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I was a size 10 but lately moving down to size 8 and some size 6 fit.

There is a shape difference in shoes. Men's shoes are like boxes, very little difference in width between the toes and heels. Women's show have more of a pear shape, wider at the front and narrower at the heel. For me it means in men's I am a 9-9.5 EEE just to get my toes in, but then I have 1/2 inch on both sides of my heel and at the toes, 'clown shoes'. Lead to numerous ankle and knee issues (operations ad sprains). In women's I'm a regular size 10 and size 11 in some narrower heels. I can't get my feet into pumps, but that's alright, there is plenty of others I can.

I was look at a shoe company's website, can't remember which one, but they advertised an ankle boot as unisex. First time I've seen that.

But that would put additional stress on it and it would be more prone to fail (at the most inopportunity time).

The hand warmers were for @pebblesf standing outside at an outboard engines swap. I could see them also useful when ice fishing. Or skiing when it's -10 F, or after surfing in 50 F ocean water.

They have, its called a mylar blanket.

I split my baby toe while at university in the early 70's and it snowed. Snow was rare there, but I couldn't put my foot into a shoe, so had to go barefoot for about two weeks. At least the cold kept the swelling down. Moral of the story, stiletto spikes can split bones. Also, never tickle anyone when they have stilettos and you are barefooted.

Who says you can't wear you stilettos with your pajamas? Have you heard of battery (USB port) warmers? They are all the rage.

@mlroseplant I'm in my 70's and still can rock the short shorts. I think I'll stop at 111 years old.

No problem...I think we would be interested if she liked them. I for one need boots with a full zipper, pull on boots just doesn't work for me.

They are called ear clips because they clip on the ear around it folds. Like @Shyheels, they don't do much for me. But I can see potential with respect to hearing aids.

Are you sure those were not elephant seals?

Some still do!

An instant swipe left.

@CrushedVamp, bellbottoms are back. I even have a cousin of the bellbottom called SkyScrapers. They have a smaller bell with a slit at the ankles. Now great for boots though,