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Hollow said:
I have hypermobility (double jointed). This means I can bend joints into the most ridiculous shapes. However, it can be very painful if I overdo the walking or other exercise, and I often dislocate things.

I found out recently that a young woman who also has this condition, has an adult only site where she makes a ton of money selling pictures of her bendy joints! 😲 Can you imagine people paying to have a picture of you holding a mug because your thumb bends backwards! :ROFLMAO:
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Yes there was a couple of kids at school with me who were double jointed.. and more recently I worked with a woman who altho' not DJ had Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, so had very supple joints, and was always dislocating her shoulders
 
mike4lorie said:
can't wear winter boots anymore...
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I haven't been able to wear winter boots for 20+ years. I live where winter temperatures often get to -40°. An extra pair of wooly socks inside running shoes works just fine.

Extra socks plus plastic bags inside the runners also works. My coworkers and I did this when we walked outdoors all day in another cold city.
 
NorthernLight said:
I haven't been able to wear winter boots for 20+ years. I live where winter temperatures often get to -40°. An extra pair of wooly socks inside running shoes works just fine.

Extra socks plus plastic bags inside the runners also works. My coworkers and I did this when we walked outdoors all day in another cold city.
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why can't you wear boots ..I'm intrigued :unsure:
 
hollydolly said:
why can't you wear boots ..I'm intrigued :unsure:
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Some winter boots have high heels. Even the ones that don't are mostly for show.

For example, they don't have arch supports, or they follow some fashion trend that interferes with comfort or function. Or they aren't even warm (or they're too warm and the thick lining begins to stink). Often the tread on them isn't as good as that on running shoes.

In my case the "can't" is mostly about arch support. I can't walk in uncomfortable footwear. And if they don't have a good tread (as running shoes do), they're dangerous.

I'm sure there are wonderful boots somewhere that would be perfect for me. Maybe specially made for Arctic explorers and the like. But I can't afford those.
 
NorthernLight said:
Some winter boots have high heels. Even the ones that don't are mostly for show.

For example, they don't have arch supports, or they follow some fashion trend that interferes with comfort or function. Or they aren't even warm (or they're too warm and the thick lining begins to stink). Often the tread on them isn't as good as that on running shoes.

In my case the "can't" is mostly about arch support. I can't walk in uncomfortable footwear. And if they don't have a good tread (as running shoes do), they're dangerous.

I'm sure there are wonderful boots somewhere that would be perfect for me. Maybe specially made for Arctic explorers and the like. But I can't afford those.
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You're fairly new here, so you won't be aware as most others are here that I'm the Queen of Boot owners... :LOL:..I have just about every style you can imagine, from snow boots, to ankle boots of many types, from suede to leather, .. to Knee high boots, with and without heels. It's imperative my feet are comfortable and I have never experienced any of the things on your list.. :eek:
 
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hollydolly said:
You're fairly new here, so you won't be aware as most others are here that I'm the Queen of Boot owners... :LOL:..I have just about every style you can imagine, from snow boots, to ankle boots of many types, from suede to leather, .. to Knee high boots, with and without heels. It's imperative my feet are comfortable and I have neve experienced any of the things on your list.. :eek:
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I was in a bank six years ago, meeting with the branch manager to review some documents relating to one of my sibling's who had recently passed (I was the estate administrator). The branch manager's desk was in the front of the bank, to the left of the entrance. While we were having our meeting, a man entered the bank and honestly, everything in me silently panicked. I somehow knew he was going to attempt a robbery. He passed by us and went to the tellers and I silently mouthed to the branch manager "call the police". She hadn't caught on to why I was saying this. So I gathered my papers at her desk as calmly as I could and said in a normal speaking voice 'thanks so much for your time. I'll get the rest of the information to you". I didn't want to appear nervous. I stood and just prayed that I could get out of the bank without being told to sit back down by the would-be robber.

As soon as I got outside, I called the police and within 60-90 seconds the place was swarming with cops. Any yes, the man in the bank was attempting a robbery. He was apprehended without incident and taken into custody.
 
Leann said:
I was in a bank six years ago, meeting with the branch manager to review some documents relating to one of my sibling's who had recently passed (I was the estate administrator). The branch manager's desk was in the front of the bank, to the left of the entrance. While we were having our meeting, a man entered the bank and honestly, everything in me silently panicked. I somehow knew he was going to attempt a robbery. He passed by us and went to the tellers and I silently mouthed to the branch manager "call the police". She hadn't caught on to why I was saying this. So I gathered my papers at her desk as calmly as I could and said in a normal speaking voice 'thanks so much for your time. I'll get the rest of the information to you". I didn't want to appear nervous. I stood and just prayed that I could get out of the bank without being told to sit back down by the would-be robber.

As soon as I got outside, I called the police and within 60-90 seconds the place was swarming with cops. Any yes, the man in the bank was attempting a robbery. He was apprehended without incident and taken into custody.
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WoW!!! you Heroine !!😰
 
@NorthernLight I get my boots from the Bay. Usually Clarks, just above the ankle. They’re easy to put on, flat, and have good traction. If I needed extra arch support, I’d buy an insert. I do have a pair of heavy duty boots that I should give away because I don’t participate in deep snow activities anymore. Also my taller dress boots are flat and have good traction.

I walk every day and if there’s black ice, I’d be dancing no matter what I have on my feet.

Not exactly the pair in the photo, but similar style.
 

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Hollow said:
I have hypermobility (double jointed). This means I can bend joints into the most ridiculous shapes. However, it can be very painful if I overdo the walking or other exercise, and I often dislocate things.

I found out recently that a young woman who also has this condition, has an adult only site where she makes a ton of money selling pictures of her bendy joints! 😲 Can you imagine people paying to have a picture of you holding a mug because your thumb bends backwards! :ROFLMAO:
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Actually I am double jointed with my thumbs. I never thought it was a big deal but people seem to think it is.
 
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