This has been a good thread, mostly, I now have some things to look into and some I have tried already.
I fly a desk as my vocation as an IT administrator and sitting on my arse eating bonbons all day does nothing for my school girl figure. This I do know does nothing for my health, but 30 years of putting it on will not drop off overnight by walking 10 miles daily with the wrong shoes on.
Thanks Folks for the useful info.
Sure will. Problem is finding them on sale AND in the size you want. I just kept digging till I found what I wanted.
Yup, there's exceptions to every rule, of course. But there's no good reason that even a sedentary person should let themselves get to 300lb, though it's much easier if you can exercise.
I watched Paul Ferrell do a turning demo in Louisville, KY barefoot. He came in with Bermuda shorts, a tank top and flip flops. He quickly kicked off the flip flops.........made a comment about liking the feel of the cool concrete on his feet and launched into the demo. He did caution his audience not to follow in his footsteps........:-) Sorry, couldn't resist. He also made a comment about not dropping any sharp tools...........Barry
From listening to previous comments........it seems that more than a few of us need to make a New Year's Resolution..........(myself included, 275# here)........that is to lose a little weight and get some exercise. As much fun as turning is........it's not very strenuous and just doesn't burn many calories.
Barry
Has anyone tried "Crocs"? Injection molded sandals?
Barry
Rockports don't do it for me........maybe too much of a load for 'em. Timberlands either. Eccos are much better, but more expensive. Latest offerings not made in Denmark anymore.
Barry
What a thread! We must be a bunch of shoe freaks!
Barry
probably a common answer.. I wear good waling or cross training shoes with gel inserts and have "anti-fataige" mats in all the places that I stand a lot... that cold cement is a bitch in the winter..
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Great point, George... I have a lower shelf on both lathes to prop a foot on... gives me more "back" time before it stops being fun..
Those that don't think this helps might notice that most bars or pubs have a foot rail.. (and you use it without thinking about it)
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hmm... bowl turning lathes powered by treadmills or stair steppers?? *g*
I used to threaten my kids with putting their video games on DC power and hooking the exercycle up to a generator..
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But they are still as comfortable. At least the Danes are doing some QC befor putting the nam on them. DAGS for cheaper ECCOs. You have to pick through stuff and buy whatever is available in your size, but the prices can be as low as 50% of retail and sometimes even less. Here's a start:
LD
By the time I need the rail in a pub, I don't need it.
Not deliberately, but I have a pair for working in the garden that I sometimes neglect to leave at the door when I slip into something less dirty. They don't have the firm arch support, which would probably make a difference after an hour or so.
They're all the rage in hospitals among folks who rarely sit.
I always wondered if they were THAT comfortable and good, or if they were easily sterilized.
Barry
Poor man's Birkis. I imagine it's more a monetary decision than comfort, as I own both. Crocs have heel straps, too.
If you have ever worked much in the Emergency Department, you'd know that washability is a highly desirable characteristic. Birkis have the insoles, but they seldom get stained.
All my boots are stained, as well as my leather gloves, because I work the ambulance. Dark, cold, blood and fluids. All you can do is spray the areas of your clothing when you get to the lights and hope for the best.
This thread is amazing. Folks you never hear from and long as a kid's Christmas list. Still, it's great info and kinda fun to hear some of the personal info on folks that you only know by posts on turning. At 63 and not a computer dude I find this internet thing cool as it so quickly covers so much of the world.
TomNie
not the one you hold on to, Lobby.. the foot one.. rofl
it's the one that you can't FIND after 1 or 5 adult beverages..
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Barry.. I'd guess that the best way to research that would be to talk to a bunch of waitresses... after a few years, they're experts on foot and leg wear for extended time on your feet...
My guess (and probably old fashioned now) is that hospitals would be fairly restrictive about what footwear is allowed if you're seen by the public..
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My Father's arches collapsed after working on a saw mill for many years causing him to become flat footed. This subsequently caused some disks in his spine to slip. The remedy was to wear boots with a substantial heel and to have inserts which he could place in his boots supporting his arches. I always wear Blundstone boots, they have a good instep and and a heel. A bit pricey at about $100.00 a pair but you get bloody good mileage out of them. A good thick rubber mat or duck boarding at work stations also helps heaps. regards John
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