Wow. It's amazing to me that this topic even has to be brought up. But it is relevant. Whether it is conscious or not, the way someone dresses, man or woman, plays a big part in the respect factor. Anyone who says they don't judge a woman in high heels is full of shit. You look at a woman in high heels and what do you think?... wow, she's powerful? hey, she's got it together, or omg, I'd like to fuck her? There is always a thought when someone is seen in whatever attire they wear. Conscious or not, people, especially women, are judged.

Not in my opinion. Seems like a superficial, shallow reason to respect someone.

Heels, like make up are used to accentuate physical attractiveness.

Ive noticed this topic has come up in some debates on what is appropriate in the work place.

Weaponizing sexuality is nothing new. There are many reasons to respect someone. What sort of 'respect' one is after may need to be explored. No guy has ever said to me, 'Man, she looks so smart in those heels'.

It does from me only because I'm impressed with their ability to maintain their balance while wearing those shoes. I trip all over the place on the very rare occasion that I wear my boots - can't imagine high heels - I'd have broken my neck on day one.

I don't care what you wear to work as long as you do your job.

I feel sorry for them for the discomfort but I do find them attractive. As far as my respect they are irrelevant to me.

That's " high HEELS", people

Absolutely not, but I can't deny that u like a woman in heels. But business is business.

It depends on the workplace and the type of shoe. If they are appropriate for the job, then they won't make the slightest difference to how I view someone.

The same with men's shoes - if they are appropriate for the job, no problem.

If a woman (or man) turned up in high heels where safety shoes are required, then no respect will be earned - just a sneer about form over function.

I can't for the life of me figure out why they would.

Amount of respect? It depends, if the shoes are proper attire, no problem , but if they are too flashy it doesn't help getting respect. Unless the workplace is a Strip Club...!

I've only worked in techie areas, but the only women I've ever seen wearing heels to work were either sales reps or corporate executives. Of course, they also stood out by wearing make-up and dressing nicely. So I guess it's effective depending on the type of position you have or want.

Simple answer... yes. In my line of work, I would question why someone would choose to wear something like that. Absent any other context or info, I would lose respect for that person.

For me I have negative feelings about women, especially older women, who feel the need to mess up their feet in the name of show. I do not see this as being professional.

Not sure it has an impact. Don't know office fashion among women.

Used to work at a place that had an office area and a warehouse area. In the warehouse, work shoes were called for. This particular woman, married to another co-worker, frequently wore her heals out in the warehouse area. Also a short dress and low-cut blouse. Not proper workplace attire, but she was a boss so...

For me it never mattered, only what was said. Not to say I did not appreciate their physical presence, but in matter of work dress was never important -- same with makeup.

if they can walk well in them then i respect that....they seem to be fall magnets. there used to be a girl i saw that wore high heels. she was like super cute but couldn't walk very well in them heels... i think it might have been the hardest thing she did all day - walk in the heels

The internet is a terrible place to discuss anything work related...

High heels only appeal to fat, unshowered truck drivers with half their ass crack showing out the back of their pants.

I respect people for who they are, not by their footwear. This question doesn't make sense to me.

no