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Justan Olphart[_2_]

On 8/22/2015 11:54 AM, Mr. Luddite wrote:
On 8/22/2015 11:21 AM, wrote:
On Sat, 22 Aug 2015 06:13:50 -0700 (PDT), True North
wrote:

"I injured a heel and my doctor said I have to get out of my boat
shoes. I am OK in my New Balance sneakers but I need something else.
(easy on and off, OK when wet)
He suggested crocs but I am not sure I can do it ;-)

I bought a pair from Zappos but I think they are going back. I feel
like I am walking around with plastic bags on my feet.

Still on a shoe hunt for something that works around water."

Trying hard to wear out my 2nd pair of Crocs. I've been using them as
boat shoes and slippers for about 10 years.
Sometimes I'll even walk the dog in them.
A little loosy goosy for any distance walking but ok for what I use
'em for.

I just do not like the feel of plastic shoes and they seem a little
too loosey goosey. The ones I had may have been too big tho. It just
felt like a twisted ankle, waiting to happen.

I have a pair of Crocs that have canvas uppers. Has four lace holes. I
don't know what model they are but they are comfortable and seem to wear
well. Had them for quite a while. Much more comfortable than the boat
shoes they sell at places like West Marine. I remember they used to
pound on your heal.

I twisted my left ankle somehow a couple of months ago. I think it was
from climbing up and down on my tractor while doing some tree trimming
and cutting over a weekend. I noticed that when I put my foot on the
little step to get up to the driving position, I'd also pivot on it to
align my ass with the seat. I think that's what did it.

Took quite a while for it to heal. Hurt like hell just to walk for a
long time. I bought a couple of pairs of high topped hiking type boots
and laced them up tight to give the ankle some support. Feels ok now.
You don't heal as quickly as you did as a youngster, that's for sure.

That'll learn ya to wear boat shoes while tractoring. Sheeesh!