The other "shoes" thread

[rosetree]

la la la, I'm off to go shoe shopping with my money I won! :p

Money you won????? Where????how???? I wanna win some money :( Ya better save some to buy dinks at da barroom tonite!!;)

[pokerchick66]

Money you won????? Where????how???? I wanna win some money :( Ya better save some to buy dinks at da barroom tonite!!;)

LMAO, you are soooo cute, Mark.

I won $100 through my job (most phone referrals) and so I went and bought me and my baby some new shooooooes today. I got me some brand spanking new Nikes and Chicklet some really cute Avias. And I still have $25 left over! I'm gonna apply that to my new Keen sandals. I need to go ahead and order those tomorrow before I spend it, lol.

I must have tried on about 10 pair of New Balance and they were okay but for some reason Nikes feel much better on my feet and a whole lot more comfy. The NBs seem to come up short in the toe area.

I love new shoes. :D

[Carolina Beadhead]

I feel your pain. I LOVE sandals but I don't even have a nail on one of my big toes -uuugh.

It's a pisser, ain't it? This gettin' old thang.

[Corona]

oooh, thanks brah! You are good to have on here!

[Corona]

Got my Keens and my chaco flip flops! So cool. The Keens are perfection but the Chaco's are a bit tight in the strap. I got a size bigger cuz I read that on the reviews but they weren't kidding. They're leather so I'm walking around the house wearing socks with flip flops to see if I can stretch them out a bit lol! Big nerd :)

BTW Jenn, my Keens are a bit different then yours.....
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q242/coronaluver/keensspectra.jpg

[ohio]

Got my Keens and my chaco flip flops! So cool. The Keens are perfection but the Chaco's are a bit tight in the strap. I got a size bigger cuz I read that on the reviews but they weren't kidding. They're leather so I'm walking around the house wearing socks with flip flops to see if I can stretch them out a bit lol! Big nerd :)

BTW Jenn, my Keens are a bit different then yours.....
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q242/coronaluver/keensspectra.jpg
Hmmm socks, bet that's a great look, Lis! Keens should give us a threadhead discount- we'll be a walking group billboard...

[Corona]

yeah, real sexy....grey socks with brown leather flip flops lol! We should get a discount....someone should send them this thread lol! It really does seem to be becoming the official fest/threadhead shoe huh?

[luvdancin]

And I ordered my official Threadhead Keens yesterday!! I got the Emerald green ones. I should get them this week from Zappos' fast shipping. I also ordered the cute red Birki's with the cats on them. Sorry for copying, CBH, but they were SO cute!!! Copying is the sincerest form of flattery. ;)

[pokerchick66]

LMAO, I ordered my Keens yesterday, too! I can't wait to get them. Then I can walk around the house in my socks and sandals and look sexy like Corona. :D

[Corona]

LMAO, I ordered my Keens yesterday, too! I can't wait to get them. Then I can walk around the house in my socks and sandals and look sexy like Corona. :D
roflmao...for maximum sexiness...you have to wear socks with flip flops, not the keens :)

[pokerchick66]

roflmao...for maximum sexiness...you have to wear socks with flip flops, not the keens :)

roflmao . . . ewwwwww! :D

[Carolina Beadhead]

And I ordered my official Threadhead Keens yesterday!! I got the Emerald green ones. I should get them this week from Zappos' fast shipping. I also ordered the cute red Birki's with the cats on them. Sorry for copying, CBH, but they were SO cute!!! Copying is the sincerest form of flattery. ;)

Not me. Those were Mel's (grisgris').

I found them... she bought them. :D

[luvdancin]

Not me. Those were Mel's (grisgris').

I found them... she bought them. :D

Sorry about that. If I hadn't been do damn lazy to scroll back and look for the msg, I would have gotten it right. :confused:

[ohio]

yeah, real sexy....grey socks with brown leather flip flops lol! We should get a discount....someone should send them this thread lol! It really does seem to be becoming the official fest/threadhead shoe huh?White socks would be even cooler....

[grisgris]

Not me. Those were Mel's (grisgris').

I found them... she bought them. :D

Yes, tis I with the bright red Kibbie Birkies. Luvdancin, I'm looking at those green Keen's also. Great minds think alike. We will be the shoe twins.:D

[luvdancin]

Yes, tis I with the bright red Kibbie Birkies. Luvdancin, I'm looking at those green Keen's also. Great minds think alike. We will be the shoe twins.:D

I'm with ya, sister.

[funkkjunkie]

So I took my girlfriends who visited this weekend to the New Balance/Sole Solutions stores-the one with all the european shoes. They bought 4 pairs altogether!

[luvdancin]

YEA!!!!!!!!!!!! It's Christmas....I just got my official Threadhead Keen sandals in bright green. How pretty. I'm going to stretch them out this weekend with my tie-dye socks---what a vision. :D

And I now have the pretty kitty birk's. They are way too cute to mess up at Fest. They may become the Patry shoes.

[Corona]

yayyyy luv! I'm wearing my chaco flip flops again right now. Trying to work them in. Man, they're pretty tough. No socks this time...betcha look hot with the tie-dye socks and bright green keens ;)

[pokerchick66]

Guess what? Got my Keens in and I don't know if I like em. I'm experiencing some serious cognitive dissonance with them.

I'm gonna look for some flip flops. Do they have Keen flip flops?

[Orleansnj]

So bummed for you ! My limited experience with Keans is that you need to try 'em on in a store....here's why - every pair seems to fit just a little different. Now I know that is *insane* - but they may have multiple manufacturing sites etc.

Generally, I like 'em. They take a bit to get used to - no doubt - but they are like tevas in that way. Like others have said - wear some socks and break 'em in.

.

[pokerchick66]

Uh uh. I'm returning those bad boys. They're not quite right.

I saw a pair of cool looking cushy leather flip flops at Academy that I might be checking out. And for half the price.

Doesn't look like I'm gonna be jumping on the Keen bandwagon.

[piscesgirl]

I got a pair of those closed tow Keens for fest last year. They held up really well after a day of festing. Actually, I didn't even break them in before wearing them for fest and I didn't have any major problems. A couple of small blisters (on the little toes I think), but nothing major. I actually liked the closed toe because you didn't end up with cruddy fest feet and you didn't have to worry about anyone stepping on your open toesies. And they're easy to slip on & off for barefoot dancing. The only bad thing about the closed toe is that if you happen to get anything in your shoe, you have to take it off to get said item out. I don't remember actually having that happen at fest, though.

[piscesgirl]

tow = toe :)

[Zbonnie]

"I'm experiencing some serious cognitive dissonance with them." LOL, pokerchick, good turn of phrase.

[luvdancin]

you have to take it off to get said item out. I don't remember actually having that happen at fest, though.


A lot of things happen at Fest that we don't remember...especially when we have to "take it off to get said item out." ;)

[stlbarb]

the thread that would not die.

just remember, airline bags are limited to 50 pounds per checked bag, 40 for carry ons. $25-50 fee for overweight bags. spread the shoes among the bags - even sandals weight more than you would thing - pounds adds up quickly.

[piscesgirl]

luvdancin, i plead the fifth!

[luvdancin]

luvdancin, i plead the fifth!

:D

[MzJoey]

Guess what? Got my Keens in and I don't know if I like em. I'm experiencing some serious cognitive dissonance with them.

I'm gonna look for some flip flops. Do they have Keen flip flops?

But i really like mine, the fit is good (nice wide toebox) and the look cute on me (what can i say, i'm cute..haha). I ordered some tevas at the same time and they were serious "no go's " and are going back to Zappos. I like that my toes are protected. I have diabetes and I'm super careful of my feet now, I can't even have any lil blisters. I'm breakin' my keen's in..but they are pretty comfortable. I take moleskin with me (the adhesive kind), I cut into strips and take the strips with me incase a shoe starts rubbing the wrong way. that helps a bunch...heya....thanks for the discussion, even though I lurked and didn't participate....i'm not naturally a shoe freak, but my mom is converting me...haha.

[luvdancin]

...thanks for the discussion, even though I lurked and didn't participate....i'm not naturally a shoe freak, but my mom is converting me...haha.

Welcome to the world of us shoe ho's. :D

Breaking in my Keens this weekend. Look so cute with my tie-dyed socks...NOT.

[MzJoey]

....who knew?? Hey Sweetie, cute is a state of mind!! I'm a sock freak, my favorites are Zock's Socks. Make socks for horse riders, they are long and smooth to pull on boots easily. but they come in these great psychadelic prints...i love them!

[luvdancin]

....who knew?? Hey Sweetie, cute is a state of mind!! I'm a sock freak, my favorites are Zock's Socks. Make socks for horse riders, they are long and smooth to pull on boots easily. but they come in these great psychadelic prints...i love them!
I'll definitely have to try them--sounds like my kind of socks.

Had my Keens on all day yesterday. Even went to Wal-Mart and Sam's wearing them with my socks. (Who cares what the locals think!!) They were so comfortable. I think I am going to have very happy feet at Fest.

[stlbarb]

Not as amusing as none, but perhaps more useful. I thought I would pull together the various opinions about shoes.

What are your shoe recommendation for fest?

I had pretty good luck with my Crocs last year, except for one episode of unfortunate slipping in the mud. They are comfortable, supported my foot and are easy to slip off so I can wiggle my toes or dance barefoot on the grass.

Got some new ones ---

http://www.extremefootwear.com/ProductImages/smlrednile.jpg

may be a record - its been 4 days since anyone posted on this thread. guess everyone is busy at the winter shoe sales.

[Zbonnie]

....who knew?? Hey Sweetie, cute is a state of mind!! I'm a sock freak, my favorites are Zock's Socks. Make socks for horse riders, they are long and smooth to pull on boots easily. but they come in these great psychadelic prints...i love them!Psychedelic socks?!?!? I am so there!! Going to Google zock's socks right now!

[Zbonnie]

Psychedelic socks?!?!? I am so there!! Going to Google zock's socks right now!LOL, the first thing that came up was the prior post that I responded to! No luck finding them. HELP, I MUST HAVE THEM! Where do I find these Zock's Socks?

[sophisticated sissy]

Hi, Bonnie,

Are there riding apparel/ tack shops in your area? Maybe they could help you locate these socks.

[Zbonnie]

Hi, Bonnie,

Are there riding apparel/ tack shops in your area? Maybe they could help you locate these socks.
Thanks for the suggestion -- I tried some online riding sites and searched each for zock's socks unsuccessfully.

[Orleansnj]

you all can use Amazon and this link http://www.amazon.com/Zocks-Socks/dp/B000B9SDV8 (http://www.amazon.com/Zocks-Socks/dp/B000B9SDV8)

but I think the problem is that you're using an apostrophe....They are zocks socks.....and they do ROCK !

[Zbonnie]

Cool, I found a bunch of them. How neat is the "Austin Powers" pattern? http://www.rods.com/pl/Tack,464158b_L,304,5193_Ovation-Colorful-Zocks-Socks.html

[MzJoey]

zocks rock! i have fame in my office building through my wild socks...
My Keen's are fabulous...i have them on at this very minute...i know they are pricey but my having my feet not hurt or be hot is priceless!!

[Zbonnie]

zocks rock! i have fame in my office building through my wild socks...
My Keen's are fabulous...i have them on at this very minute...i know they are pricey but my having my feet not hurt or be hot is priceless!!I'm glad you're famous for your wild socks. I am famous in my dance crowd for my flamboyant swingy, sparkly dance outfits. However, after becoming so infatuated with the pattern, I realized that I hardly ever wear knee socks so that you could see them. What's the point of having that great psychelic pattern if you can't see it? I therefore need zocks to start making tights!!!!

[Zydekitten]

I also like Hot Sox socks - as I, too, belong to the funky socks nation - I've become well-known at the airport security area (being a frequent business traveler) for my unusual socks. I have sushi socks, lobster socks, Dr. Seuss socks, chili pepper socks - but I didn't know about the Zocks . . .

I'll have to get some for my red cowboy boots!

:)

[Zydekitten]

Hey, Fellow Shoe Hos -

Here are some GREAT websites to get all of our favorite footwear (Keen, Chaco, Birks, Teva, Crocs) - at low, low prices:

www.ebay.com (http://www.ebay.com) (I've gotten tremendous deals and found colors/patterns not readily found elsewhere on Birks, Crocs and Keens here)

www.sierratradingpost.com (http://www.sierratradingpost.com) (This is an excellent site for all kinds of footwear, clothes and gear at discount prices)

www.overstock.com (http://www.overstock.com) can be a good resource as well.

:)

[MzJoey]

and mostly clogs, although I have a couple pair of neat Rocket Dogs that look good w/my zocks.....zocks tights are a great idea...footless tights with wild prints would be fabulous!!! The men in my life...LOVE my crazy socksiness!! hahahahaha

[NeenAtlanta]

If you don't want the knee-hi socks, get some plain white short ones and tie-dye 'em. I had high hopes of making a bunch of low rider tie-dye socks to give out a fest one of these years, but it's just never come together.

[Orleansnj]

Neen - brilliant idea !!!!!!!! I like it - I say !!!

[stlbarb]

I'm glad you're famous for your wild socks. I am famous in my dance crowd for my flamboyant swingy, sparkly dance outfits. However, after becoming so infatuated with the pattern, I realized that I hardly ever wear knee socks so that you could see them. What's the point of having that great psychelic pattern if you can't see it? I therefore need zocks to start making tights!!!!

i always thought you dress pretty normal. :confused:

[stlbarb]

Hey, Fellow Shoe Hos -

Here are some GREAT websites to get all of our favorite footwear (Keen, Chaco, Birks, Teva, Crocs) - at low, low prices:

www.ebay.com (http://www.ebay.com) (I've gotten tremendous deals and found colors/patterns not readily found elsewhere on Birks, Crocs and Keens here)

www.sierratradingpost.com (http://www.sierratradingpost.com) (This is an excellent site for all kinds of footwear, clothes and gear at discount prices)

www.overstock.com (http://www.overstock.com) can be a good resource as well.

:)

i checked ebay and found, among others,
Well Worn Used Womens Anklet Socks Colorful Soft
starting bid 3.99 and 4.50 for shipping. and i thought who would spend so much money on used socks. they had many picures of these cheap little socks on the feet. then it dawned on me who would want these. different strokes for different folks.

[VWGal]

Those ZOCKS are a riot! They'd be a cool gift for peeps at our corporate functions. By the way, you kids with new Keens that did Mardi Gras...wondering how the feet held up!

[Corona]

Those ZOCKS are a riot! They'd be a cool gift for peeps at our corporate functions. By the way, you kids with new Keens that did Mardi Gras...wondering how the feet held up!
Keens were cool but my feet failed bad. Have full blown Plantar's Fascitis in my right foot now. The pain was horrific so I drank like a fish and took pain pills so it would go away (not that isn't what I normally do even without foot pain ;) The Keens were by far the best shoe out of all the shoes I spent a ton of money on. Gonna try the danskos funkkjunkie had on....I'm officially screwed for Jazzfest :(

[Orleansnj]

Corona,

UGH !! Nothing worse than the plantar F. I had it for a year and a half - but you won't believe what worked for me. Trust me when I tell you - it's the most half-assed thing in the world but I swear on formerly agonizing feet that it worked.

Every single day - at work, at home, three, four times a day, take a golf ball (no kidding) and roll it around with your sore foot, from back to front etc. with slight pressure.

Now, I know your eyes are rollin' back in yo; head just like mine did two years ago :rolleyes: but I would never kid about this. It was so bad for me at one point that I couldn't walk.

I did this for a few weeks and immediately found relief - and kept doin' it for a while afterward. From what I now know - it does something to stretch out the muscles in the foot and relieve the whole agony thing.

Also - in a carrier oil (like massage oil) warm it up and put one or two drops of lavendar (it's really powerful) and rub it on your feet at the end of the day like once a week.

I know - it all sounds hairbrained - but I finally gave in to a friend of mine when I was at the end of my rope - and she got to say I told you so for a long time. In fact, funny - when I give her the rolled eyes about somethin' to this day she says - 'is this gonna be like the time when you suffered with plantar f. for a year and a half when it could have been resolved ??)...

try it.....and stick with it - at first it does nothin'...but it does work...

[Corona]

oh man, I'll try ANYTHING! Going to find a golf ball tomorrow!

So only do the lavendar once a week? Do I buy it at the health food store? Lavendar oil right?
Thanks so much for the advice. I have 62 days to deal with this and I'm at fest for almost 2 weeks!!!:eek:

[pokerchick66]

I might jump in the Keen pool again.


http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o231/monica7966/cea8_2.jpg



What do you think?

[stlbarb]

I might jump in the Keen pool again.


http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o231/monica7966/cea8_2.jpg



What do you think?

just put down your credit card and back away from the computer. :p

[pokerchick66]

Well Barb, I returned my original ones so I have that credit and these are for less than half the price, too. And I can pay for these with Paypal.

[Orleansnj]

oh man, I'll try ANYTHING! Going to find a golf ball tomorrow!

So only do the lavendar once a week? Do I buy it at the health food store? Lavendar oil right?
Thanks so much for the advice. I have 62 days to deal with this and I'm at fest for almost 2 weeks!!!:eek:

I got my lavender at the health food store (whole foods). You want essential oil. It comes in a very, very small bottle - but you don't need much.

You'll be okay....and u know what - ask someone special to give you a foot massage .....I mean it is in the name of health....right? And foot massages usually lead to more fun ;) ahem.

[VWGal]

Corona, what a shame! That truly sucks...I suppose the good news is you have two months to baby those feet and get things under control. I'm thinking we're gonna need one of those four person golf carts, Canadian flag draped over the room, with you and Ross sitting up front! Never mind, I have a better idea: you and Ross sit in the back, Jenn up front, and I'll be the designated driver! Cooler with cold cold beer, Crawfish Monica and softshell crab sammiches strapped on the back. Look out!

[Orleansnj]

Corona, what a shame! That truly sucks...I suppose the good news is you have two months to baby those feet and get things under control. I'm thinking we're gonna need one of those four person golf carts, Canadian flag draped over the room, with you and Ross sitting up front! Never mind, I have a better idea: you and Ross sit in the back, Jenn up front, and I'll be the designated driver! Cooler with cold cold beer, Crawfish Monica and softshell crab sammiches strapped on the back. Look out!

Can you make that a 6 person cart? I'd be the driver for a while - then I would move to the back of this drunk bus...... ha ha ha

[VWGal]

Hey why not? Maybe we can get a blue room strapped on the back -- it's a Jazzfest motorhome!!!

[Orleansnj]

By the time we got done we could have a deal like this....

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t281/orleansnj/motorhome.jpg

ha ha.

[ohio]

I got my lavender at the health food store (whole foods). You want essential oil. It comes in a very, very small bottle - but you don't need much.

You'll be okay....and u know what - ask someone special to give you a foot massage .....I mean it is in the name of health....right? And foot massages usually lead to more fun ;) ahem.My Mom does holistic healing and has great results with essential oils. She reccomends "forcing" the oils into the body by applying moist heat after the oils are applied. She says even hopping in a hot tub works well, so long as you don't rub the oil off on the way in. I still say orthodics (and supportive high quality shoes like high-end New Balance) helped me more than anything...relief in a week! I went to my chiro to get fitted for the 'sports' version orthodics, they are soft pads, not those horrid metal ones. Try it, what have you got to lose....

[stlbarb]

Well Barb, I returned my original ones so I have that credit and these are for less than half the price, too. And I can pay for these with Paypal.

I HATE YOU. ;)
Whenever i un-shop (return), i usually end of spending twice as much. that's if i remember to return at all.

[ohio]

Corona, what a shame! That truly sucks...I suppose the good news is you have two months to baby those feet and get things under control. I'm thinking we're gonna need one of those four person golf carts, Canadian flag draped over the room, with you and Ross sitting up front! Never mind, I have a better idea: you and Ross sit in the back, Jenn up front, and I'll be the designated driver! Cooler with cold cold beer, Crawfish Monica and softshell crab sammiches strapped on the back. Look out!
can we make that a station wagon????

[stlbarb]

By the time we got done we could have a deal like this....

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t281/orleansnj/motorhome.jpg

ha ha.

is that available 1st weekend? how many will it sleep?

[stlbarb]

can we make that a station wagon????

a short bus?

[Amy Winette]

My 2 pair of sketchers were GREAT at Mardi Gras! My feet didn't start to hurt til the last day and I didn't get any blisters. Now, I spent a fair amount of time sitting, but still, I was very very pleased :)

[pokerchick66]

ANYthing you would have worn would have felt great compared to the other option. ;) :p

[luvdancin]

By the time we got done we could have a deal like this....

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t281/orleansnj/motorhome.jpg

ha ha.

Yep. Just like my Virginia neighbors. :p

[luvdancin]

I just got back from a business trip to Boston. I love that city, but there is a lot of walking. Wish I would have had my Keens rather than my big girl shoes.

[Orleansnj]

Stlbarb - we could probably fit 8-12 people in there - don't cha think? easy.... and iluvdancin' - my neighbors near our summer shack - most definitely..... hell - who cares - like we've said on a bunch of other threads -

sleepin and showerin' are optional -so this might be just the thing.!!!

[VWGal]

Hey, if we parked that thing close to the Fais Do Do, it would make a fabulous green room! We can raffle off the privileges to sit on the top in a rocking chair a la Granny Clampett. And now that we have Amy's news to celebrate, we'll just set her a nice spot right out on the back porch of our rolling orthopedic rest home. I'm thinking this is one fine idea...

[Corona]

just put down your credit card and back away from the computer. :p
I'm not liking the looks of those all so much Chippie.

[Corona]

By the time we got done we could have a deal like this....

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t281/orleansnj/motorhome.jpg

ha ha.
bwahahaha...I'm dyin' ova heah!! Too funny!

[Corona]

My 2 pair of sketchers were GREAT at Mardi Gras! My feet didn't start to hurt til the last day and I didn't get any blisters. Now, I spent a fair amount of time sitting, but still, I was very very pleased :)
ummm.....yup you did girl.....and sleepin' too ;) Glad your feet didn't hurt though. Flat shoes are good and yours were very, very cute!

[Corona]

Hey, if we parked that thing close to the Fais Do Do, it would make a fabulous green room! We can raffle off the privileges to sit on the top in a rocking chair a la Granny Clampett. And now that we have Amy's news to celebrate, we'll just set her a nice spot right out on the back porch of our rolling orthopedic rest home. I'm thinking this is one fine idea...
I'm likin' this idea girls ...a lot!!!

[ohio]

oh man, I'll try ANYTHING! Going to find a golf ball tomorrow!

So only do the lavendar once a week? Do I buy it at the health food store? Lavendar oil right?
Thanks so much for the advice. I have 62 days to deal with this and I'm at fest for almost 2 weeks!!!:eek:I've used something like this, works like a golf ball but gets more area at once:

http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/outletnutrition_1938_64251884

[Corona]

oh my.....no comment ;)
Ummmm.....where would one buy such a contraption??:eek:
(just joshin....)

[pokerchick66]

oh my.....no comment ;)
Ummmm.....where would one buy such a contraption??:eek:
(just joshin....)

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o231/monica7966/sinner.png


;)

[stlbarb]

oh my.....no comment ;)
Ummmm.....where would one buy such a contraption??:eek:
(just joshin....)

that's what i saw too, but just figured i'm a perv.

[Corona]

I guess we're both pervy sinners then ;)

[bluedog]

this thread is too freaking funny! from shoes to shacks on wheels to *click buzzzzzzzzzzzzz*



Corona sorry to hear about your foot! Hope you get some releif soon! Pain pills are always fun but they just mask the problem. I think I'll try that golfball thingy with lavendar oil ... I got some issues too. Can I buy a ticket for station wagon ya'll are building? I bet I'll need it too!

[pokerchick66]

this thread is too freaking funny! from shoes to shacks on wheels to *click buzzzzzzzzzzzzz*


BOTN @ *click buzzzzzzzzzzzzz*!!

ROFLMAO!

[stlbarb]

I guess we're both pervy sinners then ;)

i think the Pervy Sinners are 2nd weekend, the Lagniappe Stage.

[Corona]

i think the Pervy Sinners are 2nd weekend, the Lagniappe Stage.
you're a friggin nut....ya know that? lol

[Orleansnj]

Now try to explain that at work....hee hee hee.....

[VWGal]

They won't be the in gospel tent!

[ohio]

oh my.....no comment ;)
Ummmm.....where would one buy such a contraption??:eek:
(just joshin....)YOU ALL ARE PERVVY SINNERS! I had a feeling this would be misconstrued...
oink, snort.
weerweerweerweerweerweerweerweerweerweerweerweerwe erweerweerweerweerweer

[stlbarb]

YOU ALL ARE PERVVY SINNERS! I had a feeling this would be misconstrued...
oink, snort.
weerweerweerweerweerweerweerweerweerweerweerweerwe erweerweerweerweerweer

but its only my feet that are excited. so i'm only 15% pervy.

[Zbonnie]

Sheesh, luv, you could've let me know you were coming to Bahston, I mighta been able to meet ya for some music/dancing! Next time, okay?

[Zbonnie]

Keens were cool but my feet failed bad. Have full blown Plantar's Fascitis in my right foot now. The pain was horrific so I drank like a fish and took pain pills so it would go away (not that isn't what I normally do even without foot pain ;) The Keens were by far the best shoe out of all the shoes I spent a ton of money on. Gonna try the danskos funkkjunkie had on....I'm officially screwed for Jazzfest :(Another previous PF sufferer weighing in: here's all the things my chiropractor, podiatrist, personal trainers, friends, etc. recommended and I did them all -- I had my bout for 10 months. Tried the golf ball, foot stretches with the length of your foot pressed against a wall and leaning your body into the wall, cortisone injections prior to JF (helped a litte), heels hanging off a stair and stretching them down and then back up, Dr. Scholls DynaMax heel inserts (a cheap and very effective fix at ~$15.), wear supportive shoes/sneakers ALL THE TIME, EVEN AT HOME AND AT WORK with the Scholls' inserts, flex foot upward before getting out of bed or if you've been sitting for a while .... all these helped, but after 10 months of intermittent levels of pain, the very first time I got ultrasound at the chiropractor's office I walked out pain free! It was a miracle for me. Different things work for different people, but damn, if I had known to try the ultrasound sooner, that would have been great! (BTW, ultrasound didn't do jackshit for my tennis elbow, but my doc told me it's particularly effective on feet.) Good luck, sweetie.

[saturn]

I think the chiropractor idea is an excellent one. They probably are much more knowledgeable than a family doctor on managing this particular problem.

[funkkjunkie]

The orthopedic surgeon got me on the right track-mobic, the anti inflammatory from heaven and stretches did it for me.

[steffie]

I bought my JF shoes last week and I'm breaking them in. Ugly thong crocs, but they make my feet feel heavenly. As my momma said , "you can't judge abook by it's cover". :o

[saturn]

I did a little literature search, and research shows that low-Dye taping is effective for fasciitis pain.
"In the short term, low-Dye taping significantly reduces the pain associated with plantar fasciitis."

I found a good description of the taping procedure

http://www.klm-lab.com/klm_article04.htm

Lis -- wouldn't Sam know a bit about this kind of thing, being a dancer?

[Corona]

I did a little literature search, and research shows that low-Dye taping is effective for fasciitis pain.
"In the short term, low-Dye taping significantly reduces the pain associated with plantar fasciitis."

I found a good description of the taping procedure

http://www.klm-lab.com/klm_article04.htm

Lis -- wouldn't Sam know a bit about this kind of thing, being a dancer?
yup, I asked her to ask her profs at school about it. I also made an appointment with an orthopedic doctor for next week. I'm liking the chiropractic idea also. I've been doing the stretches and golf ball too. I'm telling ya, I'm going for it. This shit is NOT going to ruin my fest!
Thanks for all the info you guys...fingers crossed!

[Corona]

yup, I asked her to ask her profs at school about it. I also made an appointment with an orthopedic doctor for next week. I'm liking the chiropractic idea also. I've been doing the stretches and golf ball too. I'm telling ya, I'm going for it. This shit is NOT going to ruin my fest!
Thanks for all the info you guys...fingers crossed!
Hey Saturn, I think calypso talked to me about this taping thing with felt and stuff. I wonder if it's the same idea?

[saturn]

Hey Saturn, I think calypso talked to me about this taping thing with felt and stuff. I wonder if it's the same idea?

Sounds like that's the idea. I gather from my reading that the taping prevents the movement of the bones and stretching of ligaments etc. that aggravate the inflammation.

[luvdancin]

Sheesh, luv, you could've let me know you were coming to Bahston, I mighta been able to meet ya for some music/dancing! Next time, okay?

Sorry, Bonnie--I thought about letting you know, but we got in late on Wed; had to drive to Worcester and spend the whole day there on Thursday; got back about 8pm into Boston and then flew out at 10 the next morning. Wouldn't have really had too much time. Next time I'm there, I'll let you know. I'll check to see the next time Nathan Williams is in town--I know we are both fans.

[ohio]

I did a little literature search, and research shows that low-Dye taping is effective for fasciitis pain.
"In the short term, low-Dye taping significantly reduces the pain associated with plantar fasciitis."

I found a good description of the taping procedure

http://www.klm-lab.com/klm_article04.htm

Lis -- wouldn't Sam know a bit about this kind of thing, being a dancer?
That was very interesting, I'm printing it out to take along. You could get those simple supplies at any Walgreens or the like. One question, what are the first and fifth MPJ's, and how do I find them?

[saturn]

That was very interesting, I'm printing it out to take along. You could get those simple supplies at any Walgreens or the like. One question, what are the first and fifth MPJ's, and how do I find them?

Basically they are the joints where the main part of your foot joins your toes. The first is the joint to your big toe and fifth is the joint to you baby toe.

[where yat brah]

Maybe I should donate a cortisone injection, a low-dye strapping and a pair of Spenco 3/4 length orthotics to the raffle.:cool:

This is probably the best OTC (over the counter) device that I recommend for PF.

http://spenco.com/product/505-arch-supports-34nbsplength

[pokerchick66]

Maybe I should donate a cortisone injection, a low-dye strapping and a pair of Spenco 3/4 length orthotics to the raffle.:cool:

This is probably the best OTC (over the counter) device that I recommend for PF.

http://spenco.com/product/505-arch-supports-34nbsplength

lol, wow, that's nice. You know you're gonna be the new hero on this thread now, right?

[Corona]

Maybe I should donate a cortisone injection, a low-dye strapping and a pair of Spenco 3/4 length orthotics to the raffle.:cool:

This is probably the best OTC (over the counter) device that I recommend for PF.

http://spenco.com/product/505-arch-supports-34nbsplength
holy crap...I'd put all my money on that prize for sure!!!

[Corona]

holy crap...I'd put all my money on that prize for sure!!!
ummm....not the injection though...too painful and I don't think I'm quite there yet! So you like those arch supports huh? I just checked them out and may order them since it'll likely be at least a month for orthotics if prescribed by my doctor next week. Why the 3/4 vs. the full length? Just curious.

Btw, the golf ball therapy is heavenly :)

[where yat brah]

The full length are $3-5 more. The forefoot extension is mostly just for cushioning in the ball of the foot. Runners and people with conditions such as sesamoiditis, capsulitis/bursitis, plantarflexed metatarsals, porokeratomas and/or callouses/pre-ulcerative lesions would benefit from the extension. Even better for these conditions are the Polysorb insoles (but that's a whole other thread). These are made of Neoprene (what wetsuits are made of and are very cushiony).

What's most important for PF is the firm plastic orthotic. It may be heat molded with a heat gun (be extremely careful) should you need a higher or lower arch for comfort. Most prefer to remove the manufacturer's insole and some leave it in. The extension takes up more room in the shoe. Sometimes they may squeak. Try baby powder or consider the ThinSole 3/4 orthotic (good also for boots, non-stilleto pump or men's dress shoe). http://spenco.com/product/507-thin-soles-34nbsplength
These are about $15 more than the regular.

For a list of footwear and foot products bearing the APMA Seal of Acceptance go to:

http://www.apma.org/s_apma/sec.asp?CID=178&DID=16676

[Zbonnie]

ummm....not the injection though...too painful and I don't think I'm quite there yet! So you like those arch supports huh? I just checked them out and may order them since it'll likely be at least a month for orthotics if prescribed by my doctor next week. Why the 3/4 vs. the full length? Just curious.

Btw, the golf ball therapy is heavenly :)FWIW, I know at least 3 women who paid big bucks ($200+) for custom-made orthotics and hated them, found them extremely uncomfortable/painful, never wore them. I applaud my podiatrist for recommending the Dr. Scholls DynaMax heel inserts, which I continue to wear in my sneakers for walking and exercising. They're grey and not the gel type, give you good arch support, are available in the foot section of many chain drug stores, and are a cheap thing for try for $15.

[MzJoey]

Chronic pain sucks BIG TIME!! I have had two spine surgeries, before them I was in constant pain. Cortisone injections hurt a lil when you get them, but when it's done correctly you'll be free from pain.
I see an accupuncturist for my osteoarthritis that is spreading like wildfire in my right arm and hand (eyucky).
So glad that y'all have shared and that others may benefit. I BENEFITED!!
I read this thread and bought some Keens (sorry Moni, they dint work for you).
Saturday night, for the funky Mardi Gras party was my first "tryout" with the Keens for a concert. WOWIE!!! Not only was it a kick ass, funky, mind melting, serious rugulating music...but it was four hours long...on cement!! I danced myself silly without any problems.
Didn't even have a blister or a red spot the next day, nor any soreness. Thanks yall for the shoe advice, those Keens rawk!!!

[funkkjunkie]

Ok, all you shoe freaks who love to order from zappos-Right now they have free overnight shipping! Just ordered 2 pairs of Naots to try and forgot to look at more keens. Going back to do that now!

[MzJoey]

..i love it...i could easily own every color of Keens...
My other shoe fave place is DSW....as many shoes as my ma buys there, we should buy stock in the company!

[luvdancin]

Ok, all you shoe freaks who love to order from zappos-Right now they have free overnight shipping! Just ordered 2 pairs of Naots to try and forgot to look at more keens. Going back to do that now!

PLEASE don't tell me things like this....it's a sickness....

I should have chosen "Shoe Ho" as my screen name instead of luvdancin. :D

[luvdancin]

..i love it...i could easily own every color of Keens...
My other shoe fave place is DSW....as many shoes as my ma buys there, we should buy stock in the company!

DSW ranks right up there with me, too. I used to have one less than a mile from where I lived. Now the nearest one is 2 hours away. This is probably a good thing.

[MzJoey]

...i'm still marveling at it's grip!!! Living two hours away from your fave shoe store is a good thing....then...there's always zappos...sigh....

[Corona]

The full length are $3-5 more. The forefoot extension is mostly just for cushioning in the ball of the foot. Runners and people with conditions such as sesamoiditis, capsulitis/bursitis, plantarflexed metatarsals, porokeratomas and/or callouses/pre-ulcerative lesions would benefit from the extension. Even better for these conditions are the Polysorb insoles (but that's a whole other thread). These are made of Neoprene (what wetsuits are made of and are very cushiony).

What's most important for PF is the firm plastic orthotic. It may be heat molded with a heat gun (be extremely careful) should you need a higher or lower arch for comfort. Most prefer to remove the manufacturer's insole and some leave it in. The extension takes up more room in the shoe. Sometimes they may squeak. Try baby powder or consider the ThinSole 3/4 orthotic (good also for boots, non-stilleto pump or men's dress shoe). http://spenco.com/product/507-thin-soles-34nbsplength
These are about $15 more than the regular.

For a list of footwear and foot products bearing the APMA Seal of Acceptance go to:

http://www.apma.org/s_apma/sec.asp?CID=178&DID=16676
thanks so much Brah! I ordered the inserts last night....the first pair you recommended. Got them on ebay for $20.00 and that's shipping to Canada! :)
Your advice is mucho appreciated!!

[where yat brah]

Of course there is always Chinese foot binding. I actually saw an old woman during one of my rotations in San Francisco who had this performed on her as a child. Amazing what men will do keep their concubine from leaving the castle.

http://www.ccds.charlotte.nc.us/History/China/04/hutchins/hutchins.htm

[Corona]

oh jeezuz! That's horrific :(

[Corona]

I just wanted to say that my golf ball has become my new best friend! :)

[Zydekitten]

Like MzJoey, I too wore Keen's (one of their non-sandal models in Plum!) at the same concert - not to mention walking around the Haight-Ashbury all day before that - and they rock!!!

MzCorona . . . I'm so sorry to hear about your PF, I have a Morton's Neuroma in my left foot that rears it's ugly and painful head from time-to-time; while I know it's not on the same level as what you're going through, I really empathize.

I just got this thingy at REI and it's terrific (way better than a golf ball) for the foot rolling and exercising! Not only does it work for the PF needs, but the wee, tiny nubs are great for some foot reflexology!

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o67/Zydekitten/c47s143lg1.jpg

[Corona]

Like MzJoey, I too wore Keen's (one of their non-sandal models in Plum!) at the same concert - not to mention walking around the Haight-Ashbury all day before that - and they rock!!!

MzCorona . . . I'm so sorry to hear about your PF, I have a Morton's Neuroma in my left foot that rears it's ugly and painful head from time-to-time; while I know it's not on the same level as what you're going through, I really empathize.

I just got this thingy at REI and it's terrific (way better than a golf ball) for the foot rolling and exercising! Not only does it work for the PF needs, but the wee, tiny nubs are great for some foot reflexology!

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o67/Zydekitten/c47s143lg1.jpg
ooh, that looks good! Thanks kitten :)

[Corona]

ooh, that looks good! Thanks kitten :)
hey check out my new r*in boots :)

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q242/coronaluver/rainboots.jpg

[Corona]

hey check out my new r*in boots :)

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q242/coronaluver/rainboots.jpg
and I got a size bigger so I can put orthotic insoles in them :)

[luvdancin]

Like MzJoey, I too wore Keen's (one of their non-sandal models in Plum!) at the same concert - not to mention walking around the Haight-Ashbury all day before that - and they rock!!!

MzCorona . . . I'm so sorry to hear about your PF, I have a Morton's Neuroma in my left foot that rears it's ugly and painful head from time-to-time; while I know it's not on the same level as what you're going through, I really empathize.

I just got this thingy at REI and it's terrific (way better than a golf ball) for the foot rolling and exercising! Not only does it work for the PF needs, but the wee, tiny nubs are great for some foot reflexology!

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o67/Zydekitten/c47s143lg1.jpg

That looks so good. I'm gonna have to find an REI in this remote part of the country!!

[luvdancin]

hey check out my new r*in boots :)

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q242/coronaluver/rainboots.jpg

Those are very cute!!!! They have really come out with some cute boots in the last few years. I have some with hearts all over them and some shorter ones (that are easier to pack for Fest) that are black with big colored dots on them. Barb has some with lipsmacks all over (of course).

[saturn]

hey check out my new r*in boots :)

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q242/coronaluver/rainboots.jpg

You don't pack those for Fest, do you? You know it never r**ns at Fest! ;)

[Orleansnj]

LOVE those boots....have been looking for cool rain boots.....

[Corona]

You don't pack those for Fest, do you? You know it never r**ns at Fest! ;)
says the lady who got creamed during the **** while wearing her crocs at the fairgrounds ;)

[Corona]

LOVE those boots....have been looking for cool rain boots.....
there are really cute ones on ebay....

[Corona]

there are really cute ones on ebay....
OMG, you said r*in in it's full form....take it back right now...take it back!!! ;) lol

[Zbonnie]

OMG, you said r*in in it's full form....take it back right now...take it back!!! ;) lolLOL, I wanted to post the very same thing - and telling her she had broken one of the very few cardinal JF-bored rules!

[Zydekitten]

That looks so good. I'm gonna have to find an REI in this remote part of the country!!

You can get it online at www.rei.com - just follow this link to get to it directly:

http://www.rei.com/product/47693449.htm

It's only a fiver - enjoy and make yo feets happy!!!

:D

[Zydekitten]

LOL, I wanted to post the very same thing - and telling her she had broken one of the very few cardinal JF-bored rules!

That's why we all love the new Edit function!!!

[Zydekitten]

and I got a size bigger so I can put orthotic insoles in them :)
Those rock, girl!!! I've been looking at a pair (for the Tattooed Kitten) like that on eBay:
http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o67/Zydekitten/TattooBoots.jpg

[funkkjunkie]

OH, lordy, I now have 5 pairs of zappos shoes in my possession. Just have to get it down to my fave 2.

[ohio]

I just wanted to say that my golf ball has become my new best friend! :)ummmmmmmmm.......

[Corona]

Those rock, girl!!! I've been looking at a pair (for the Tattooed Kitten) like that on eBay:
http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o67/Zydekitten/TattooBoots.jpg
Those are soooo cute :)

[Corona]

OH, lordy, I now have 5 pairs of zappos shoes in my possession. Just have to get it down to my fave 2.
why, you only bringing 2 pairs to fest?

Hey Ohio......OINK!

[funkkjunkie]

NOpe, but remember I just bought 2 pairs in LR plus spent $150 in clearance clothes so 2 is about all the budget will take right now. (I got a new leather jacket for $55-originally $140!) I adore the keen clogs but I'm sending them back and will get them in brown for next fall. I'm also sending back the pink keen sandals that are just like yours because they are just like my blue ones. I'm trying to get different foot bases so I can mix it up and avoid the dreaded PF coming back. So that leaves the keen sandals with an open toe and 2 pairs of Naot brown leather sandals with open backs. I'm gonna pull out my chacos and see how they feel.

[Corona]

NOpe, but remember I just bought 2 pairs in LR plus spent $150 in clearance clothes so 2 is about all the budget will take right now. (I got a new leather jacket for $55-originally $140!) I adore the keen clogs but I'm sending them back and will get them in brown for next fall. I'm also sending back the pink keen sandals that are just like yours because they are just like my blue ones. I'm trying to get different foot bases so I can mix it up and avoid the dreaded PF coming back. So that leaves the keen sandals with an open toe and 2 pairs of Naot brown leather sandals with open backs. I'm gonna pull out my chacos and see how they feel.
awww okay, I thought you meant you had to choose only 2 pairs to take to fest. Now I get it. Great deal on the leather jacket!!

[Amy Winette]

CUTE boots girlz!!!

[Corona]

Thanks chica!

[luvdancin]

You can get it online at www.rei.com - just follow this link to get to it directly:

http://www.rei.com/product/47693449.htm

It's only a fiver - enjoy and make yo feets happy!!!

:D

Thanks. How silly of me. Internet shopping is the only way I have been able to survive here. While some of us are constantly haunting Zappos, it seems that Corona is the "ebay queen". :p

[funkkjunkie]

Naotshoes rock. The arch support feels soooo good on my feet. Yall have got to try these. And yall are not gonna believe all the cute styles! Corona, THIS may be the brand that works. Go here http://www.zappos.com/n/es/d/722000753/page/1.html

[Corona]

Naotshoes rock. The arch support feels soooo good on my feet. Yall have got to try these. And yall are not gonna believe all the cute styles! Corona, THIS may be the brand that works. Go here http://www.zappos.com/n/es/d/722000753/page/1.html
lol, I am the ebay queen for sure! I love it. I find stuff online and then go to ebay to see if it's cheaper. Sometimes I forget and kick myself in the butt because usually it's always cheaper on Ebay, even with shipping.

Funkk, I have a pair or Naot shoes, they were okay but still not great......I may try to wear the ones I have to try them out again though. Big bucks for those babies huh?

[funkkjunkie]

Welll, they're about the same as merrell or dansko. I'm taking one of my danskos back-the pair with the big wooden base. Tried today at work and had to change into my tennis shoes at 10:30!

[pokerchick66]

lol, I am the ebay queen for sure! I love it. I find stuff online and then go to ebay to see if it's cheaper. Sometimes I forget and kick myself in the butt because usually it's always cheaper on Ebay, even with shipping.

Funkk, I have a pair or Naot shoes, they were okay but still not great......I may try to wear the ones I have to try them out again though. Big bucks for those babies huh?

lol, I have shoes on sale on Ebay right now. I LOVE Ebay! I do the same thing as you, Corona. Look at the website and then run to Ebay.

[pokerchick66]

Naotshoes rock. The arch support feels soooo good on my feet. Yall have got to try these. And yall are not gonna believe all the cute styles! Corona, THIS may be the brand that works. Go here http://www.zappos.com/n/es/d/722000753/page/1.html

Ooooweee, KK. Those are some pricey sandals, friend.

[MzJoey]

I can hear my mom tellin' me..."Honey, a hundred isn't that much to pay for shoes anymore".....'sides i just bought those Keens...DSW for moi...hehehe.

[pokerchick66]

I can hear my mom tellin' me..."Honey, a hundred isn't that much to pay for shoes anymore".....'sides i just bought those Keens...DSW for moi...hehehe.

lol, you would NEVER hear my mother say that. I think she's the most frugal person I know.

[MzJoey]

..was holding shoes for my mom!

[ohio]

Was poking around the Zappos site- I see that Earth brand is back with some contemporary styled shoes, still with the negative heel design. I used to love them back in the 70's. Kinda made you feel as if you were 'truckin'- like Mr. Natural! Their design is supposed to be easier on your feet, back, and joints. Might try a pair...

[funkkjunkie]

One of my friends loves earth shoes.
and pc, i will not be telling my mama how much my shoes cost. She taught me how to save $, not spend them! But if you got foot issues, you will pay any price to rectify the problem.

[Zbonnie]

Check out these cheap, lightweight, portable "gardening boots" which I pack for JazzFest every year just in case of you-know-what. They have proven invaluable -- and I get mucho envy and compliments comparing me to the Keebler elves when wearing them over my shoes due to r**n to keep my feet dry when necessary and then just pull em off afterwards! If you get 'em, I'd opt for the larger size - makes it easier to stretch them over your shoes.
http://wdrake.resultspage.com/search?p=Q&ts=custom&w=gardening%20boots (http://wdrake.resultspage.com/search?p=Q&ts=custom&w=gardening%20boots)

[Corona]

hmmm, kinda like rubber gloves but for feet! :)

[Carolina Beadhead]

Here's ya go, girls! Your new theme song:

http://www.myspace.com/paolonutini "New Shoes"

[Corona]

Here's ya go, girls! Your new theme song:

http://www.myspace.com/paolonutini "New Shoes"
ooh, I LOVE that song....it makes me happy :)

[saturn]

ooh, I LOVE that song....it makes me happy :)

Did you notice that he's playing the Magic Bag in Ferndale tonight? ;)

[glinda]

Check out these cheap, lightweight, portable "gardening boots" which I pack for JazzFest every year just in case of you-know-what. They have proven invaluable -- and I get mucho envy and compliments comparing me to the Keebler elves when wearing them over my shoes due to r**n to keep my feet dry when necessary and then just pull em off afterwards! If you get 'em, I'd opt for the larger size - makes it easier to stretch them over your shoes.
http://wdrake.resultspage.com/search?p=Q&ts=custom&w=gardening%20boots (http://wdrake.resultspage.com/search?p=Q&ts=custom&w=gardening%20boots)
Once upon a time......
When we said "rubbers"
That was what we meant.

[Zbonnie]

Once upon a time......
When we said "rubbers"
That was what we meant.:o Similar to the old-fashioned "Totes" rubbers, which only seem to still be available for men.

[MzJoey]

I've always wanted red *r^%$* booties....my ex used to laugh when i talked about gettin 'em....why? because there's very little....ok...practically never need for them here in socali. but i've wanted 'em anyway!!! now the pix of the kewlio rubbers that y'all have are driving me crazy...i want rubbers...red ones!!!

[where yat brah]

I guess these aren't real good for Jazzfest?
http://www.wickedtemptations.com/i-new-shoes.html

[MzJoey]

i'm sure...there is so much to see at jf...even when ya think ya've seen it all

[Zbonnie]

I guess these aren't real good for Jazzfest?
http://www.wickedtemptations.com/i-new-shoes.html
I guess they must be wicked - Websense blocked me from going there, LOL. Someone describe them for me, please.

[Amy Winette]

Only a super trained professional could wear those at fest and survive. I wore something similar one night at Vegoose and spent most of it sitting. Ouch. Wonder if this will work as a link . . .

http://www.kodakgallery.com/PhotoView.jsp?&collid=12282617503.191044502403.1173199475295&photoid=395181602403&folderid=0&view=2&page=1&sort_order=1&albumsperpag e=&navfolderid=2006

[Zbonnie]

Thanks for trying - I got an "album not found" message.

[saturn]

I guess these aren't real good for Jazzfest?
http://www.wickedtemptations.com/i-new-shoes.html

My feet hurt just from looking at those.

Back to my Crocs. ;)

[bluedog]

I guess they must be wicked - Websense blocked me from going there, LOL. Someone describe them for me, please.

If you dance on a pole you might wear these ...http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/wickedtemptations_1940_27267977

ouch! I must say they ARE sexy though ... kudos to the chickies that can wear them

she has pretty feet huh?

[Zbonnie]

Thanks, bluedog - that's a real balancing act, all right!! (No comment on her feet.)

[Amy Winette]

Aha, maybe this will work!

http://aycu15.webshots.com/image/5654/2000797662401461094_rs.jpg

[bluedog]

SWEET! *cat calls* yeah baby yeah! Dirty Martini ... I love it! :D

[bluedog]

k there was talk of r**n boots earlier on that got me looking at some .... need opinions ... which one do YOU like?

http://www.dianeslittlelambs.com/images/Rainboots/DLL_BW_Floral.jpg

http://www.dianeslittlelambs.com/images/Rainboots/orange_paisley.JPG

http://www.dianeslittlelambs.com/images/Rainboots/citris_city.jpg


ETA: sorry for the GI-NORMOUS pics ... rookie

[Orleansnj]

I like all of 'em for different reasons. The first ones will go with anything, the second ones have purple and orange - love those two colors, and the last ones are bright and cheery on what would otherwise be a bummer of a day due to the r-word

[Corona]

definitely not the last pair....the second pair are cute but I like the 1st pair best I think...R*ain boots are so fun huh?

[ohio]

Aha, maybe this will work!

http://aycu15.webshots.com/image/5654/2000797662401461094_rs.jpg
<wolf whistle> love your ummmm, pimentos....

[bluedog]

yeah I definately like the first two the best but something about the citrus pair grabbed me too! But I can't buy all 3 that would be silly right? :o says the girl with cc in hand ... *whistling*

[Orleansnj]

No !! Just pick one......

then you'll have extra $$ for different shoes later :)

[bluedog]

yeah you right ... the voice of reason ... are you in kahoots with my husband? drats!
K maybe the B&W pair ... they would go with "everything" although the purple & orange are REALLY cute too but limited to what they will go with! decisions decisions ... I'll just brew on this for a while ... they will be there tomorrow. Thanx for the input!:)

[MzJoey]

yeah you right ... the voice of reason ... are you in kahoots with my husband? drats!
K maybe the B&W pair ... they would go with "everything" although the purple & orange are REALLY cute too but limited to what they will go with! decisions decisions ... I'll just brew on this for a while ... they will be there tomorrow. Thanx for the input!:)

Leave it to the Floridian...3 pairs of *r(*&* booties!!! Geez, i'd be happy w/ one pair...don't know what i'd do w/em...i am thinking bout those green giant 'rubbers'....just in case for JF!

[MzJoey]

<wolf whistle> love your ummmm, pimentos....

...quite a pair of stems there too! woohoo Baybeee!

[bluedog]

Leave it to the Floridian...3 pairs of *r(*&* booties!!! Geez, i'd be happy w/ one pair...don't know what i'd do w/em...i am thinking bout those green giant 'rubbers'....just in case for JF!
LOL well ya know I might need them for hurricane season ... gotta look fashionable while duct taping my windows, pulling in things that could become air missles and shopping for water & gas :D

[MzJoey]

understood..i wit ya there in spirit sistah!

[luvdancin]

So, Bonnie--the green wonders are not as cute as my polka dot r*&^boots, but I bet they are light, right? I might consider them for Fest since my cute boots are heavy when you fly. After all, can't forget your rubbers for Fest...:eek:

[luvdancin]

OK, bluedog--even though I like the black and white boots, the citrus ones just really grabbed me. Very cheery!! That's my vote.

[Amy Winette]

...quite a pair of stems there too! woohoo Baybeee!

Thx girl, adding 6 inches w/heels certainly helps :)

[stlbarb]

yeah I definately like the first two the best but something about the citrus pair grabbed me too! But I can't buy all 3 that would be silly right? :o says the girl with cc in hand ... *whistling*

but you need all 3 pair because they each go with different outfits. and of course you may have to buy new outfits to match too. :rolleyes:

on a wet day i've found a 1 piece swimsuit with a quick drying skirt makes for a good outfit. so which boots would go best with this scenario for you?

and i own shrimp boots, 2 pairs like above - 1 black with pink hearts, 1 white with 3 colors of lip kisses on them, and a short striped pair. i always got compliments on my boots - but they're much more common now.

warning about the boots, they are warm on warm days (sweaty), you'll want socks. and they rubbed my fake tan off - on my calves and a straight line around the top. it was funny. i gave up that lotion tan stuff.

[Zydekitten]

lol, I am the ebay queen for sure! I love it. I find stuff online and then go to ebay to see if it's cheaper. Sometimes I forget and kick myself in the butt because usually it's always cheaper on Ebay, even with shipping.

Funkk, I have a pair or Naot shoes, they were okay but still not great......I may try to wear the ones I have to try them out again though. Big bucks for those babies huh?
Then, I guess I'd be the eBay Princess, as I totally concur with my esteemed Threadhead colleague, Corona about eBay - it's the only way to go when shopping online and not wanting to pay through the nose.

I've heard great things about Zappos customer service and quick shipping, but their prices are rather high for Internet shoe shopping. I do like to use the Zappos website for my pre-eBay scouting though (heh heh) ;)

[Zydekitten]

k there was talk of r**n boots earlier on that got me looking at some .... need opinions ... which one do YOU like?

http://www.dianeslittlelambs.com/images/Rainboots/DLL_BW_Floral.jpg

http://www.dianeslittlelambs.com/images/Rainboots/orange_paisley.JPG

http://www.dianeslittlelambs.com/images/Rainboots/citris_city.jpg


ETA: sorry for the GI-NORMOUS pics ... rookie

Cool boots!!! I vote for the Black & White ones or the Citrus. :)

[Zydekitten]

I guess these aren't real good for Jazzfest?
http://www.wickedtemptations.com/i-new-shoes.html

WYB - those are 'ho shoes, as opposed to we shoe 'hos . . . ;)

[Corona]

Thx girl, adding 6 inches w/heels certainly helps :)
nah, you have great legs girl :)

[pokerchick66]

Cool boots!!! I vote for the Black & White ones or the Citrus. :)

Definitely the black and white ones.

[Zbonnie]

So, Bonnie--the green wonders are not as cute as my polka dot r*&^boots, but I bet they are light, right? I might consider them for Fest since my cute boots are heavy when you fly. After all, can't forget your rubbers for Fest...:eek:They are absurdly light as well as crushable - there's no way I would sacrifice the room in my suitcase to pack those giant rigid boots in the recent photos here. And, I agree absolutely, you can't forget your rubbers (plural, rubbers, a girl can always hope) for Fest!!!;) :D

[Belle]

I just love the one in the middle with my color of choice "PURPLE" I also loved Lis's picture. The ones with red on them.

Do you all really bring galoshes with ya?

[pokerchick66]

I just love the one in the middle with my color of choice "PURPLE" I also loved Lis's picture. The ones with red on them.

Do you all really bring galoshes with ya?

I don't. I did bring a r**n pancho, however, that came in quite handy for about 30 minutes. I will be bringing it again.

[ohio]

I don't. I did bring a r**n pancho, however, that came in quite handy for about 30 minutes. I will be bringing it again.
YIKES- you used the R word! for shame!

[pokerchick66]

Ohio, you have permission to flog me.

/hangs head in shame.

[Corona]

They are absurdly light as well as crushable - there's no way I would sacrifice the room in my suitcase to pack those giant rigid boots in the recent photos here. And, I agree absolutely, you can't forget your rubbers (plural, rubbers, a girl can always hope) for Fest!!!;) :D
Ah Bon, it's not too bad...I did that for Mardi Gras last year and they're pretty pliable...

[Zydekitten]

I just love the one in the middle with my color of choice "PURPLE" I also loved Lis's picture. The ones with red on them.

Do you all really bring galoshes with ya?

I have brought them in past years, but now I just bring a waterproof-breathable shell/poncho and wear footwear such as Crocs or Keens that are water shoes. However, I do also bring some sort of umbrella/parasol every day, r**n or sun - so that helps too!

[bluedog]

but you need all 3 pair because they each go with different outfits. and of course you may have to buy new outfits to match too. :rolleyes:

on a wet day i've found a 1 piece swimsuit with a quick drying skirt makes for a good outfit. so which boots would go best with this scenario for you?

and i own shrimp boots, 2 pairs like above - 1 black with pink hearts, 1 white with 3 colors of lip kisses on them, and a short striped pair. i always got compliments on my boots - but they're much more common now.

warning about the boots, they are warm on warm days (sweaty), you'll want socks. and they rubbed my fake tan off - on my calves and a straight line around the top. it was funny. i gave up that lotion tan stuff.

LOL!!!

hmmm great idea! but where would one find a "quick" drying skirt? Sport Authority work out wear maybe? But I'm 40 ... they say no minis after 40:( I bet that outfit is CUTE! thanx for tip about "schweaty" I was thinking that myself ... no breathing room

me thinks the B&W ones will the best fit "cuz they would go with most of my neutral clothing ...

thanx for the votes ya'll!

[Zbonnie]

One could find "quick drying skirts" in the bathing suit department, or those gauzy, sarong type beach cover-ups (not all necessarily "mini"-sized). Anyway, F**K that no mini's after 40 bullshit!

[pokerchick66]

One could find "quick drying skirts" in the bathing suit department, or those gauzy, sarong type beach cover-ups (not all necessarily "mini"-sized). Anyway, F**K that no mini's after 40 bullshit!

ROFLMAO!

That's what I'm talking about. Throw out the limitations and mores!

[bluedog]

One could find "quick drying skirts" in the bathing suit department, or those gauzy, sarong type beach cover-ups (not all necessarily "mini"-sized). Anyway, F**K that no mini's after 40 bullshit! ROFLMAO!!!!! I know I know ... stupid freakin' ettiquette crapola. *Crab comes out of her shell!*

[VWGal]

I have to say this thread has become my "most checked thread"! I can't believe we're up to this many pages, we've covered shoes, rubbers, socks, sarongs, legs, ho shoes...working our way up to a whole section on bras! I love it...let's keep going!:D

[pokerchick66]

I have to say this thread has become my "most checked thread"! I can't believe we're up to this many pages, we've covered shoes, rubbers, socks, sarongs, legs, ho shoes...working our way up to a whole section on bras! I love it...let's keep going!:D

I LOATHE the bra. It's the first thing I shuck when I walk in the house as I'm kicking off my shoes. :)

[Corona]

One could find "quick drying skirts" in the bathing suit department, or those gauzy, sarong type beach cover-ups (not all necessarily "mini"-sized). Anyway, F**K that no mini's after 40 bullshit!
oh Bon, thanks so much for that!!! I have a couple of jean mini's and now I've been paranoid that I shouldn't wear them cuz I'm 40. I was wondering if I should scrap bringing them....but they are so comfortable and your legs stay cool. Love ya for that girl!!! :)

[Corona]

oh Bon, thanks so much for that!!! I have a couple of jean mini's and now I've been paranoid that I shouldn't wear them cuz I'm 40. I was wondering if I should scrap bringing them....but they are so comfortable and your legs stay cool. Love ya for that girl!!! :)
uggh, me too! (oops, that was about shucking the bra!)

[bluedog]

I LOATHE the bra. It's the first thing I shuck when I walk in the house as I'm kicking off my shoes. :)
that's what I call "bra":30

[funkkjunkie]

I call it letting the girls loose.

[funkkjunkie]

FYI-Sometimes Amazon.com is cheaper than ebay.

[pokerchick66]

I call it letting the girls loose.

lol, I call it pure heaven.

[MzJoey]

;)

[funkkjunkie]

Hey, lets have a let the girls loose in pure heaven day while in nola!

[pokerchick66]

Hey, lets have a let the girls loose in pure heaven day while in nola!

ROFLMAO! Now that's what I'm talking about. :D

[pokerchick66]

;)

Heyyyy Joey!! :D

[luvdancin]

If I let the girls loose in public, I would wipe out everything within a 2 mile radius. Not to mention, shining my own shoes in the process...:D

[funkkjunkie]

LOL, ld. That, and the fact that after a while, they just get too heavy to carry around. Mine just get in the way. In Nola, in november, they honked my car's horn, and mymecca's kibbie thought it was me honking.

[pokerchick66]

They are heavy!

[stlbarb]

If I let the girls loose in public, I would wipe out everything within a 2 mile radius. Not to mention, shining my own shoes in the process...:D

da girls are so big - they have separate zip codes.

little kids saying "bet I know where ya got 'dem boobs"

[Amy Winette]

Heh heh, look at the direction this thread has gone!!

Who let the girls out, who, who, who??

Sounds like there's gonna be a flashing day in NOLA :)

[Corona]

Heh heh, look at the direction this thread has gone!!

Who let the girls out, who, who, who??

Sounds like there's gonna be a flashing day in NOLA :)
lol...ummmm.....how about.....nope. ;)

[pokerchick66]

Heh heh, look at the direction this thread has gone!!

Who let the girls out, who, who, who??

Sounds like there's gonna be a flashing day in NOLA :)

ROFLMAO!

lol, hey Winette. :D

[pokerchick66]

lol...ummmm.....how about.....nope. ;)

Only for guys named Pete. ;)

[where yat brah]

I call it letting the girls loose.

I call it, where yat, bra?

[MzJoey]

...you are such a bra-t!!

[Zbonnie]

Girls, if any youse would like a copy of my finely honed and ever-expanding Excel JazzFest packing checklist, gimme your email and I'll send it out to ya. Then you can have fun checking it out and adding/deleting as desired.

P.S. My girls are rather small, but I still can't wait to ditch the bra (which I didn't wear til I was about 35) as soon as I get home and grab 'em and give 'em a nice litte jiggle. :0)

[bluedog]

Girls, if any youse would like a copy of my finely honed and ever-expanding Excel JazzFest packing checklist, gimme your email and I'll send it out to ya. Then you can have fun checking it out and adding/deleting as desired.

P.S. My girls are rather small, but I still can't wait to ditch the bra (which I didn't wear til I was about 35) as soon as I get home and grab 'em and give 'em a nice litte jiggle. :0)

LOL! yeah my girls are small too but they demand just as much attention as the big girls:D I wanna copy of your packing spreadsheet please! bluedog1365ATyahoo.com tanx!

[Corona]

Girls, if any youse would like a copy of my finely honed and ever-expanding Excel JazzFest packing checklist, gimme your email and I'll send it out to ya. Then you can have fun checking it out and adding/deleting as desired.

P.S. My girls are rather small, but I still can't wait to ditch the bra (which I didn't wear til I was about 35) as soon as I get home and grab 'em and give 'em a nice litte jiggle. :0)
me too Bon! lparent8ATcogecoDOTca
Thanks so much!!

Just got back from the orthopedist and for sure it's Plantar Fasciitis. Got fitted for orthotics and sprung for the "fashion" girlie pair for another $200 (450 was covered by my health plan) . Now I can have them in casual and dressy shoes. Praying they work! I get them in 2 weeks.

[Orleansnj]

Woo hoo - Corona is on her way to better feet !!!!

[rosetree]

Only for guys named Pete. ;)
Damn...THAT is the one name you haven't called me!!!!LOL;) ;) :p

[pokerchick66]

Damn...THAT is the one name you haven't called me!!!!LOL;) ;) :p

Lmao Mark, you crack me up!

[stlbarb]

Heh heh, look at the direction this thread has gone!!

Who let the girls out, who, who, who??

Sounds like there's gonna be a flashing day in NOLA :)

don't forget to apply sunscreen properly.

[Corona]

Thanks onj!

[luvdancin]

don't forget to apply sunscreen properly.

Isn't half the fun having someone apply it for you. :D

[luvdancin]

Girls, if any youse would like a copy of my finely honed and ever-expanding Excel JazzFest packing checklist, gimme your email and I'll send it out to ya. Then you can have fun checking it out and adding/deleting as desired.

P.S. My girls are rather small, but I still can't wait to ditch the bra (which I didn't wear til I was about 35) as soon as I get home and grab 'em and give 'em a nice litte jiggle. :0)

Yes, I would like to see your checklist, Bonnie. I used to drive to fest, but had to start flying two years ago when I moved to VA. What a pain. Any help would be great. I always start out with enough for 4 suitcases and start eliminating from there!!!

Email address is terryc1227@hotmail.com.

[VWGal]

Bon, I'll take a copy too. donna dot pahl at telus dot com Think you my deer!

Well, now we might have covered (or uncovered) the boob area after spending time on feet, socks, shoes, sandals, orthotics, plantar fascitis! Best thread drift on the www!

Corona, I understand orthotics are the answer to pf and frankly my feet have been asking the question for a long time, so I should get my achy feet off to a podiatrist next week.

Keep us posted, I hope they do the trick!

[mamaroux]

I'm thinking about the crocs flip flops.

http://shop.crocs.com/images/Product/icon/14.jpg

They are GREAT! I bought a pair in OBX last summer and love 'em.

[mamaroux]

bluedog you are hilarious!!!! The flip flops are cute Amy. I'm looking at the keens venice in pink...so cute and the reviews on zappos look great for people with foot problems. I'm thinking maybe rotating these, with crocs like Saturns (found pink ones on ebay :), and hopefully finding a comfortable pair of flip flops. Keens have some I may look into further. No screwing around with my footwear this year. I hear ya on the wanting to amputate your feet Michelino. It was HELL last year and I lost the whole Meters show at CAC last year cuz i needed to sit. It was brutal. Had to take percocet to get through Dragon Smoke after the patry last year too.
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q242/coronaluver/keensspectra.jpg
These are the Keens I'm gonna buy. I think they're cute :)

I'm thinking I'll buy the red one's to go with my chili pepper fest dress. I love the idea of closed toes so I don't ding' em. I'm hoping I can wear something with a strap after this heel surgery. I've been wearing clog type shoes for about 2 yrs now and am ready for something with a covered heel or a strap.

[Corona]

I'm thinking I'll buy the red one's to go with my chili pepper fest dress. I love the idea of closed toes so I don't ding' em. I'm hoping I can wear something with a strap after this heel surgery. I've been wearing clog type shoes for about 2 yrs now and am ready for something with a covered heel or a strap.
I hope so for you too mama. When's the surgery again?

VW- I'm hoping the orthotics do the trick soon or I'm gonna be in rough shape for fest.....I'll need some good pain meds if they don't......

[Zbonnie]

I actually saw the Keens Antigua in my favorite color, PURPLE at Marshalls for $25! I would have loved to get them, but like other folks said, when I tried them on, it felt very weird with the toe cover against my big toe and my longer-due-to-bunions "index" toe kinda stuck out and rubbed against the toe cover. Oh well... BUT, I did find some cute Mary Jane type sneakers with the built-in Dr. Scholl's gel heel which I need to test out and see if they can replace my clunky lace-up super-cushioned zydeco dancing sneakers. I'm sure they'll look much better with my dance skirts/dresses. Gals, your JF packing lists are on the way.

[bluedog]

me too Bon! lparent8ATcogecoDOTca
Thanks so much!!

Just got back from the orthopedist and for sure it's Plantar Fasciitis. Got fitted for orthotics and sprung for the "fashion" girlie pair for another $200 (450 was covered by my health plan) . Now I can have them in casual and dressy shoes. Praying they work! I get them in 2 weeks.

"fashion" girlie pair? So you can put them in sandals and such? they show? if they show it's OK 'cuz they're cute? I'm sure you'll get some relief with orthodics I did! but I also started watching what kind of shoes I bought. I made a pact with my tooties that I wouldn't buy uncomfortable shoes anymore ... no matter how cute or sexy I thought they were that my feet would always come first!;) my tootsies are much happier now ... they even agreed to wear wedges for short periods of time.:)
that's fantastic that your health plan covered that much! I think ya'll have better plans up there than down here.

[pokerchick66]

I actually saw the Keens Antigua in my favorite color, PURPLE at Marshalls for $25! I would have loved to get them, but like other folks said, when I tried them on, it felt very weird with the toe cover against my big toe and my longer-due-to-bunions "index" toe kinda stuck out and rubbed against the toe cover. Oh well... BUT, I did find some cute Mary Jane type sneakers with the built-in Dr. Scholl's gel heel which I need to test out and see if they can replace my clunky lace-up super-cushioned zydeco dancing sneakers. I'm sure they'll look much better with my dance skirts/dresses. Gals, your JF packing lists are on the way.

May I have one too, please, Miss Bonnie? monica7966@yahoo.com

Thanks!

[Corona]

"fashion" girlie pair? So you can put them in sandals and such? they show? if they show it's OK 'cuz they're cute? I'm sure you'll get some relief with orthodics I did! but I also started watching what kind of shoes I bought. I made a pact with my tooties that I wouldn't buy uncomfortable shoes anymore ... no matter how cute or sexy I thought they were that my feet would always come first!;) my tootsies are much happier now ... they even agreed to wear wedges for short periods of time.:)
that's fantastic that your health plan covered that much! I think ya'll have better plans up there than down here.
nah, I think the 'fashion' part is that they are slim-lined to fit in high heeled pumps and boots...I don't think they are colorful and pretty...although I wonder if I can decorate them with fabric paint lol!

[funkkjunkie]

roflmao, where yat bra! YYR. Corona, did the doc give you a mobic prescription, or some other anti inflammatory? I just noticed i only have one refill after this one. I hope my GP will write another.

[Corona]

roflmao, where yat bra! YYR. Corona, did the doc give you a mobic prescription, or some other anti inflammatory? I just noticed i only have one refill after this one. I hope my GP will write another.
he said we don't have mobic here so I got some other kind...have to fill it today.

BTW, check out my new cowboy hats for fest!! The Corona one says Peace, love and happiness around the Corona logo....and it's pink :)
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q242/coronaluver/corona-lovepeacehappiness.jpg

and then this one I like cuz of the stones:
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q242/coronaluver/pinkcowboyhat.jpg

[Corona]

the r*in killed the one I had from last year and having 2 saves on wear and tear. The pink helps cuz it's easier for the newbies coming with me to find me....plus I love pink :)

[funkkjunkie]

Beautiful. Perfect for you.

[Corona]

Beautiful. Perfect for you.
thanks girl, I thought they were really pretty :)
Maybe I'll start a new thread about hats....this way the boyz can play too. I don't think there are many boys that hang in this thread with us lol!

[luvdancin]

Love the hats, girl. I don't know you, but they seem like they would be you.

[luvdancin]

Was looking at the Crocs site today. They have some cute new styles for the summer. I also found out that they have r**n boots. They would be so much lighter than the ones I usually bring to Fest. But I want to try them on rather than just ordering them. It looks like some of the sporting goods store carry them. Hopefully, I can find them around here. Otherwise, I'll have to truck to Richmond. I would upload a picture, but I am technically-deficient.

[funkkjunkie]

I went to the try em for 60 daze shoe store today to take back the danskos with the big wooden heels. Came out with 2 replacements -Naot sandals in brown and black. It wasn't my fault. The shoe salesman was so sweet to bring me all those shoes to try.

[Corona]

roflmao....you're pathetic girl...truly pathetic ;)

[luvdancin]

I went to the try em for 60 daze shoe store today to take back the danskos with the big wooden heels. Came out with 2 replacements -Naot sandals in brown and black. It wasn't my fault. The shoe salesman was so sweet to bring me all those shoes to try.

Spoken like a true shoe ho. Right on, girl!!!;)