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You've got to be kidding me???

Transcona Shannon

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Remember how elated I was yesterday after my run and my knee and toe feeling good? Well, today my big toe (which has grown back half a nail) is very angry with me...the nail is not growing back properly (ingrown) and is clearly infected. Off to the doctor tomorrow afternoon to see what can be done. I have the feeling I'll be living in my hideous Under Armour gear sandals for a bit since they don't cover the toes at all. Now how on earth am I supposed to make those look good with a dress or skirt, I ask you???

Angie - got any advice on that one?

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Latest reply was from Louise

Mo

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Oh, bummer! My style took a big hit when I sprained my ankle last year. Unfortunately, you are heading into colder weather soon. I did mine in spring and could get by in sandals or one bare foot. You only have the one sandals that will work?

Inge

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I'm so sorry to hear your big toe isn't cooperating, Shannon-((

I know gear sandals aren't ideal, but perhaps just try to go with the flow, and try them with pencil skirts à la Angie's Converse formula last week and see how that feels?

Sending healing vibes your way!

Anonymous

Not Angie, but I suspect that you dress as fabulously as possible and simply ignore the footwear. No one will remember it, only how wonderful you look.

Transcona Shannon

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Mo - I'll have to go through my sandals again (have put them away) but I may have another one or two dressier pairs that don't cover my big toe. And yes, we are definitely heading into colder weather

Inge - will definitely give it a try!

Joy - you are a sweetheart!

Hmmmm....wonder if there is some sort of DIY project that could make those gear sandals look pretty - lol!

rae

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Owie! Sorry to hear of this turn for the worse... Wishing you some warm weather so those sandals are easier to wear. :T

Sylvie

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Shannon, I am so sorry to hear about your poor toe! I have to ask though, if you have a clean bandage on your toe, why can't you wear shoes? I mean, I can understand why pumps might be a problem but surely your Doc Marten Saras wouldn't trouble it.

I have suffered from ingrown toenails in the past and never changed my shoe wearing habits.

Then again, I also used to "self doctor" them - I'll spare you the details but once the side of the nail was trimmed down and the liquid removed, I could handle pressure on the side of my toe.

Sona

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You poor thing hon. How about Danskos?

RoseandJoan

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Do anything to aid the healing process Shannon, you will be back in your fab shoes soon enough

Transcona Shannon

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Ooops - should this be posted in the Off Topic section? I just assumed since it was about shoes it still applied to fashion?

Sylvie - good question. I guess it all depends what they end up doing.

Angie

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What Jules said. I have broken my toe, and had to wear a blasted awful boot thing for a while. I just wore my normal shoes on the one side and looked less than fab on the other side.

(((HUGS))). Take care.

DonnaF

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Will we see you sporting Uggs? Tee, hee, hee. But seriously, if you need warm tootsies in your climate, they would probably work without irritation other than to your psyche. The shorter ones. And not worn with short short cut-offs.

Glory

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Oh TS so sorry to hear this. My son had this happen twice with his nail so I know how painful it is and how long it can take. Hopefully it can be treated quickly. He was able to wear his DCs throughout so maybe you will need to wear some cons! I think it is already too cold here for sandals.

ironkurtin

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Bandaids with regular shoes. I did that for years due to disgusting toenail fungus on my big toe.

Suz

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Oh, no!! That sounds so unpleasant. I hope you recover soon! And it may mean soft or padded footwear of some kind. Possibly no heels as they might increase pressure? I am not sure....

Anonymous

Boy do I ever feel for you! Right now, my DD (who is prone to keloid scars--has had them removed from her earlobes 2X because after having them removed the first time, they grew back!) has a toenail fungus and has to have laser treatment. It's going to take months to heal, and she's really bummed out about how her nail is going to look.

merwoman

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Toe infections are nasty - and I'm glad that you've got an appt to see your doc about it - you don't want it to fester.
Love ANgie's idea of dressing up one foot - reminds me of car license plates that say something to the effect - "my other car is a porsche"....

biscuitsmom

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(((hugs))) hope you're much better soon!

April

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Shannon, I was going to suggest something like what Angie said -- what if you wore the gearish sandal (with a big bandage to make the point) on the problem foot and a regular shoe on the other?

Anonymous

How frustrating! Good luck at the doctor's appointment.

Jjsloane

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Ouchie. I lost the big toenail on my foot in 2nd grade (desk dropped on it) and still remember the pain (more vividly than childbirth!) I wore my keds with a hole cut in the toe. Maybe some peep toe booties? If not, do not suffer pain or added infection, Angie's advice is sound (rock one shoe and celebrate the other)

JulieJohn

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Shoot! Wishing your dear toe a speedy recovery.

Deborah

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Shannon you know I don't think you are capable of looking anything less than fab. Regardless of the sandals, I think you will still make it all work. If it makes you feel any better, wearing surgical stockings (nice thick white ones) for six weeks following surgery as we entered Spring was quite the challenge a couple of years back:). So I do feel your pain, bit I know it will be manageable.

Transcona Shannon

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Thank you all soooooo much for your words of encouragement and suggestions - although I positively REFUSE to wear Uggs...no matter what!!!

Since my appointment isn't until late tomorrow afternoon, I plan on wearing heels and ROCKIN' them tomorrow since after she's done with me, who knows...

Jaime

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Ouch! Good luck and I have high hopes you will manage to rock whatever footwear you will need to wear.

ElleH

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I'm sorry to hear about your toe. I'm not much help though. I wore crocs when I broke my toe & I felt it too cold for sandals. Lucky I live in a place where the musicians at my local venue wear birkenstocks, crocs & mephisto's.

Louise

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Ouchie I feel your pain. 10 years ago I dropped a plate on my big toe and it swelled up like a ballon!! I had to wear thong sandals for a couple of days during early winter!! My boss accidentally trod on it OMG the pain was almost worse than when I first injured it however it relieved the worst of the pressure and meant I could get trainers on. I don't recommend it as a treatment!!! X