western australia

'Old woman' shoes

@JudyEv (382146)

Rockingham, Australia

May 6, 2019 7:38am CST

We are leaving for France in three more sleeps. We went to town today to do some last minute shopping. Vince had to go to the chiropractor then we picked up all the medications he’ll need for six weeks away. The chiropractor recommended that he buy one of those blow-up neck supports for use on the plane. I bought one last time we were in town. He also got a hair-cut. I bought quite a nice really warm jacket as the one I use at endurance rides was passed on by a friend and, as well as being a bit big for me, is a bit past being taken overseas. I also bought a pair of, according to Vince, ‘old-woman shoes’. We’re trying to travel lighter than usual. I’m taking sneakers and wanted something a little bit nicer in case Damian takes us to one of his jazz gigs. These aren’t flash or elegant but they’ll be slightly better than sneakers. And at my age, comfort is to be much applauded. The end is in sight.

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@LadyDuck (502491)

• Italy

6 May 19

I do not find sneakers comfortable at all, I also have comfortable shoes when we travel, comfortable but light, we both love to walk a lot.

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@LadyDuck (502491)

• Italy

7 May 19

@JudyEv They look good, I am sure you will walk well in them.

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@JudyEv (382146)

• Rockingham, Australia

7 May 19

These are HomyPeds. They are light too so should be good.

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@JudyEv (382146)

• Rockingham, Australia

7 May 19

@LadyDuck I've worn them around the house all morning and they haven't troubled me at all. Often when I get new shoes home it's like they've shrunk during the journey and are not so comfortable any more - but these are fine.

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@snowy22315 (208964)

• United States

6 May 19

The shoes don't look too bad to me..it isn't like they are button up orthopedics or something..

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@JudyEv (382146)

• Rockingham, Australia

7 May 19

They could be much worse. I'm perfectly happy with them.

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@Juliaacv (56282)

• Canada

6 May 19

They look like a very comfortable pair of shoes to me. You won't be pegged as wearing 'old-woman shoes' wearing those at all.

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@JudyEv (382146)

• Rockingham, Australia

7 May 19

They could be worse and they're very comfortable.

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@wolfgirl569 (135791)

• Marion, Ohio

6 May 19

I have sneakers, boots and sandals. Nothing with a heel to it.

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@JudyEv (382146)

• Rockingham, Australia

7 May 19

I've given up on heels now too. I don't want to break my neck at my age.

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@wolfgirl569 (135791)

• Marion, Ohio

7 May 19

@JudyEv I had one pair of boots that I loved. They had about a 4 inch heel. I would be scared to even walk in that now and could run in those

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@JudyEv (382146)

• Rockingham, Australia

7 May 19

@wolfgirl569 Four inches is high! Good for you.

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@nela13 (59365)

• Portugal

6 May 19

If you feel comfortable with them then it is okay.

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@JudyEv (382146)

• Rockingham, Australia

7 May 19

Thanks and I do. I wore them all morning at home and they're very comfortable.

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@nela13 (59365)

• Portugal

7 May 19

@JudyEv They look very comfortable.

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@Babino (5756)

• Morocco

6 May 19

Actually, they look like baby shoes to me. anyway, doesn't matter as long as they are confortable, Enjoy France !!

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@JudyEv (382146)

• Rockingham, Australia

7 May 19

They do a bit, don't they? The velcro fastenings are a good idea too. Thanks for the good wishes. Two more sleeps!

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@much2say (57760)

• Los Angeles, California

6 May 19

I don't see them as old-lady shoes! Certainly more fashionable than just sneakers - looks like they would go with all kinds of outfits. But yes, comfort is the main thing . . . I'm all for shoes with no heels!!

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@JudyEv (382146)

• Rockingham, Australia

7 May 19

I am really happy with them. They're not nearly as 'old-womanish' as many I've seen.

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@allknowing (153530)

• India

7 May 19

Those shoes remind me of what we used to wear as kids. Yes comfort comes first.

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@allknowing (153530)

• India

7 May 19

https://www.mylot.com/comment/3272540/20543592/31392747

@JudyEv I was not talking about the Velcro but the pattern. If there was velcro in those days then there would have been no nursery rhyme 'One two buckle my shoe'

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@JudyEv (382146)

• Rockingham, Australia

7 May 19

@allknowing It's a wonder kids still know about buckles.

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@JudyEv (382146)

• Rockingham, Australia

7 May 19

Velcro fastenings are a great boon too aren't they? Especially for kids' shoes.

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@hereandthere (45628)

• Philippines

6 May 19

i like shoes like that. i'm not really a sneaker person.

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@JudyEv (382146)

• Rockingham, Australia

7 May 19

Our son coaxed us into sneakers and I like them but they are definitely casual footwear.

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@crazyhorseladycx (39503)

• United States

6 May 19

i'm jest giddy with 'xcitement fer y'all's trip. i think those shoes're cute 'n 'gree that comfort 'tis the prime goal.

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@crazyhorseladycx (39503)

• United States

7 May 19

@JudyEv i'm so 'xcited fer y'all! hmm, 'tis been so long since i've been anyplace, i doubt i'd nary a clue's to what to pack? yer prolly gonna find a pair whilst'n yer travels that jest speaks to ya 'til ya purchase, lol.

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@JudyEv (382146)

• Rockingham, Australia

7 May 19

@crazyhorseladycx Once I used to take far too many clothes. I'm hoping my case will be a bit lighter this time.

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@JudyEv (382146)

• Rockingham, Australia

7 May 19

Only two sleeps now and I have most things packed. We're trying to travel lighter this time. I'm only taking these shoes and sneakers for starters which is unusual for me.

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@JohnRoberts (109841)

• Los Angeles, California

6 May 19

Comfort should be top priority.

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@JudyEv (382146)

• Rockingham, Australia

7 May 19

As you get older, comfort really does begin to take priority over everything else.

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@FayeHazel (40230)

• United States

8 May 19

Wow! Enjoy France in 3 sleeps. I like that phrase. I haven't heard it before. :-) Old woman shoes? Nah. I would wear those totally. I hate hurting feet and those look stylish and comfy

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@JudyEv (382146)

• Rockingham, Australia

8 May 19

They're pretty good compared to some I could have chosen. :)

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@FayeHazel (40230)

• United States

8 May 19

@JudyEv At least your feet are comfy

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@DocAndersen (54399)

• United States

6 May 19

style is simply vanity extended.... Wear what is comfortable...

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@JudyEv (382146)

• Rockingham, Australia

7 May 19

That's a clever saying. Yes, these are comfortable thanks.

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@DocAndersen (54399)

• United States

7 May 19

@JudyEv that is all that matters!

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@jvicentevalera (13671)

• Santiago, Chile

6 May 19

Those shoes are nice, and they seem comfortable. Didn't you find them in other colors? In red, blue, yellow, and even light pick would have been nice too!

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@JudyEv (382146)

• Rockingham, Australia

7 May 19

It seemed they only had the one colour. But they're go with anything I wear - and won't draw attention to themselves!!

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@jvicentevalera (13671)

• Santiago, Chile

7 May 19

@JudyEv Yeah, black goes everything. I know Judy, I know you don't want that much attention. LOL

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@bagarad (14283)

• Paso Robles, California

12 May 19

Comfort is definitely important at our age. Those shoes do look comfortable. I'm waiting to hear about your trip to France.

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@bagarad (14283)

• Paso Robles, California

13 May 19

@JudyEv We will enjoy your photos whenever they decide to cooperate.

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@JudyEv (382146)

• Rockingham, Australia

16 May 19

@bagarad When I came on to check the photos were there so that's good.

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@JudyEv (382146)

• Rockingham, Australia

12 May 19

I've just posted but for some reason I couldn't add a photo. I'll try again tomorrow.

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@BelleStarr (61463)

• United States

6 May 19

Those look like comfortable Clark's shoes lol These days I agree with you, I am all about comfort and I wear all black, even black insole Converse sneakers because, yes, being all black they can pass for dressy if need be!!

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@JudyEv (382146)

• Rockingham, Australia

7 May 19

The sneakers I'm taking are nearly all black but have the white Nike symbol (our son is right into Nikes). It's hardly noticeable. As you say black doesn't look nearly as casual as some of the coloured ones.

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@amadeo (111937)

• United States

6 May 19

Old woman show.they look great there.

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@JudyEv (382146)

• Rockingham, Australia

7 May 19

Thanks and they're very comfortable which is the main thing.

@garymarsh6 (24026)

• United Kingdom

6 May 19

Comfort all the way! Well done for choosing them rather than impractical heels!

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@JudyEv (382146)

• Rockingham, Australia

7 May 19

Hopefully we'll do quite a lot of walking and looking so these will be ideal.

@DianneN (254926)

• United States

7 May 19

I wear comfortable shoes when traveling, too. Nothing is worse than having your tootsies hurt. My travel shoes look worse than your old lady shoes.

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@DianneN (254926)

• United States

8 May 19

@JudyEv I never wear sneakers on a plane due to security checks. I like easy on and easy off shoes. You must be very excited by now with one more sleep to go.

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@JudyEv (382146)

• Rockingham, Australia

8 May 19

@DianneN That's a good idea. As these as so comfortable maybe I'll do that.

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@JudyEv (382146)

• Rockingham, Australia

8 May 19

I think I'll wear sneakers on the plane. I haven't decided yet. Still one sleep to go.

no point in hurrying these things.

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@Hannihar (130150)

• Israel

7 May 19

@JudyEv So Judy what do you think of the shoes? Are you happy with them? That is what is important because you will be wearing them and not Vince.

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@JudyEv (382146)

• Rockingham, Australia

7 May 19

I am perfectly happy with them and the friends we are going with have even more old-fashioned shoes so I'm really pleased with them. I wore them all morning in the house and they didn't hurt at all so I know I've made a good decision. Thanks for asking.

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@JudyEv (382146)

• Rockingham, Australia

7 May 19

@Hannihar Thanks.

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@Hannihar (130150)

• Israel

7 May 19

@JudyEv I am so glad you are happy with your shoes.

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