonymous says on 25/Aug/09
I think people need to relax a little. There are gorgeous women out there who are smart and succesful who have married to men who are not tall at all.
Take my boss. She's maybe 5'4? 5'3? her surgeon husband is 5'5. She's absolutely beautiful. I mean she's much older than me (39, I'm 23) but still, drop dead beautiful.
Take Malin Akerman, her husband in all the pics is shorter than her. doesnt matter her height...he's SHORTER THAN HER.
Tom cruise- again, married to tall women
I myself have dated taller women. Not because I wanted to but because women are mostly taller than me. I stand 5'5. I wear boots regularly that give me a 5'6 look. I have dated a lot of women who are either my height with shoes-5'6 or taller in the 5'7 range. I have no problem attracting women.
The only girls who would really avoid me because of height are those women who are absolutely insecure about their own lives. I can assure you that after years of talking to such girls I know they are insecuer about themselves and want to be with the stereotypical male. The tall, white, blue eyed type guys.
If you go into shallower professions, it will become an issue-models, college sorirty girls etc. But the reality is, there is a beautiful girl out there for every type of guy. Whether your short, or dumb, or poor...theres a girl who's going to be attracted to your positive qualities.
What are mine even thoug I'm only 5'5? Well, I know I'm very attractive, very intelligent, and very succesful.
Any one of those is enough to pick up an attractive girl. Don't worry about your looks or your heigt...its one of the most irrelevant aspects of our lives.
If anything shallow is really important its how good you are in bed. Even that is not a top 5 issue for most women. mee says on 18/Aug/09
I agree with themaster, woman cant judge height well. I am 182 cm tall, and my friend who is 165 cm tall said that I am not that much taller than she, she thought that I am 170 cm tall :S :S :S Anonymous says on 17/Aug/09
I'm 5'8.25 evening height. I dont think elevator shoes and height increasing insoles should be worn on a regular basis, but wearing them from time to time for things like dates, job interviews, going out clubbing etc is fine and gives you that extra bit confidence. I wear regular shoes which add 1" to my height, aswell as insoles which are just under 1.5". So I usually stand at just over 5'10.5.
Wearing lifts is also very good for building up your calf muscles! Brian says on 15/Aug/09
NathanX, this might be a topic for the general height forum, but I couldn't agree more. Some short guys who can't attract women blame all their problems on height, but there's always someone shorter than them with a better social life. It's because those people downplay their height and never try to inflate or exxagerate it. It's when someone short makes a big deal about their height that really hurts them. I'm not saying that being tall does not help, for it certainly does, but that just doesn't change the facts- Some people got it, some people don't. yoyo says on 10/Aug/09
at 6ft1 wear 3inch lift, that was out of confident to me.. NathanX, you should just accept your real height as 6ft2 in shoes(normal lift) better than a fake 6ft4ish with shoe that is better to push your confident level. At over 6ft you are still a lucky guy. im sure walk out the street you often see guys who are most at 5ft9 to 5ft11 at most. 6ft1 you are taller than 6.5 out of 10 rates. Ritchie says on 2/Aug/09
Number one issue must be, please all of you telling other people it is wrong for them that to use any means (such as elevator shoes) is unfair. Its like telling women NOT to use makeup because its not reality. Ive definitely slept with women who turned otto be uglier than I realised and it was'n just alcohol to blame it was makeup. But I have no right to tell a women not to use it. Look at how hot Nicole Kidman looks but look at her original movies pre- hair straightening and covering those yucky freckles. For myself I can tell you at 23 I was 5'10.5. But I got fat and at 28 I was 5'8.5 Two inches. I lost all the weight without useing stuipd miracle height programs by scam artists but I also did alot of stretching, and I am 5'11 at 31. I wear shoes that give me 2 inches which is slightly more than an average shoe and I hit 6'1 which I think is respe table. There is one element that many of you have not considered and that is that there is a 'CRITICAL POINT' with height. In most western countries I think it is 5'10, an inch below this then a high percentage of people think you are 'not tall', 5'10 to 5'11 is average. 6'0 to 6'1 is a bit above average, and 6'2 and up is 'tall'. These are just my own sentiments. For the record, if I wear normal shoes I don't care and because my elevator shoes aren't huge it does not create a vast difference in my day to day height. My son is 13 and a half and is 5'8 and his mum (we are not together anymore) is 5'6. So I charted my sons height and he should be 6'3 to 6'5. What we are seeing is a higher protein diet making us both taller and fatter (we have mostly the same genetic potential from generation to generation by the way) JJ says on 31/Jul/09
Uh also guy down there said no U.S pResident is below 5'11 in 20th century umm Teddy Roosevelt, Coolidge, Truman, Eisenhower, Carter, umm all 20th century all under 5'11. Besides who cares just proves America is getting more superficial perhaps besides some of our best presidents were under 5'10 and I don't think America picks presidents on height it just happens that Bush was elected twice and was shorter then both his opponents. JJ says on 31/Jul/09
Nathan I couldn't agree more I see all these pity party members here their are people with real problems in life get over yourself most women find far more in personality. I am 5'7 and never had a problem be it in work or regular life. I have never gottten turned down for a job or by a women thus far in life and I am told I am an attractive guy I never let my height bother me and you know what it never effected me. There may be some cases were it does for people but usually I think it comes down to low confidence. Get over it your short there are far worse problems you could have. Stop dwelling on your physical apprence and do something I know plenty of successful men tall, short, and average. Fat, skinny, or built. Ugly, average, or good looking. It really shouldn't matter unless you let it and if some one judges you on your height in such a manner then it's their loss and no different then juding by race or religion. kyle says on 26/Jul/09
Remember people, just because you think it's weird for guys to do this, doesn't mean they suffer from low confidence. If that's the case than you buying that brand new expensive car that you will NEVER see yourself in as you are driving, or buying that really expensive suit that makes you look "good", or women putting on makeup to "hide" their real skin. It's all the same... Leito says on 19/Jul/09
My height is 5'10 and i am 18 years old i am also wearing elevator shoes because i love 6 feet.I have no problem i have elevator sandals and boots.I wear them properly and i have no problem at all.I suggest if anyone have posture problems just doing posture exercises.I said again i have no problem with these shoes and i am looking 6 feet tall cool guy.Its all scam about elevator shoes i just want to say that elevator shoes are best for males. Bill says on 15/Jul/09
To be honest with you short guys are actually pretty hard (they are tough) im roughly 6'1 and back in high school I knew a guy who was only 5'9 he acted all tough and everything and made a joke about people being tall and made tall people look bad so yeahh.... just cause someone is short doesnt mean they are different or weaker then a tall guy Sammy Barr says on 12/Jul/09
I am 5'6" which is a little short. I used to use elevator shoe to give me an extra couple inches to be closer to normal height and they worked but now I have been using levitator shoe lifts out of ohio. They go up to 2.5 inches and when I put them in boots or my high top tennis shoes I am 5'10 inches with the shoe and lift on. They are very comfortable as far as lifts go and they seem to keep their shape(height) but I have only been using them for a month or so. When I talked to the guy on the telephone he was really helpful and mad sure my stuff went right out. The lifts pop right out of your shoes and your other footwear. The website is Click Here if you are interested. Anonymous says on 11/Jul/09
Hey everyone i just wanted to say that height does matter, and for me i have experienced insecurities even though im 5'9, yes i know i must be really insecure about myself. But its not our fault, we were born like this there is nothing we could do about it. Societys standards are that if you are tall or above average then for sure you are going to be picked first than the shorter guy, and for girls too, they love taller men. Sometimes life isnt fair, and that is why i know that your lying to yourself when you wear these lifts but also think about it, people dont give a damn if you wear lifts, in a job interview they are not going to ask you to take off your shoes to see if you have lifts or not, so if society treats you less then how come we dont have the right to wear these? i am above average for my ethnicity (mexican) but being here in the west is hard. God i wish i was a lil bit taller lol |
