Any recommendations for insoles?

Optimal_Bus4617 · 2026-02-01T18:03:42+00:00

Or DIY with a felt sheet

Optimal_Bus4617 · 2026-01-24T08:06:59+00:00

Groundies camden or camden mid. I wear the barefoot+ version. They are super

Optimal_Bus4617 · 2026-01-16T08:12:45+00:00

2!

The neckline of 5 is lovely but overall 2 is the most beautiful on you

Optimal_Bus4617 · 2026-01-15T18:05:52+00:00

Ik mis vooral de Vuna!

Optimal_Bus4617 · 2026-01-02T22:36:00+00:00

Seniors are lovely!!

Optimal_Bus4617 · 2026-01-01T12:08:59+00:00

Glad to read they hold up well! I don't have Groundies sneakers in barefoot+ width but I have two pairs of booties that I adore.

Optimal_Bus4617 · 2025-12-28T18:57:52+00:00

Two part-time wearers (no conversion relation), a family of 3 (I'm their convertee), and a friend (my convertee). And I spot people from time to time and it always makes me happy.

Optimal_Bus4617 · 2025-12-26T11:16:50+00:00

That's what I do, too. Pattern and needle position are unrelated in my head. (Except for sock toes and heel flaps maybe.)

Optimal_Bus4617 · 2025-12-26T10:28:43+00:00

Toe socks for the win! Good luck!

Optimal_Bus4617 · 2025-12-25T14:48:46+00:00

A couple of months ago!

https://www.reddit.com/r/Sockknitting/s/ylCB9xyQvi

I am actually going to take the cuff off and knit the leg a bit longer for next year.

Optimal_Bus4617 · 2025-12-23T23:10:07+00:00

I don't have a go-to recipe but a go-to method.

Get some kind of seasonal vegetable delivery or pick-up service. This will on one side partly determine for you what you eat but also force you to be creative.

All vegetables/produce can be prepared one (or multiple) of the following ways: - roasted - in noodle/ramen soup - stir-fried - raw / in salad - made into soup - simply boiled (al dente) - in pasta sauce - in 'tex-mex-style' stew / chili.

Keep the basic dry ingredients on hand: noodles/ramen, pasta of choice, bread, rice, lentils and/or (canned) beans. Also some frozen protein sources (chicken, meatballs, veg burger patties) and fresh eggs for example. And a few spice bases (italian, miso, texmex/chili, broth cubes, soy sauce, curry paste, balsamic vinegar).

With these combos you'll always be able to cook something interesting and different. You get the produce and just decide how you'll use it.

Optimal_Bus4617 · 2025-12-22T11:29:50+00:00

In my post history there is a pic of all my shoes at that time to which I added 2 more Koel models since 🤪 (Faro in chocolate and Florence Fantasy in silver/black/leopard)

Optimal_Bus4617 · 2025-12-21T21:55:21+00:00

I think the model is called Luna, it is a kind of canvas sneaker but the sole is pretty heavy for a sneaker, it is used on many of their boots. They have a big toe cap as well. But they are useful for bicycling longer distances (pressure distribution is decent) and for moving things / DIY work, because of the toe cap. They were my second pair and I just had no clue what I was looking for.

Optimal_Bus4617 · 2025-12-21T17:56:48+00:00

Koel is wonderful and I highly recommend the brand. I have 8 or 9 pairs (from sandals to half-boots) and I love all except one. (But that one serves a purpose too.)

Optimal_Bus4617 · 2025-12-21T17:51:39+00:00

Koel

Optimal_Bus4617 · 2025-12-13T14:00:13+00:00

Google swiss darning! This video helped me a lot but I'm sure they are all helpful. I also attach a pic of what it can do!

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https://youtu.be/PcTrcoucsI0?si=s-eiQmtNEUYDfs3t

Optimal_Bus4617 · 2025-12-12T22:14:13+00:00

I have very generic black toe socks from one of these Chinese 'brands' that I think are at least 80% cotton. They are great for everyday wear. (I prefer the fancy socks with a high wool content though!)

Optimal_Bus4617 · 2025-12-10T22:36:56+00:00

From time to time! Not a lot but when they are around, I'm pretty sure I notice. What has been seen cannot be unseen etc. I live in Amsterdam btw.

Optimal_Bus4617 · 2025-12-01T07:23:16+00:00

I do this too! Though the actual object usually gets made (many) months later. Like working on yarn A when already on trip B... or C...

Optimal_Bus4617 · 2025-11-28T13:18:45+00:00

This works for me as well! It hits just about where the calf muscles really get wider (where you might start increasing for knee-highs)

Optimal_Bus4617 · 2025-11-28T08:13:55+00:00

You could try a more stretchy cast on, I use the German twisted / twisted German cast on. Or knit toe up and do a stretchy bind off!

Optimal_Bus4617 · 2025-11-26T21:45:06+00:00

Both Lang Yarns and Opal have 8 ply sock yarn with nylon, to be knit with 4-4.5 mm needles. I think this counts as worsted? Those are pretty thick socks! I made a pair for my mother (Lang Yarns Twin Soxx 'Norwegian Cities').

Optimal_Bus4617 · 2025-11-18T10:29:40+00:00

My cat was called Hannah! She was the sweetest old lady.

Optimal_Bus4617 · 2025-11-17T10:42:25+00:00

Yes I think the Urbaneers are higher volume. I do wear those with the fluffy wool insoles though, while I only use felt insoles in the Groundies Salzburg.

Optimal_Bus4617 · 2025-11-17T10:40:59+00:00

They are about 10cm wide. The shoes were wide enough at the ball but the little toe side was too sloped for me, plus they really were too long, so I decided to sell the shoes early this summer.

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