WTF of the Week: The Man Heel (or Meel)

First the murse*. Next the mantyhose, and then the mirdles. Now, the most fashion-forward men may be wearing high heels. At least, according to Luke Leitch, deputy fashion editor for the UK publication The Times, that is.

Leitch purports that stylish men of smaller statures may forgo “lifts” in favor of more stand-out stilettos, citing Fashion Week attendees at shows by Gareth Pugh, Rick Owens, Rodarte and Pam Hogg as proof. He also says man-platforms are being produced by Jean-Michel Cazabat and Owens himself. We found a couple of photos that confirm Owens’ propensity toward platform pumps for men:

rick owens man heel

Rick Owens Wedge Mens Boot

As for whether or not you’ll see modern men on the street looking like THIS:

men high heels

Well, we’re going to guess that you won’t. Not just because men (and women) will reject the look (um, and they will), but because we’re pretty sure they wouldn’t be able to handle the discomfort. Those murses and mirdles are looking pretty tame by comparison, aren’t they?

*This post is dedicated to the murse-marvelous man, Jay O. You know who you are.
Photos: Rick Owens, The Times

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