A 20-year-old man has gone viral for what many are calling the ultimate act of chivalry after swapping shoes with his girlfriend when her high heels became unbearable during their Valentine’s Day date in Sydney’s CBD.

An Unforgettable Act of Kindness

Colin Deschamps, 20, was enjoying a romantic evening with his girlfriend, Jess Fox, when she began to complain that her black high heels were causing her pain. Without hesitation, Colin offered to swap shoes, giving her his sneakers and slipping into her 4cm-high heels—a move that has since earned him the title of “the epitome of a true gent” on social media.

A passerby captured the moment and uploaded it to TikTok, where the video has since amassed over 9 million views, sparking admiration and debate online.

Walking a Mile in Her Shoes—Literally!

Jess Fox, also 20, later explained how fortunate it was that she and Colin happened to wear the same shoe size, making the switch seamless.

“We had been out for dinner and got drinks before, so there was a lot of walking,” Jess told news.com.au.

“I never wear heels, so after dinner, I was complaining that my feet were hurting really badly. Colin just said, ‘We can switch shoes,’ because we share the same size.”

The 20-minute walk home from the Italian restaurant didn’t seem to faze Colin, as he was spotted confidently striding along in his girlfriend’s heels.

“He was walking so naturally, I didn’t even notice at first!” one viewer commented on TikTok.

The heartwarming video quickly divided opinions, with many praising Colin’s thoughtful gesture, while others questioned why he didn’t simply walk home barefoot.

“A king in action, showing them how it’s done!” one commenter wrote.
“Bro walks in heels better than me!” another joked.
“A lot of guys wouldn’t do this for fear of being emasculated, but this is one of the manliest things you can do.”

However, not everyone was impressed, with some questioning the need for the swap.

“What a weird approach. I’ve given up my footwear before, but I just walked barefoot,” one user remarked.

Girlfriend Responds: ‘He Deserves the Recognition’

Jess Fox has expressed delight at the overwhelming support her boyfriend has received, stating that Colin deserves all the recognition for his simple yet thoughtful gesture.

“It was his first time in heels since I rarely wear them myself, but he handled it like a pro,” she shared.

While some debated whether the move was chivalrous or unnecessary, one thing is clear—Colin Deschamps has won the internet’s heart for his small but meaningful act of kindness.