Paul Borian on sat 16 aug 08
I have always bought the cheap payless/kmart/wallmart sneakers, boots &
sandals since I figure they are not going to last long anyway plus by
the time I need a new pair the old ones are totally shot and I am
desperate for anything better so I go to the same old places everytime
and make the same mistake every time. Now I am trying to plan ahead a
bit more - I figure my current shoes will last another month so that
gives me time to find something better, and I don't really care what
they cost as long as they are designed for people who are constantly on
their feet. Basically I need low-cut boot with plenty of cushioning -
and not something you would find at the above mentioned stores because
the "quality" of the stuff they sell is all more-or-less the same. I
figure I will probably have to go to the kind of place that sells
Carhart gear. Can anyone suggest a brand or store to look out for?=20
Thanks,
Paul
Noel Gilliam on sun 17 aug 08
Paul,
Crocs work well for me. I have high arches and Morton's neuroma and they h=
aven't been a problem since I started wearing Crocs. Crocs are getting lot=
s of styles out there now, too.
--
Noel Gilliam=20
Chattahoochee Hill Country=20
Palmetto, GA=20
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> I have always bought the cheap payless/kmart/wallmart sneakers, boots &=
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John Post on sun 17 aug 08
Zappos.com is a great place to shop for shoes on-line.
They deliver them in 1-2 days and will let you return them for free if
you don't like them or they don't fit.
I was having trouble with a heel spur last fall. My classroom has
concrete floors covered with tile, and my studio has just concrete.
So basically all of my time was spent standing on concrete. I
purchased some shoes by New Balance that had a cushioning called
Abzorb in them.
This fixed the problem better than the custom made orthotics (arch
supports) a foot doctor made for me. Now I just wear the New Balance
shoes and don't even bother with the orthotics.
Here is a direct link to a New Balance boot style shoe that has the
Abzorb in it...
http://www.zappos.com/n/p/dp/33652340/c/107088/g/men/s/12/w/11.html
John Post
Sterling Heights, Michigan
:: cone 6 glaze website :: http://www.johnpost.us
:: elementary art website :: http://www.wemakeart.org
On Aug 16, 2008, at 10:00 PM, Paul Borian wrote:
> I have always bought the cheap payless/kmart/wallmart sneakers,
> boots &
> sandals since I figure they are not going to last long anyway plus by
> the time I need a new pair the old ones are totally shot and I am
> desperate for anything better so I go to the same old places everytime
> and make the same mistake every time. Now I am trying to plan ahead a
> bit more - I figure my current shoes will last another month so that
> gives me time to find something better, and I don't really care what
> they cost as long as they are designed for people who are constantly
> on
> their feet. Basically I need low-cut boot with plenty of cushioning -
> and not something you would find at the above mentioned stores because
> the "quality" of the stuff they sell is all more-or-less the same. I
> figure I will probably have to go to the kind of place that sells
> Carhart gear. Can anyone suggest a brand or store to look out for?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Paul
>
Luke Nealey on sun 17 aug 08
Paul, I have had good luck with Wolverine brand "Durashocks" both in safety
toed in a former life in a manufacturing plant and the non-steel toed ones
(pair #3 now) that I wear when cutting, splitting, firing wood kiln. The mid
height ones run about $100.
Luke Nealey
Rankin Co. MS
Ilene Mahler on sun 17 aug 08
yes crocs...They are the unifoem at the studio at Wesleyan Potters and I
weill wear mine for a week workshop with richard aerni....YEAH!!!!!
----- Original Message -----
From: "Paul Borian"
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Sent: Saturday, August 16, 2008 10:00 PM
Subject: Best shoes for extreme production pottery?
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> I have always bought the cheap payless/kmart/wallmart sneakers, boots &
> sandals since I figure they are not going to last long anyway plus by
> the time I need a new pair the old ones are totally shot and I am
> desperate for anything better so I go to the same old places everytime
> and make the same mistake every time. Now I am trying to plan ahead a
> bit more - I figure my current shoes will last another month so that
> gives me time to find something better, and I don't really care what
> they cost as long as they are designed for people who are constantly on
> their feet. Basically I need low-cut boot with plenty of cushioning -
> and not something you would find at the above mentioned stores because
> the "quality" of the stuff they sell is all more-or-less the same. I
> figure I will probably have to go to the kind of place that sells
> Carhart gear. Can anyone suggest a brand or store to look out for?=20
>
> Thanks,
>
> Paul
Dale Neese on sun 17 aug 08
Nothing more comfortable to me than work boots on a concrete floor. I like
the lace up support for the ankles. Wolverine soft-toe.
Dale Tex
"across the alley from the Alamo"
Helotes, Texas USA
www.daleneese.com
A. Norton on sun 17 aug 08
Paul,
My favorite pottery shoes are rubber clogs. Not the 'Croc' style
ones with lots of little holes for clay and water to get into, but
ones that have a smooth upper and a bit of a heel that comes up in the
back (helps keep them on my feet). I put in a gel liner and wear
'wicking' socks. They have bumps all over the bottom that massage your
feet when you move. They also seem to have a cushion layer in the
footbed that is sealed into the rubbery material. I got my first pair
about 15 years ago from a medical uniform supply place. I think the
brand name of those was 'Scrubs'. They came in womens' and mens'
sizes. Still have them, but the bumples on the bottoms are
disappearing. Have thrown these in the washer, hosed them off, dunked
them in a bucket, worn them in the lake. Have polished them up a
couple of times with Armor-All. They still have a lot of miles left in
them.
Since my first pair, have bought a couple of others. You have to try
them on to see if they have enough support and cushion. Croc makes
some styles without holes, but they still are not as cushy. Rubber
garden clogs seem to have a heavy sole, and who needs to drag those
around the studio all day?
Another bonus to this footwear is that you can easily slip them
off-leave them in the studio and slip into a clean pair so you don't
track stuff into the house. No shoestrings to tie.
...you might even find them in adventurous colors, or a tie-dye design.....
Annie
On 8/16/08, Paul Borian wrote:
> I have always bought the cheap payless/kmart/wallmart sneakers, boots &
> sandals since I figure they are not going to last long anyway plus by
> the time I need a new pair the old ones are totally shot and I am
> desperate for anything better so I go to the same old places everytime
> and make the same mistake every time. Now I am trying to plan ahead a
> bit more - I figure my current shoes will last another month so that
> gives me time to find something better, and I don't really care what
> they cost as long as they are designed for people who are constantly on
> their feet. Basically I need low-cut boot with plenty of cushioning -
> and not something you would find at the above mentioned stores because
> the "quality" of the stuff they sell is all more-or-less the same. I
> figure I will probably have to go to the kind of place that sells
> Carhart gear. Can anyone suggest a brand or store to look out for?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Paul
>
Antoinette Badenhorst on sun 17 aug 08
Paul: Crocs. is not a boot, but for me the best since I am also always on my feet. I wash and wear them day in and out. Also, if you are always on your feet, do yourself a favor and line your floors with rubber mats. It is so much better for ones legs.
--
Antoinette Badenhorst
www.clayandcanvas.com
www.studiopottery.co.uk
-------------- Original message ----------------------
From: Paul Borian
> I have always bought the cheap payless/kmart/wallmart sneakers, boots &
> sandals since I figure they are not going to last long anyway plus by
> the time I need a new pair the old ones are totally shot and I am
> desperate for anything better so I go to the same old places everytime
> and make the same mistake every time. Now I am trying to plan ahead a
> bit more - I figure my current shoes will last another month so that
> gives me time to find something better, and I don't really care what
> they cost as long as they are designed for people who are constantly on
> their feet. Basically I need low-cut boot with plenty of cushioning -
> and not something you would find at the above mentioned stores because
> the "quality" of the stuff they sell is all more-or-less the same. I
> figure I will probably have to go to the kind of place that sells
> Carhart gear. Can anyone suggest a brand or store to look out for?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Paul
June on sun 17 aug 08
Was Crocs, but since hip replacement made my left leg 3/8" longer than the right, all the padding I have to put in the Crocs shifts, so now I'm back to old sneakers and will put crocs or the clone on when I get around to dipping slips and glazes. They are a joy to clean, and so lighweight.
Recently I found a Croc type shoe which is better for my narrow feet. They're Quorks that are being manufactured by the doctors who first came up with the idea of Crocs. They're narrower, and a better and more stable fit for me.
Regards,
June
http://www.shambhalapottery.com
http://shambhalapottery.blogspot.com
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sodasaltfiring/
----- Original Message ----
From: Noel Gilliam
To: CLAYART@LSV.CERAMICS.ORG
Sent: Sunday, August 17, 2008 12:28:47 PM
Subject: Re: Best shoes for extreme production pottery?
Paul,
Crocs work well for me. I have high arches and Morton's neuroma and they haven't been a problem since I started wearing Crocs. Crocs are getting lots of styles out there now, too.
--
Noel Gilliam
Chattahoochee Hill Country
Palmetto, GA
-------------- Original message from Paul Borian : --------------
> I have always bought the cheap payless/kmart/wallmart sneakers, boots &
Jon Brinley on sun 17 aug 08
Paul,
Georgia Boot has what is known as a "Comfort Core". An extra thick heel =
pad in the insole.=20
They are made for concrete floors. My neighbor is a safety shoe salesman =
and also carries=20
other brands but says this is the best on the market for standing on =
concrete.
Usual disclaimer applies.
I personally wear them at work and around the property when engaged in =
other activities.
In the studio I wear classic Converse All Stars. The flat sole is the =
best for flippers.
Jon Brinley
Sweetgum Pottery
Midland, Ga. USA=20
----- Original Message -----=20
From: Paul Borian=20
To: CLAYART@LSV.CERAMICS.ORG=20
Sent: Saturday, August 16, 2008 10:00 PM
Subject: Best shoes for extreme production pottery?
I have always bought the cheap payless/kmart/wallmart sneakers, boots =
&
sandals since I figure they are not going to last long anyway plus by
the time I need a new pair the old ones are totally shot and I am
desperate for anything better so I go to the same old places everytime
and make the same mistake every time. Now I am trying to plan ahead a
bit more - I figure my current shoes will last another month so that
gives me time to find something better, and I don't really care what
they cost as long as they are designed for people who are constantly =
on
their feet. Basically I need low-cut boot with plenty of cushioning -
and not something you would find at the above mentioned stores because
the "quality" of the stuff they sell is all more-or-less the same. I
figure I will probably have to go to the kind of place that sells
Carhart gear. Can anyone suggest a brand or store to look out for?=20
Thanks,
Paul
Logan Johnson on sun 17 aug 08
Hey=A0 Paul,
I'm a bare foot type of gal so I think no shoes are the best shoes in the s=
tudio.=A0 Bare feet=A0 never wear out, so=A0 I never need to get new ones &=
they clean up with a dip in a bucket of water ,a spray of a hose or a quic=
k wipe with a clean up sponge .=A0 I do keep a pair of crocs by the door if=
I need to step into the gallery ( the shoes hide clay covered feet & keep =
me from tracking clay dust into the gallery ) or when I need to run outside=
where there are nasty stickers & sharp pebbles.=A0 Right now the only reas=
on I have to protect my feet while I'm indoors is the 2 1/2 month old kitte=
ns running around the gallery that think feet were made for them to attack =
& toes are the best chew toys .=20
Have a good one !
Logan
=20
Logan Johnson
=20
Yakima Valley Pottery & Supply=20
719 w. Nob Hill blvd.=20
Yakima Wa. 98902=20
(509) 469-6966=20
www.yakimavalleypottery.net
=0A=0A=0A
Arnold Howard on mon 18 aug 08
From: "Paul Borian"
Can anyone suggest a brand or store to look out for?
----------
New Balance walking shoes are comfortable even on concrete
floors.
Sincerely,
Arnold Howard
Paragon Industries, L.P., Mesquite, Texas USA
ahoward@paragonweb.com / www.paragonweb.com
Steve Mills on mon 18 aug 08
I wear Crocs in the workshop; comfortable, and washable, as are feet, oh an=
d strangely warm in winter!=A0 :-)
Steve
Bath
UK
--- On Sun, 8/17/08, Paul Borian wrote:
From: Paul Borian
Subject: Best shoes for extreme production pottery?
To: CLAYART@LSV.CERAMICS.ORG
Date: Sunday, August 17, 2008, 3:00 AM
I have always bought the cheap payless/kmart/wallmart sneakers, boots &
sandals since I figure they are not going to last long anyway plus by
the time I need a new pair the old ones are totally shot and I am
desperate for anything better so I go to the same old places everytime
and make the same mistake every time. Now I am trying to plan ahead a
bit more - I figure my current shoes will last another month so that
gives me time to find something better, and I don't really care what
they cost as long as they are designed for people who are constantly on
their feet. Basically I need low-cut boot with plenty of cushioning -
and not something you would find at the above mentioned stores because
the "quality" of the stuff they sell is all more-or-less the same. I
figure I will probably have to go to the kind of place that sells
Carhart gear. Can anyone suggest a brand or store to look out for?=20
Thanks,
Paul
=0A=0A=0A
Ric Swenson on mon 18 aug 08
Hey shoe lovers..........
Berkinstocks best....next merrill mocs....summer to winter. My birks have lasted 10 years......and cost a lot......merrills last about 5 years and cost less..........summer is shorter than winter....so....?
Nothing in China will last as long as the real thing........
I used to think it was good if a shoe lasted a year.....Nike or addidas or flat boat shoes.....like those old basketball converse shoes.........but now.....?
I tried crocs.....not so comfortable for me.
for comfort Boots are for cowboys.... I still have my fathers' square dancing boots...... JUSTINS love those pointy toed texas shit kickers......and steel toed shoes are for industrial workers....but not in the ceramics studio.
Find your own comfort level and love it. 'Love the one you are with'.....as the song says....
My 2 RMB.....
Ric
"...then fiery expedition be my wing, ..." -Wm. Shakespeare, RICHARD III, Act IV Scene III Richard H. ("Ric") Swenson, Teacher, Office of International Cooperation and Exchange of Jingdezhen Ceramic Institute, TaoYang Road, Eastern Suburb, Jingdezhen City.JiangXi Province, P.R. of China. Postal code 333001. Mobile/cellular phone : 86 13767818872 < RicSwenson0823@hotmail.com> http://www.jci.jx.cn/http://www.ricswenson.com
> Date: Mon, 18 Aug 2008 08:31:38 +0900> From: togeika@CLAYCRAFT.ORG> Subject: Re: Best shoes for extreme production pottery?> To: CLAYART@LSV.CERAMICS.ORG> > Paul,> > I am, not sure what you would consider "extreme production." The> place I first landed when I came to Mashiko had 27 workers and was> the highest production non-factory pottery in Mashiko. The couple> months I was there I was not a thrower, so I didn't need slip off> shoes. I had two pair of Merrill walking shoes, one lace up and the> other slip on. They were both excellent shoes for staying on your> feet a lot. I've always been careful about shoes because of knee> problems from H.S. basketball and later piano moving.> > At my apprenticeship, I had to be able to slip off my shoes or> put them on while carrying a board of pots on my shoulder. I had> some plastic clogs from Hawkins, but they were deadly in the mud or> infrequent snow. The plastic also felt clammy.> > I found some german Berkie knockoffs, which were better than the> real thing, because the soles were not cork, but of a synthetic> material that gave better support. I wore those for most of 3> years. Had 2 pair and inhereted my wife's because her's were too big> for her. Two of 3 pair are still going strong.> > --> Lee Love in Minneapolis> http://mashikopots.blogspot.com/> http://claycraft.blogspot.com/> > "Let the beauty we love be what we do.> There are hundreds of ways to kneel and kiss the ground." --Rumi
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Lee Love on mon 18 aug 08
Paul,
I am, not sure what you would consider "extreme production." The
place I first landed when I came to Mashiko had 27 workers and was
the highest production non-factory pottery in Mashiko. The couple
months I was there I was not a thrower, so I didn't need slip off
shoes. I had two pair of Merrill walking shoes, one lace up and the
other slip on. They were both excellent shoes for staying on your
feet a lot. I've always been careful about shoes because of knee
problems from H.S. basketball and later piano moving.
At my apprenticeship, I had to be able to slip off my shoes or
put them on while carrying a board of pots on my shoulder. I had
some plastic clogs from Hawkins, but they were deadly in the mud or
infrequent snow. The plastic also felt clammy.
I found some german Berkie knockoffs, which were better than the
real thing, because the soles were not cork, but of a synthetic
material that gave better support. I wore those for most of 3
years. Had 2 pair and inhereted my wife's because her's were too big
for her. Two of 3 pair are still going strong.
--
Lee Love in Minneapolis
http://mashikopots.blogspot.com/
http://claycraft.blogspot.com/
"Let the beauty we love be what we do.
There are hundreds of ways to kneel and kiss the ground." --Rumi
Lee Love on tue 19 aug 08
On 8/18/08, Arnold Howard wrote:
> From: "Paul Borian"
> Can anyone suggest a brand or store to look out for?
> ----------
> New Balance walking shoes are comfortable even on concrete
> floors.
I became a New Balance person here in Japan. I can find them in my
size and my price range. A couple days ago, I found a nice pair
of New Balance hiking shoes that should be good for my winter walks
with Kintaro in Minnesota. The tread is aggressive with cleats going
beyond the shoe. They also seem to have more waterproofing material
in the uppers. My worn out ones are too breathable for snow.
I have a pair of Merrill sport sandals I wear without socks on
rainy dog walks.
--
Lee Love in Minneapolis
http://mashikopots.blogspot.com/
http://claycraft.blogspot.com/
"Let the beauty we love be what we do.
There are hundreds of ways to kneel and kiss the ground." --Rumi
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