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Invasive plants are Earth's way of insisting we notice her medicines. Stephen Herrod Buhner
Everyone learns what works by learning what doesn't work. Stephen Herrod Buhner
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Invasive plants are Earth's way of insisting we notice her medicines. Stephen Herrod Buhner
Everyone learns what works by learning what doesn't work. Stephen Herrod Buhner
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Gardens in my mind never need water
Castles in the air never have a wet basement
Well made buildings are fractal -- equally intelligent design at every level of detail.
Bright sparks remind others that they too can dance
What I am looking for is looking for me too!
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"Also, just as you want men to do to you, do the same way to them" (Luke 6:31)
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Inge Leonora-den Ouden wrote:Being Dutch (and living in the Netherlands) I know about wooden shoes (or 'klompen'). I think Jan is right telling the soft woods (willow and poplar) were used because of way the wooden shoes were made.
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Casie Becker wrote:I am pleased that I recognized those people with their hands in their pockets as being most competent. Mind you I was making that assumption because they seem completely unconcerned about catch themselves if they fell. Am I correct in thinking they were also less noisy and didn't bend their knees nearly as much?
If so, I wonder if these shoes are recommended for people with minor knee issues.
"Also, just as you want men to do to you, do the same way to them" (Luke 6:31)
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There are no coincidences or accidents, only lessons. We are all creators, blessing the Earth with our talents. We observe, allow, assess, release and move on, becoming more of who we REALLY are! God, Gaia. and the Elementals are waiting with baited breath! " Kimberlay
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"How fleeting are all human passions compared with the massive continuity of ducks.“ — Dorothy L. Sayers
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Perpetual Growth Regenerative Horticulture. Grow in peace.
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Chris Kay wrote:Just a gentle note of caution from my lived experience. Heavy work (garden / construction) in inflexible soled boots can cause problems. https://permies.com/t/40/78415/pain#1827025
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r ranson wrote:I've worn Pattens quite a bit and it looks like this style of clog is modelled after them. here's the wiki about them
In modrrn Japan, women and men wearing Kimono in inclement weather wear a protective plastic oversoe on their footwear. Here's photos and a brief description of each style. May it give you inspiration.
https://livejapan.com/en/article-a0000942/#:~:text=Geta,with%20synthetic%20materials%20as%20well.
I'll look for thr modern plastic overshoe later today and post. I understand you want to use natural materials, but many of these shoes have stood the test of time and are still sold and worn today.
Ah HAH! Here are some examples of thr "rainy day" overshoes worn over Zori. BTW, The workman's boots shown in the original link are the footwear of choice for all mondern-day construction workers. https://www.google.com/search?q=Zori+Cover&client
I know this is just for inspiration but I think it's interesting that at least In some cultures in modern day concept of wooden shoes and straw shoes and other shoes made of natural Fabrics is still alive and working quite well. Best of luck with your project.
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David Wieland wrote: It's hard to think of situation in any modern environment in which wooden shoes or wood-soled shoes -- any rigid.shoes -- have an advantage over ones that can conform to natural foot flex.
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David Wieland wrote:It's hard to think of situation in any modern environment in which wooden shoes or wood-soled shoes...have an advantage over ones that can conform to natural foot flex.
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Cécile Stelzer Johnson wrote: At the time, they were practical and inexpensive even though they required real artisans who would fashion a shoe to very exactly match each foot of their customers. Poplar and willows were used because they are easier to carve from one piece of wood and they resist water.
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Cécile Stelzer Johnson wrote:As far as I know, the Dutch drew their inspiration for wooden clog from the Romans who had a wooden sole laced up the calf with leather to keep them put: the Dutch clog were a local adaptation to muddy surroundings. At the time, they were practical and inexpensive even though they required real artisans who would fashion a shoe to very exactly match each foot of their customers. Because of this, people could wear them without socks the entire day and not get blisters.....
"Also, just as you want men to do to you, do the same way to them" (Luke 6:31)
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Cécile Stelzer Johnson wrote:In the old times, in France, the poorer folks used to have wooden clogs ["sabots"] to go to work or work in the garden. The more expensive leather shoes were for their Sunday best, to go to church.
From this tidbit, you have the following word in the English language: Sabotage, saboteur, to sabot. How are they connected to the humble wooden clogs?
When those French workers were quite unhappy with the working conditions and their low wages, they would put their clogs in the cogs of the machines they were working on, resulting in ruined machinery. [Yep, it ruined their clogs too, but they made their point!]
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Edward Lye wrote:
Cécile Stelzer Johnson wrote: At the time, they were practical and inexpensive even though they required real artisans who would fashion a shoe to very exactly match each foot of their customers. Poplar and willows were used because they are easier to carve from one piece of wood and they resist water.
There are devices out there that can capture a 3D point cloud
of your foot to direct the robot.
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Cécile Stelzer Johnson wrote:
…..In cold climates, they do not offer the comfort of a warm shoe/ boot that can cradle your foot and keep it warm and dry….
…Beside slipping, if you walk innocently and jam your foot in a rut, you could very easily get a twisted ankle, maybe a torn ligament….
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tuffy monteverdi wrote:...
I don’t know what clogmakers did before rubber was invented? Maybe used thick leather on the bottom of the wood sole?
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"Also, just as you want men to do to you, do the same way to them" (Luke 6:31)
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Inge Leonora-den Ouden wrote:
tuffy monteverdi wrote:...
I don’t know what clogmakers did before rubber was invented? Maybe used thick leather on the bottom of the wood sole?
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I don't know what they did in other countries, but here in the Netherlands traditionally the wooden shoes are all one piece of wood, nothing else. When the underside has become thin, a new pair is needed. I saw an interview from the 'wooden shoe museum' and they told that a farmer needed a new pair of wooden shoes each month!
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