tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8572102937612408267.post5281376096976779728..comments2024-03-08T03:58:13.625+00:00Comments on Stickman Communications: My boots. The end of an era?Hannah Ensorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12228122568368871809noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8572102937612408267.post-50979403813113878102018-10-02T01:47:36.363+01:002018-10-02T01:47:36.363+01:00Hannah, tell me that you havent thrown away your h...Hannah, tell me that you havent thrown away your hot pink boots yet! You can fix them with a blend of pink and red Sugru. See https://www.instructables.com/id/Keep-Your-Comfy-Clodhoppers/Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17053723139433137777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8572102937612408267.post-90197375342408277232018-05-24T18:17:25.383+01:002018-05-24T18:17:25.383+01:00Apologies if you felt my comment was unwarranted o...Apologies if you felt my comment was unwarranted or insulting; it certainly wasn't intended that way, but I can understand that's how it might have appeared. I'm not trying to make excuses but I'm currently struggling with anxiety and depression and, therefore I'm perhaps failing to explain myself as clearly as I should. What I should have done was to avoid commenting as I should have known that I would be liable to make an idiot of myself. I suppose I tend to be very practically-minded and am often either amused, or, depending on the circumstances, saddened, when I see people (of both sexes and, presumably, multiple gender identities) wearing utterly unsuitable clothes for the situation or weather conditions in which they find themselves.<br /><br />My recent history with my Brittle Bone Disease (Osteogenesis imperfecta) is that, unbeknownst to me, my bone mineral density had been dropping for some time, leading to a succession of fractures the other year. As a result, I'm all-too aware that our bodies can cause us problems unexpectedly and was concerned that you might end up without a back-up plan in terms of something you can use in bad weather or if you find that things aren't doing as well on a temporary basis. As a DM fan myself, I'd vaguely noticed that the type of boots you mention in your posts were no longer available. I realised this as my disability affects my stature, which means that, with thick winter socks, I often need to buy the smallest women's size of a unisex boot rather than a larger kid's size, which I prefer to do as kid's DMs nowadays aren't welted as they used to be, and unisex snowboots are often more appropriate for a man in his late '30s than the kid's version, presuming that there is a male-suitable colour scheme available.<br /><br />Anyway, what I'm trying to say is that I was concerned that you might find the newly-increases range of possibilities somewhat disorientating (not in a patronising way) and that, momentarily, planning for occasions when circumstances might be more limiting might have been forgotten.<br />Apologies,<br />Chris.chrisbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16590591559693486278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8572102937612408267.post-7940803089714895782018-05-24T15:35:15.133+01:002018-05-24T15:35:15.133+01:00While I appreciate that people care, there seems t...While I appreciate that people care, there seems to be some misunderstanding about this post, so I'll try to clarify things: For 10 years I have literally been restricted to one style of boot, by one brand, available in 2 or three colours each year, costing over £100 a pair. There are lots of factors that made these boots the only suitable ones I'd found (fastening type, foot shape, level of support needed, weight, type of sole etc). But none of these boots can be replaced with the same/similar ones as they wear out because they were all only available for a season or two. It is, therefore, really exciting and fun that when my favourite pair breaks, and another 3 of the remaining 4 pairs are getting very tatty, I am actually able to look for new footwear outside of this extremely limited range (which currently isn't stocking anything I like). Who knows what I will find that I like and also works for me practically for the scenarios I want to wear them in? I suddenly have a choice of footwear for random, everyday use far far beyond what I've had for years. This doesn't mean I have lost all common sense or individuality. Of course I won't be going out and buying shoes dangerous for my usage. Nor does it mean I'm throwing out all my boots that are still good to wear. It means that after 10 years of having almost no choice, I suddenly have the prospect of looking in a standard shop with a decent chance of finding something I like and which is practical and wearable and might well cost less than half of what my boots cost! This is marvelous. And in the light of this, if I find something that I love, that works for me, that also just happens to be uber-girly, cheap and fashionable, of course I'm buying it :DHannah Ensorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12228122568368871809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8572102937612408267.post-44219732588151149482018-05-24T15:32:11.312+01:002018-05-24T15:32:11.312+01:00This comment has been removed by the author.Hannah Ensorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12228122568368871809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8572102937612408267.post-57337024404151989582018-05-23T21:53:13.358+01:002018-05-23T21:53:13.358+01:00This comment has been removed by the author.chrisbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16590591559693486278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8572102937612408267.post-13917327885149268712018-05-08T07:18:01.342+01:002018-05-08T07:18:01.342+01:00Defenitly get new walking boots. Even slightly rou...Defenitly get new walking boots. Even slightly rough terrain can do a number on a weak ankle. Look for pairs that are on sale due to them being end of line to get the best quality for the price. As for decorative boots like your pink Doc Martins it's up to you but just because you don't need the support doesn't mean you shouldn't wear them if you like them and enjoy the style. also bear in mind the extra support may still help if you come a cropper on some stairs or a curbSara Kaynoreply@blogger.com