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Post by reuben on Dec 9, 2016 8:57:05 GMT -8
I was at the gym this morning and noticed that my toes were banging up against the end of my shoe. I've noticed this a few times lately. "Hmmm...", I thought to myself. "I'm not even hiking downhill." So I went to EMS and asked them to measure my feet. I'm one or one and a half sizes bigger than I've been in decades! I'm not relishing the thought of spending a bunch of money on new shoes, but it could explain some things, like why I lost two toenails in Patagonia last year. |
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Post by rebeccad on Dec 9, 2016 9:00:21 GMT -8
I think that's a pretty normal thing that happens with age. For us women, it also happens with pregnancy! (The hormones that loosen connections enough to allow a baby out affect the whole body, so the feet flatten and expand). I went up a half a shoe size at least after the boys were born. Oh, and they didn't expand evenly. One foot is almost a half size larger than the other now. Sucks.
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Post by reuben on Dec 9, 2016 9:40:30 GMT -8
I thought it was normal for feet to get wider, but not longer. But whaddaiknow?
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Post by desert dweller on Dec 9, 2016 9:42:58 GMT -8
I thought it was normal for feet to get wider, but not longer. But whaddaiknow? Maybe shoe manufactures have started to use a different system of foot-size measurements so that folks will have to go and buy more shoes. What a great marketing trick. |
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Post by reuben on Dec 9, 2016 9:47:16 GMT -8
Maybe shoe manufactures have started to use a different system of foot-size measurements so that folks will have to go and buy more shoes. What a great marketing trick. Yeah, some of my shoes fit fine. Right now I know that two pairs of Salomon are too small. Others, like a pair from Merrell, seem to fit fine. It'd be interesting to try the Merrells that "fit" with the same pair 1 or 1.5 sizes larger. |
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Post by mocamper on Dec 9, 2016 9:57:00 GMT -8
Out of context thread gold.
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Post by BigLoad on Dec 9, 2016 11:23:19 GMT -8
Is your longitudinal arch collapsing?
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Post by reuben on Dec 9, 2016 11:30:10 GMT -8
Is your longitudinal arch collapsing? Uh, didn't know I had one. I'm guessing that's the long axis, heel to toe? Is it legal to have one? If so, is it legal for it to collapse (similar to bankruptcy)? This sounds like I'm headed to a meeting with the IRS or SEC, and that's never a good thing. Will I be deported? |
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Post by BigLoad on Dec 9, 2016 11:42:14 GMT -8
It's OK as long as you have a birth certificate. Otherwise you're jaywalking.
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Post by crawford on Dec 9, 2016 11:44:26 GMT -8
According to my research on the Cobbler-Arch Bill, you will in fact face stiff penalties during your next visit to REI.
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Post by reuben on Dec 9, 2016 12:02:56 GMT -8
According to my research on the Cobbler-Arch Bill, you will in fact face stiff penalties during your next visit to REI. Which is exactly why I went to EMS. |
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Post by absarokanaut on Dec 9, 2016 12:50:34 GMT -8
I liked EMS, but they crashed and burned in Colorado.
My right foot has Plantar Fasciitis bad, I had to go up a full size over the last few years.
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Post by reuben on Dec 9, 2016 12:59:32 GMT -8
I think that's a pretty normal thing that happens with age. For us women, it also happens with pregnancy! I haven't had a checkup lately, but I'm pretty sure I'm not pregnant. |
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Post by reuben on Dec 9, 2016 13:04:10 GMT -8
It's OK as long as you have a birth certificate. Otherwise you're jaywalking. I've jaywalked in my time, notably as a stupid teenager. Will I be deported? If so, it's no big deal - I know a few countries I'd be willing to emigrate to. |
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Post by rebeccad on Dec 9, 2016 14:41:01 GMT -8
I think that's a pretty normal thing that happens with age. For us women, it also happens with pregnancy! I haven't had a checkup lately, but I'm pretty sure I'm not pregnant. So I guess that leaves old age... |
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