That is quite the series of events leading up to that fateful purchase... I look forward to seeing em sometime, I haven't ever seen elephant boots before. Ostrich, kangaroo, and a number of other oddities, but not that.
I think that they did go well with the tux on Saturday night. Although I will admit that it felt like a bit of overkill traveling with two pair of boots instead of one.
I haven't owned horses in many years, but you'll still find me in a cowboy hat and boots whenever I get the chance. A back injury and surgery put an end to wearing traditional riding heels for me—they're just too uncomfortable now. Thankfully, roper heels still work, so while my choices are a little more limited these days, I'm grateful I can still enjoy wearing boots. Sometimes it's about adapting rather than giving things up altogether.
My injury wasn't with my back, but I too had to give up the heels for the most part. That's why I became a Birkenstock wearing weirdo after a lifetime spent in boots. At one point the pain in my feet got so bad that I could hardly stand. The Birkenstocks took care of all that, and now I only wear boots on special occasions.
When I brought them home I let these new boots soak up all the Huberd's Shoe Grease they would take for 24 hours, then I wore them for an entire day, including (for me) a fairly long walk. By the end of the day, I could certainly feel it.
I had not thought that Ropers, with their much lower heels, might be at least a partial solution to this. I've always been partial to high heels and high tops, so never really even thought about Ropers. Maybe though they would be better for my situation. I don't imagine they could replace the Birkenstocks, as I don't think any heel will work for me for everyday wear, but they might be better. So, thank you very much for the suggestion, I just may give a pair a try.
That is quite the series of events leading up to that fateful purchase... I look forward to seeing em sometime, I haven't ever seen elephant boots before. Ostrich, kangaroo, and a number of other oddities, but not that.
Sounds like it may be time for a lotto ticket?
I think that they did go well with the tux on Saturday night. Although I will admit that it felt like a bit of overkill traveling with two pair of boots instead of one.
As they say some boots are made for walking. Perhaps you just needed a second pair for the night out?
When you are an old fart like me, I fear that Birkenstocks are made for walkin' boots are made for sittin'.
Objects that stay in motion, remain in motion. If the Birkenstocks are what it takes, so be it!
I haven't owned horses in many years, but you'll still find me in a cowboy hat and boots whenever I get the chance. A back injury and surgery put an end to wearing traditional riding heels for me—they're just too uncomfortable now. Thankfully, roper heels still work, so while my choices are a little more limited these days, I'm grateful I can still enjoy wearing boots. Sometimes it's about adapting rather than giving things up altogether.
My injury wasn't with my back, but I too had to give up the heels for the most part. That's why I became a Birkenstock wearing weirdo after a lifetime spent in boots. At one point the pain in my feet got so bad that I could hardly stand. The Birkenstocks took care of all that, and now I only wear boots on special occasions.
When I brought them home I let these new boots soak up all the Huberd's Shoe Grease they would take for 24 hours, then I wore them for an entire day, including (for me) a fairly long walk. By the end of the day, I could certainly feel it.
I had not thought that Ropers, with their much lower heels, might be at least a partial solution to this. I've always been partial to high heels and high tops, so never really even thought about Ropers. Maybe though they would be better for my situation. I don't imagine they could replace the Birkenstocks, as I don't think any heel will work for me for everyday wear, but they might be better. So, thank you very much for the suggestion, I just may give a pair a try.