kittensaver
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Post by kittensaver on Sept 5, 2013 13:32:48 GMT -5
[me too! Be gone, ugly granny and clodhopper shoes!!!!!!!!!!!] They're not my favorite, but if you have foot issues it's not always about the style. It is more about finding something to wear on your feet that don't torture you. A friend of mine from Turkey has HUGE foot problems. When she visited me the last time, I took her to the local SAS store and she bought enough shoes that she also needed to buy another suitcase. She dropped well over $1500 for shoes that day. However, they were some of the few shoes that she could wear. Well I have huge (and now probably chronic) leg problems too (titanium rod, pins, etc) but I STILL refuse to wear ugly shoes. I've found any number of shoes styles that don't toture me - even heels (but not high heels). Where there's a will there's a way . . . . just sayin' . . . And if I ever get to the point where ugly shoes are my only choice, I'm retiring and moving to a beach in Hawaii where I can go barefoot
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Post by movingforward on Sept 5, 2013 13:43:22 GMT -5
They're not my favorite, but if you have foot issues it's not always about the style. It is more about finding something to wear on your feet that don't torture you. A friend of mine from Turkey has HUGE foot problems. When she visited me the last time, I took her to the local SAS store and she bought enough shoes that she also needed to buy another suitcase. She dropped well over $1500 for shoes that day. However, they were some of the few shoes that she could wear. Well I have huge (and now probably chronic) leg problems too (titanium rod, pins, etc) but I STILL refuse to wear ugly shoes. I've found any number of shoes styles that don't toture me - even heels (but not high heels). Where there's a will there's a way . . . . just sayin' . . . And if I ever get to the point where ugly shoes are my only choice, I'm retiring and moving to a beach in Hawaii where I can go barefoot A lot of times it depends on what you are willing (or can) pay for good shoes. I just bought a pair of Clarks boots this past weekend. They are both comfortable and stylish but not cheap. When I was younger I could never afford to buy shoes that were both comfortable and cute so I ended up buying crap shoes that looked good. I am really glad I can now afford better, and I know my feet appreciate it.
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Post by greeniis10 on Sept 5, 2013 14:19:02 GMT -5
Oh, bless you all who refuse to wear ugly shoes! I read the OP and first page of this thread back when it started, but when I saw some of the shoes I quickly veered away wondering if I am shallow and/or vain given my current shoe collection. Since I saw the thread growing I decided to try again and lo and behold, I am not alone! Yeah, I do high heels at concerts, sporting events, etc. Well, let me clarify by saying I almost always wear high-heeled boots (generally Victoria's Secret ankle-boots) and jeans to these events, so I'm not ridiculously over-dressed or anything, but the only time you will see me in flats is when I'm working out. Even my flip-flops have wedge heels!
I do sympathize with those who have feet/ankle issues. That can't be fun. I work out 60 - 90 minutes a day so taking good care of my feet is a priority to me. I balance out the wearing of high heels with good foot care. So far, so good. (Unfortunately because I did click on some of the shoes listed in this thread now my banner ad is for shoes I would never wear. Please go away ugly shoes!)
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Post by movingforward on Sept 5, 2013 14:27:50 GMT -5
I buy stylish shoes, but I don't wear extremely high heels when I am doing a great deal of walking or on my feet a lot. One reason why I bought the Clarks boots this weekend is because I have to attend a trade show in Vegas this fall and need some shoes I can actually stand to walk around in all day. I actually refuse to be one of those women in 4 inch heels I see walking around Vegas. They look incredibly uncomfortable to me and I also keep thinking one of them is going to fall flat on her face. Though I like to look stylish I don't really want to be THAT person.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 5, 2013 14:38:34 GMT -5
since I have an arch I also need to alternate between heels and flats/low heels. I also noticed that women who wore a lot of pointy toe heels/pumps get really jacked up looking feet as they age, so that's another reason I alternate.
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Post by greeniis10 on Sept 5, 2013 14:40:53 GMT -5
Almost40, I do agree: there is a time and a place. I also see a lot of (mostly younger) women who wear high heels, but have no idea how to walk in them. They do look ridiculous. Like I said, being physically fit and taking good care of my feet is important to me, so I certainly wouldn't risk an injury just for the sake of looking good.
OTOH, if I have an outdoor event to go to and the weather is bad (say we get one of our summer afternoon rain storms) resulting in muddy grounds I would rather not attend the event. I don't even own any shoes I would get muddy and ruin just to attend a social function. Yep, probably does sound like I'm shallow and vain. Oh well. I'm good with that...
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Post by NomoreDramaQ1015 on Sept 5, 2013 14:40:59 GMT -5
I have ONE pair of heels that's 4 inches, if not 5 inches. They're a bitch to walk in. I wear sneakers up the hill from the parking lot and put the heels on when I get to the lab. I love them but I rarely wear them. It isn't worth a shattered ankle.
No grandma shoes in my collection but I also don't wear what DH refers to as "hooker shoes" either.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 5, 2013 15:16:06 GMT -5
Almost40, I do agree: there is a time and a place. I also see a lot of (mostly younger) women who wear high heels, but have no idea how to walk in them. They do look ridiculous. Like I said, being physically fit and taking good care of my feet is important to me, so I certainly wouldn't risk an injury just for the sake of looking good. OTOH, if I have an outdoor event to go to and the weather is bad (say we get one of our summer afternoon rain storms) resulting in muddy grounds I would rather not attend the event. I don't even own any shoes I would get muddy and ruin just to attend a social function. Yep, probably does sound like I'm shallow and vain. Oh well. I'm good with that... rain boots....
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kittensaver
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Post by kittensaver on Sept 5, 2013 15:19:15 GMT -5
No grandma shoes in my collection but I also don't wear what DH refers to as "hooker shoes" either. Me too
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