Shoes

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Rena, I hear you so loud and clear. The best shoes I ever got is Finn

Confort. They are little pricy but one pair can last a very long time.

I got a pair late summer and I wear it every day, church, dinners,

outings,all the time, and they do look good as well.

I have a store near me called Foot Solutions, they measure my feet with the AFOs

on and I get the shoes to fit me perfectly. Today I went and got a pair of

sneakers as well.

Take care,

Spy

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I got married! 5/30 we drove up to Savannah, GA, got our marriage license and

got married the next day, 5/31/07. My first, his 2nd. Just thought I'd share my

happy news with everyone.

I have never been able to wear heels, even before my knee's and foot problem. I

hate wearing tennis shoes; I feel like my feet are in cement and they hurt my

feet. The best shoes I have ever found are my Klogs I bought for my job at the

doctors office. I have 2 pair of another brand, same shoe that are also just as

comfortable. Not the prettiest things, but at least I can stand to wear them. I

love wearing sandles or fIip flops, but can't wear them for very long without my

feet starting to hurt. Actually, I prefer no shoes! My sister bought me a pair

of Liz Clayborne sandles and I do pretty well in them. She told me that SASS are

the best brand, but they are so expensive, even at the outlet malls.

I was fitted for orthodics 2 weeks ago, told to break them in gradually, 30 min

the first day, 1 hr the next, etc. They are the most uncomfortable things! I

can't believe I paid $100.00 for them as the podiatrist said my insurance

wouldn't pay for them. 2 days later I went back to the sports doctor who

originally saw me after my workers comp injury (L knee, ACL tear and

chondromalacia) for treatment of my Fibromyalgia. He said he would have given

them to me FREE, that it's a scam foot docs pull and that insurance should cover

it. I will have to check with my ins. co. to see if I can be reimbursed. I have

been researching the shoes suggested from other posts (thanks to all for the

links) and am going to see if we have any local stores here to try them on. I

can't buy shoes online, I have to try them on as my size depends on the shoe. I

have a very small foot; I can wear from a 5 to a 6 1/2 and I have always had a

hard time finding shoes to fit right.

Darlena

Jax, FL

Ladies dress shoes

Sometimes you can't get away with an athletic shoe. I've had feet and

knee problems for years. Any ideas about a dress shoe?

Marie

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Congratulations Darlena!!

Darlena Schmidt <darlena813@...> wrote:

I got married! 5/30 we drove up to Savannah, GA, got our marriage

license and got married the next day, 5/31/07. My first, his 2nd. Just thought

I'd share my happy news with everyone.

I have never been able to wear heels, even before my knee's and foot problem. I

hate wearing tennis shoes; I feel like my feet are in cement and they hurt my

feet. The best shoes I have ever found are my Klogs I bought for my job at the

doctors office. I have 2 pair of another brand, same shoe that are also just as

comfortable. Not the prettiest things, but at least I can stand to wear them. I

love wearing sandles or fIip flops, but can't wear them for very long without my

feet starting to hurt. Actually, I prefer no shoes! My sister bought me a pair

of Liz Clayborne sandles and I do pretty well in them. She told me that SASS are

the best brand, but they are so expensive, even at the outlet malls.

I was fitted for orthodics 2 weeks ago, told to break them in gradually, 30 min

the first day, 1 hr the next, etc. They are the most uncomfortable things! I

can't believe I paid $100.00 for them as the podiatrist said my insurance

wouldn't pay for them. 2 days later I went back to the sports doctor who

originally saw me after my workers comp injury (L knee, ACL tear and

chondromalacia) for treatment of my Fibromyalgia. He said he would have given

them to me FREE, that it's a scam foot docs pull and that insurance should cover

it. I will have to check with my ins. co. to see if I can be reimbursed. I have

been researching the shoes suggested from other posts (thanks to all for the

links) and am going to see if we have any local stores here to try them on. I

can't buy shoes online, I have to try them on as my size depends on the shoe. I

have a very small foot; I can wear from a 5 to a 6 1/2 and I have always had a

hard time finding shoes to fit right.

Darlena

Jax, FL

Ladies dress shoes

Sometimes you can't get away with an athletic shoe. I've had feet and

knee problems for years. Any ideas about a dress shoe?

Marie

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Congratulations on your marriage! You sound really excited. I hope you live

happily ever after.

Have you ever been to an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in feet? I went to

one once, after I had let a podiatrist remove part of the nerve that gets

pinched & causes Morton's neuroma, because the pain was back. I really liked

what she had to say, and she clearly knew a lot more than the podiatrist about

feet.

My insurance won't pay for orthotics. I don't understand why insurance

companies won't pay for these things. They also didn't want to pay for crutches

I got from the surgeon after I had my first partial meniscectomy. They actually

billed me $35 for them. How cheap is that? (Turns out I didn't need them, but

they couldn't have known that.)

Ann

Re: SHOES

I got married! 5/30 we drove up to Savannah, GA, got our marriage license and

got married the next day, 5/31/07. My first, his 2nd. Just thought I'd share my

happy news with everyone.

I have never been able to wear heels, even before my knee's and foot problem.

I hate wearing tennis shoes; I feel like my feet are in cement and they hurt my

feet. The best shoes I have ever found are my Klogs I bought for my job at the

doctors office. I have 2 pair of another brand, same shoe that are also just as

comfortable. Not the prettiest things, but at least I can stand to wear them. I

love wearing sandles or fIip flops, but can't wear them for very long without my

feet starting to hurt. Actually, I prefer no shoes! My sister bought me a pair

of Liz Clayborne sandles and I do pretty well in them. She told me that SASS are

the best brand, but they are so expensive, even at the outlet malls.

I was fitted for orthodics 2 weeks ago, told to break them in gradually, 30

min the first day, 1 hr the next, etc. They are the most uncomfortable things! I

can't believe I paid $100.00 for them as the podiatrist said my insurance

wouldn't pay for them. 2 days later I went back to the sports doctor who

originally saw me after my workers comp injury (L knee, ACL tear and

chondromalacia) for treatment of my Fibromyalgia. He said he would have given

them to me FREE, that it's a scam foot docs pull and that insurance should cover

it. I will have to check with my ins. co. to see if I can be reimbursed. I have

been researching the shoes suggested from other posts (thanks to all for the

links) and am going to see if we have any local stores here to try them on. I

can't buy shoes online, I have to try them on as my size depends on the shoe. I

have a very small foot; I can wear from a 5 to a 6 1/2 and I have always had a

hard time finding shoes to fit right.

Darlena

Jax, FL

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Congratualtions!!!

As for heels...low heels work ok for me, but I can't wear them for

long. My left foot, in the ball area, gets a sharp pain in it when I

wear heels for a long time. Flat shoes can do the same for me, so I

do have to be careful with shoes. I have no idea what that pain is in

my foot, but quite a few years ago, I tore all the ligaments in the

outside of my ankle. The OS that " treated " me was terrible. When I

got hurt, I could feel each ligament snap and also heard three

distinct pops when it happened. Hubby had to come home from work to

take me to the ER (the walk-in clinic was closed...I have really

great timing!). The ER doc said I had torn the ligaments and splinted

me and said to see an orthapedic doc the next week (this happened on

a Friday). I had a ton of swelling and I cannot believe how much that

hurt! Long story short, he was terrible and put in my chart that I

had some syndrome where the nerves say it hurts really bad and it

really doesn't. (Sorry...the name escapes me at the moment.) I looked

it up online and if I had that sydrome, I'd have terrible deformed

legs by now and I don't. I will never go see him again...what a jerk.

He even made me hurt so bad that I cried and screamed for the x-rays.

He had the Rad-tech manipulate my ankle for more x-rays becasue

he " couldn't see anything broken. " Hello...you can't see ligaments on

x-ray! What a dipsquat. Anyway...now I have to be very careful with

shoes not only for my knees, but also for my foot. Sorry for that OT

rant. For low heels or comfortable heels, I have found that JC

Penneys has reasonably priced and comfortable shoes that don't look

ugly. I miss wearing my high heels (I never wore them much, just to

church or dressing up). I had to get rid of some really nice ones.

Joi

>

> I got married! 5/30 we drove up to Savannah, GA, got our marriage

license and got married the next day, 5/31/07. My first, his 2nd.

Just thought I'd share my happy news with everyone.

>

> I have never been able to wear heels, even before my knee's and

foot problem. I hate wearing tennis shoes; I feel like my feet are in

cement and they hurt my feet. The best shoes I have ever found are my

Klogs I bought for my job at the doctors office. I have 2 pair of

another brand, same shoe that are also just as comfortable. Not the

prettiest things, but at least I can stand to wear them. I love

wearing sandles or fIip flops, but can't wear them for very long

without my feet starting to hurt. Actually, I prefer no shoes! My

sister bought me a pair of Liz Clayborne sandles and I do pretty well

in them. She told me that SASS are the best brand, but they are so

expensive, even at the outlet malls.

> I was fitted for orthodics 2 weeks ago, told to break them in

gradually, 30 min the first day, 1 hr the next, etc. They are the

most uncomfortable things! I can't believe I paid $100.00 for them as

the podiatrist said my insurance wouldn't pay for them. 2 days later

I went back to the sports doctor who originally saw me after my

workers comp injury (L knee, ACL tear and chondromalacia) for

treatment of my Fibromyalgia. He said he would have given them to me

FREE, that it's a scam foot docs pull and that insurance should cover

it. I will have to check with my ins. co. to see if I can be

reimbursed. I have been researching the shoes suggested from other

posts (thanks to all for the links) and am going to see if we have

any local stores here to try them on. I can't buy shoes online, I

have to try them on as my size depends on the shoe. I have a very

small foot; I can wear from a 5 to a 6 1/2 and I have always had a

hard time finding shoes to fit right.

> Darlena

> Jax, FL

>

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I think the key for knee-safe heels is to wear platforms. Not

straight all across though

> >

> > I got married! 5/30 we drove up to Savannah, GA, got our marriage

> license and got married the next day, 5/31/07. My first, his 2nd.

> Just thought I'd share my happy news with everyone.

> >

> > I have never been able to wear heels, even before my knee's and

> foot problem. I hate wearing tennis shoes; I feel like my feet are in

> cement and they hurt my feet. The best shoes I have ever found are my

> Klogs I bought for my job at the doctors office. I have 2 pair of

> another brand, same shoe that are also just as comfortable. Not the

> prettiest things, but at least I can stand to wear them. I love

> wearing sandles or fIip flops, but can't wear them for very long

> without my feet starting to hurt. Actually, I prefer no shoes! My

> sister bought me a pair of Liz Clayborne sandles and I do pretty well

> in them. She told me that SASS are the best brand, but they are so

> expensive, even at the outlet malls.

> > I was fitted for orthodics 2 weeks ago, told to break them in

> gradually, 30 min the first day, 1 hr the next, etc. They are the

> most uncomfortable things! I can't believe I paid $100.00 for them as

> the podiatrist said my insurance wouldn't pay for them. 2 days later

> I went back to the sports doctor who originally saw me after my

> workers comp injury (L knee, ACL tear and chondromalacia) for

> treatment of my Fibromyalgia. He said he would have given them to me

> FREE, that it's a scam foot docs pull and that insurance should cover

> it. I will have to check with my ins. co. to see if I can be

> reimbursed. I have been researching the shoes suggested from other

> posts (thanks to all for the links) and am going to see if we have

> any local stores here to try them on. I can't buy shoes online, I

> have to try them on as my size depends on the shoe. I have a very

> small foot; I can wear from a 5 to a 6 1/2 and I have always had a

> hard time finding shoes to fit right.

> > Darlena

> > Jax, FL

> >

>

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Congratualtions!!!

As for heels...low heels work ok for me, but I can't wear them for

long. My left foot, in the ball area, gets a sharp pain in it when I

wear heels for a long time.

--This could be Morton's neuroma. Is it in the ball of your foot between the

" ring " toe and the middle toe? Does it hurt more when it's cold or you wear

tight shoes? They can fix this. Even the not-so-great job I had done by a

podiatrist left me in better shape than I was in before.

Flat shoes can do the same for me, so I

do have to be careful with shoes.

--What helps me the most is shoes with enough room in the toe box (so the

nerve that hurts isn't squeezed), and soles that are maybe 1/2 " thick under the

ball of my foot. I don't know why, but for me I need my heels to be higher than

the ball of my foot. If I try walking around in totally flat shoes I get a lot

of problems with my back.

I have no idea what that pain is in

my foot, but quite a few years ago, I tore all the ligaments in the

outside of my ankle. The OS that " treated " me was terrible. When I

got hurt, I could feel each ligament snap and also heard three

distinct pops when it happened. Hubby had to come home from work to

take me to the ER (the walk-in clinic was closed...I have really

great timing!). The ER doc said I had torn the ligaments and splinted

me and said to see an orthapedic doc the next week (this happened on

a Friday).

--It always happens on a Friday.

I had a ton of swelling and I cannot believe how much that

hurt! Long story short, he was terrible and put in my chart that I

had some syndrome where the nerves say it hurts really bad and it

really doesn't. (Sorry...the name escapes me at the moment.) I looked

it up online and if I had that sydrome, I'd have terrible deformed

legs by now and I don't. I will never go see him again...what a jerk.

--No kidding! It's amazing the stories some doctors make up, and in cases

like yours, where it had already been shown that you had ligament tears -- it

makes you wonder how these guys got certified to practice. (And they still want

us to treat them like Gods.) I had a similar thing with my first OS. I had CP

pain and he did a lateral relase and all was right with the world. Then a few

years later, I tore my meniscus, same knee, and he said I had arthritis. I

didn't think it was arthritis (it cmae on suddenly), so I asked for an X-ray.

Had it done in his clinic, & he came back in & said OK it wasn't arthritis. So

it must be patellar tendinitis. No MRI, and if my memory is working, he didn't

even move my lower leg around relative to my upper. I suffered for 4 years with

this pain, saw 3 docs, finally hit the right one. He did an MRI, said I had a

torn meniscus, went in, took out 1/3 of my meniscus, and Bob's yer uncle -- no

more pain of that type in that knee (but then, with the lack of exercise, the CP

came back).

He even made me hurt so bad that I cried and screamed for the x-rays.

He had the Rad-tech manipulate my ankle for more x-rays becasue

he " couldn't see anything broken. " Hello...you can't see ligaments on

x-ray! What a dipsquat. Anyway...now I have to be very careful with

shoes not only for my knees, but also for my foot. Sorry for that OT

rant.

--Don't be sorry. I'm sure we all rant about substandard treatment.

For low heels or comfortable heels, I have found that JC

Penneys has reasonably priced and comfortable shoes that don't look

ugly. I miss wearing my high heels (I never wore them much, just to

church or dressing up). I had to get rid of some really nice ones.

--Me too.

--Let's all hold virtual hands & pray that we all recover soon. If nothing

else, there's kneecap and femoral head replacement. Yeah, yeah, that's for old

people, but if one's knee is keeping one from getting enough exercise for a

long time, I think it's a viable option.

--Does your ankle also limit what you can do? Have you considered having it

rebuilt?

--Ann

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--This could be Morton's neuroma. Is it in the ball of your foot between the

" ring " toe and the middle toe? Does it hurt more when it's cold or you wear

tight shoes? They can fix this. Even the not-so-great job I had done by a

podiatrist left me in better shape than I was in before.

It's actually between the " middle " toe and the 2nd toe.

Yes, it does hurt more when it's cold. I don't really notice it much in the

summer. I thought it was because I don't wear shoes unless I'm at work and

even then, I sometimes take them off while at my desk. How do they diagnose

it and fix it?

--What helps me the most is shoes with enough room in the toe box (so the

nerve that hurts isn't squeezed), and soles that are maybe 1/2 " thick under

the ball of my foot. I don't know why, but for me I need my heels to be

higher than the ball of my foot. If I try walking around in totally flat

shoes I get a lot of problems with my back.

I can wear either, flat or heels, but not really high heels like I used to.

I've never been the kind to really dress up anyway.

--Does your ankle also limit what you can do? Have you considered having it

rebuilt?

Not usually. Occasionally it acts up, but I just do some range of motion and

stay off it for a couple hours and it's ok again. It does still pop,

especially when it's cold outside or when I rotate my foot I can also make

it pop. I've never thought about having it rebuilt as I've only torn the

ligaments once.

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--This could be Morton's neuroma. Is it in the ball of your foot between the

" ring " toe and the middle toe? Does it hurt more when it's cold or you wear

tight shoes? They can fix this. Even the not-so-great job I had done by a

podiatrist left me in better shape than I was in before.

It's actually between the " middle " toe and the 2nd toe.

=It can occur between other toes, too. It's just usually between the " ring "

and middle toes.

=Here's what Mayo clinic has to say about it (click on the links at the end of

each article): http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/mortons-neuroma/DS00468

=In the last article, self-care, they mention a metatarsal pad, and they say

" position it over the neuroma " . That's crazy. You put it in your shoe UNDER

the ball of your foot, and maybe even back a little, & experiment with where it

helps you the most. It lifts the metatarsal arch up and gives more room for the

neuroma. I think you can get these in the Dr. Scholl's section of your

drugstore. If not, if you see a foot doctor, they can give you a pair or two.

I think they come in different sizes (heights), and too much height might be

uncomfortable. You have to experiment with the different sizes.

=If you eventually decide to get the thing cut back (what I did), and they go

in through the top of your foot to speed healing, " speeding up healing " means a

few WEEKS of pain, in my case enough pain to warrant use of a cane. The amount

of pain & how long it took to feel better surprised me. After all, he went in

through the top. The foot orthopedic surgeon I mentioned a few posts ago said

he should have gone in through the bottom of the foot. If having it removed

from the top hurts so much, imagine how much it would hurt having it removed

from the bottom.

=But even with the pain and inconvenience of several weeks, I'm glad I had it

done. Sometimes the thickened growth around the nerve comes back & I think

that's what happened w/me, but since the nerve was cut off, the thickening is

further back & less subject to pinching by the metatarsal bones. It rarely

bothers me now.

=One last thing about having it cut back -- you do lose feeling between the

toes where the nerve that was " neuromatized " sent out nerve endings to. That

never comes back. It mainly means you have to be careful cutting your toenails.

Yes, it does hurt more when it's cold. I don't really notice it much in the

summer. I thought it was because I don't wear shoes unless I'm at work and

even then, I sometimes take them off while at my desk. How do they diagnose

it and fix it?

=I think it's partly a process of elimination, and they also push on the ball

of your foot where you say it hurts to see if it hurts (don'tcha love that? " It

hurts here " . [PUSH] " Here? " [YOWWWW!]). If it's big enough it might show up on

an X-ray. It would show up on an MRI, but insurance companies are cutting back

on allowing MRI's. (It never ceases to make me roll my eyes when your doctor

orders a test or procedure or expensive med, and the insurance company makes you

and your doctor (and you know how they like that) jump through hoops to " prove "

that what your doctor said you need is really what you need. Or worse, when a

panel of people paid by the insurance co. decide whether you really need it or

not. That fries my hair.

--What helps me the most is shoes with enough room in the toe box (so the

nerve that hurts isn't squeezed), and soles that are maybe 1/2 " thick under

the ball of my foot. I don't know why, but for me I need my heels to be

higher than the ball of my foot. If I try walking around in totally flat

shoes I get a lot of problems with my back.

I can wear either, flat or heels, but not really high heels like I used to.

I've never been the kind to really dress up anyway.

--Does your ankle also limit what you can do? Have you considered having it

rebuilt?

Not usually. Occasionally it acts up, but I just do some range of motion and

stay off it for a couple hours and it's ok again. It does still pop,

especially when it's cold outside or when I rotate my foot I can also make

it pop. I've never thought about having it rebuilt as I've only torn the

ligaments once.

=My ankles have been popping since my 30's. Have no idea what it's about. I

think it's a sleeping dog & I'm letting it lie.

=Ann

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CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Darlena Schmidt <darlena813@...> wrote: I got married! 5/30 we

drove up to Savannah, GA, got our marriage license and got married the next day,

5/31/07. My first, his 2nd. Just thought I'd share my happy news with everyone.

I have never been able to wear heels, even before my knee's and foot problem. I

hate wearing tennis shoes; I feel like my feet are in cement and they hurt my

feet. The best shoes I have ever found are my Klogs I bought for my job at the

doctors office. I have 2 pair of another brand, same shoe that are also just as

comfortable. Not the prettiest things, but at least I can stand to wear them. I

love wearing sandles or fIip flops, but can't wear them for very long without my

feet starting to hurt. Actually, I prefer no shoes! My sister bought me a pair

of Liz Clayborne sandles and I do pretty well in them. She told me that SASS are

the best brand, but they are so expensive, even at the outlet malls.

I was fitted for orthodics 2 weeks ago, told to break them in gradually, 30 min

the first day, 1 hr the next, etc. They are the most uncomfortable things! I

can't believe I paid $100.00 for them as the podiatrist said my insurance

wouldn't pay for them. 2 days later I went back to the sports doctor who

originally saw me after my workers comp injury (L knee, ACL tear and

chondromalacia) for treatment of my Fibromyalgia. He said he would have given

them to me FREE, that it's a scam foot docs pull and that insurance should cover

it. I will have to check with my ins. co. to see if I can be reimbursed. I have

been researching the shoes suggested from other posts (thanks to all for the

links) and am going to see if we have any local stores here to try them on. I

can't buy shoes online, I have to try them on as my size depends on the shoe. I

have a very small foot; I can wear from a 5 to a 6 1/2 and I have always had a

hard time finding shoes to fit right.

Darlena

Jax, FL

Ladies dress shoes

Sometimes you can't get away with an athletic shoe. I've had feet and

knee problems for years. Any ideas about a dress shoe?

Marie

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...an alternate suggestion is these rubber band type laces...they easily

stretch and contract as the foot goes in and out...you should be able to

find them at most shoe stores and Walmart etc...

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ah, looks are in the eye of the beholder--or the wearer. My father thinks

his corkscrew laces are THE coolest thing....and, he's older than any of the

individuals with disabilities on this list, I imagine.

(of course, he is an engineer!)

ann

In a message dated 10/25/2007 4:49:33 P.M. Central Daylight Time,

egskb@... writes:

The corkscrew ones we have had in the past. They don't look very

" adult-like " in case that matters. The runners laces have a locking mechanism

that

assures good support.

Ellen

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From: Colombo

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Sent: Thursday, October 25, 2007 4:30 PM

Subject: Re: Shoes

,

Our son cannot ever ties his shoes and we went with elastic laces that look

like a 'cork screw'. We bought them over the internet. He wears braces in his

shoes and with these laces he can wear better shoes. He can also slip them

on and off easily.

Hope this helps.

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From: beth Grzywa

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Sent: Thursday, October 25, 2007 3:45 PM

Subject: Shoes

I know this is nowhere near as important as some of the other issues

discussed. But, my boys are now in men's shoe sizes and I'm looking for

Velcro or slide on gym shoes that are reasonably prices ( the feet are

growing about 1/2 size every 4 months) and look age appropriate for

teenagers/young adults. We're in the Chicago suburbs although I'm fine

with on-line ordering. If anyone has any ideas, they will be greatly

appreciated.

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yes, an always on the cutting edge in terms of style!!!

In a message dated 10/25/2007 5:43:33 P.M. Central Daylight Time,

egskb@... writes:

Those engineers!!! They love things with twists and turns!

Ellen

Ellen Garber Bronfeld

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From: _Annosterling@Annoste_ (mailto:Annosterling@...)

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Sent: Thursday, October 25, 2007 5:08 PM

Subject: Re: Shoes

ah, looks are in the eye of the beholder--or the wearer. My father thinks

his corkscrew laces are THE coolest thing....and, he's older than any of the

individuals with disabilities on this list, I imagine.

(of course, he is an engineer!)

ann

In a message dated 10/25/2007 4:49:33 P.M. Central Daylight Time,

_egskb@..._ (mailto:egskb@...) writes:

The corkscrew ones we have had in the past. They don't look very

" adult-like " in case that matters. The runners laces have a locking

mechanism that

assures good support.

Ellen

Ellen Garber Bronfeld

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Sent: Thursday, October 25, 2007 4:30 PM

Subject: Re: Shoes

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Our son cannot ever ties his shoes and we went with elastic laces that look

like a 'cork screw'. We bought them over the internet. He wears braces in

his

shoes and with these laces he can wear better shoes. He can also slip them

on and off easily.

Hope this helps.

Shoes

I know this is nowhere near as important as some of the other issues

discussed. But, my boys are now in men's shoe sizes and I'm looking for

Velcro or slide on gym shoes that are reasonably prices ( the feet are

growing about 1/2 size every 4 months) and look age appropriate for

teenagers/young adults. We're in the Chicago suburbs although I'm fine

with on-line ordering. If anyone has any ideas, they will be greatly

appreciated.

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For about $5 there are laces (they may be $5 per lace or $5 per pair, I don't

recall) that you can buy that runners use...they are elasticized and when you

get them just right, you snip the length and they keep the running or walking

shoes looking like everyone elses but with easy to slip on elastic laces, yet

good support...

Any store that sells high priced running shoes would have them. There are

adaptive laces that are sold online (can't remember the site offhand) but I

could look it up...I like the runners laces much better...

You can buy the shoes anywhere...Costco, Payless...I think this is a better idea

than slip ons, as most young men wear " gym " shoes...

Ellen

Ellen Garber Bronfeld

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Shoes

I know this is nowhere near as important as some of the other issues

discussed. But, my boys are now in men's shoe sizes and I'm looking for

Velcro or slide on gym shoes that are reasonably prices ( the feet are

growing about 1/2 size every 4 months) and look age appropriate for

teenagers/young adults. We're in the Chicago suburbs although I'm fine

with on-line ordering. If anyone has any ideas, they will be greatly

appreciated.

[Guest guest]

Yep...I do think these would be similar to the ones we have...You would find

them in the atheletic section of the store, I think.

Ellen

Ellen Garber Bronfeld

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Re: Shoes

...an alternate suggestion is these rubber band type laces...they easily

stretch and contract as the foot goes in and out...you should be able to

find them at most shoe stores and Walmart etc...

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[Guest guest]

K-Mart sells an adult gym shoe with velcro that comes in black,gray and

white around $30.We used them for years but now have to buy a shoe called " The

Beast " it has stood up the best to wear and tear my man sized teen gives

them.

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[Guest guest]

Hi , I don't know about boys, but at Walmart, I can get adult women

shoes with velcro for my daughter.

The tennis shoes are about $10.

>

> I know this is nowhere near as important as some of the other issues

> discussed. But, my boys are now in men's shoe sizes and I'm looking

for

> Velcro or slide on gym shoes that are reasonably prices ( the feet are

> growing about 1/2 size every 4 months) and look age appropriate for

> teenagers/young adults. We're in the Chicago suburbs although I'm

fine

> with on-line ordering. If anyone has any ideas, they will be greatly

> appreciated.

>

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks and Ellen! What a cool, easy answer. I guess I need to get

out more!

[Guest guest]

,

Our son cannot ever ties his shoes and we went with elastic laces that look like

a 'cork screw'. We bought them over the internet. He wears braces in his shoes

and with these laces he can wear better shoes. He can also slip them on and off

easily.

Hope this helps.

Shoes

I know this is nowhere near as important as some of the other issues

discussed. But, my boys are now in men's shoe sizes and I'm looking for

Velcro or slide on gym shoes that are reasonably prices ( the feet are

growing about 1/2 size every 4 months) and look age appropriate for

teenagers/young adults. We're in the Chicago suburbs although I'm fine

with on-line ordering. If anyone has any ideas, they will be greatly

appreciated.

[Guest guest]

The corkscrew ones we have had in the past. They don't look very " adult-like "

in case that matters. The runners laces have a locking mechanism that assures

good support.

Ellen

Ellen Garber Bronfeld

egskb@...

Shoes

I know this is nowhere near as important as some of the other issues

discussed. But, my boys are now in men's shoe sizes and I'm looking for

Velcro or slide on gym shoes that are reasonably prices ( the feet are

growing about 1/2 size every 4 months) and look age appropriate for

teenagers/young adults. We're in the Chicago suburbs although I'm fine

with on-line ordering. If anyone has any ideas, they will be greatly

appreciated.

[Guest guest]

Those engineers!!! They love things with twists and turns!

Ellen

Ellen Garber Bronfeld

egskb@...

Shoes

I know this is nowhere near as important as some of the other issues

discussed. But, my boys are now in men's shoe sizes and I'm looking for

Velcro or slide on gym shoes that are reasonably prices ( the feet are

growing about 1/2 size every 4 months) and look age appropriate for

teenagers/young adults. We're in the Chicago suburbs although I'm fine

with on-line ordering. If anyone has any ideas, they will be greatly

appreciated.

[Guest guest]

I just found shoes last week. Type into your search engine (google) the

following: " shoes with velcro "

We found a pair of New Balance women's shoes for our child.

Cost was 54.95. Shipping was free. Sure beats going to the store.

TED

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From: beth Grzywa <grzywa@...>

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Subject: Shoes

Date: Thu, 25 Oct 2007 20:46:57 +0000

> I know this is nowhere near as important as some of the other issues

> discussed. But, my boys are now in men's shoe sizes and I'm looking for

> Velcro or slide on gym shoes that are reasonably prices ( the feet are

> growing about 1/2 size every 4 months) and look age appropriate for

> teenagers/young adults. We're in the Chicago suburbs although I'm fine

> with on-line ordering. If anyone has any ideas, they will be greatly

> appreciated.

>

[Guest guest]

New Balance makes great shoes with velcro and also carries " X-Tra Wide " for my

teen with super flat feet. Give them a try. There is a New Balance Store in

Geneva on Randall Rd. also.

Marget

tedmc@... wrote:

I just found shoes last week. Type into your search engine (google) the

following: " shoes with velcro "

We found a pair of New Balance women's shoes for our child.

Cost was 54.95. Shipping was free. Sure beats going to the store.

TED

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McCannon Enterprises

45W134 Rd.

Big Rock, IL 60511

630-556-3100

630-556-4FAX(4329)

---------------------- Original Message: ---------------------

From: beth Grzywa <grzywa@...>

IPADDUnite

Subject: Shoes

Date: Thu, 25 Oct 2007 20:46:57 +0000

> I know this is nowhere near as important as some of the other issues

> discussed. But, my boys are now in men's shoe sizes and I'm looking for

> Velcro or slide on gym shoes that are reasonably prices ( the feet are

> growing about 1/2 size every 4 months) and look age appropriate for

> teenagers/young adults. We're in the Chicago suburbs although I'm fine

> with on-line ordering. If anyone has any ideas, they will be greatly

> appreciated.

>

[Guest guest]

, there is a New Balance store on Butterfield in Oakbrook Terrace.

> I just found shoes last week. Type into your search engine

(google) the

> following: " shoes with velcro "

>

> We found a pair of New Balance women's shoes for our child.

> Cost was 54.95. Shipping was free. Sure beats going to the store.

>

> TED

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> McCannon Enterprises

> 45W134 Rd.

> Big Rock, IL 60511

> 630-556-3100

> 630-556-4FAX(4329)

>

> ---------------------- Original Message: ---------------------

> From: beth Grzywa <grzywa@...>

> IPADDUnite

> Subject: Shoes

> Date: Thu, 25 Oct 2007 20:46:57 +0000

>

> > I know this is nowhere near as important as some of the other

issues

> > discussed. But, my boys are now in men's shoe sizes and I'm

looking for

> > Velcro or slide on gym shoes that are reasonably prices ( the

feet are

> > growing about 1/2 size every 4 months) and look age appropriate

for

> > teenagers/young adults. We're in the Chicago suburbs although

I'm fine

> > with on-line ordering. If anyone has any ideas, they will be

greatly

> > appreciated.

> >

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Boy! The next time I need any shopping tips, I am emailing the IPADDU

membership!

Ellen

Ellen Garber Bronfeld

egskb@...

Shoes

> Date: Thu, 25 Oct 2007 20:46:57 +0000

>

> > I know this is nowhere near as important as some of the other

issues

> > discussed. But, my boys are now in men's shoe sizes and I'm

looking for

> > Velcro or slide on gym shoes that are reasonably prices ( the

feet are

> > growing about 1/2 size every 4 months) and look age appropriate

for

> > teenagers/young adults. We're in the Chicago suburbs although

I'm fine

> > with on-line ordering. If anyone has any ideas, they will be

greatly

> > appreciated.

> >

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