Essay: Oktober 05
Why "Slutty Boots"?
Why do you call sexy boots also "Fuck-me-Boots" or "Slutty Boots"? We asked André and he knew the answer.
by André
The concept of "slutty boots" is generally well-known in our society, denoting boots with a relatively high heel made from patent leather or leather. For the most part, they reach above the knee and are dominated by the colours red and black. Sometimes they include laces at the front.
In the world of erotic clothing, the colours of red and black on their own represent desire and something disreputable. Lace lingerie is also not uncommonly to be found in these colours, often preferred by men over white. They perhaps have something of the lascivious and a hint of the forbidden. This is consequently the attire of prostitutes – after all, they need to do business.
The heel likewise plays a very important role. Walking on high heels alters one’s gait. The steps become shorter and the legs appear to be somewhat longer. Furthermore, the bottom of the high-heel wearer is emphasised and appears more exposed. As the wearer adopts a relatively upright posture in order to maintain balance, the female breast is also well accentuated.
For men, all these body parts radiate an erotic aura, which is all the more intensive for their being more clearly visible:
long legs signify an aesthetically pleasing, slim woman; the bottom, as a sign of gender together with the female waistline and hips, is particularly well emphasised, emitting a signal of desire for men; and the same applies to a clearly visible bosom. The prostitute also takes advantage of these facts in order to increase her appeal to men.
Not least, the tall leg of the boot acts in an erotic way, optically lengthening the leg yet a little more. In addition, such boots more or less compel the wearer to show plenty of leg. These boots are not shown to their best advantage hidden underneath trousers but best suit short skirts. An exposed leg also sends out erotic signals
Boots of this sort exude yet more appeal for a not inconsiderable segment of the population. The foot seems more graceful in these shoes, underlining the charm of the wearer. For men, they also stimulate the impression of security when worn by women, who can, so to speak, only "walk away" with difficulty. For fetishists, boots signify much more, acting as the central allure in respect of sexual satisfaction, of power, and of submission. As far back as ancient Egypt, it was possible to ascertain the social standing of a person by the height of their heels.
Ladies who lie on their backs for their business make use of all these effects and fascinate men with them. It should be clear by now how the relationship of such boots to prostitutes came into being. Of course, many factors play a role here: for example, the media always show prostitutes in such attire, an association which has obviously been nourished by society at large.
The negative perception of slutty boots arguably originates from many women who do not work on their backs, who never wear such boots or only for sexual purposes, and then only in the privacy of their own home. They consider themselves decent women who do not want to give off the appearance of a prostitute, and would therefore never wear such boots on the street. Many women I know act in this way. They find these boots very beautiful in themselves, but do not dare to wear them outside because society harbours prejudice against such footwear. On the other hand, there are women who look with envy on these shoes. They themselves do not dare to wear them, or cannot walk in them at all. For this reason, they speak deprecatingly about them and consciously relegate them to a sleazy niche.
Such shoes are associated with women who dress provocatively, commonly seen as "slutty". Personally, I do not think much of this superficial opinion, as clothing says nothing about the nature of a person. But the majority of society is so superficial because it does not think about uncommon sights free of judgement and prejudice. Thinking in easy categories is far simpler.
Consequently, society goes round in circles and many men have double standards in this regard. In public they abhor such shoes as "slutty", although they are secretly sexually aroused by them. Women do not dare to wear them and are often envious of those who do in public. In truth, one should have the courage today both to stand by one’s taste and also exhibit it. In any case, that is an honest way of dealing with one another.
Therefore, one can only say that "slutty" is not a bad thing and is enjoyed by many men on the quiet. But they would never admit to it. For women, envy and a lack of self confidence are the reasons for not wanting to appear "slutty". They do not want to be labelled by society. Statements which attribute the wearing of such boots to patriarchy and the oppression of women are often cited. They are also justified, if wearing boots is forced on someone, but there should be more tolerance for those who like these shoes and wear them with pleasure, as fortunately we all have different tastes.
In my view, it is weak not to stick by one’s taste and preferences, just because society forbids it. If someone likes to go out dressed in a "slutty" or provocative way, then they should have the courage to do so. And both secret admirers and gawkers should support this. In this way, a few more prejudices and the pejorative concept of "slutty" would be wiped out, as it would be more common to see such shoes.
So we can only encourage potential boot 
wearers to wear their "slutty boots" when they want to. I myself find it very aesthetically pleasurable and also sexy when I see women with this footwear. For me it is courageous and not "slutty"!
André
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