Ferret Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 Originally posted by sagebrushquilter Did anyone ever get the Vibram Five Fingers shoes?? Do you like them? Shana...did you buy them and wear them to the grocery store? I still wear mine everywhere. They are a nit of a hazard in quilt gatherings, I seem to spend half my time with a foot in the air for people to inspect In fact I was unloading the van after the show in my crocs when it started to rain I swapped to the 5 fingers, much more grip. We have a tiled path which can be really slippy. Ferret Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Posted August 29, 2009 Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 Originally posted by sagebrushquilter Didn't know there was such a thing as double scoliosis! That must be painful. I wear my steel toed boots nearly year round...or I go barefoot. I am sure that doesn't help you, but I have been looking for something different to try too. I want something confortable on the feet and cool...my feet sweat horribly. Any suggestions for something cool? Kristina...were we seperated at birth.....totally my story as well. I did find a pair of men's flip flops at Target LAST summer that had a cushie sole and have pretty much lived in those this summer. Not bad for quilting either, but Shannon, I don't know what I would suggest for you. These have been mentioned before maybe someone else can report on them. i know alot of nursies use them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susanne.Hughes Posted August 29, 2009 Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 Hi Shannon, Sharon Schambers wears these tpe of shoes as well!!!!!!!! They seem to be "endorsed" by quilters everywhere. The concept seems very interesting and I am very tempted to get a pair myself. So my answer is absolutely no help at all, is it? Talk to those that have them and ask for the pros and cons etc. Regards, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted August 29, 2009 Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 Originally posted by sagebrushquilter Did anyone ever get the Vibram Five Fingers shoes?? My son has these and just loves them! This is a boy that doesn't where anything but flip flops, except at work! His first year in NY he wore flip flops through the whole winter! Amazing he didn't end up with frostbite! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted August 29, 2009 Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 I was at the post office today and picking up a package. The post office clerk was wearing the Zcoil shoes and I asked her if she like them and she said she loves them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peglu Posted August 29, 2009 Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 A girl I work with has these and we 'swapped shoes' for a few hours. (I know, sounds gross). They are awesome. I have a congenital defect in my spine that has require multiple surgeries throughout my life. These shoes are amazing! I immediately felt my posture improve and the pressure was off of my hips and lower back. I Loved them. I would definately wear them to quilt in. Just don't know if I can get past the look of them to wear them to work though. They look pretty strange. Peggy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramona-quilter Posted August 29, 2009 Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 Hi Shannon, Yes, I bought a pair of Z-coils at MQS last year. They really take the jarring away from walking and they did help my back. I have been having foot issues for several months, not related to z-coils, and have not worn mine in a while. I always wore them while quilting. My friend who also quilts uses the sandal style and she loves them. They do get stared at and they are not cheap. Mine were $185 at MQS. But I have never scrimped on shoes. It's a big like walking inside one of those balloon jumps that the kids use. Linda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belquilt Posted August 29, 2009 Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 Shannon, DH says go for it, as a lot of his patients wear these shoes, also a lot of the Ortho Drs wear them too. I have back problems and the newly arthritic hip and I have a pair of Soft walk shoes and I love those. I will ask him about the 5 Finger shoes too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stagecl Posted August 29, 2009 Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 Heidi, My older daughter wore flip-flops all through the Ohio winter when we lived there. It must be a college rebel against parent thing:P, now she wouldn't think of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berylj Posted August 29, 2009 Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 TAKE EM OFF BABY I accept I am an naked ape - I do not prefer foot covering. Inside my house and anywhere else I can think of like at my quiliting machine it is flesh to floor. Result I never think about my feet. They are always comfortable. Shopping - what ever is closest to the door. The trip is going to be quick anyway. Hiking - ankle support is important. Over the ankle and a cut down v at the back and excellent socks. I also wear these on flights (they are not light) to cut down on baggage. Business - I go for high tart - I change in the car park - anything in red - I now (mostly) avoid the the killer stilletoes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doodlebug Posted August 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 i bought a pair of the five toe things Ferret brought up, but alas, i can't wear them....they hurt my toes. i have an issue with my left foot that makes them VERY uncomfortable to wear. they fit well and feel right, til i start really walking in them....they do get some attention we have a store in stockbridge that sells Zcoils , so i'm going to make the drive and check them out.... thanks to everyone for sharing their opinions. if and when i buy a pair of zcoils, i'll report back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachside Quilter Posted August 29, 2009 Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 Shannon: How about posting a pic of you in your new shoes and wearing your night goggles? LOL Vickie Oliver Beachside Quilter APQS Rep SW FL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzie W. Posted August 30, 2009 Report Share Posted August 30, 2009 Shannon, I bought those shoes a couple of years ago, had them adjusted but they just made my feet hurt more. I now use the "Good Feet" supports and love them. The only thing I still can not tolerate for a length of time is standing on concrete. Suzie W. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennan100 Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 My daughter is a nurse and wears hers everywhere. She has an ankle that bothers her and of course back issues and she swears by them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb2bie Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 Many doctors and nurses wear the Dansko shoes. When my Dad had surgery, his surgeon had Danskos in red!!! Guess it disguised the splatter???? Ha Ha!!! I had heel spurs and found the Danskos really helped. I wore them exclusively for a while until everything healed up. I'm a country girl and barefoot suits me best but I need the support of whoes these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoryJM Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 So...here's another option to throw into the mix that I've been giving some thought. When we move to the yurt, I will be quilting on concrete. Currently, I'm on our wood floor with those foam pads that fit together like jigsaw puzzle pieces. That isn't going to be enough protection, I don't think. I saw these (www.gelpro.com) advertised on TV the other night and looked at their website. Now I'm thinking about getting one to fit on the freehand side of the machine and see how it works with my crocs and birkenstocks that I generally wear while quilting. I tried on a pair of the MBS shoes and they were comfy! Haven't ever tried the Zcoil ones...they're just so odd looking. But, with those springs, are you able to leap tall buildings?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countrystitcher Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 Shannon: Did you get the z-coils yet? My Mother and I both bought the shoes and she never wears hers, what size shoe do you wear? I could maybe get you a bargain?? I wear mine some, but I have arthritis in my feet and it really doesn't help much. Still looking for the perfect shoe! Sharon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
francine Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 Sharon Schaumberg was wearing shoes like that at the 2008 show in Paducah. I like Borne and Earth shoe and echo. I have inserts made by my foot doc. that keep the front part of my foot in a state of floating. I have porcelain and hardwood floors and can never go barefoot. I do what ever he tells me surgery was a drag!! i will be looking forward to all shoe input! Is there help for your scoliosis? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
francine Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 Originally posted by DoryJM So...here's another option to throw into the mix that I've been giving some thought. When we move to the yurt, I will be quilting on concrete. Currently, I'm on our wood floor with those foam pads that fit together like jigsaw puzzle pieces. That isn't going to be enough protection, I don't think. I saw these (www.gelpro.com) advertised on TV the other night and looked at their website. Now I'm thinking about getting one to fit on the freehand side of the machine and see how it works with my crocs and birkenstocks that I generally wear while quilting. I tried on a pair of the MBS shoes and they were comfy! Haven't ever tried the Zcoil ones...they're just so odd looking. But, with those springs, are you able to leap tall buildings?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
francine Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 I saw those gel-pro pads.I priced them they are high and come in some really neat patterns and colors. I am beginning to think it would be cheaper to buy them then all the shoes in my closet and the doc bill! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 Originally posted by DoryJM Currently, I'm on our wood floor with those foam pads that fit together like jigsaw puzzle pieces. That isn't going to be enough protection, I don't think. Actually I am on the same set up...and have the same puzzle pieces...so far it okay, but, I have a piece of carpet on the concrete and then the pieces, so that may be the difference. Let me know how your new set goes when you are there...I might want to change as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 After 27 years in steel toed combat boots my feet kill me in any type of civilian shoes. I live in my CROCKS but my back and legs hurt after about 5 hours. Now you you all have me interested in the Z thingys. I was driving home from work today and what did I see? They're building a new strip mall by my house and on the "opening soon" sign was Z-Coils. Do you know how much this forum costs me!! See ya later, I'm off to the Z-Coil Store.:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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