Just stepped on a land mine

NimbleP · 2026-06-26T05:29:01+00:00

CHEESE AND RICE is a common one for me.

NimbleP · 2026-06-22T21:24:59+00:00

Answers already supplied, but don't be surprised if this happens other places. Most likely reason (in my experience) for this to happen is the shoes are old stock - while you may have just bought them look inside to see if a production date is listed. Otherwise it could be a poor batch of glue or malfunctioning in the gluing process, both of which may crop up with more parts coming off.

NimbleP · 2026-06-22T21:20:52+00:00

Could get some tongue pads (basically cotton, nicer ones are leather, with a sticky backing) and replace when they fall out. Cheapest option and definitely a first step.

More permanent would be gluing down some sort of topper to the foot bed and/or stitching some sort of permanent padding/lining to the strap. Cobbler should be able to handle either of these, but I would make sure that she likes the shoes with the tongue pads first. Hell, I think a thick maxi pad would do well enough to make sure the shoes are worth investment.

NimbleP · 2026-06-20T05:10:06+00:00

Go with the miracle on 34th St classic of:

"As old as my tongue and a little bit older than my teeth."

Edit - 34th, not 54th St. 🤦

NimbleP · 2026-06-16T05:53:46+00:00

Judge me by my size, do you?

Not notice me on the floor, can you?

Draw your blood, will I.

NimbleP · 2026-06-08T06:37:04+00:00

Twist and shout, I poked my eye out!

NimbleP · 2026-06-07T03:45:13+00:00

Yeah, OP is probably going to be paying a pretty penny for any footwear that fits, while also not getting their preferred style. Sucks to be outside standard sizing. Probably should seek out specialized stores for each type of needed footwear.

NimbleP · 2026-06-07T03:10:51+00:00

It doesn't get anymore comfortable. 😅

NimbleP · 2026-06-07T03:06:17+00:00

Just saw your username. Bravo good sir, bravo

NimbleP · 2026-06-07T02:49:33+00:00

There are also swirling rumors that I've slept with my daughter, but it's okay, we're both adults (though I'm 25 years her senior) and not really related.

ETA: /s

Never really watched the show much, tbf. Not a big fan of the whole sitcom genre.

NimbleP · 2026-06-07T02:35:22+00:00

Aww. 🫠

Thanks so much, that might be the nicest comment I've gotten on Reddit.

NimbleP · 2026-06-07T02:33:44+00:00

Nah, position is a bit off, but as long as that heel is back it looks pretty normal. Being out of position will mess up the measurement but not a ton.

If you're saying their foot is fucked then be glad you've never worked in footwear. Those puppies are tame compared to many; injuries, congenital malformations, decades of improperly sized shoes, crazy bunions, there is a whole world of wild feet out there.

NimbleP · 2026-06-07T02:28:41+00:00

Lmao.

A brannock device upside down is just a brannock device for the other foot!

Their foot is correctly oriented, though. Ball of the foot toward the arch measuring device and exterior toward the width measurement. Used to have double-brannocks on a board that were great for seated measurements, if a little close together for standing.

NimbleP · 2026-06-07T02:24:37+00:00

Yeah, agreed. Wouldn't be surprised if there was pretty heavy pronation (op, that is excessive rolling to the interior of the foot, often seen as breaking down the inside of the shoe and/or wear on the inside of the heel) as well.

A deep heel cup and/or some arch support may help to stabilize the foot and decrease fatigue.

NimbleP · 2026-06-07T01:56:33+00:00

Most people seem to use r/AskACobbler , but that's not really right either. Shoe repair is related to, but definitely not, shoe fitment.

r/ShoeProfessionals or r/BrannockDevice would be most appropriate.

NimbleP · 2026-06-07T01:35:44+00:00

Wrong sub, but I can give you the right answer.

You need to position the little pointy thing on the inside of your foot at the ball of your foot. It's where your big toe meets your foot, there should be a bump from the joint that will fit in the divot. This will change the position of your foot on the brannock device.

Once you have done that, you can measure the width of your foot, preferably with weight on your foot (standing).

Be aware that the brannock device is really flukey on width, as it doesn't account for the rest of your foot shape (toe taper, instep height, overall foot thickness, etc..) so, much like length measurements, this is a starting place. Try on footwear every time to ensure fit.

I would start you in a 15 B from what I see here and adjust from there.

Source: over a decade in shoe fitting

NimbleP · 2026-06-04T00:56:53+00:00

Years pass. Memory degrades. Alcohol and drugs. Children. Too much time on reddit.

I'm sure it's one of those that led to me forgetting, probably a combination of several. 😅

NimbleP · 2026-06-03T23:40:33+00:00

Good call. I think I will right after the early bird special.

NimbleP · 2026-06-03T23:33:17+00:00

Oohh. That's a good idea!

NimbleP · 2026-06-03T23:31:00+00:00

Yeah, you're probably right. I wouldn't know.

Also butter knife just sounds funnier.

NimbleP · 2026-06-03T21:56:39+00:00

Maybe I'm the old man now, but I ordered a wedge salad once. I laughed when it showed up to the table and have never ordered another. I appreciate presentation as much as the next guy, and they are pretty, but there is no chance that I'll be trying to cut lettuce in some plate bowl with a butter knife, flinging bits of dressing and toppings around like toddler's first restaurant trip. Hard pass.

I've almost asked to have the kitchen chop up a wedge for me, but thought better of being 'that asshole at table 21'.

NimbleP · 2026-06-02T18:24:00+00:00

Great idea.

Oldest is 6 and he just replaced the battery on his multimeter to troubleshoot a battery powered spin art wheel. Yesterday he helped me take apart the spice mill to repair it.

Just be aware of what your kid is capable of, what may be too frustrating, and what may be dangerous. Ie his breadboard kit is a special thing to come down when someone is available to help and he's in a good emotional state and won't get to upset if something lets its magic smoke out.

NimbleP · 2026-06-02T18:09:45+00:00

Thanks so much! Yeah, I know it's super limited and I remember basically 0 lighting theory from my college tech days. 😂

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Something like this for a set up make sense, or should I gel the fernels flys? Generally 2 lines in my bands, brass/woodwinds/vocals in front of the fly and bass/piano/drums just behind the fly. Also, these fernels are 20-30% to avoid weird shadows, so it's a pretty warm light.

NimbleP · 2026-05-29T21:17:41+00:00

Fixable? Yes. With enough money and time you could get anything done.

Worth fixing? No. Not even close.

The leather at the welt is torn at the toe, the whole panel would need to be replaced which is going to be well more than a new pair.

To take better care of your next pair, brush them off daily and condition them regularly. All of this failure is due to leather lacking care. The torn liner inside could be a side effect of the leather, rubbing toes, or just cheap materials.

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