"I don't know how many people have noticed lately, but women are in two camps about how to wear high-heeled pumps: stockings, or bare legs. I feel strongly about both options. If you have great looking legs, go for it. Bare is wonderful. If not, or if you have probably enjoyed your best-looking leg years, like me, you should probably get to know some things about the mysterious world of women's hosiery.

The important thing is that if you are wearing Classic Pumps, it dosen't matter. You will look great either way, and most importantly you will feel great. There are pluses and minuses to both. Bare footed in pumps can cause some discomfort from perspiration, but especially during warmer weather this is outweighed by the added comfort and freedom of bare legs with no discomfort of panyhose, garter belts, etc.

And finally some tips for wearing four-inch pumps without hosiery, especially for those who have been brought up on the heels 'n hose concept. If you decide to go for it, try it with Classic Pumps that you have already broken in with hose. For brand new out-of-the-box Classic Pumps, you can ease into them with just a touch of moisturizer on your toe tips and a little dab spread around the floor of the toe box.

In no time the new pumps will be fully "trained", and you will feel comfortable in them for your first outing. The cream will not harm the inner sole of the shoe, and is actually good for your feet. And even more, you will look great in what has become the "standard" of ladies pump world. Other designs are mostly novelties, but never the high heel pumps for almost any occasion, business or play.

My thanks to Walt and Barb for getting it all done and helping to show a whole new generation what classy women's shoes should look like."

Go to Gina Gallery 1 to see Gina wearing Classic Pumps with hosiery.

Gina's Classic Pumps w/o hose.

Note: Gina's skirts are as follows: