Even if SE had released a male character I liked I wouldn't switch off female, for that matter I would also lose access to all my outfit pieces (purchased and otherwise) that is for female. My alt is just a novelty - I have bought fantasias for it, but I never actually play it.
I wasn't aware 5'10 was a wanted target height.
I am quite aware some players had wanted a "reverse au ra" but male viera are only like 2 inches shorter. I assumed the wanted "reverse au ra" actually meant around a foot shorter, and actually, if I recall correctly, that meant shorter than male miqo'te even. Unfortunately, if any players had wanted that - it doesn't look to have been delivered.
Viera (both male and female) aren't "monstrously" tall either, 6'1 or 6'3 is just
tall, in my book.
Unfortunately, I do not think they look cool, nor do I think they are "beauties". I have my own interpretation of the lore, and I dislike their appearance. I had thought I was allowed to voice my opinion on this public forum.