Re: How to keep feet warm in the dbb?

December 20, 2004

Hi,

I will try to explain how I modified a pair of house slippers to fit over the

DBB shoes. Even in Oklahoma it gets cold enough to need some protection.

Pick out a pair of kiddy slippers that are baggy and a couple sizes too big.

Eye-ball the fit next to the shoe you're trying to cover

Next: Carefully remove the bottom of the slipper, cutting it out with scissors.

Also, you're going to cut the back (heel) seam of the slipper so you will be

left with the top/sides and the back that opens up.

With just a needle and thread, or a sewing machine if you'er that talented (not

me) you can re-build the shoe rather easily.....

To make the new bottom, take some scrap fabric - anything will do, a worn out

dish towel if nothing else. The new bottom is going to be a half oval shape.

The round part of your oval is obviously the toe end, and the other end will

cover the DBB's bottom to about the bolt. This half oval shape needs enough

slack in it to accomodate the bolt/disc on the bottom of the dbb - that's why

the store-bought slipper sole wont' fit and you have to sew a new one.

Using the shoe-bottom that you cut out as a pattern, cut a new bottom making it

roughly an inch bigger around. You can figure this closer by putting the

slipper over the DBB shoe and holding your scrap over the bottom for an eye-ball

estimate of where to cut.

Find the center of your toe end on your new bottom and tack it to the center of

the slipper (at the toe), then go from that upper most center point around each

side stitching the bottom on.

At the back heel seam, you can use any variety of hook & latches to close the

shoe around the back of the DBB. You may have to hem these rough edges where

you cut it before you apply the hooks.

I tried to explain this, it's really not that complicated in practice. I hope

you're able to understand what I'm talking about; you can email me if something

isn't very clear. Hope this helps your little one's feet stay warm. This

project start to finish when I first did it took me about an hour.

s.

How to keep feet warm in the dbb?

's in the dbb 23/7 for the next two months. It's getting very

cold here in Maine, tomorrow morning it's supposed to be in the

single digits. Every time I take out into the cold his feet

turn into ice cubes in the open-toed shoes. I can't put anything over

his feet with the dbb on, except a blanket while he's in the car.

Does anyone have any ideas on how to keep his feet warm when we're

outside?

Thanks,

and 11/10/03 bilateral clubfeet dbb 23/7

December 20, 2004

I have taken slippers from my older son and cut holes in the bottoms and slipped

them over the shoes on the bar. This worked for me.

DM

onemorebb tristan2@...> wrote:

's in the dbb 23/7 for the next two months. It's getting very

cold here in Maine, tomorrow morning it's supposed to be in the

single digits. Every time I take out into the cold his feet

turn into ice cubes in the open-toed shoes. I can't put anything over

his feet with the dbb on, except a blanket while he's in the car.

Does anyone have any ideas on how to keep his feet warm when we're

outside?

Thanks,

and 11/10/03 bilateral clubfeet dbb 23/7

December 20, 2004

What a GREAT idea!!! Love this board!! I am going to use pink fuzzy

animal slippers to match my little girls snowsuit! Love it!

& Grace

> Hi,

> I will try to explain how I modified a pair of house slippers to

fit over the DBB shoes. Even in Oklahoma it gets cold enough to need

some protection.

>

> Pick out a pair of kiddy slippers that are baggy and a couple sizes

too big. Eye-ball the fit next to the shoe you're trying to cover

>

> Next: Carefully remove the bottom of the slipper, cutting it out

with scissors.

>

> Also, you're going to cut the back (heel) seam of the slipper so

you will be left with the top/sides and the back that opens up.

>

> With just a needle and thread, or a sewing machine if you'er that

talented (not me) you can re-build the shoe rather easily.....

>

> To make the new bottom, take some scrap fabric - anything will do,

a worn out dish towel if nothing else. The new bottom is going to be

a half oval shape. The round part of your oval is obviously the toe

end, and the other end will cover the DBB's bottom to about the

bolt. This half oval shape needs enough slack in it to accomodate

the bolt/disc on the bottom of the dbb - that's why the store-bought

slipper sole wont' fit and you have to sew a new one.

>

> Using the shoe-bottom that you cut out as a pattern, cut a new

bottom making it roughly an inch bigger around. You can figure this

closer by putting the slipper over the DBB shoe and holding your

scrap over the bottom for an eye-ball estimate of where to cut.

>

> Find the center of your toe end on your new bottom and tack it to

the center of the slipper (at the toe), then go from that upper most

center point around each side stitching the bottom on.

>

> At the back heel seam, you can use any variety of hook & latches to

close the shoe around the back of the DBB. You may have to hem these

rough edges where you cut it before you apply the hooks.

>

> I tried to explain this, it's really not that complicated in

practice. I hope you're able to understand what I'm talking about;

you can email me if something isn't very clear. Hope this helps your

little one's feet stay warm. This project start to finish when I

first did it took me about an hour.

> s.

>

> How to keep feet warm in the dbb?

>

> 's in the dbb 23/7 for the next two months. It's getting very

> cold here in Maine, tomorrow morning it's supposed to be in the

> single digits. Every time I take out into the cold his feet

> turn into ice cubes in the open-toed shoes. I can't put anything

over

> his feet with the dbb on, except a blanket while he's in the car.

> Does anyone have any ideas on how to keep his feet warm when we're

> outside?

>

> Thanks,

> and 11/10/03 bilateral clubfeet dbb 23/7

>

December 20, 2004

S.,

What a great idea! I think my sewing pile will never end...hehehe

> Hi,

> I will try to explain how I modified a pair of house slippers to

fit over the DBB shoes. Even in Oklahoma it gets cold enough to

need some protection.

>

> Pick out a pair of kiddy slippers that are baggy and a couple

sizes too big. Eye-ball the fit next to the shoe you're trying to

cover

>

> Next: Carefully remove the bottom of the slipper, cutting it out

with scissors.

>

> Also, you're going to cut the back (heel) seam of the slipper so

you will be left with the top/sides and the back that opens up.

>

> With just a needle and thread, or a sewing machine if you'er that

talented (not me) you can re-build the shoe rather easily.....

>

> To make the new bottom, take some scrap fabric - anything will do,

a worn out dish towel if nothing else. The new bottom is going to be

a half oval shape. The round part of your oval is obviously the

toe end, and the other end will cover the DBB's bottom to about the

bolt. This half oval shape needs enough slack in it to accomodate

the bolt/disc on the bottom of the dbb - that's why the store-

bought slipper sole wont' fit and you have to sew a new one.

>

> Using the shoe-bottom that you cut out as a pattern, cut a new

bottom making it roughly an inch bigger around. You can figure this

closer by putting the slipper over the DBB shoe and holding your

scrap over the bottom for an eye-ball estimate of where to cut.

>

> Find the center of your toe end on your new bottom and tack it to

the center of the slipper (at the toe), then go from that upper most

center point around each side stitching the bottom on.

>

> At the back heel seam, you can use any variety of hook & latches

to close the shoe around the back of the DBB. You may have to hem

these rough edges where you cut it before you apply the hooks.

>

> I tried to explain this, it's really not that complicated in

practice. I hope you're able to understand what I'm talking about;

you can email me if something isn't very clear. Hope this helps

your little one's feet stay warm. This project start to finish when

I first did it took me about an hour.

> s.

>

> How to keep feet warm in the dbb?

>

> 's in the dbb 23/7 for the next two months. It's getting very

> cold here in Maine, tomorrow morning it's supposed to be in the

> single digits. Every time I take out into the cold his feet

> turn into ice cubes in the open-toed shoes. I can't put anything

over

> his feet with the dbb on, except a blanket while he's in the car.

> Does anyone have any ideas on how to keep his feet warm when we're

> outside?

>

> Thanks,

> and 11/10/03 bilateral clubfeet dbb 23/7

>

December 20, 2004

My mother and I are currently experimenting with adapting a pair of

slippers to go over Kelsey's feet because we have the same concern about

her exposed toes. I got a pair of slippers that have elastic around the

ankle. We cut it down the back and cut the bottom of them and are

sewing velcro closures into the back so that they will slide on over her

toes, the cut in the bottom will slide over the bolt and then we can

close them in the back with the velcro. My Mom was sewing them for me

tonight so when I get them and if they work, I will post a picture. I

hope that made some sense. It is kind of hard to describe.

Jenni

onemorebb wrote:

>'s in the dbb 23/7 for the next two months. It's getting very

>cold here in Maine, tomorrow morning it's supposed to be in the

>single digits. Every time I take out into the cold his feet

>turn into ice cubes in the open-toed shoes. I can't put anything over

>his feet with the dbb on, except a blanket while he's in the car.

>Does anyone have any ideas on how to keep his feet warm when we're

>outside?

>

>Thanks,

> and 11/10/03 bilateral clubfeet dbb 23/7

>

December 20, 2004

I knew somebody here would have a suggestion! Slippers was the first

thing I thought of, but never thought of putting a new sole on them.

I'll get a pair tomorrow and see if I can follow your directions.

and 11/10/03 bilateral clubfeet dbb 23/7

> Hi,

> I will try to explain how I modified a pair of house slippers to

fit over the DBB shoes. Even in Oklahoma it gets cold enough to need

some protection.

>

> Pick out a pair of kiddy slippers that are baggy and a couple sizes

too big. Eye-ball the fit next to the shoe you're trying to cover

>

> Next: Carefully remove the bottom of the slipper, cutting it out

with scissors.

>

> Also, you're going to cut the back (heel) seam of the slipper so

you will be left with the top/sides and the back that opens up.

>

> With just a needle and thread, or a sewing machine if you'er that

talented (not me) you can re-build the shoe rather easily.....

>

> To make the new bottom, take some scrap fabric - anything will do,

a worn out dish towel if nothing else. The new bottom is going to be

a half oval shape. The round part of your oval is obviously the toe

end, and the other end will cover the DBB's bottom to about the

bolt. This half oval shape needs enough slack in it to accomodate

the bolt/disc on the bottom of the dbb - that's why the store-bought

slipper sole wont' fit and you have to sew a new one.

>

> Using the shoe-bottom that you cut out as a pattern, cut a new

bottom making it roughly an inch bigger around. You can figure this

closer by putting the slipper over the DBB shoe and holding your

scrap over the bottom for an eye-ball estimate of where to cut.

>

> Find the center of your toe end on your new bottom and tack it to

the center of the slipper (at the toe), then go from that upper most

center point around each side stitching the bottom on.

>

> At the back heel seam, you can use any variety of hook & latches to

close the shoe around the back of the DBB. You may have to hem these

rough edges where you cut it before you apply the hooks.

>

> I tried to explain this, it's really not that complicated in

practice. I hope you're able to understand what I'm talking about;

you can email me if something isn't very clear. Hope this helps your

little one's feet stay warm. This project start to finish when I

first did it took me about an hour.

> s.

December 20, 2004

> I have taken slippers from my older son and cut holes in the

bottoms and slipped them over the shoes on the bar. This worked for

me.

>

> DM

Thanks for the suggestion.

and 11/10/03 bilateral clubfeet dbb 23/7

December 20, 2004

Jenni, a picture would be great. I'm a visual learner and reading

directions doesn't always help me.

and 11/10/03 bilateral clubfeet dbb 23/7

>

> >'s in the dbb 23/7 for the next two months. It's getting very

> >cold here in Maine, tomorrow morning it's supposed to be in the

> >single digits. Every time I take out into the cold his feet

> >turn into ice cubes in the open-toed shoes. I can't put anything

over

> >his feet with the dbb on, except a blanket while he's in the car.

> >Does anyone have any ideas on how to keep his feet warm when we're

> >outside?

> >

> >Thanks,

> > and 11/10/03 bilateral clubfeet dbb 23/7

> >

December 21, 2004

I just bought oversize slippers also. I made a slit on the inside of

the foot to accomadate the bar. After slipping it over the toes first

I just manuver it along the lateral side and up the back then just

velcro the slit closed. I am not a great sewer.

KK

>

> >'s in the dbb 23/7 for the next two months. It's getting very

> >cold here in Maine, tomorrow morning it's supposed to be in the

> >single digits. Every time I take out into the cold his feet

> >turn into ice cubes in the open-toed shoes. I can't put anything

over

> >his feet with the dbb on, except a blanket while he's in the car.

> >Does anyone have any ideas on how to keep his feet warm when we're

> >outside?

> >

> >Thanks,

> > and 11/10/03 bilateral clubfeet dbb 23/7

> >

December 21, 2004

I just bought oversize slippers also. I made a slit on the inside of

the foot to accomadate the bar. After slipping it over the toes first

I just manuver it along the lateral side and up the back then just

velcro the slit closed. I am not a great sewer.

KK

>

> >'s in the dbb 23/7 for the next two months. It's getting very

> >cold here in Maine, tomorrow morning it's supposed to be in the

> >single digits. Every time I take out into the cold his feet

> >turn into ice cubes in the open-toed shoes. I can't put anything

over

> >his feet with the dbb on, except a blanket while he's in the car.

> >Does anyone have any ideas on how to keep his feet warm when we're

> >outside?

> >

> >Thanks,

> > and 11/10/03 bilateral clubfeet dbb 23/7

> >

December 21, 2004

That's it. I have decided to start my own business selling ALL DBB

clothing accessories! Maybe I should learn how to sew. LOL!!!

Shook

Retail Operations Manager/Baking Instructor

Vie de France Yamazaki, Inc.

2070 Chain Bridge Rd. Suite 500

Vienna, VA 22182

x374

fax

December 21, 2004

Well email me if you get hung up and I'll try to help if I can.

s.

I knew somebody here would have a suggestion! Slippers was the first

thing I thought of, but never thought of putting a new sole on them.

I'll get a pair tomorrow and see if I can follow your directions.

and 11/10/03 bilateral clubfeet dbb 23/7

> Hi,

> I will try to explain how I modified a pair of house slippers to

fit over the DBB shoes. Even in Oklahoma it gets cold enough to need

some protection.

>

> Pick out a pair of kiddy slippers that are baggy and a couple sizes

too big. Eye-ball the fit next to the shoe you're trying to cover

>

> Next: Carefully remove the bottom of the slipper, cutting it out

with scissors.

>

> Also, you're going to cut the back (heel) seam of the slipper so

you will be left with the top/sides and the back that opens up.

>

> With just a needle and thread, or a sewing machine if you'er that

talented (not me) you can re-build the shoe rather easily.....

>

> To make the new bottom, take some scrap fabric - anything will do,

a worn out dish towel if nothing else. The new bottom is going to be

a half oval shape. The round part of your oval is obviously the toe

end, and the other end will cover the DBB's bottom to about the

bolt. This half oval shape needs enough slack in it to accomodate

the bolt/disc on the bottom of the dbb - that's why the store-bought

slipper sole wont' fit and you have to sew a new one.

>

> Using the shoe-bottom that you cut out as a pattern, cut a new

bottom making it roughly an inch bigger around. You can figure this

closer by putting the slipper over the DBB shoe and holding your

scrap over the bottom for an eye-ball estimate of where to cut.

>

> Find the center of your toe end on your new bottom and tack it to

the center of the slipper (at the toe), then go from that upper most

center point around each side stitching the bottom on.

>

> At the back heel seam, you can use any variety of hook & latches to

close the shoe around the back of the DBB. You may have to hem these

rough edges where you cut it before you apply the hooks.

>

> I tried to explain this, it's really not that complicated in

practice. I hope you're able to understand what I'm talking about;

you can email me if something isn't very clear. Hope this helps your

little one's feet stay warm. This project start to finish when I

first did it took me about an hour.

> s.

December 21, 2004

Well email me if you get hung up and I'll try to help if I can.

s.

I knew somebody here would have a suggestion! Slippers was the first

thing I thought of, but never thought of putting a new sole on them.

I'll get a pair tomorrow and see if I can follow your directions.

and 11/10/03 bilateral clubfeet dbb 23/7

> Hi,

> I will try to explain how I modified a pair of house slippers to

fit over the DBB shoes. Even in Oklahoma it gets cold enough to need

some protection.

>

> Pick out a pair of kiddy slippers that are baggy and a couple sizes

too big. Eye-ball the fit next to the shoe you're trying to cover

>

> Next: Carefully remove the bottom of the slipper, cutting it out

with scissors.

>

> Also, you're going to cut the back (heel) seam of the slipper so

you will be left with the top/sides and the back that opens up.

>

> With just a needle and thread, or a sewing machine if you'er that

talented (not me) you can re-build the shoe rather easily.....

>

> To make the new bottom, take some scrap fabric - anything will do,

a worn out dish towel if nothing else. The new bottom is going to be

a half oval shape. The round part of your oval is obviously the toe

end, and the other end will cover the DBB's bottom to about the

bolt. This half oval shape needs enough slack in it to accomodate

the bolt/disc on the bottom of the dbb - that's why the store-bought

slipper sole wont' fit and you have to sew a new one.

>

> Using the shoe-bottom that you cut out as a pattern, cut a new

bottom making it roughly an inch bigger around. You can figure this

closer by putting the slipper over the DBB shoe and holding your

scrap over the bottom for an eye-ball estimate of where to cut.

>

> Find the center of your toe end on your new bottom and tack it to

the center of the slipper (at the toe), then go from that upper most

center point around each side stitching the bottom on.

>

> At the back heel seam, you can use any variety of hook & latches to

close the shoe around the back of the DBB. You may have to hem these

rough edges where you cut it before you apply the hooks.

>

> I tried to explain this, it's really not that complicated in

practice. I hope you're able to understand what I'm talking about;

you can email me if something isn't very clear. Hope this helps your

little one's feet stay warm. This project start to finish when I

first did it took me about an hour.