Whatever floats yours and hers boats I say.
If women that are five foot two are looking for men who are five foot nine or taller is their only criteria then you probably wouldn't be interested in them anyway.
Not the only criteria.
Basically here's the thing. About 3 years ago, I answered an ad on match.com. This girl was cute, about 5'10 and a half, a South Park Republican type, total 80s metalhead like me, basically the PERFECT girl...but...she flat out told me "I am sorry, you're a sweet guy but I just can't be with a short man...I just can't find you attractive." Ever since then it's been a sore spot with me, since I can't do a damn thing about being short.