Playa Boots

[Sunbeam56]

Where's Simon? We need a photo of those shoes with a banner... These boots don't have to walk to get ALL over you....

I am so enamoured of CFish having these, I may have to bring some as a gift. (Nodding vigorously). Its a vision!

[theCryptofishist]

Don't bother. Even when I had feet, I wore pretty plain, pretty practical stuff. I don't know why I hang out in this thread, but it's not about me and footwear.

[edbrez]

Don't bother. Even when I had feet, I wore pretty plain, pretty practical stuff. I don't know why I hang out in this thread, but it's not about me and footwear.

how about a hug then?
I think you might like one maybe, or something that you might cherish, like a nice book?
I am quite aware you have an exceptional command of English
Your sword and shield
Is there anything I could maybe pick you up over here, that you might like?
It is a thread about footwear, but its not the same without your cunning wit which has humbled me on a number of occasions

[Sunbeam56]

I am not mocking CFISH. She is one of my fave characters on this Board. She is brave, self-reliant, and stoic.
I admire her.
And, since she has taken an interest in this thread, I was thinking she might be interested.
I'm sorry if ny enthusiasm was misplaced.

[edbrez]

Sunbeam I know your not, I wasn't implying that
I just couldn't leave that reply as it was, something had to be said...
I hope its appreciated

[Sunbeam56]

Yes, thanks.

[theCryptofishist]

From a friend...

It really hurts my feeling when someone says "I would love to give you a makeover".
What this tells me is that the person doesn't like me as I am. I know I am not a fashion queen, and I fail on dressing feminine, some reasons I dress like I do is for concealment, I dont like my shape I and will not wear anything revealing in this shape. I dont need makeup, why would I spend all that money to feel like a clown and turn my face into a picture someone else would like. I am working on finding a fashion style suitable to me and I dont need anyone's help, its personal.

I am who I am. I'm not a project, when I need help, I'll ask. In fact, unsolicited help tends to decrease the chance I'll take help when needed. Because, even being who I am, I need to stand on my own two feet. Plus, being fussed over is annoying to mild claustrophobia.

And I do know that everything was well-meant, and given in a warm spirit.

[Aya]

Amen!

[lucky420]

Love that quote, fishy

[theCryptofishist]

It's Aya's.

[TomServo]

Just got my boots from Bakersfield! They're Scorpions, made by Ridge Outdoors U.S.A. A knock off of the Israeli boots, but pretty much the same. Except they didn't have black in my size....FUCKERS! Canvas is a little bit heavier than Chuck Taylors, but still light as a feather!..except the soles..

[MisaBlue]

Really nice...I would go for the black ones.

[TomServo]

Really nice...I would go for the black ones.

Spray Paint

[Savannah]

Really nice...I would go for the black ones.

Spray Paint

Spray paint usually flakes off of shoes, eventually leaving bald spots. (I've tried). I'm a proponent of the shoe dye with sponge tip applicator in the shoe care section of larger stores . . .

I used it successfully on some purple Nubuck boots I found at a vintage store; totally covered the flaws and I wore 'em for years.

[Spadge63]

My shoes for 2013 I hope. I need to replace the 3 inch soles. They've been in storage for since the 90's and the soles are falling apart from dry rot.

[theCryptofishist]

Are those shoes, or a pair of butt-plugs?

[BBadger]

Both are those are going to cause fissures.

[Elorrum]

[tattoogoddess]

Looks like they could MAYBE be moopy

[maryanimal]

Those are cute Elorrum! I like them!

[Asquared]

i got my boots yesterday! lots of time to break them in.



have these from say 15 years ago that i plan to bring as well.


i also have a pair of short/ankle boots - are these useless/not worth it?

[ygmir]

I've looked all over, and can't find those converse knee highs in my size..damn it........Mens 14.

I'm jealous.

[Savannah]

Asquared, I love the knee high converse too! (Sorry, Yggy. If it's any comfort, I can't wear spaghetti straps, and you totally can!)

. . . Though I pretty much live in my knee-high leather boots.

Nothing wrong with ankle boots, too. If you have room, bringing several pairs of comfortable, broken-in shoes is smart. Knee-high footwear is so common out there because the dust drifts up a bit. Tall socks on a clean leg will afford additional protection, but even if your calves are bare, the dust is less likely to eat your calves like it could eat your feet. (Playa foot might be a sweat issue and a "not being able to see the back of your toes easily" issue . . . calves aren't very sweaty).

Bring socks that are as tall as your boots. (Even cut some tights off if you are thrifty, and roll 'em down . . . or pull up, with or without garters.) The zipper on the back of those converse may rub against your leg. It did against mine. Had to Neosporin and bandage the back of my ankle and be more careful.

My favorite procedure before spending 12 hours in tall boots: plenty of lemon juice on a baby wipe all over calves and feet + air dry or pat dry + lotion up + put socks and boots on.

[Asquared]

if you do the create your own, you can get size 13.5 and they run 1/2 size large.
not cheap though

*edit, thanks sav (again!)...i plan on having about 20 pairs of tall socks (thank god for santee alley!)

[Krokodyle]

My favorite procedure before spending 12 hours in tall boots: plenty of lemon juice on a baby wipe all over calves and feet + air dry or pat dry + lotion up + put socks and boots on.

Writing this one down for sure.

[ygmir]

Asquared, I love the knee high converse too! (Sorry, Yggy. If it's any comfort, I can't wear spaghetti straps, and you totally can!)

I am pretty "perky" for a 50" chest.........

if you do the create your own, you can get size 13.5 and they run 1/2 size large.
not cheap though

*edit, thanks sav (again!)...i plan on having about 20 pairs of tall socks (thank god for santee alley!)

yeah even a tight 14 is tough, I can't chance it. I've lost every other time that way.

[Savannah]

50"! You are outrageous. Brings to mind this exchange, which I never forgot, 'cause it made me laugh and laugh . . . .

Yep, I know I enjoyed watching you climb Yggy like he was an oak tree!

He IS an oak tree... thank goodness someone was sturdy!

Anyone who isn't sure the Meet & Greet is fun should go here:
viewtopic.php?f=188&t=39564&start=900

[Dr. Pyro]

And if anyone is interested (if you get the BDV newsletter they will be posted in our April edition) in seeing last year's videos from the M&G, PM me your email address and I will forward them along. WARNING: They also include videos of the Naked Bike Ride & Pub Crawl and are very Not Safe For Work. If you get our newsletter, please refrain from requesting them. You'll have them soon enough.

EDIT: Maybe this should not have been posted in this thread, but too late now.

[ygmir]

50"! You are outrageous. Brings to mind this exchange, which I never forgot, 'cause it made me laugh and laugh . . . .

Yep, I know I enjoyed watching you climb Yggy like he was an oak tree!

He IS an oak tree... thank goodness someone was sturdy!

Anyone who isn't sure the Meet & Greet is fun should go here:
viewtopic.php?f=188&t=39564&start=900

[tattoogoddess]

Hey doc, would love to see it. Please send me it thanks!