>>So what with one thing & another I am now limited to only wearing shoes that work with my suddenly VERY picky feet. <<
That sucks so much! Mine have always required specific, somewhat hard to find parameters. >_<
>>The up side is that the fancy, special shoes my feet need to be functional? Shoes with absolutely the fuck no foot support whatsoever.<<
Moccasins rarely have more than a lightweight sole and maybe a flat pad inside, very flexible; traditional ones don't even have that, just the leather. You may find some cheaper than high-end barefoot shoes.
Many other traditional shoe styles are similar in having only a soft leather sole, so you can experiment with different patterns if you wish. Making is likely cheaper than buying here.
Look for the cheapest, bargain-rate shoes you can find. These usually have soft, flimsy soles and are flat inside. Check houseshoes in the same places; there are some that look much like ordinary shoes but with no actual support. I'm familiar with these for flat / no support options because I see them and rule them out while looking for footwear with grippy soles and arch support.
If you knit or crochet, a myriad of patterns become available, mostly for houseshoes or houseboots but I have seen a good variety of gorgeous sandal uppers.
It is also possible to buy just the shoe sole in a wide variety of stiffness, material, etc. Moccasin-grade leather soles will likely provide some protection from harsh surfaces without adding support. Houseshoe soles are typically synthetic and might work better if you expect to deal with wet ground.
>>But they look great!<<
They look totally awesome! :D
If you enjoyed it and found it feasible, I highly recommend looking up traditional shoe patterns. There are plenty online from cultures around the world. Plus options for decorating them.
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That sucks so much! Mine have always required specific, somewhat hard to find parameters. >_<
>>The up side is that the fancy, special shoes my feet need to be functional? Shoes with absolutely the fuck no foot support whatsoever.<<
Moccasins rarely have more than a lightweight sole and maybe a flat pad inside, very flexible; traditional ones don't even have that, just the leather. You may find some cheaper than high-end barefoot shoes.
Many other traditional shoe styles are similar in having only a soft leather sole, so you can experiment with different patterns if you wish. Making is likely cheaper than buying here.
Look for the cheapest, bargain-rate shoes you can find. These usually have soft, flimsy soles and are flat inside. Check houseshoes in the same places; there are some that look much like ordinary shoes but with no actual support. I'm familiar with these for flat / no support options because I see them and rule them out while looking for footwear with grippy soles and arch support.
If you knit or crochet, a myriad of patterns become available, mostly for houseshoes or houseboots but I have seen a good variety of gorgeous sandal uppers.
It is also possible to buy just the shoe sole in a wide variety of stiffness, material, etc. Moccasin-grade leather soles will likely provide some protection from harsh surfaces without adding support. Houseshoe soles are typically synthetic and might work better if you expect to deal with wet ground.
>>But they look great!<<
They look totally awesome! :D
If you enjoyed it and found it feasible, I highly recommend looking up traditional shoe patterns. There are plenty online from cultures around the world. Plus options for decorating them.
Thanks for sharing, this was fun.