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Suz
Joined: 27 Nov 2005 Posts: 3186
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Posted: 9/29/2011, 9:42 pm Post subject: |
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Here's a good one...........molting my toenails again. It seems to be a semi-annual event for me but this time.......I've got black and blue regrowth, too! |
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Nighthiker
Joined: 05 Jan 2003 Posts: 1714
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Posted: 9/30/2011, 4:02 am Post subject: |
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See a foot Dr. |
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wanderingsoul
Joined: 19 Jul 2004 Posts: 2285 Location: Gilbert AZ
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Posted: 9/30/2011, 9:18 pm Post subject: |
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Now that doesn't sound pleasant.... I agree with Nighthiker. Better to play it safe than sorry later. At least you'd know where you stand and how best to nip it in the bud if you need to.
Could be you damaged the nail bed farther back and it is gonna take longer to re-grow out with normal coloring.
But then if you look on the bright side, you won't have to paint your nails, you already have a pretty blue shade ! Sorry just trying to lighten the tone here, Bad Me. _________________ Wanderingsoul (Michelle)
Positive Thinking Is the Spark that Makes Dreams Happen~~~Unknown |
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azbackpackr Hi Tech Wizardess
Joined: 31 Dec 2005 Posts: 3639 Location: Needles CA
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Posted: 10/3/2011, 1:32 pm Post subject: |
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I am going to lose both of my big toenails after doing Pt. Huitzil/Royal Arch Loop. Just got back an hour ago! It was a great trip!! My boots must have broken down to the point they no longer hold my foot in place.
I wore Tevas on the Tonto and S. Bass. I won't be able to wear ANY shoes, just flipflops and sandals, for awhile. There is lots of swelling underneath the toenail. Good thing I no longer have a job that requires enclosed shoes. I'd have to call in sick! |
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wanderingsoul
Joined: 19 Jul 2004 Posts: 2285 Location: Gilbert AZ
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Posted: 10/3/2011, 9:06 pm Post subject: |
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Oh Wow, what's up with toes these days... Yikes! You guys make me feet hurt... the Phantom Toe syndrome...
Hope you both heal quicker than normal _________________ Wanderingsoul (Michelle)
Positive Thinking Is the Spark that Makes Dreams Happen~~~Unknown |
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azbackpackr Hi Tech Wizardess
Joined: 31 Dec 2005 Posts: 3639 Location: Needles CA
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Posted: 10/4/2011, 6:56 am Post subject: |
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Me too. I'm thinking if the swelling doesn't go down today I'll go to the doctor. |
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maryphyl Grand Canyon Enchantress
Joined: 04 Jan 2003 Posts: 669 Location: Flagstaff
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Posted: 10/4/2011, 9:48 pm Post subject: |
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I too did a dumb thing. I was in the canyon a couple of weeks ago and wore some shoes that I had bought for a royal arch hike. Messed up a toe on that trip because I tied them badly one day of the hike.
Anyway, my toes bagan to really hurt below the redwall. I tied and retied my shoes many times to no avail. After awhile I started to get clumsy trying to curl my toes up in the shoes and landed on my rear. I decided to have a look at the toes and lo and behold I had not cut my toenails. Iknow you will find that hard to believe with all the cut your nails preaching I have done for years . So.... I got out my handy pocket knife and cut and filed for awhile and life was good again. _________________ Shikekeh hozhoogo naasha.
I walk in beauty. |
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azbackpackr Hi Tech Wizardess
Joined: 31 Dec 2005 Posts: 3639 Location: Needles CA
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Posted: 10/8/2011, 4:23 pm Post subject: |
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I just ordered a new pair of Vasque Breeze GTX boots, one of only a couple hiking boots available in my size. The boots I had been wearing on the Royal Arch hike were older, and were Lowas. I used to always wear Vasque boots, so I hope these will work for me. They don't make trail shoes in my size, although Salomons come close--they are pretty narrow.
Meanwhile, I'm still wearing Tevas and wool socks. |
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Nighthiker
Joined: 05 Jan 2003 Posts: 1714
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Posted: 10/9/2011, 6:01 am Post subject: |
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New Balance and Dunham footwear and Wigwam socks no foot grief yet, though Dunham has quit making hiking footwear. |
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azbackpackr Hi Tech Wizardess
Joined: 31 Dec 2005 Posts: 3639 Location: Needles CA
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Posted: 10/9/2011, 6:05 am Post subject: |
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I've tried those brands, they don't have my size. Or, well, I get the shoe in the mail and the label says it's my size, 10.5 or 11 narrow (2A), but the last is actually very wide. So, I send the shoe back. This has happened to me several times. Everything is made in China now. I hope Vasque is still truly narrow--I think they are also made in China now. Looking forward to getting them in the mail. |
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Suz
Joined: 27 Nov 2005 Posts: 3186
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Posted: 10/13/2011, 6:11 pm Post subject: |
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I'm sure my toenail "blues" are caused by my 5.10 Canyoneers. |
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Hikngrl Canyoneering is my 'Happy Place'
Joined: 27 May 2003 Posts: 5578 Location: Peoria, AZ
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Posted: 10/13/2011, 6:40 pm Post subject: |
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I wear Vasque and had quite narrow feet up until now.... Now I am in trouble because I have that ugly bunion thing going on now on my lt foot which changes the shape of the foot completely! Not sure what will be appropriate from this point on..... _________________ ~~~Diane~~~
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wanderingsoul
Joined: 19 Jul 2004 Posts: 2285 Location: Gilbert AZ
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Posted: 10/14/2011, 3:12 am Post subject: |
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my feet are medium but have narrow heel and Vasque were always too narrow across but heel fit great.
I've boughten Lowa and they seem to work well for me having enough width but still narrow in heel area, so the heel didn't side up/down and rub. You might try a Lowa to see if that works for you.
Thank goodness I haven't gotten that bunion problem thing, so far anyway
Unfortunatley you'll have to quit wearing those spiked heeled shoes _________________ Wanderingsoul (Michelle)
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azbackpackr Hi Tech Wizardess
Joined: 31 Dec 2005 Posts: 3639 Location: Needles CA
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Posted: 10/16/2011, 4:51 am Post subject: |
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Lowas are what caused the problem. Size 11 but not long enough. They are narrow enough. And they don't make them any longer than 11.
I just got the Vasque Breeze boots in the mail. They are kind of wide, although they are labeled narrow, but they are longer than the Lowas of the same size. Vasque boots are not anywhere as good as they used to be. I am debating whether to keep them. I don't have time until later this week, but will take them to an outdoor store and see about some thicker insoles. Come to think of it, I may still have the extra-thick insoles from the ill-fated Merrell experiment. I got rid of the shoes, kept the insoles.
Also could wear double socks. I have a very heavy pair of Vasque Wasatch boots that fit me fine with thicker insoles and two pairs of socks. And yes, they are labeled "narrow" as well. They are great for winter hiking and snowshoeing.
Oddly enough, I wear a 9 in Tevas and Chacos. |
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Suz
Joined: 27 Nov 2005 Posts: 3186
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Posted: 10/20/2011, 7:00 pm Post subject: |
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I've decided to paint the skin so now it looks like I have a full set of toenails and I can't see what color they are |
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