on 09-03-2015 05:19 PM
I wish they didn't take so long to wear in.
I had a blow out in my old ones the other day and the new ones feel like I'm walking with a couple of fence palings strapped to my feet
09-03-2015 05:23 PM - edited 09-03-2015 05:26 PM
lurker, are you sure you wear them on your feet???!
lol
runs>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
on 09-03-2015 05:29 PM
LOL After I posted that I did think, I hope our American friends know I'm referring to the footwear not the underwear!
on 09-03-2015 05:34 PM
@lurker172602 wrote:LOL After I posted that I did think, I hope our American friends know I'm referring to the footwear not the underwear!
oh good! glad you're talking about your feet. I was a bit worried
I don't wear thongs any more because when I was a kid I wore them constantly, now I have a gap between my big toe and my next toe
on 09-03-2015 05:37 PM
I suppose both could make you walk funny
on 09-03-2015 05:43 PM
I cant wear Jandals/thongs they give me a blister between my toes, I wear the rubber scuff ones but hard to get.
Bought a few pair in Thailand that may last me a year or so
on 09-03-2015 05:48 PM
Lurker-agree it takes time to break in thongs.
Good walking boots are worse.
Have a pair of expensive ones (well $140.00s in a shop).
Got them from a garage sale in the box -unworn for $20.00.
Get blisters after wearing them for half an hour.
I have been hearing to soak the boots in water and put them on for a while
so they take the shape of my feet-might give it a go.
Back on the thongs---------walking along a beach -you will find 2 thongs-
never the same colour ..or the right size........Richo.
on 09-03-2015 05:51 PM
@lionrose.7 wrote:I cant wear Jandals/thongs they give me a blister between my toes, I wear the rubber scuff ones but hard to get.
Bought a few pair in Thailand that may last me a year or so
It's funny lion. The moment I walk out of Aucklad airport I start saying jandals and chilly bin and (dare I mention it ) luncheon sausage, but back here again and it's straight back to thongs and esky. I must be bi-lingual
on 09-03-2015 06:00 PM
on 09-03-2015 06:02 PM
@serendipityricho wrote:Lurker-agree it takes time to break in thongs.
Good walking boots are worse.
Have a pair of expensive ones (well $140.00s in a shop).
Got them from a garage sale in the box -unworn for $20.00.
Get blisters after wearing them for half an hour.
I have been hearing to soak the boots in water and put them on for a while
so they take the shape of my feet-might give it a go.
Back on the thongs---------walking along a beach -you will find 2 thongs-
never the same colour ..or the right size........Richo.
Soldiers used to p ee in their new boots and leave it overnight to soften the leather (water will probably stiffen the leather and make is worse). I swear I'm not making it up. Pharmacy grade foot/heel softening creams are usually 10% - 20% urea and if you need any more convincing, Spike Milligan also mentions it it one of his war memoirs (Hitler - My Part in his Downfall maybe??).
You shouldn't need any more convincing but I'm not walking beside you or behind you on any treks!
Cheers,
Marina.