The other "shoes" thread

[sophisticated sissy]

my feet sucked so bad at Crawfish Fest...I really don't know what to do anymore. Sitting would likely be a good place to start....do you think it's my feet or because I never sit? It's not just the PF, they are just sore all over no matter what shoes I wear....


Corona, so sorry to hear about your aching feet.:(
I can't wear the Keens, either! I danced in them for a few hours at my daughter's graduation party and I got the worst blisters I've had since 2002. I thought they'd be okay for a couple of hours, but I was wrong!


Also, when the Crocs get wet, they blister my feet on the tops, so they kind of defeat the purpose.


I guess part of this problem might be the way our feet are made and the way we use them.

I have high arches and narrrow heels. Some shoes I have worn for fests include Ariat, which are for equine enthusiasts. But they also make some cute styles in sandals and mules. They have an excellent support/comfort system. I have one pair of their sandals in pink leather that are adorable.

Another brand I like is Cole-Haan. They started incorporating Nike technology into their soles. I have 3 pairs of their shoes in different styles and they never give me any problems.


I also like Dansko for standing for great lengths of time. They give really great arch support.

Sometimes, I will wear ankle boots for ankle support. I have one pair of black ones that are a German brand and I will cry when they bite the dust.

Also, for nights, I sometimes wear Luchesse boots. They are handmade in Texas. The pair I have are made of doe skin and they are very soft. I don't wear socks with these. Luchesse boots fit perfectly from the first time you put them on. The first time I wore mine, I went out dancing in them for about 4 hours the same day I bought them. No problem.


Wearing sandals with thin straps, like Teva, can be bad for the feet, too. A podiatrist told me that sandals with thin straps that cross over your feet can cause bunions.

Like FJ says, streching the Achille's is really important. I think it's important to vary the height of the heel of shoes, too. I guess rest is important in the healing process, but it sure is hard when you hear the music start!

[saturn]

My guess it's being on your feet so much.

When I started working at the store and walking 6-8 hours at a time, I had to get shoes with LOTS of cushion and bounce in the soles. Keds, flip-flops, leather bottom sandals just wouldn't cut it... I'd be hobbling by the end of the day.

If I were you, the FIRST thing I'd try is NOT GOING BAREFOOT. :D

I think it is also what you are doing when you are on your feet. I recently did a series of long clinical days, walking the hospital unit continuously for over 8 hours - and my feet didn't give me any trouble (admittedly wearing expensive and ugly nursing-type walking shoes).

But standing will kill my feet, and even dancing doesn't necessarily create the kind of movement that walking does -- I sometimes boogie without moving my feet a lot. Those are the times I have trouble with my feet.

[funkkjunkie]

Sissy, I have some Ariats that I love. Some mules in brown and black. They were the first pair of shoes that convinced me that a raised heel would help PF. I'm going to look for the cole-haan too. I love a good arch but Danskos were too stiff for me.
and Saturn, YYR, on standing still or boogieing without moving the feet. You gotta move the feet to ward off the pain.

[funkkjunkie]

So I went to my little rock shoe store yesterday to check on an order. I had returned a pair after fest because I noticed the cobbler forgot to sew one of the pieces. And they were having a buy one get one free sale! So I found 2 pairs of dansko sandals-one blue and one off white with little flower embroidered on, and got them both for $118! The sandals are softer than the clogs, imo.
Also they are ordering these for me to try. I couldn't find my size on zappos and wanted to be able to return for free.
http://www.onlineshoes.com/largeimage.asp?id=40171

Hmm, I can always get the insert image to work but today it will only insert a url.

[linza22]

So I went to my little rock shoe store yesterday to check on an order. I had returned a pair after fest because I noticed the cobbler forgot to sew one of the pieces. And they were having a buy one get one free sale! So I found 2 pairs of dansko sandals-one blue and one off white with little flower embroidered on, and got them both for $118! The sandals are softer than the clogs, imo.
Also they are ordering these for me to try. I couldn't find my size on zappos and wanted to be able to return for free.
http://www.onlineshoes.com/largeimage.asp?id=40171

Hmm, I can always get the insert image to work but today it will only insert a url.

cool lookin; shoes. do your feet get hot?

[funkkjunkie]

I dunno. Haven't got them yet but they're gonna be for fall and winter.

[sophisticated sissy]

Those are so cute, KK! You lucked out on the danskos, too. Great price for two pairs.

[linza22]

I dunno. Haven't got them yet but they're gonna be for fall and winter.

oh, gotcha! they'll keep you tooties warm in the cooler months! i like those.

[Corona]

My guess it's being on your feet so much.

When I started working at the store and walking 6-8 hours at a time, I had to get shoes with LOTS of cushion and bounce in the soles. Keds, flip-flops, leather bottom sandals just wouldn't cut it... I'd be hobbling by the end of the day.

If I were you, the FIRST thing I'd try is NOT GOING BAREFOOT. :D
lol, I know CBH....I know :)

Having said that though, I've spent so much money now on good shoes and the Ryka sneakers I bought were one of the worst pairs to wear during fest. Great for working out in and stuff but I think I just spend way too many hours on my feet at fests. The PF isn't bad....like I said, it's an overall pain....I think i need to try something with a bit of a heel...I wore wedgie sandals Saturday night and they were fine....until I was drunk and then I had to take them off for balance reasons lol!!!

[Corona]

I think it is also what you are doing when you are on your feet. I recently did a series of long clinical days, walking the hospital unit continuously for over 8 hours - and my feet didn't give me any trouble (admittedly wearing expensive and ugly nursing-type walking shoes).

But standing will kill my feet, and even dancing doesn't necessarily create the kind of movement that walking does -- I sometimes boogie without moving my feet a lot. Those are the times I have trouble with my feet.
I think you hit the nail on the head with that one Saturn.....they definitely don't hurt as much when walking vs. standing and dancing at a concert. They just feel bruised all over during those times....

[funkkjunkie]

Corona, isn't it amazing how that higher heel helps the foot? I never would've believed it. if I hadn't tried it.

[jolie]

Corona, isn't it amazing how that higher heel helps the foot? I never would've believed it. if I hadn't tried it.

Ditto here. I can walk or dance all day in a slight wedge. But if I have to stand in place or walk a slow pace for more than 30 minutes in flats, even the dansko clogs (Home Depot, Wal-Mart, etc)..forgettaboutit....spasm city:confused:

[Corona]

so that means time to start shopping again..this time for slightly wedged heels lol!

[funkkjunkie]

The naots i wore at night at fest have 2 inch heels and were amazingly comfortable.

[linza22]

These are the Keen Sarasota's I got to try for Fest this year. Let me just say, they freakin' rocked!!!! I wore them several days and had no problems at all.

my sister bought me these for my birthday! i've never warn them. i was going to test them out kayaking/camping this weekend. they feel great, though.

[linza22]

so that means time to start shopping again..this time for slightly wedged heels lol!
yea, even my flip flops have a wedge....if i wear flats, my feet and legs ache.

[Zbonnie]

Last night I saw someone wearing a really nice and supportive looking sandal. The brand name was Theresia M; she thinks they might be German. They're also $100+, but they're the style I've been searching high and low for (a wide band with velcro across the top of the foot, with an adjustable ankle strap).Looked em up online - make that $185! OUCH! Too expensive for me.

[funkkjunkie]

Yippee! I got the blue naots yesterday. My shoe store in LR ordered them for me to try and I love them. I had seen them online for around 130 and was ready to pay that. But one shoe salesman asked the other how much they were and he said $100! Woohoo!
http://www.onlineshoes.com/largeimage.asp?id=40171

[bluedog]

so i have 2 weddings to attend this summer so i'm in search of some heels to go with a dress that i haven't bought yet ... so while i'm searching i find these and just HAD to share! look ya'll! Little Bo Peep ....

http://www.zappos.com/images/724/7244580/3034-266545-d.jpg

and her sheep!


http://www.zappos.com/images/718/7188440/827-183719-d.jpg

[ibjamn]

so i have 2 weddings to attend this summer so i'm in search of some heels to go with a dress that i haven't bought yet ... so while i'm searching i find these and just HAD to share! look ya'll! Little Bo Peep ....

http://www.zappos.com/images/724/7244580/3034-266545-d.jpg

and her sheep!


http://www.zappos.com/images/718/7188440/827-183719-d.jpg

Those are very funny! :)

[Zbonnie]

How the hell can you shop for shoes to go with a dress that you haven't bought yet?!?!?

[Corona]

I love to buy the shoes first and then the dress.....haven't ya ever done that Bon?

[Zydekitten]

Oh, I do that all of the time!!! See some fab shoes and then create the outfit to match it - yay!! :D

[Zbonnie]

I love to buy the shoes first and then the dress.....haven't ya ever done that Bon?Nope, can't say as I have! I have bought dresses that I knew would go well with shoes I already had.

[Corona]

Nope, can't say as I have! I have bought dresses that I knew would go well with shoes I already had.
well that's close enough :)

[Zbonnie]

FYI, I ordered some Clark's sandals from www.shoebuy.com. (http://www.shoebuy.com.) They were $60.45 vs. $83.85 at zappos and shoebuy also has free shipping both ways.

[Belle]

Its been four days for crying out loud. As a reader and sometime participant, hasn't anyone bought some new shoes lately!

This is one of my favs for reading.....now carry on. You all are a hoot!

[bluedog]

funny! i did actually buy a pair of shoes this weekend ... they are sexy little numbers too http://www.zappos.com/images/729/7290234/5089-355743-d.jpgbut I can't walk in them. I spent the weekend getting drunk attempting to practice my gait ... seriously I walk like a man in them and the husband had plenty to laught at!

[Belle]

funny! i did actually buy a pair of shoes this weekend ... they are sexy little numbers too http://www.zappos.com/images/729/7290234/5089-355743-d.jpgbut I can't walk in them. I spent the weekend getting drunk attempting to practice my gait ... seriously I walk like a man in them and the husband had plenty to laught at!

I was cleaning out the closet last week *getting rid of the skinny clothes-yes I gave up! anywho my daughter wanted to know how do walk in those things? Had to laugh cause I still haven't figured it out. FMP's look good, hurt like hell and I swear they were invented by a man.!!!!

Like the shoes anyway Lady. Better you than me. I would be 6'2 in those.LOL

[Corona]

funny! i did actually buy a pair of shoes this weekend ... they are sexy little numbers too http://www.zappos.com/images/729/7290234/5089-355743-d.jpgbut I can't walk in them. I spent the weekend getting drunk attempting to practice my gait ... seriously I walk like a man in them and the husband had plenty to laught at!
ooh, those are so pretty but ouch!!!! I bought some like that for the last wedding I went to a couple of months ago and man, I was crippled for 2 days lol!! Good luck Blue!!

[funkkjunkie]

Corona, how's the plantar fascitiis these days?

[Corona]

was good for awhile.....then got real messed up again...I'm back in the rehab phase but it's feeling better. I might have to bring some heels to Satchmo for a night out because I wore them all night Sat. night and for once my feet didn't hurt. Only thing is my balance sucks when I'm drinking lmao!

[NYMAMA]

Like the shoes anyway Lady. Better you than me. I would be 6'2 in those.LOL

I know what you mean Belle. I've got 2 inches on Bud in flats and when I wear heels he says he feels like a munchkin,but he loves his amazon;)

[ohio]

I was cleaning out the closet last week *getting rid of the skinny clothes-yes I gave up! anywho my daughter wanted to know how do walk in those things? Had to laugh cause I still haven't figured it out. FMP's look good, hurt like hell and I swear they were invented by a man.!!!!

Like the shoes anyway Lady. Better you than me. I would be 6'2 in those.LOL
cruel shoes...

[Zbonnie]

OK, gals, check these out -- award-winning high heel insoles developed by an MIT scientist, $9.99 at CVS. I first read about them in a newspaper article entitled: "Comfy heels? Turns out it is rocket science!" I just got a pair last night, haven't tried them yet, but judging by the testimonials on the website, I'm hoping that I might actually be able to wear heels again for the first time in many, many years. http://www.insolia.com I will report back once I've put them into one of my two remaining pairs of 2" heel pumps and worn them for a day at work.

BTW, the Clark's sandals from shoebuy.com weren't comfortable for me, am waiting for another pair, different brand/style (Springstep) in exchange.

[funkkjunkie]

I didn't find clarks to be comfortable either, zybon. Naots for me.

[Belle]

any of you have large feet? I wear a size 11 and it is always depressing to shop for shoes in a store. Was told once to forget the shoes...buy the box!!! No doubt I walked out!! But again at almost 6 feet wouldn't I look weird with size 6 feet? Anyway carry on. Love this thread!

[NYMAMA]

any of you have large feet? I wear a size 11 and it is always depressing to shop for shoes in a store. Was told once to forget the shoes...buy the box!!! No doubt I walked out!! But again at almost 6 feet wouldn't I look weird with size 6 feet? Anyway carry on. Love this thread!

I wear a 10 wide. I feel your pain.

[funkkjunkie]

I used to wear a 6. Then poundage set in and now i wear an 8 or 8 1/2. Belle, does zappos, or other online stores have your size most of the time?

[Zydekitten]

If not, Nordstom will - they're well known for carrying a very diverse size range in women's shoes! :)

Actually, because of that a lot of drag queens and female impersonators shop for their shoes there - true story. :D

[ozzie]

any of you have large feet? I wear a size 11 and it is always depressing to shop for shoes in a store. Was told once to forget the shoes...buy the box!!! No doubt I walked out!! But again at almost 6 feet wouldn't I look weird with size 6 feet? Anyway carry on. Love this thread!

When I was about 15 and bemoaning my size 10s, that's what my papa told me... well girlie you can wish for little feet but you'd look ridiculous and you'll fall over! :D

My little sister has size 11s and dear old mum never thought it was worth the cash to put her in decent shoes so she grew up in thongs (flip flops on your side of the pond) and now her feet are so bloody wide that buying shoes is a nightmare.

[Zbonnie]

My little sister has size 11s and dear old mum never thought it was worth the cash to put her in decent shoes so she grew up in thongs (flip flops on your side of the pond) and now her feet are so bloody wide that buying shoes is a nightmare.Not only that, but she must have fallen arches after wearing shoes with no support all her life! My dear mother-in-law always insisted that "you can't scrimp on good shoes for your child" and luckily I worked near a lovely family-owned shoe store where they painstakingly fitted the kids every time, you could buy Stride Rite for $25 when they were $50 in dept. stores AND they gave out lollipops! Store's gone, kid's grown up but I'm still buying his shoes!!:mad:

[funkkjunkie]

Gosh, Bon, hard to believe the kid is grown up. How old is he now? Still interested in music?

[Zbonnie]

Hey, Vicki. "Grown up" is a relative term (rolls eyes). He turned 19 on May 30. Still playing drums for fun, still likes music, still waiting anxiously to turn 21 so he can get into clubs and hear live music.

[Zbonnie]

Well, struck out again. The Springstep brand sandals that I exchanged the Clarks for are lightweight, cushy and lovely looking, but don't fit my f**ked up feet well. Big sigh ..... why oh why doesn't Easy Spirit make my favorite style sandal anymore? The ones I am still wearing despite the ripped leather lining under the balls of my feet because they are so comfortable?

[funkkjunkie]

Aw, Bon. The search continues.

[Corona]

ugggh bummer Bon......can't you get your fav's re-lined somewhere though? Just to hold ya over?

[Zbonnie]

Thanks for commiserating and feeling my pain, gals. I thought of having them relined, but it would probably be kind of ridiculously expensive. I've ordered a somewhat similar style direct from Easy Spirit, but instead of a solid wide band across the top of the foot, the band has cut-outs on the side, and you never know where those damn cut-outs are gonna hit your bunions, ya know? Let's keep our fingers crossed. (Too bad they're scheduled to arrive at work next Monday, when I'll be headed out to Fire Island for a weeks vacation.)

[Corona]

maybe you'll get lucky and they'll come early. Is it today you're leaving or next monday?

[steffie]

Well, struck out again. The Springstep brand sandals that I exchanged the Clarks for are lightweight, cushy and lovely looking, but don't fit my f**ked up feet well. Big sigh ..... why oh why doesn't Easy Spirit make my favorite style sandal anymore? The ones I am still wearing despite the ripped leather lining under the balls of my feet because they are so comfortable?

I wonder if you wrote easy spirit s letter they could lok in their "attic" and dust some off. It might be worth a try.

[Zbonnie]

I wonder if you wrote easy spirit s letter they could lok in their "attic" and dust some off. It might be worth a try.Tried that; no luck.

I did get some unrelated consumer satisfaction today. After seeing advertisements at the gym where I've been a member for years saying "join now for just $18 a month and pay as you go" while my monthly EFT membership fees have steadily gone up from $16.99 to $22.94/month, I decided to call customer service and ask why new members get a cheaper price than their loyal long-time customers. After some hemming and hawing and putting me on hold, the rep came back and told me her supervisor had approved a reduced monthly fee for me of $18.35/month. Victory is sweet!!

[funkkjunkie]

Nice, zybon!

[Zbonnie]

Yes, I love the feeling of satisfaction (and superiority, truth be told) when one measly phone call saves me a bunch o' money. How many people never even bother? Like late fees .... fuggedaboutit! Hey, this is your longtime loyal customer, I misplaced my bill, can you please take off my late fee? Well, blah, blah, blah ... okay. :-)

[luvdancin]

Well, it's been ages since I was on the bored, but I am so happy to see that my favorite thread is still going strong!!

Since fest I have probably bought at least 10 more pairs of shoes--being the shoe ho that I am. I figure that as long as my fat a** can't get into anything more stylish than the potato sacks they sell at fat clothes stores, I might as well have good looking shoes. And one of my best finds were the tie-dyed Crocs that I got at Dillards--yes, real Crocs are now tie-dyed.

I also wear a 10, but it is merely to save my face--with my chest I would have keeled over and broken my nose years ago.:p

[funkkjunkie]

Have you tried old navy for clothes? Their clothes are pretty cute in all sizes. :)

[NYMAMA]

LOL good to hear from ya Luv

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w133/NYMAMA_01/P1000291-1.jpg

Your feet are always style'n;)

[funkkjunkie]

Too freakin cute!

[ohio]

HEY! that bird is tryin' to eat yer toes...

[rosetree]

This hurts just to read about it...I don't know how woming wear these let alone race in them!

http://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/0,1518,500828,00.html

[luvdancin]

Oh, hon, we learn to walk in those shoes in little girl school. Nothing to it. Besides, those heels weren't that tall--2.75 inches are child's play. I have some that are 4 inches high. It gives me my amazon look!!

Actually, Corona and crew are right. I have a heel spur, but my feet do feel better when I have some kind of a heel on my shoe rather than flats. The only exception to that is when I wear my Crocs. And of course my flamingo shoes---good to hear from you, NY Mama!! It does look like that bird is eating my toes. :) God only knows where they were that day!! :eek:

[funkkjunkie]

Probably had some good gooey bird eatins on em.

[NYMAMA]

Probably had some good gooey bird eatins on em.

YUCK!:eek:

[Zbonnie]

Oh, hon, we learn to walk in those shoes in little girl school. Nothing to it. Besides, those heels weren't that tall--2.75 inches are child's play. I have some that are 4 inches high. It gives me my amazon look!!

Actually, Corona and crew are right. I have a heel spur, but my feet do feel better when I have some kind of a heel on my shoe rather than flats. The only exception to that is when I wear my Crocs. And of course my flamingo shoes---good to hear from you, NY Mama!! It does look like that bird is eating my toes. :) God only knows where they were that day!! :eek:
Gals, these high heel insoles are a miracle! I've tried them, I'm using them and I am a believer!! I'm wearing heels again for the first time in many long years! $10, CVS, check it out.
http://www.insolia.com

[luvdancin]

Thanks, Bonnie. I will try them. Just got back from a trip to Minneapolis. Unfortunately, flew in on the same day that Bush was there and he made my plane circle for 45 minutes until we were diverted to Rochester, MN for 1 1/2 hours until he cleared the air space. By that time, I got caught in all those storms up there and they gave away my rental car. Anyone who says business travel is glamorous is full of cr*p. Anyway, I consoled myself by going to Mall of America after my meeting the next day. Made a run through DSW and I am proud to say that I walked out without a purchase. My wallet thanks me.

[swag]

Bill Maher on Crocs:

It was only a year ago when only pre-schoolers and mental patients wore these. But now grownups, all over America, have gone Croc crazy. The latest step in our unending quest to dress as casually as humanly possible.

You know, I used to wear flip-flops, but they were a little dressy. I want clothing I can hose down!

Admit it: we're a nation of slobs who won't be happy until we can go to the mall in a diaper.

[NYMAMA]

Bill Maher on Crocs:

LOL I wondered what you were doing on this thread;)

Zbon- I just bought a pair of those insolias and can't wait to try them out.It would be great to get back into my heels again.

[Zbonnie]

OK, Mama. Do report back on the Insolia results.

P.S. I, too, walked out of DSW after yet another fruitless search for flat, comfortable non-thong, non-toe-strap sandals -- I wasn't proud, though, just forlorn.:(

[Zbonnie]

So, NYMama, I'm waiting to hear if you got the Insolia insoles and how they worked out fer ya.

[NYMAMA]

So, NYMama, I'm waiting to hear if you got the Insolia insoles and how they worked out fer ya.

I haven't put anything on my feet in the last 2 months but sandels but I will be wearing heels at the end of the month and will report back. I love heels but I just hate foot pain,needless to say I'm alittle leary but I shall overcome.

[NYMAMA]

Well I tried the Insolia inserets yesterday and I give them a 2 snaps and a swish rating. I wore high heeled boots from 3:00pm to 3:00am and danced and walked 17 city blocks and my feet were fine. It's a miracle I tell ya!

[funkkjunkie]

Schweeeeeet!

[Zbonnie]

Well I tried the Insolia inserets yesterday and I give them a 2 snaps and a swish rating. I wore high heeled boots from 3:00pm to 3:00am and danced and walked 17 city blocks and my feet were fine. It's a miracle I tell ya!Wow, great testimonial, 12 hours walking and dancing!! Miraculous, alright! I think I gotta go shopping for some nice work pumps for the first time in years (also think I'll bring some of the Insolia inserts with me to try on with the shoes).

[rosetree]

How come whenever I see an article about shoes, I think of Threadheads?:p
These are just plain f-ed up!:eek:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/femail/article.html?in_article_id=483213&in_page_id=1879

[bluedog]

How come whenever I see an article about shoes, I think of Threadheads?:p
These are just plain f-ed up!:eek:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/femail/article.html?in_article_id=483213&in_page_id=1879


what the .... ?? bizarro world! that's is "just plain f-ed up!"

[NYMAMA]

How come whenever I see an article about shoes, I think of Threadheads?:p
These are just plain f-ed up!:eek:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/femail/article.html?in_article_id=483213&in_page_id=1879


:eek: That's just not right! Can you imagine trying to put them on after a few dinks?

[Corona]

:eek: That's just not right! Can you imagine trying to put them on after a few dinks?
I hate them...they look ridiculous!

[Zbonnie]

Yeah, those are beyond absurd and something only a man would design (no offense to you, rt)!!!!!!

[luvdancin]

From an avowed shoe ho, those really are f-ed up. And ugly, too. :eek:

[stlbarb]

my shoe addiction has been held in check for the past few months due to swelling of de' feets (reason unknown, but seems to be better).
my big summer purchase was a pair of mary jane croc's. i'm hooked. when i bought them at discount store, they only had brown or black in that style. the brown worked well with my swimsuit and i could wear them to work more easily.
i get so many compliments on them - many folks like them better than the clunky original style. but now i want some pretty colored ones. but it seems there are lots of different styles in on-line world. decisions, decisions.
while online browsing, i read that the reason the real croc's are so much better than the knock-offs is that the material they use is patented.

i confess, i found a couple pair of replacement sandals last week. beige canvass and black canvass, to replace some that have about had it. but shoes must be tossed to make room for new ones. the 'shoe room' is at capacity.
i need a meeting.

[Zbonnie]

Thanks for the 411! (Just wanted to let you know someone was listening).

[stlbarb]

Thanks for the 411! (Just wanted to let you know someone was listening).

i just figured everyone was out shoe shopping - maybe buying new boots for the fall.

[Amy Winette]

ooh, check out the great work shoes I just got! I needed black pumps, and the shoes were buy one get one half off, so I had to get these too :)

http://s7ondemand4.scene7.com/is/image/AnnTaylor/146835_6499?$lrg254x296$

[Zydekitten]

Those are Zebrarific, Miss Agua (temporarily not Vina)!!!

Here is my most recent shoe purchase:

http://spln.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/p3441880dt.jpg
GEAUX SAINTS!!!

[Amy Winette]

Love em Kitty! I've seen lots of folk (incl Paul Sanchez) wearing those :)

[Corona]

ooh, so cute!!!!

Kitten, I love those too...would love to buy some but crocs mess up my feet for some reason...even with orthotics :(

[Zydekitten]

Thanks, guys! They're SO comfy (if you don't have Plantar's Fascitis - sorry, Lis :() and hopefully wearing them and clicking the heels together three times, while saying "There's No Place Like the Dome" can help Da Saints win this weekend!! :D ;)

[Terry]

Those are Zebrarific, Miss Agua (temporarily not Vina)!!!

Here is my most recent shoe purchase:

http://spln.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/p3441880dt.jpg
GEAUX SAINTS!!!

I love my Rockports. Wore them last year at Jazzfest. Got them as result of posting on this forum. Just ordered my second pair.

[Corona]

Thanks, guys! They're SO comfy (if you don't have Plantar's Fascitis - sorry, Lis :() and hopefully wearing them and clicking the heels together three times, while saying "There's No Place Like the Dome" can help Da Saints win this weekend!! :D ;)
from your mouth sister....from your mouth.....

[Corona]

A little while ago I bought Nike Free 5.0 sneakers...totally awesome!! Like wearing nothing on your feet and they're made to strengthen your foot. I'm bidding on a second pair on ebay now cuz there really isn't anything like them. Super airy, light, comfy and so nice on your feet. Check it out, the concept is really interesting....
http://www.nike.com/nikefree/usa/index.jhtml?ref=http://www.nike.com/nikefree

[ohio]

A little while ago I bought Nike Free 5.0 sneakers...totally awesome!! Like wearing nothing on your feet and they're made to strengthen your foot. I'm bidding on a second pair on ebay now cuz there really isn't anything like them. Super airy, light, comfy and so nice on your feet. Check it out, the concept is really interesting....
http://www.nike.com/nikefree/usa/index.jhtml?ref=http://www.nike.com/nikefree
Those are interesting. I looked aat the 7.0 model- you can customize about a dozen aspects of them...

[Zydekitten]

from your mouth sister....from your mouth.....
Well . . . they didn't work too well this week. The team played better, but still didn't win - so I'll have to click harder next week I guess. :o

[Corona]

Those are interesting. I looked aat the 7.0 model- you can customize about a dozen aspects of them...
I wasn't sure if you have to work your way up or down...I started in the middle....are the 7.0 the last stop?

[Corona]

Well . . . they didn't work too well this week. The team played better, but still didn't win - so I'll have to click harder next week I guess. :o
:( Where are the Saints of last year? Feel so bad for them...

[Corona]

Those are interesting. I looked aat the 7.0 model- you can customize about a dozen aspects of them...
cool huh? Just went back to the site to check out the 7.0's You didn't end up getting them?

[ohio]

cool huh? Just went back to the site to check out the 7.0's You didn't end up getting them?Not yet, no hurry.

[ohio]

I wasn't sure if you have to work your way up or down...I started in the middle....are the 7.0 the last stop?I dunno. Are you supposed to get them in some order?

[Zydekitten]

I dunno. Are you supposed to get them in some order?
I visited the site too and it calls the 7.0 - Beginning Foot Strength Training, the 5.0 - Intermediate Foot Strength Training and the 3.0 - Advanced Foot Strength Training (it's basically their Nike Free version of a track spike).

So, you're right in the middle with the 5.0, Lis. :)
Working on improving those tootsies!

[Zydekitten]

:( Where are the Saints of last year? Feel so bad for them...
They got buried - remember that Chris Rose column about it? I agree with him - exhume the '06 Saints . . . STAT!!!

[Corona]

I visited the site too and it calls the 7.0 - Beginning Foot Strength Training, the 5.0 - Intermediate Foot Strength Training and the 3.0 - Advanced Foot Strength Training (it's basically their Nike Free version of a track spike).

So, you're right in the middle with the 5.0, Lis. :)
Working on improving those tootsies!
yup, trying....just one my second pair on ebay today :)

[Corona]

They got buried - remember that Chris Rose column about it? I agree with him - exhume the '06 Saints . . . STAT!!!
I hear ya sister...it's truly heartbreaking :(

[Corona]

Well . . . they didn't work too well this week. The team played better, but still didn't win - so I'll have to click harder next week I guess. :o
THEY WON!! THEY WON!!!!!

[NYMAMA]

THEY WON!! THEY WON!!!!!
:D Yes they did....didn't they!

[sophisticated sissy]

www.CarlosShoes.com for the hottest deals on the coolest shoes!

This was in my Santana newsletter. Thought I'd share the info. These styles probably wouldn't be suitable for hopping around at the Fairgrounds, but they'd be great for club hopping later!

[Corona]

www.CarlosShoes.com for the hottest deals on the coolest shoes!

This was in my Santana newsletter. Thought I'd share the info. These styles probably wouldn't be suitable for hopping around at the Fairgrounds, but they'd be great for club hopping later!
Man, those are some pretty sweet shoes!!!

[sophisticated sissy]

Have you ever met someone for the first time and knew within minutes that the person was from the same tribe as you?

I remember meeting corona for the first time at The Patry in 2006. After our initial hugs and how-do-you-do's, she was checking out my shoes within 2 minutes! I thought to myself,"This girl may be almost as bad of a Shoe Ho as I am!"
It brought a smile to my heart!

I just found out about www.endless.com

It's amazing. They have about 4 Web pages devoted entirely to women's rainboots. And they are cute, too! Hmmm...do I like the Chooka Zebra Rose design, or should I get the Koi Tattoo pattern?

Check out the Donald J. Pliner women's erotic boot. Makes me wonder if they have a men's erotic boot, but I was too busy lusting after shoes to check.

All I can say is, Santa doesn't have any excuse to bring the wrong size or color this year, and I already fired off my wish list to him! There are also about 54 pages of handbags, too.


Right now, they are offering Negative $5 free shipping for a limited time. They also offer a 110% price guarantee all of the time. I have never transacted business with this comapny, but I'll be sure to rate them in case anyone might be interested in shopping with them.

Endless shoes? Hun-Ni! I am in heaven! :)

[saturn]

And they have lots of Steve Madden's too! ;)

[sophisticated sissy]

Yes, they do! I saw them, too!:D :o

[luvdancin]

Corona--Just wanted to thank you for the posts on Nike Free shoes. After reading your messages, I went to Ebay myself and got a pair. They are wonderful. Those soles make it heaven to walk. I just got another pair (bright purple for Mardi Gras) the other day.

Sissy--Endless shoes, Huh? Never heard of them, but this major shoe ho is going to have to check them out!!! :D

[Corona]

yayyy!!! I just bought some for Sammy and she loves them too....like wearing nothing on your feet huh? Glad you like them :)

[Corona]

Have you ever met someone for the first time and knew within minutes that the person was from the same tribe as you?

I remember meeting corona for the first time at The Patry in 2006. After our initial hugs and how-do-you-do's, she was checking out my shoes within 2 minutes! I thought to myself,"This girl may be almost as bad of a Shoe Ho as I am!"
It brought a smile to my heart!

I just found out about www.endless.com

It's amazing. They have about 4 Web pages devoted entirely to women's rainboots. And they are cute, too! Hmmm...do I like the Chooka Zebra Rose design, or should I get the Koi Tattoo pattern?

Check out the Donald J. Pliner women's erotic boot. Makes me wonder if they have a men's erotic boot, but I was too busy lusting after shoes to check.

All I can say is, Santa doesn't have any excuse to bring the wrong size or color this year, and I already fired off my wish list to him! There are also about 54 pages of handbags, too.


Right now, they are offering Negative $5 free shipping for a limited time. They also offer a 110% price guarantee all of the time. I have never transacted business with this comapny, but I'll be sure to rate them in case anyone might be interested in shopping with them.

Endless shoes? Hun-Ni! I am in heaven! :)
I just saw this post....I love ya too Nellie xoxoxoxox

[sophisticated sissy]

Ah, I know ya do, sweetie!

[ohio]

ain't love grand...

[sophisticated sissy]

True to my word, thought I'd share my experience with endless.com.


They did what they promised. I ordered 2 pairs of boots on Saturday and they arrived on Monday. (UPS does not deliver on Sunday)

They deducted $5 from the total for the free shipping minus $5 promo.

The boots are perfect, so I have not had experience with returns or customer service. But, I suppose these areas are where companies need to work the hardest to keep their customers satisfied.

As for their 110% price guarantee, well, I'm so happy with the product and price that I won't be doing any price comparisons in the next 2 weeks.

They did what they said they would do, and it was a very uncomplicated transaction, so, for me it was a very positive experience.

[sophisticated sissy]

ain't love grand...Oh, U know it, baby!

[jolie]

Have you ever met someone for the first time and knew within minutes that the person was from the same tribe as you?

I remember meeting corona for the first time at The Patry in 2006. After our initial hugs and how-do-you-do's, she was checking out my shoes within 2 minutes! I thought to myself,"This girl may be almost as bad of a Shoe Ho as I am!"
It brought a smile to my heart!

I just found out about www.endless.com

It's amazing. They have about 4 Web pages devoted entirely to women's rainboots. And they are cute, too! Hmmm...do I like the Chooka Zebra Rose design, or should I get the Koi Tattoo pattern?

Check out the Donald J. Pliner women's erotic boot. Makes me wonder if they have a men's erotic boot, but I was too busy lusting after shoes to check.

All I can say is, Santa doesn't have any excuse to bring the wrong size or color this year, and I already fired off my wish list to him! There are also about 54 pages of handbags, too.


Right now, they are offering Negative $5 free shipping for a limited time. They also offer a 110% price guarantee all of the time. I have never transacted business with this comapny, but I'll be sure to rate them in case anyone might be interested in shopping with them.

Endless shoes? Hun-Ni! I am in heaven! :)

That site is awesome!! and Endless!!! Couldn't get thru em all. Book marked several pair for after Christmas.

[luvdancin]

Just looked at the site. They just may give Zappos a run for their money. Great shoes and brands that I haven't seen before. I feel an explosion of the credit cards coming on. :eek:

[Corona]

oh man, I started....157 pages of women's shoes on SALE???? Man, this is a dream come true :)

[funkkjunkie]

Think about your feets, gf.
I just bought 5 purses and 2 pairs of shoes from zappos. Ordered at 8 on thanksgiving am and received by noon on friday! Sending 3 purses back and maybe one pair of shoes! I love Naots and zappos!

[luvdancin]

Think about your feets, gf.
I just bought 5 purses and 2 pairs of shoes from zappos. Ordered at 8 on thanksgiving am and received by noon on friday! Sending 3 purses back and maybe one pair of shoes! I love Naots and zappos!

A woman after my own heart!!! :D

[sophisticated sissy]

I love purses!
The beaded bag I called "Geraldine" went to Jazz Fest '07, and a lot of of other shows and fests this year, will have to be retired. She leaves a trail of beads everywhere she goes! I hope I can find another one half as fun & festive.

[funkkjunkie]

I cannot say how much i love zappos. I ordered another pair of shoes and 2 more purses today. Then midweek, i'll send back the rejects. This is the purse i'm leaning towards.
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y293/kinderkitti/newpurse.jpg

It has a really long strap so it goes cross body well. That's what i've been wanting. But there's a couple others I want to look at. They're coming tomorrow or tuesday. I think i could carry this at fest and not have to carry a backpack!

[bluedog]

that purse is RAD Funk! I loves me some purses too! So much so that I've braved the dungeons of China Town NYC ... 'twas a tad scary for first timer:eek: ... but I'd do it again in a heartbeat! /shifty eyes/

[sophisticated sissy]

I cannot say how much i love zappos. I ordered another pair of shoes and 2 more purses today. Then midweek, i'll send back the rejects. This is the purse i'm leaning towards.
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y293/kinderkitti/newpurse.jpg

It has a really long strap so it goes cross body well. That's what i've been wanting. But there's a couple others I want to look at. They're coming tomorrow or tuesday. I think i could carry this at fest and not have to carry a backpack!


Cool looking bag, but it looks sort of absorbent, if you know what I mean! :) I love Kavu stuff. Really great textiles. My favorite sweater is made by them.

[funkkjunkie]

Well, i can put the poncho in it. :)

[Corona]

Cool looking bag, but it looks sort of absorbent, if you know what I mean! :) I love Kavu stuff. Really great textiles. My favorite sweater is made by them.
I like it...how big it? It's hard to tell with it being a stand alone pic like that....

[funkkjunkie]

9x9 and 3" deep.

[Corona]

ahh, that's a nice size....perfect :)

[stlbarb]

Have you ever met someone for the first time and knew within minutes that the person was from the same tribe as you?

I remember meeting corona for the first time at The Patry in 2006. After our initial hugs and how-do-you-do's, she was checking out my shoes within 2 minutes! I thought to myself,"This girl may be almost as bad of a Shoe Ho as I am!"
It brought a smile to my heart!

I just found out about www.endless.com

It's amazing. They have about 4 Web pages devoted entirely to women's rainboots. And they are cute, too! Hmmm...do I like the Chooka Zebra Rose design, or should I get the Koi Tattoo pattern?

Check out the Donald J. Pliner women's erotic boot. Makes me wonder if they have a men's erotic boot, but I was too busy lusting after shoes to check.

All I can say is, Santa doesn't have any excuse to bring the wrong size or color this year, and I already fired off my wish list to him! There are also about 54 pages of handbags, too.


Right now, they are offering Negative $5 free shipping for a limited time. They also offer a 110% price guarantee all of the time. I have never transacted business with this comapny, but I'll be sure to rate them in case anyone might be interested in shopping with them.

Endless shoes? Hun-Ni! I am in heaven! :)

you are a shoe-aholic enabler!

[bluedog]

you are a shoe-aholic enabler!
LOL!!!
is there a 9 West uh 9-step ... I mean a 12-step program for shoe whores? where do I sign?:o

[Corona]

hey Barb! Where the hell ya been? How are ya?

[funkkjunkie]

So since Thanksgiving, I ordered 3 pairs of shoes and 15 purses, looking for just the right one. All the purses and one pair of shoes went back. And I found the shoes cheaper on another site so I Zappos credited me $30. I was going to send the kavu purse back because it is coming apart in 3 places but the zappos lady said I will credit your acct and you can keep it! Cool! So I'm putting my sewing friend to work!

[Zbonnie]

Good job, fearless shoe/purse shopper. (Sheesh, brand new and the purse is coming apart already?)

Ok, not shoe, but bargain related: my latest find at my favorite Goodwill store - a fitted, fully-lined brown tweed part-wool suit jacket with leather trim around the zipper, Evan Picone label for .......... ARE YOU READY???????




$6.49!!!! Gotta love it!

[funkkjunkie]

Niiiccce, bon.

[saturn]

You are Sneakers!

http://blogthings.cachefly.net/whatkindofwomensshoeareyouquiz/sneakers.jpg
You're an active girl, who's all about function
You dress for the occasion - comfort comes first
Your perfect guy? Someone who can keep up with you.
You'll find him - but you might have to slow down to see him!

What kind of woman's shoe are you? (http://www.blogthings.com/whatkindofwomensshoeareyouquiz/)

[Zbonnie]

Ditto for me -- Sneakers!

[Festngator]

where can I get plastic novalty cups

[jolie]

where can I get plastic novalty cups

Do you mean "parade" cups....

http://www.beadsbythedozen.com/t-custom_cups.aspx

[pokerchick66]

Mine was big, black boots! :p

"You can be best described as: attitude
You've got lots of it - and you love to give it
A guy has to be pretty gutsy to hit on you
But if he's your type, you'll warm up... a little."

[pokerchick66]

Okay, I just took it again and this time it said I was a barefoot girl! (only changed one answer):

"You're a total free spirit, go with the flow girl
You can't be restricted by shoes for very long
And unsuprisingly, the same goes for men
Your match is out there - and he's as carefree as you are."

[ozzie]

Barefoot Girl checking in!

[luvdancin]

I was also big, black boots. Sassy!!!

[NYMAMA]

I was also big, black boots. Sassy!!!

Yup I was big black boots also

[glinda]

Barefoot Girl checking in!
Another BG here.

[jolie]

Big Black Boots....

but those are some gawd awful lookin boots in that picture!!!

[sophisticated sissy]

I was BBB, too.

[steffie]

I was big black boots too!!!!!

[Corona]

me too!

[funkkjunkie]

another barefoot girl!

[bluedog]

yup I'm a barefoot girl too!

[VWGal]

Calling all shoe fetishists! Once the dailies are out, what say you to firing up this thread again?

Time to dig through the closet for last year's shoes and decide "are they worthy?"..... :)

[Corona]

you just read my mind!! lol

[Orleansnj]

Calling all shoe fetishists! Once the dailies are out, what say you to firing up this thread again?

Time to dig through the closet for last year's shoes and decide "are they worthy?"..... :)

they may be worthy - but they need new friends to hang out with in the closet....new shoes......!!!!

[SickStrings]

I'm bringing my Tevas this year. And some big black boots. Depends on the weather what I wear. I'm ready for anything.

[Zydekitten]

Bizarrely (due to my multiple personalities I guess), I'm either "Barefoot" or "Big Black Boots" depending on how I answer the questions . . . :rolleyes: ;)

[ABITAGIRL1]

hmmm........big black boots?? Sounds kind of like either I'm a skin head or a Dominatrix! Not me, but I am not a barefoot girl either. What other answers did you all get? I don't know, maybe I'm a big black FRYE boots girl?

[Corona]

Okay girls, with this lineup....it's time to find the perfect shoe that's going help us survive this fest!!!! :)

[Zbonnie]

Okay girls, with this lineup....it's time to find the perfect shoe that's going help us survive this fest!!!! :)I was thinking the exact same thing, after I first looked at the lineup and then saw there was a new post in this thread!! Great minds (and feet) think alike!;)

[glinda]

A shoe that'll make my feet sing:

Feet
won't
fail me now
ma feets won't fail me now

Everybody

Ma
feet
won't
fail me now
ma feets won't fail me now

[Orleansnj]

Okay girls, with this lineup....it's time to find the perfect shoe that's going help us survive this fest!!!! :)

I think I'm going to bring Tevas again this year. The Teva flip-flops that you all bought on ebay last year (and me too - with your and pokerchick's encouragement) really stood up to the test....best money I spent.

[Corona]

I agree and the chaco leather flip flops were perfection on the arches.....lots of shoes to bring, lots of switching around needed by the end of the trip last year...it was the teva flips and the chacko flips that I could tolerate. Everything else was packed away...too much pain involved.

[Corona]

roflmao..love it Glinda :)

[Zbonnie]

Got some Easy Spirit sandals on the way from Zappos. Fingers crossed.

[luvdancin]

Brought this thread back up to the front. Last year I read all about the right shoes to wear with heel spurs and plantar fascitis (?) with mild interest. I have had a spur that flares up occasionally, but no big deal....until six months ago. Now it hurts all the time and I cannot wear flat shoes anymore unless I can put heel cups in them. That doesn't always do the trick. I walk a tremendous amount since I travel a lot for business and usually have to walk the length of the airport for a connection. I am in real pain here. I finally broke down and made an appt with a podiatrist in two weeks. But I am already wondering what I will wear to Fest all day. I can still tolerate my Crocs, but anything else without a 2 inch heel does not work. I refuse to walk around the Fairgrounds in dress shoes!! :eek: Any suggestions??? I know a lot of people talked about it in the threads last year, but I really don't want to search through all those. Help! Getting old and fat sucks.

[funkkjunkie]

My issue was plantar fascitis. For it, the only thing that works for me at the fairgrounds is New Balance 1010. It may be 7070. I can't really tell on the shoe. With those half shoe inserts. Is your pain a spur that you can feel or is it located around the heel area and to the inside of the arch? Could be PF. For PF, stretching the foot both ways regularly and taking mobic has helped tremendously. At night, i'll be in at least 1 inch heels.
NAOT is the brand of shoe I now wear when not wearing tennis shoes. I miss my Merrells a lot and pull them out on occasion. But the pain flares up before the day is over. :(

[luvdancin]

It's an actual spur that I can feel. Sometimes if I put in those inserts from Dr. Scholl's, I can make it through the day with a small amount of pain. But recently I was in NY and limped my way through the whole trip. Very professional! I will check out the NAOTs. I've heard that brand mentioned before. Thx.

[Zbonnie]

Luv, from everything I've heard, don't let the podiatrist talk you into pricey custom-made orthotics/inserts. Several people I know who got them, wore them once or twice and then never again. I met a woman at JazzFest last year who wore, sells, and swears by some pretty radical looking (and pricey) shoes - http://www.zcoil.com/ No endorsement implied, just throwing it out there.

So, my most recent mail order sandals have not worked out. Am waiting for a pair of Propet Tahoe Walkers. The search continues .....

[rosetree]

Luv, from everything I've heard, don't let the podiatrist talk you into pricey custom-made orthotics/inserts. Several people I know who got them, wore them once or twice and then never again. I met a woman at JazzFest last year who wore, sells, and swears by some pretty radical looking (and pricey) shoes - http://www.zcoil.com/ No endorsement implied, just throwing it out there.

I wear Zcoils to work in. My kids call them my "Spiderman" shoes, and Mrs. RT doesn't like me wearing them out in public!
I wear them 'cause I'm on my feet all day on cement and they are supposed to be good for your back. I have a herniated disc and I'm always looking for comfort. I'm not sure that they are a miracle cure, but I keep wearing them because I'm afraid of what my back will feel like if I stop! :eek:

[sophisticated sissy]

the only thing that works for me at the fairgrounds is New Balance 1010. It may be 7070.


Willie Nelson wears New Balance. I don't know if he has issues w/ PF, or what model # he wears, or if he receives any royalties, but, if they're good enough for Willie Nelson, they're good enough for me!:)

NB is one brand I can wear straight out of the box, brand-new, and not have any break-in time. Even though the cardinal rule for festing footwear is to Never Wear New Shoes To Jazz Fest, I have been able to do so with NB.

Funkkjunkie, I like the stretching exercises you use. Even though I don't have any diagnosed problems or foot dysfunction, I find them helpful. You gotta pamper those feet!

[luvdancin]

Funkkjunkie--Can you please tell me what those stretching exercises are? I was on another trip this week and my heel was driving me crazy. I am a real shoe ho and I can't wear half my shoes anymore. This is getting serious. :eek:

[luvdancin]

Luv, from everything I've heard, don't let the podiatrist talk you into pricey custom-made orthotics/inserts. Several people I know who got them, wore them once or twice and then never again. I met a woman at JazzFest last year who wore, sells, and swears by some pretty radical looking (and pricey) shoes - http://www.zcoil.com/ No endorsement implied, just throwing it out there.

So, my most recent mail order sandals have not worked out. Am waiting for a pair of Propet Tahoe Walkers. The search continues .....

Oh my God, I just looked at those shoes. I like bizaare shoes, but those are even out of my league. I would look like something from Star Wars at a business meeting with those! :eek:

[stlbarb]

Oh my God, I just looked at those shoes. I like bizaare shoes, but those are even out of my league. I would look like something from Star Wars at a business meeting with those! :eek:

i drink too much to wear heels.
first i wobble, then i fall down.

[Orleansnj]

i drink too much to wear heels.
first i wobble, then i fall down.

and I wobble too much in heels to drink enough so that it won't hurt when I fall down.......
:D

[stlbarb]

we can lean against each other so we dont fall down.
or we can help each other up.

cheers.

[Orleansnj]

we can lean against each other so we dont fall down.
or we can help each other up.

cheers.

or, we can both be on the ground laughin' our asses off.......

I'll drink to it either way !!!!

[stlbarb]

or, we can both be on the ground laughin' our asses off.......

I'll drink to it either way !!!!
that might take a lot of laughin'....
pretty sure i'd wet myself long before my ass was gone.

[ShaSha]

Fest must be gettin' close - my new fest sandals arrived yesterday. Gonna try a Teva sport sandal this year. Gonna break 'em in at Langerado.

Wore Keen's last year and they were OK, but they lacked support for my heels and ankles.

Used to wear Birk's, but the style that I had was discontinued and I haven't found a suitable (fest) replacement.

[VWGal]

I bought a couple new pairs of NAOT sandals with the cork footbed, just enough arch support and a soft smooth ride. Hope they work...man, I have tried every other kind of sandal or shoe!

[funkkjunkie]

Now, you're talking, vw! I'm buying a new pair of New Balance tennies tomorrow. As much as I hate it(because i'd rather be running around in sandals), I can't survive a day of festing without them. I may be buying some new naots tomorrow too, if they have the ones i'm looking for. At night, the Naots with the 1-2 inch heels come out. With those babies on, I can be on my fight all night and be alright. Ooooh, I'm jumping in my seat i'm getting so excited! What did you buy?

[funkkjunkie]

Sorry, girls, I somehow missed some posts. Luvsdancin, zbonnie posted an article last year. This is it.
http://www.aafp.org/afp/20010201/467.html
But it's about plantar fascitis. have you been to see the doc yet? My two shoe stores are connected and owned by the same person. ONe is a New Balance store, as in that's all they sell, and the other is a European shoe store called Sole Solutions. And these guys know their stuff. I"ve seen them work with peeps with all kinds of foot issues. Maybe you can find a store like that. Do you ever come to Little Rock? :)
One inch heel or higher is key for plantars. Or the support of an athletic shoe.
YYR, sissy, I do some stretches every night and everymorning.
Also use reflexology.
Is it time to start packing?!

[stlbarb]

Sorry, girls, I somehow missed some posts. Luvsdancin, zbonnie posted an article last year. This is it.
http://www.aafp.org/afp/20010201/467.html
But it's about plantar fascitis. have you been to see the doc yet? My two shoe stores are connected and owned by the same person. ONe is a New Balance store, as in that's all they sell, and the other is a European shoe store called Sole Solutions. And these guys know their stuff. I"ve seen them work with peeps with all kinds of foot issues. Maybe you can find a store like that. Do you ever come to Little Rock? :)
One inch heel or higher is key for plantars. Or the support of an athletic shoe.
YYR, sissy, I do some stretches every night and everymorning.
Also use reflexology.
Is it time to start packing?!

foot issue - can they help me keep mine out of my mouth?

i'm still packed from last year - just threw a few fabric sheets in and closed the lid.

[VWGal]

foot issue - can they help me keep mine out of my mouth?

i'm still packed from last year - just threw a few fabric sheets in and closed the lid.

LOL :D

[VWGal]

Now, you're talking, vw! I'm buying a new pair of New Balance tennies tomorrow. As much as I hate it(because i'd rather be running around in sandals), I can't survive a day of festing without them. I may be buying some new naots tomorrow too, if they have the ones i'm looking for. At night, the Naots with the 1-2 inch heels come out. With those babies on, I can be on my fight all night and be alright. Ooooh, I'm jumping in my seat i'm getting so excited! What did you buy?

Hey girlie! I know you're a NAOT homey. Me and plantar fascitis and a severely arthritic knee are like peas n carrots! A real mess. Should be wearing my orthotics all the time, and I usually do...but there's times where I just have to wear a sandal. Here's a link to the ones I stocked up on, the only ones I could wear for all the hiking around temples and rice paddies that we did in Bali before Christmas.

http://tinyurl.com/2wrfwr

I may have to wear shoes at fest this year, very ticked off about that, but a girl's gotta do what a girl's gotta do to fest all day and be alive for a night show. Have you checked out the newest at the NAOT website, some verrrrry nice stuff that we'd both like.

www.naot.com

[funkkjunkie]

Cute. I think i tried those on last year. Yep, I've been watching zappos to see if they get the ones i've picked out on the naot site. This year i'm looking for sandals with back straps.

[Corona]

ooooh foot and shoe talk!! It's TIME!!! :) :)

Got my new kick ass Dansko clogs.....so friggin cute and super comfy :)
The Keens killed me last year....not sure what the hell I'm going to wear for fest.

[stlbarb]

ooooh foot and shoe talk!! It's TIME!!! :) :)

Got my new kick ass Dansko clogs.....so friggin cute and super comfy :)
The Keens killed me last year....not sure what the hell I'm going to wear for fest.

doesnt matter what's on your feet,
the guys will be looking at your big.........






ears. :p

[sophisticated sissy]

Me, too, Corona! I bought a new pair of Danskos just last week. Love 'em! The store where I shop for them hasn't gotten in their Spring stock, yet. But, I'm waiting!

[stlbarb]

Me, too, Corona! I bought a new pair of Danskos just last week. Love 'em! The store where I shop for them hasn't gotten in their Spring stock, yet. But, I'm waiting!

i may not be on SS yet, but i'm still cheap. :o
i dont mind paying for a good pair of shoes, but more like $50 for sandals. Danskos seem to be twice that online. is there a better place to shop?

[VWGal]

ooooh foot and shoe talk!! It's TIME!!! :) :)

Got my new kick ass Dansko clogs.....so friggin cute and super comfy :)
The Keens killed me last year....not sure what the hell I'm going to wear for fest.

What, no photo? PS: your vacation pics look fantastic Lis! So glad you had a good time and got the ultimate base tan for fest...

[funkkjunkie]

How'd I miss the vacation pix?!

[stlbarb]

How'd I miss the vacation pix?!

that's what i was thinkin'

is there a double secret thread?

[ABITAGIRL1]

Hey girlie! I know you're a NAOT homey. Me and plantar fascitis

www.naot.com
Sister, I hear you on that plantar fascitis. I've been battling that for years. I am always trying to find cute shoes that are comfy AND I can put my orthotics in. I've never heard of Naot, the shoes look pretty cute too. I need some funky walking type shoes that will look good with jeans for our upcoming trip to Amsterdam. I am going to try to find something by Naot on Zappos. Tried anything besides the sandals yet?

[sophisticated sissy]

i may not be on SS yet, but i'm still cheap. :o
i dont mind paying for a good pair of shoes, but more like $50 for sandals. Danskos seem to be twice that online. is there a better place to shop?


Barb, since they're clogs, I can just slip 'em on & off and not spend my time doing the laces or buckles. Time is money, you know!:p

I buy mine at my local tack shop. They were having a Buy 1 - 2nd pair 1/2 off promo. I needed a new pair of boots anyway, so the sale helped. I can usually get two years use from them, so the green fabric ones from last year can go to JF this year.

Since they were new last year, I was afraid of the potential for them getting ruined in mud. Another thing is that I have never gotten blistered from them even right out of the box, there's no break-in period. And we all know that blisters = a PITA.

I tried a pair of Keens last year and those suckers tore me up!

[Corona]

doesnt matter what's on your feet,
the guys will be looking at your big.........






ears. :p
roflmao....you are sooooo bad ;) ;-p

[Corona]

that's what i was thinkin'

is there a double secret thread?
lol..no, they're on Facebook....but here's the link to them on Shutterfly....it chronicles the trip really well. What a friggin blast!
http://share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome?sid=8EbNnDdm1cMSw (http://share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome?sid=8EbNnDdm1cMSw&emid=sharshar&linkid=link5)

[Corona]

i may not be on SS yet, but i'm still cheap. :o
i dont mind paying for a good pair of shoes, but more like $50 for sandals. Danskos seem to be twice that online. is there a better place to shop?
I always get mine on ebay Barb.....WAY cheaper...I have 3 pairs now. The only ones that cost alot are the last pair but that's cuz they're so friggin cute and hard to find. Paid $110 but they make me happy looking at them lol! The others were about $50 or so.

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

[saturn]

lol..no, they're on Facebook....but here's the link to them on Shutterfly....it chronicles the trip really well. What a friggin blast!
http://share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome?sid=8EbNnDdm1cMSw (http://share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome?sid=8EbNnDdm1cMSw&emid=sharshar&linkid=link5)

Jumping in on this thread, I thought for a minute that Corona had an entire Shutterfly devoted to her shoes. :confused::D

[funkkjunkie]

Well, she could, Saturn, she could! ;)
Those are sooooooo cute, Corona.
Abita girl, I've said it before and I"ll say it again.
To survive plantar fascitis and a lot of walking, you have to give up the cute shoes for a big part of the day and go with the new balance, and since I just bought a new pair yesterday, let me tell you they will cost you a pretty penny! I also put a pair of half shoe inserts in my NB.
Also get an anti inflammatory that works for you and take it religiously. Mobic is my drug of choice. Do the exercises described above. If you can just wear an athletic shoe until your foot or feet recover, then you can switch to Naots or Danskos. But always go back to the athletic shoe when you start to feel the plantar pain.
AND get shoes with a one inch heel or taller.
I have 3 pairs of slip on sandals and two pairs of clog types. Danskos work for many here but the sole is just too hard for my foot.
One more thing, once you get the foot heeled, you can back off the anti inflammatory and just take it every few days, unless you get a flare up.
Good luck!
AND have one in one of those Amsterdam coffee shops for me!
:D

[VWGal]

I always get mine on ebay Barb.....WAY cheaper...I have 3 pairs now. The only ones that cost alot are the last pair but that's cuz they're so friggin cute and hard to find. Paid $110 but they make me happy looking at them lol! The others were about $50 or so.

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

Verrrrry cute Corona!

[VWGal]

Well, she could, Saturn, she could! ;)
Those are sooooooo cute, Corona.
Abita girl, I've said it before and I"ll say it again.
To survive plantar fascitis and a lot of walking, you have to give up the cute shoes for a big part of the day and go with the new balance, and since I just bought a new pair yesterday, let me tell you they will cost you a pretty penny! I also put a pair of half shoe inserts in my NB.
Also get an anti inflammatory that works for you and take it religiously. Mobic is my drug of choice. Do the exercises described above. If you can just wear an athletic shoe until your foot or feet recover, then you can switch to Naots or Danskos. But always go back to the athletic shoe when you start to feel the plantar pain.
AND get shoes with a one inch heel or taller.
I have 3 pairs of slip on sandals and two pairs of clog types. Danskos work for many here but the sole is just too hard for my foot.
One more thing, once you get the foot heeled, you can back off the anti inflammatory and just take it every few days, unless you get a flare up.
Good luck!
AND have one in one of those Amsterdam coffee shops for me!
:D

Hey FJ, which model of the New Balance shoe did you go for...not sure if it's somewhere in this thread...how did this get so darn long? Just points out how important feet are to festing. Your advice above is terrific -- I have complications now that make the PF really a lesser issue than the crumbling knee -- so I'm now on Celebrex. But I used to do quite well starting to take Advil or any other NSAID about a week before Fest, ramp up the dosage to the max, then keep it at the top until a few days after Fest, then taper off.

[funkkjunkie]

Celebrex didn't work for me and there's all those complications some folks have, so be careful.
I have had 2 pairs of the 1010. The salesgirl said the updated version, the 1011 should be in their store in a week or so. She talked me into the 1123 which is white and dark maroon, and is a similar shoe. The 1010 is white, grey and yellow.
So far, so good.

[stlbarb]

Hey FJ, which model of the New Balance shoe did you go for...not sure if it's somewhere in this thread...how did this get so darn long? Just points out how important feet are to festing. Your advice above is terrific -- I have complications now that make the PF really a lesser issue than the crumbling knee -- so I'm now on Celebrex. But I used to do quite well starting to take Advil or any other NSAID about a week before Fest, ramp up the dosage to the max, then keep it at the top until a few days after Fest, then taper off.

its time for my annual lecture on the perils of OTC pain meds and alcohol consumption. basically, dont. below was clipped from websites. do your own research - like most subjects, there are plenty of contradictions on the web. ask your doctor. everyone's body is different, but the liver damage may not show up for a long time. i've found coated aspirins work for the morning after headaches without bothering my stomach, but evidently even that is risky. after reading all this stuff, my head & tummy hurt.

Here is the warning by the manufacturer on Advil:
Ibuprofen may cause drowsiness, dizziness, or blurred vision. Alcohol may intensify these effects and increase the risk of accidental injury. Use of alcohol during ibuprofen therapy increases the risk of stomach irritation and bleeding. People taking ibuprofen should avoid alcohol.

i found this but not could not find the basis for it in the website they attached - but i didnt look that hard. Ibuprofen prevents the body from getting rid of water and salt so indeed it is already a "burden" not only to the liver but kidneys as well. http://www.umm.edu/altmed/drugs/ibuprofen-066400.htm

Another source says taking Tylenol (aceteminophin) with alcohol is the worst as it releases a metabolite called P450 that when mixed with alcohol has toxic effects and can cause liver failure.
Although the side effects are severe, it seems as though you will be fine if you don’t drink excessive amounts of alcohol while taking Ibuprofen and not make a habit out of it.
info on tylenol, liver failure, and alcohol:
http://www.straightdope.com/columns/000929.html
http://www.envtox.ucdavis.edu/cehs/TOXINS/acetalc.htm

Aleve, which i found really worked for some aches & pains, is really scary.
in addition to below, it says you should take it if you smoke. real risky for folks with circulatory or heart problems. yikes.
http://www.drugs.com/aleve.html
What should I avoid while taking Aleve?
Do not use any other over-the-counter cold, allergy, or pain medication without first asking your doctor or pharmacist. Many medicines available over the counter contain aspirin or other medicines similar to Aleve (such as ibuprofen or ketoprofen). If you take certain products together you may accidentally take too much of this type of medication. Read the label of any other medicine you are using to see if it contains aspirin, ibuprofen, or ketoprofen. Do not drink alcohol while taking Aleve. Alcohol can increase the risk of stomach bleeding caused by Aleve. Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight. Aleve may increase the sensitivity of the skin to sunlight. Use a sunscreen and wear protective clothing when exposure to the sun is unavoidable.

http://www.drugs.com/MTM/aspirin.html
Avoid drinking alcohol while you are taking aspirin. Alcohol may increase your risk of stomach bleeding
Before taking aspirin, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have:
asthma or seasonal allergies;
stomach ulcers;
liver disease;
kidney disease;
a bleeding or blood clotting disorder;
heart disease, high blood pressure, or congestive heart failure;
gout; or
nasal polyps.
If you have any of these conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely take aspirin.
.

[luvdancin]

Hey, I was waiting for the shoe thread to pop up again. Well, finally went to the podiatrist for the damn heel spur and plantar flafla. It was pretty inflamed by the time I got there. Could only wear shoes with 1 inch heels and gel heel cups. He took an xray and the spur was not pretty. Anyway, I was on steroids for 10 days and it really helped a lot. Then last Tuesday, I went in and got a cortizone shot. It didn't hurt as bad as I was expecting. Since then, I have had no problems. It still tweaks on me every once in awhile, but I am wearing cuter shoes again and I can walk thru an airport without looking like I'm 90 years old. He gave me some exercises to do and said that if I needed another shot before Fest to come in and get it. So far, so good. He also said that wearing Crocs are good around the house because they have good support so I have been doing that too. Of course, I have 5 thousand pairs of Crocs so no problem there. :D

[VWGal]

[QUOTE=stlbarb;131118]its time for my annual lecture on the perils of OTC pain meds and alcohol consumption. [QUOTE]

This is a good warning Barb, and precisely why I don't drink!:)

[sophisticated sissy]

[QUOTE=funkkjunkie;131099]Celebrex didn't work for me and there's all those complications some folks have, so be careful./QUOTE]


Yes, ditto what funkkjunkie says about the Cox-2 Inhibitors. I used one of them briefly for a shoulder injury that resulted from cracking up on my bicycle. Didn't seem to do much for me, either. My MD is not even a big fan of NSAIDs, but he will prescribe prednisone if I need it.

I don't have foot problems as yet, but I torqued my lower back last fall & the prednisone was GREAT! It had me back to normal activities in 2 days. I'd take that stuff everday if I could! :)

[sophisticated sissy]

Good post, Barb. Just use OTC pain meds in moderation.
Too bad we can't have medical marijuana, huh?:)



Public Health Advisory
Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug Products (NSAIDS)

The FDA is issuing a public health advisory concerning use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug products (NSAIDS) including those known as COX-2 selective agents.

Recently released data from controlled clinical trials showing that the COX-2 selective agents (Vioxx, Celebrex, and Bextra) may be associated with an increased risk of serious cardiovascular events (heart attack and stroke) especially when they are used for long periods of time or in very high risk settings (immediately after heart surgery).

Preliminary results from a long-term clinical trial (up to three years) suggest that long term use of a non-selective NSAID, naproxen (sold as Aleve, Naprosyn and other trade name and generic products), may be associated with an increased cardiovascular (CV) risk compared to placebo.

While the results of these studies are preliminary and conflict with other study data on the same drugs, FDA is providing this advisory as an interim measure, pending further review of data that continue to be collected. Specifically:

Physicians prescribing Celebrex (celecoxib) or Bextra (valdecoxib), should consider this emerging information when weighing the benefits against risks for individual patients. Patients who are at a high risk of gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding, have a history of intolerance to non-selective NSAIDs, or are not doing well on non-selective NSAIDs may be appropriate candidates for COX-2 selective agents.
Individual patient risk for cardiovascular events and other risks commonly associated with NSAIDs should be taken into account for each prescribing situation.
Consumers are advised that all over-the-counter (OTC) pain medications, including NSAIDs, should be used in strict accordance with the label directions. If use of an OTC NSAID is needed for longer than ten days, a physician should be consulted.
Non-selective NSAIDs are widely used in both over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription settings. As prescription drugs, many are approved for short-term use in the treatment of pain and primary dysmenorrhea (menstrual discomfort), and for longer-term use to treat the signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. FDA has previously posted extensive NSAID medication information at http://www.fda.gov/cder/drug/analgesics/default.htm.

FDA will be analyzing all available information from the new studies of Vioxx, Celebrex, Bextra, and naproxen, and other data for non-selective NSAIDs and COX-2 selective products to determine whether additional regulatory action is needed. An advisory committee meeting is planned for February 2005 which will provide for a full discussion of these issues.

FDA Talk Paper

Back to Top Back to Drug Info

Date created: December 23, 2004

[Muffaletta Diver]

[QUOTE=sophisticated sissy;131852]Good post, Barb. Just use OTC pain meds in moderation.
Too bad we can't have medical marijuana, huh?:)

Speaking of which, for those who have let their prescription run out, is there a Threadhead Phamacist on duty during JF? :cool:

[Corona]

follow your nose bro ;)

[rosetree]

[QUOTE=sophisticated sissy;131852]Good post, Barb. Just use OTC pain meds in moderation.
Too bad we can't have medical marijuana, huh?:)

Speaking of which, for those who have let their prescription run out, is there a Threadhead Phamacist on duty during JF? :cool:

There is no pain, you are receding.
A distant ships smoke on the horizon.
You are only coming through in waves.
Your lips move but I cant hear what youre sayin.
When I was a child I had a fever.
My hands felt just like two balloons.
Now I got that feeling once again.
I cant explain, you would not understand.
This is not how I am.
I have become comfortably numb.

;)

[Corona]

one of the greatest tunes every made :)

[jolie]

... Danskos work for many here but the sole is just too hard for my foot.


Ditto that!! I love my Danskos for day to day, but if I'm gonna be on my feet for long... too hard:(

[jolie]

lol..no, they're on Facebook....but here's the link to them on Shutterfly....it chronicles the trip really well. What a friggin blast!
http://share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome?sid=8EbNnDdm1cMSw (http://share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome?sid=8EbNnDdm1cMSw&emid=sharshar&linkid=link5)

Ahhh... your BVI pictures on the Shoe Thread? Right where they should be!??
Looks like a blast!! I can't wait!!
Just sent you a message

[Muffaletta Diver]

follow your nose bro ;)

Looking for something a little more concrete, Liz. My feminine charms may not be as persuasive as yours. :)

[Muffaletta Diver]

[QUOTE=Muffaletta Diver;131860]

There is no pain, you are receding.
A distant ships smoke on the horizon.
You are only coming through in waves.
Your lips move but I cant hear what youre sayin.
When I was a child I had a fever.
My hands felt just like two balloons.
Now I got that feeling once again.
I cant explain, you would not understand.
This is not how I am.
I have become comfortably numb.

;)

Rosie...I'm a little more gay for you everyday.

[marignygreg]

[QUOTE=rosetree;131880]

Rosie...I'm a little more gay for you everyday.

That is funny Muff, might have to change your screen name.

[Muffaletta Diver]

[QUOTE=Muffaletta Diver;132141]

That is funny Muff, might have to change your screen name.

If it continues, I might have to change more than that. :eek:

[marignygreg]

[QUOTE=marignygreg;132172]

If it continues, I might have to change more than that. :eek:

Yeah, you would lose your handle, but gain those feminine charms:)

[Muffaletta Diver]

[QUOTE=Muffaletta Diver;132174]

Yeah, you would lose your handle, but gain those feminine charms:)

Ah, tradeoffs.

You're a yokel, right?

[marignygreg]

Nah, just a wannabe. I just 're-introduced' myself over on the main board.

[stlbarb]

[QUOTE=marignygreg;132176]

Ah, tradeoffs.

You're a yokel, right?

get yourself some red high heels if you're gonna hang on this thread.

[Muffaletta Diver]

[QUOTE=Muffaletta Diver;132180]

get yourself some red high heels if you're gonna hang on this thread.

Sorry, Barb. I lost focus there.

I'm a Keen man myself. Do they make red high heel Keens? I'll check Zappos.

[KateMW]

Red heels and fishnets? That would be a good look for you.

[Muffaletta Diver]

Red heels and fishnets? That would be a good look for you.

So I've been told. :p

[Corona]

So I've been told. :p
Pics please :)
Muff, email me at lparent88 AT sympatico.ca k? I need to know your shoe size so we can hook you up with dem pumps ;)

[Earthmother]

its time for my annual lecture on the perils of OTC pain meds and alcohol consumption. basically, dont. below was clipped from websites. do your own research - like most subjects, there are plenty of contradictions on the web. ask your doctor. everyone's body is different, but the liver damage may not show up for a long time. i've found coated aspirins work for the morning after headaches without bothering my stomach, but evidently even that is risky. after reading all this stuff, my head & tummy hurt.

Here is the warning by the manufacturer on Advil:
Ibuprofen may cause drowsiness, dizziness, or blurred vision. Alcohol may intensify these effects and increase the risk of accidental injury. Use of alcohol during ibuprofen therapy increases the risk of stomach irritation and bleeding. People taking ibuprofen should avoid alcohol.

i found this but not could not find the basis for it in the website they attached - but i didnt look that hard. Ibuprofen prevents the body from getting rid of water and salt so indeed it is already a "burden" not only to the liver but kidneys as well. http://www.umm.edu/altmed/drugs/ibuprofen-066400.htm

Another source says taking Tylenol (aceteminophin) with alcohol is the worst as it releases a metabolite called P450 that when mixed with alcohol has toxic effects and can cause liver failure.
Although the side effects are severe, it seems as though you will be fine if you don’t drink excessive amounts of alcohol while taking Ibuprofen and not make a habit out of it.
info on tylenol, liver failure, and alcohol:
http://www.straightdope.com/columns/000929.html
http://www.envtox.ucdavis.edu/cehs/TOXINS/acetalc.htm

Aleve, which i found really worked for some aches & pains, is really scary.
in addition to below, it says you should take it if you smoke. real risky for folks with circulatory or heart problems. yikes.
http://www.drugs.com/aleve.html
What should I avoid while taking Aleve?
Do not use any other over-the-counter cold, allergy, or pain medication without first asking your doctor or pharmacist. Many medicines available over the counter contain aspirin or other medicines similar to Aleve (such as ibuprofen or ketoprofen). If you take certain products together you may accidentally take too much of this type of medication. Read the label of any other medicine you are using to see if it contains aspirin, ibuprofen, or ketoprofen. Do not drink alcohol while taking Aleve. Alcohol can increase the risk of stomach bleeding caused by Aleve. Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight. Aleve may increase the sensitivity of the skin to sunlight. Use a sunscreen and wear protective clothing when exposure to the sun is unavoidable.

http://www.drugs.com/MTM/aspirin.html
Avoid drinking alcohol while you are taking aspirin. Alcohol may increase your risk of stomach bleeding
Before taking aspirin, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have:
asthma or seasonal allergies;
stomach ulcers;
liver disease;
kidney disease;
a bleeding or blood clotting disorder;
heart disease, high blood pressure, or congestive heart failure;
gout; or
nasal polyps.
If you have any of these conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely take aspirin.
.

Hmmm, this sounds like serious.For a fact, NSAIDS WILL jack up your BP, but it's like Mark Twain said ,"all things in moderation- including moderation". Besides , if you drink the proper amount, you shouldn't have pain, therefore you don't need asprin or tylenol or advil. If you DO have pain after lubricating you are obviously bad off and should go straight to the narcs. Barb's right don't drink and take pills. Not even the supposed benign ones.There ,that's my addendum to the public service anouncement.

[Earthmother]

BTW, this thread sounds like we all have young hearts and bad ass feets. Wonder if there's a research study going on about threadheads......

[Corona]

Ahhh... your BVI pictures on the Shoe Thread? Right where they should be!??
Looks like a blast!! I can't wait!!
Just sent you a message
I'm SO excited for you! It's gonna be insanely fun :D :D

[Zbonnie]

Getting back to shoes .... in case anyone cares .... the Propet Tahoe sandals I got from Zappos are nice and cushy, seem comfortable after wearing around my office for a full day, and don't look half-bad with a dress. And, at $44, they're a bargain! They'll be coming to NOLA with me, along with as many other pair of shoes as I can stuff into my suitcase.

[Muffaletta Diver]

Pics please :)
Muff, email me at lparent88 AT sympatico.ca k? I need to know your shoe size so we can hook you up with dem pumps ;)

No pumps...HEELS. Stilettos...spikes. Size 12.

[stlbarb]

No pumps...HEELS. Stilettos...spikes. Size 12.

we be changin' your name to Muffaletta Drag Queen.

[KateMW]

So I've been told. :p
Oscar De La Hoya? Is that you?

[ozzie]

Great holiday pics Corona... shoulda known to look here for them!

BTW I sent to the email addy you previously told me you don't check! Don't bother reminding me of the correct one... I'll never remember!

[Corona]

Great holiday pics Corona... shoulda known to look here for them!

BTW I sent to the email addy you previously told me you don't check! Don't bother reminding me of the correct one... I'll never remember!
I'll send you an e from the right one :)

[Corona]

No pumps...HEELS. Stilettos...spikes. Size 12.
uh oh...Miz Seebas has some competition! Maybe if you make friends you can share shoes like us girls do? ;)

[ABITAGIRL1]

Well, she could, Saturn, she could! ;)
Those are sooooooo cute, Corona.
Abita girl, I've said it before and I"ll say it again.
To survive plantar fascitis and a lot of walking, you have to give up the cute shoes for a big part of the day and go with the new balance, and since I just bought a new pair yesterday, let me tell you they will cost you a pretty penny! I also put a pair of half shoe inserts in my NB.
Also get an anti inflammatory that works for you and take it religiously. Mobic is my drug of choice. Do the exercises described above. If you can just wear an athletic shoe until your foot or feet recover, then you can switch to Naots or Danskos. But always go back to the athletic shoe when you start to feel the plantar pain.
AND get shoes with a one inch heel or taller.
I have 3 pairs of slip on sandals and two pairs of clog types. Danskos work for many here but the sole is just too hard for my foot.
One more thing, once you get the foot heeled, you can back off the anti inflammatory and just take it every few days, unless you get a flare up.
Good luck!
AND have one in one of those Amsterdam coffee shops for me!
:D

AAhh.....I will do just that! Okay, I ordered a few things off of Zappos. didn't like either of the Danskos, they just feel too hard and they're already on the way back. But the Naots.......LOVE them. I've worn them two days in a row to check them out and they might just be the most comfortable shoes I have ever worn. thanks for that reco, I had never even heard of the brand. My PF is "in remission", it always flares when I increase my running mileage or try to train for a marathon. I wear orthotics in my running shoes and have tried do many different things over the years including exercises, injections, multiple splints and at least 8 brands of running shoes (anyone have that sock splint to wear at night? It sucks) but it seems like I am just not able to increase my mileage over 15 to 20 a week without a flareup. alas.
anyway, but here are the shoes, I will wear them In Amsterdam and will be smiling from my head to my toes!
http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii302/kerrystaub/naot%20shoes/naotmatai.jpg

[saturn]

No pumps...HEELS. Stilettos...spikes. Size 12.


Perhaps these (http://www.allheelsformen.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=AHFM&Product_Code=HH-Bitchin&Category_Code=SSS)

http://www.allheelsformen.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/bitchin.jpg

or these (http://www.cross-dress.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=HH-Roxi&Category_Code=SBE)

http://www.cross-dress.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/roxi.jpg

[Corona]

AAhh.....I will do just that! Okay, I ordered a few things off of Zappos. didn't like either of the Danskos, they just feel too hard and they're already on the way back. But the Naots.......LOVE them. I've worn them two days in a row to check them out and they might just be the most comfortable shoes I have ever worn. thanks for that reco, I had never even heard of the brand. My PF is "in remission", it always flares when I increase my running mileage or try to train for a marathon. I wear orthotics in my running shoes and have tried do many different things over the years including exercises, injections, multiple splints and at least 8 brands of running shoes (anyone have that sock splint to wear at night? It sucks) but it seems like I am just not able to increase my mileage over 15 to 20 a week without a flareup. alas.
anyway, but here are the shoes, I will wear them In Amsterdam and will be smiling from my head to my toes!
http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii302/kerrystaub/naot%20shoes/naotmatai.jpg
ooh! those are adorable!!!!
Which danskos did you buy? Mine haven't been hard at all...but I think some maybe come to think of it. Love the ones you chose though :)

[Corona]

Perhaps these (http://www.allheelsformen.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=AHFM&Product_Code=HH-Bitchin&Category_Code=SSS)

http://www.allheelsformen.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/bitchin.jpg

or these (http://www.cross-dress.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=HH-Roxi&Category_Code=SBE)

http://www.cross-dress.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/roxi.jpg
ooh, I had Steve Madden's like the red ones (but in black) for NYE in Chicago to see Robert Randolph. That's where the women in the girls' bathroom voted me winner for the most painful shoes award! lol...never again:o

[Muffaletta Diver]

Perhaps these (http://www.allheelsformen.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=AHFM&Product_Code=HH-Bitchin&Category_Code=SSS)

http://www.allheelsformen.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/bitchin.jpg

or these (http://www.cross-dress.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=HH-Roxi&Category_Code=SBE)

http://www.cross-dress.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/roxi.jpg

Do you have anything higher and sluttier? Perhaps incorporating a live fish inside a see-through heel?

[bluedog]

AAhh.....I will do just that! Okay, I ordered a few things off of Zappos. didn't like either of the Danskos, they just feel too hard and they're already on the way back. But the Naots.......LOVE them. I've worn them two days in a row to check them out and they might just be the most comfortable shoes I have ever worn. thanks for that reco, I had never even heard of the brand. My PF is "in remission", it always flares when I increase my running mileage or try to train for a marathon. I wear orthotics in my running shoes and have tried do many different things over the years including exercises, injections, multiple splints and at least 8 brands of running shoes (anyone have that sock splint to wear at night? It sucks) but it seems like I am just not able to increase my mileage over 15 to 20 a week without a flareup. alas.
anyway, but here are the shoes, I will wear them In Amsterdam and will be smiling from my head to my toes!
http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii302/kerrystaub/naot%20shoes/naotmatai.jpg

those are super cute! and comfy looking! ...

Do you have anything higher and sluttier? Perhaps incorporating a live fish inside a see-through heel?

couldn't find exactly what you requested but these have a CUTE little heart inside the heel ***rowl*** and they come in a size 12:p

http://www.zappos.com/images/725/7257442/1733-291241-3.jpg

[bluedog]

here's an interesting story ... so i'm returning a pair of sneakers to Payless the other day and I walk in the store, it had just opened, and the store clerk wasn't around so I wait at the counter for a few moments .... waiting waiting waiting. Suddenly a man bolts out the front door from the back of the store and the clerk comes up from the back of the store woth tears in her eyes (young beautiful girl maybe 19-20 very sweet & dedicated to her work) She is waving her hands in front of her face and could not even speak to tell me what had happened. I asked if we needed to get his tag # from his car as he was getting away ... she nodded yes ... so I set my purse down & tried run after him but he was quick and knew what he was doing ( had parked his vehicle way out in the parking lot) I did not get his tag and he did get away. When I got back to the store she was able to tell me that this F@#%&R had come in & lured her to the back of the store to ask for a size 13 in a womens shoe. When she said 'no we don't carry a size that big for women' he then exposed himself to her and under his clothing he was wearing womens lingerie and then grabbed her boobs and ran out of the store. :eek: :confused: This poor girl was trying to wait on customers in between all of this ... I finally got her to stop and call her boss & call the cops ... she still couldn't even get the words out of her mouth when she called her boss & cops to tell the story so i had to tell them. I feel so bad for her ... she will scarred for the rest of her life.
I hope Karma catches up with this schmuck!

[NYMAMA]

Oh bLUE HOW AWFUL! It's good that you were there for her. And yes I am sure the karma gods have something special planned for that perv!

[Corona]

here's an interesting story ... so i'm returning a pair of sneakers to Payless the other day and I walk in the store, it had just opened, and the store clerk wasn't around so I wait at the counter for a few moments .... waiting waiting waiting. Suddenly a man bolts out the front door from the back of the store and the clerk comes up from the back of the store woth tears in her eyes (young beautiful girl maybe 19-20 very sweet & dedicated to her work) She is waving her hands in front of her face and could not even speak to tell me what had happened. I asked if we needed to get his tag # from his car as he was getting away ... she nodded yes ... so I set my purse down & tried run after him but he was quick and knew what he was doing ( had parked his vehicle way out in the parking lot) I did not get his tag and he did get away. When I got back to the store she was able to tell me that this F@#%&R had come in & lured her to the back of the store to ask for a size 13 in a womens shoe. When she said 'no we don't carry a size that big for women' he then exposed himself to her and under his clothing he was wearing womens lingerie and then grabbed her boobs and ran out of the store. :eek: :confused: This poor girl was trying to wait on customers in between all of this ... I finally got her to stop and call her boss & call the cops ... she still couldn't even get the words out of her mouth when she called her boss & cops to tell the story so i had to tell them. I feel so bad for her ... she will scarred for the rest of her life.
I hope Karma catches up with this schmuck!
OMG Blue....how awful for that poor thing :( Ya did good Blue!
Bastard....he'll get his:mad:

[Muffaletta Diver]

OK, no more women's shoes for me. I don't want to end up like that guy.

[ABITAGIRL1]

[QUOTE=Corona;134210
Which danskos did you buy? Mine haven't been hard at all...but I think some maybe come to think of it. Love the ones you chose though :)[/QUOTE]
http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii302/kerrystaub/naot%20shoes/danskoshoes.jpg
these are the ones I got and returned plus another similar pair. (Kind of manly now that I look at them again). But if they were comfy I would go with it. Besides being too hard my heel lifts out of them with each step. I think they are supposed to but I don't like it. I am looking at more Naots and scoping out sandals for JF. Wish they weren't so $$$!

[VWGal]

AAhh.....I will do just that! Okay, I ordered a few things off of Zappos. didn't like either of the Danskos, they just feel too hard and they're already on the way back. But the Naots.......LOVE them. I've worn them two days in a row to check them out and they might just be the most comfortable shoes I have ever worn. thanks for that reco, I had never even heard of the brand. My PF is "in remission", it always flares when I increase my running mileage or try to train for a marathon. I wear orthotics in my running shoes and have tried do many different things over the years including exercises, injections, multiple splints and at least 8 brands of running shoes (anyone have that sock splint to wear at night? It sucks) but it seems like I am just not able to increase my mileage over 15 to 20 a week without a flareup. alas.
anyway, but here are the shoes, I will wear them In Amsterdam and will be smiling from my head to my toes!
http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii302/kerrystaub/naot%20shoes/naotmatai.jpg

I was looking at those ones, good to know they are working for you. I have to get an order in soon I suppose. My visa is still in shock after some of the ticket purchases this week.

[Rossvegas]

http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii302/kerrystaub/naot%20shoes/danskoshoes.jpg
these are the ones I got and returned plus another similar pair. (Kind of manly now that I look at them again). But if they were comfy I would go with it. Besides being too hard my heel lifts out of them with each step. I think they are supposed to but I don't like it. I am looking at more Naots and scoping out sandals for JF. Wish they weren't so $$$!

Abita Girl, I'm late to this thread, but I suffered the horrors of Plantar Fasciitis courtesy of the Fest a couple of years back. I clearly recall being in the condo on the first Saturday of a 10 day Festivus saying "Feets don't fail me now!!!!" It was awful.

Anyway, during the next year, I made a lot of people wealthy. Anybody or anything that promised me relief was purchased, and I must have tried at least 10 different shoe inserts including custom orthotics.

The one thing that worked for me - REALLY worked for me - were these Birkenstock inserts. They cost around $40 at a higher end store that sells "comfort" shoes, but the relief was almost instantaneous. They are cork based so you have to replace them once in a while, but I definitely recommend them - they are amazing. The nice thing is that they fit inside most shoes, so you don't have to blow $250 on high end walking shoes - you're going to take the insoles out anyway, and that's a big part of what you're paying for.

Try em...you'll love em. And they'll fit inside those new sandals of yours, no problem!

While I'm on the topic, I just want to remind everyone that just because a shoe feels comfortable (e.g. crocs) doesn't mean they're good for you. The whole fasciitis thing is caused by the heel moving side to side while the rest of the foot is secured; effectively tearing all of the little ligaments that connect the heel to fascia (the strip of muscle that runs down the centre of the bottom of your foot.) It can take around a year or so to heel...and it is definitely no joke!

Be careful out there, and happy Festing y'all!

[funkkjunkie]

Muffman, weren't you supposed to email me about dem shoes? :D

[luvdancin]

While I'm on the topic, I just want to remind everyone that just because a shoe feels comfortable (e.g. crocs) doesn't mean they're good for you. The whole fasciitis thing is caused by the heel moving side to side while the rest of the foot is secured; effectively tearing all of the little ligaments that connect the heel to fascia (the strip of muscle that runs down the centre of the bottom of your foot.) It can take around a year or so to heel...and it is definitely no joke!

Be careful out there, and happy Festing y'all!

Earlier I had talked about my trips to the podiatrist this month because of a heel spur and PF. My doctor actually recommended wearing Crocs because they had good support. I do feel better in them. Been having good luck with the feets since the cortisone shot and I'm hoping that will last thru Fest. Felt so good lately that I just bought some more shoes from Zappos, Endless and 6pm. They're all heels and they felt fine when I got them. The big test will be at work or traveling.

[saturn]

The whole fasciitis thing is caused by the heel moving side to side while the rest of the foot is secured; effectively tearing all of the little ligaments that connect the heel to fascia (the strip of muscle that runs down the centre of the bottom of your foot.) It can take around a year or so to heel...and it is definitely no joke!

Be careful out there, and happy Festing y'all!

Just a little note -- what caused your fasciitis is not necessarily the cause for everyone else's fasciitis. It can be caused in a variety of ways, depending on the person's foot structure and activity.

So Crocs might be a poor choice for you because of the mechanism that causes your problem, but might be the right choice for someone else.

[funkkjunkie]

abitagirl, glad you liked the naots and yyr, they are trey expensive.