@@Gixsir I never said I use it to run, I have leg and hip braces for that. I just have to adjust my cane, which is kinda like a third leg, to my shoe soles like if I wear hiking boots compared to like sneakers. I think the same principle would apply to running with a prosthetic since it's not good to move all lopsided like that and one side would be higher than the other like what happens with canes.
For folks in the UK, there's a fabulous Facebook group called Jo's Odd Shoes. Almost all of the shoes are new, and listed in albums of size - L or R. No charge for the shoes - you only pay for the postage. 🙂🙂🙂
Jo: I ordered one shoe Me: cool Jo: *opens box ,revealing only one shoe* Me: *is somehow surprised only seeing one shoe in the box* I’m so used to seeing two shoes in a box It’s weird only seeing one lol
I love the idea! It is also something many people can profit from. Rarely anyone has both feet exactly the same size. Best part is how they make the companies see that a tiny adjustment can go a very long way!
I have a 2 completely different sized feet! I have spina bifida and my left foot is clubbed. I got lucky once shopping and got shoes that were 2 different (but correct!) shoe sizes. I wore those shoes to death and miss them so much. I will have to definitely have to check Zappos out.
So excited for you to get your running blade! Also super great to know there’s a place to buy one shoe! I recently had a severe trauma to my right leg and I’ve had surgery on it. I’m allowed to partial weight bear again, but just discovered that because of the injury my foot has now grown 1 - 1.5 size bigger than my left foot. As you can imagine, a single pair of shoes is difficult for me to fit into. Being able to buy a different size for each will help! Thank you 😊
Hi Jo! As always, great video! My hair has a permanent middle part that I've battled with my whole life! To speak to the main subject matter, I think its great to include adaptive clothing in major brands. I know from my work experience as an OTA (occupational therapy assistant) that most everyone wants to look stylish in their clothing no matter their disability! I'm happy to see the change! Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving and I'm thankful for You!!
My Aunt had polio as a child. Her feet were different sizes. She became a member of group that partnered people together with the opposite shoe sizes so that they could swap. She needed 7R/6L and her partner needed 7L/6R. Worked well except for style preferences. No stilettos for Auntie !
I'm excited for you to start and enjoy running again. I'd also be really interested in how your lovely doggos react the first time they see you break into a run with them!
I’m sort of partial to the side part because my hair steadfastly refuses to part in the middle. It is best way of to one side, but I can make it get about 1 inch from the middle of my head if I really want to. Either way you look great. :)
That is a very good idea! I have two very differently sized feet so I often have to buy two pairs of shoes, which of course is expensive, and then I end up with extra shoes that I can’t use.
The part down the middle is coming back! I didn’t realize how much I’ve missed it! You have to do whatever makes u feel good for that moment. Anything goes these days! Looks great whatever u want to do! 😊
That's so cool that's really inclusive it makes me happy I think it's seven Porten to think about every type of person when you're making products and it's just another thing that helps and it brings me so much joy
I am definitely interested in Zappos now. I spent my entire teenage years not ever seeing clothing that I felt worked for me as someone with a Spina Bifida. I would have loved to have been a model in that fashion show. And shoes were a nightmare. I literally stopped wearing shoes in my twenties because I could never find shoes that worked with my feet, or especially with my braces. I used to love shoes. I used to love fashion. Then I just got tired of being disappointed by the clothes and shoes not fitting in a flattering way. Thank you so much for bringing this to my attention. I started watching your channel because youtube decided to add it to my recommended channels after I started doing prosthetic research in preparation for my BK amputation in November. I really appreciate all the knowledge and experience that you share. I was nervous, and now, November cannot come fast enough. So ready to start living again.
2:10 Before I watch the video. If it's an expensive brand can't you request that you get two left shoes? So then you get a pair of shoes but both can be used on the left foot?
Yah I was gonna ask why they don’t just open the boxes if the same size and putting two left shoes in one and then the two right shoes in one. Charge the regular price ( or a little more for labor). I mean there is enough room in the box so…?
I love a company is finally doing this!!! Not only for disabled people, but many have 2 differently sized feed who will also benefit from ordering single shoes 😎
Centre parting or hair swoosh, you're stunning either way, beautiful. Another great video, really made me laugh. Holes in your meat foot are never fun. I have discovered this more than once. Luckily they have a great tendency to mend themselves. Enjoy your new shoe!
Found a thumb tack in my prosthetic a couple of days ago... like two shoes myself... one on my real foot and one on the prosthetic. The flip flop fake foot made me laugh a lot... didn't like them so much after my time in Thailand... so damned hot was better if doing that just o go barefoot... to avoid the heat of the flip flop... LOL! And when I swim with my prosthetic swimming leg I like wearing fins... need two for balance the way I swim. But running... that is a good point for running... have a nice day Jo and all your family, including cats and dogs.
Some places are really nice like that, allowing for alterations. My father-in-law only has one arm (both are there, but one is dead) and when he asks for the beekeeper's gloves to be sent in two lefts instead of a mixed pair, they always oblige. It's really decent of them.
I'm 40 second in and just need to say I've gone through the exact same thing Jo! Currently rocking the middle parting once again and lovin it and I think you look great either way to be honest :)
I have both my feet, but I've always wanted a black and a white combat boots set or converse but I didn't want to buy two sets of shoes to only use one of each. Since zappos is doing such a great thing it's great that I can look for shoes I want and support them
Thank you for this video. Due to medical issues I have one foot that is over an inch longer than the other. I can go on there and order two different sizes. Love your videos.
All seriousness aside about how great this truly is, I think selling one shoe is a great even for those of us who wear two shoes. If your pet decided to destroy one of your shoes, or you spill paint on one, etc... you can just order a replacement for the bad shoe, instead of a whole new pair!
I think it is pretty neat that you can now buy shoes single I have two different sized feet and a hip thing that made my right shoes more damaged as the left and now I could buy just a right one. And now I can have two fitting shoes without spending to much.
Noo! Not Brooks! - Jokes aside (from one runner to another) I am SO happy for you that you were able to get your gear, get some training, and get that 5k! 🥳💪🏼 Much love from an Internet Friend :)
I think this could be super helpful if you have different sized feet or needed an insert in one shoe and therefore needed a bigger size. Also if anyone wants to be different and have 2 different shoes.. 😅 but really I think this is so cool!
My name is Ahnikka so when you said "my friend Annika" my heart leapt lmao. I know it's kind of weird to comment about it but my name is really rare so it's kind of exciting to find a name twin.
Literally as soon as the video came up I was like Jo changed her hair, it's so pretty! Oh and technically meat feet can technically get holes in them, but thats called a cut or similar injury... Like mine right now, I have swiss cheese for a foot because I kinda stepped on my poor kitty, she attacked my foot for that, which I deserved but yeah OUCH
I never really explored the amputee side of youtube but after I started watching you I think amputee youtube is cool and intresting to learn about amputte's
My flesh foot does get holes in it, I have no explanation for why or how, but they're little clusters of holes that sometimes pop up where I'd normally get calluses.
I needed a single shoe 20 years ago. Wish I had Zappos then. I eventually just went to a pair of custom shoes. Funny thing, they were cheaper. And the custom shoes really didn't look the same as my 1 shoe due to the shape of my damaged foot.
Also on a scottish dating site One legged man right looking for one legged woman, shoe size 43 ^^ I see myself out and apologise if anyone get offfended. Just my dark humor from growing up with some disabilities myself. :)
Ok I'm seriously curious what the Zappos shoe warehouse looks like. Just like a regular show warehouse but three times as much inventory because there's a right and a left and a pair....
Its not only very convenient for amputees to be able to order a single shoe, but i also know a person whos left food is a size larger then her right, so people like her could order a left in one size and a right in another
Jo? Have you asked any company to makes pants/jeans tights with an adaptive side so you can change out your leg by opening up the side seam? It could have velcro or other mechanisms.
I have a hole in the sole of my meat foot, I got a small rock stuck in it as a kid and it took a few years to work its way out. Now theres just a small hole that I occasionally have to clean dead skin out of with a Q tip.
I wish I would have got my leg cut off a long time ago. I suffered so many years trying to save my left foot what purse. My left foot was a size 8 and 1/2 my right foot was the size 10 and 1/2. Well they will be both the same size after I get my leg. But none of my shoes will fit anymore because they're all different sizes.
The old story of the war veterans, one lost his left leg, the other the right, they met once a year at the same time and place to buy a ne set of shoes. Also, I miss Zappos.
I’ve noticed in your videos that after you wash your liner you drape it over the shower chair. Have you ever tried the stand that holds the liner vertical for drying? My prosthetist gave me two for my liners. Also, do you have any plans to make a video to follow up with the subject of BIID?
I know Josh Sundquist found a right leg amputee who wears the same size shoe and gave him a large collection of left shoes! He said he found his solemate lmao!
i would adore a couch to 5k (c25k) series^^ im so happy for you and everyone becoming more inclusive in all the ways and everyone thats now finally included in a better way
Weird question: do you have to adjust your running leg based on how tall the bottom of your shoe is?
jasminefairy91 ooo good question
I imagine so, I know I have to with my cane.
@@jimmym3856 Um your running cane?
@@Gixsir I never said I use it to run, I have leg and hip braces for that. I just have to adjust my cane, which is kinda like a third leg, to my shoe soles like if I wear hiking boots compared to like sneakers. I think the same principle would apply to running with a prosthetic since it's not good to move all lopsided like that and one side would be higher than the other like what happens with canes.
@@jimmym3856 just imagine a running cane holy shit man
For folks in the UK, there's a fabulous Facebook group called Jo's Odd Shoes. Almost all of the shoes are new, and listed in albums of size - L or R. No charge for the shoes - you only pay for the postage. 🙂🙂🙂
Jo: I ordered one shoe
Me: cool
Jo: *opens box ,revealing only one shoe*
Me: *is somehow surprised only seeing one shoe in the box*
I’m so used to seeing two shoes in a box It’s weird only seeing one lol
Who cares if it out of style what ever you like
I love the idea! It is also something many people can profit from. Rarely anyone has both feet exactly the same size. Best part is how they make the companies see that a tiny adjustment can go a very long way!
I have a 2 completely different sized feet! I have spina bifida and my left foot is clubbed. I got lucky once shopping and got shoes that were 2 different (but correct!) shoe sizes. I wore those shoes to death and miss them so much. I will have to definitely have to check Zappos out.
I hope your foot doesn't have a hole in it
Jesus: "Looks distraught"
I literally laughed out loud at this comment.
@@Jaelily319 me too
Poor Jesus but it’s ok I still love hem
i'm so excited for you!!! can't wait to see you running with your new new shoe and blade!
So excited for you to get your running blade! Also super great to know there’s a place to buy one shoe! I recently had a severe trauma to my right leg and I’ve had surgery on it. I’m allowed to partial weight bear again, but just discovered that because of the injury my foot has now grown 1 - 1.5 size bigger than my left foot. As you can imagine, a single pair of shoes is difficult for me to fit into. Being able to buy a different size for each will help! Thank you 😊
Hi Jo! As always, great video! My hair has a permanent middle part that I've battled with my whole life! To speak to the main subject matter, I think its great to include adaptive clothing in major brands. I know from my work experience as an OTA (occupational therapy assistant) that most everyone wants to look stylish in their clothing no matter their disability! I'm happy to see the change! Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving and I'm thankful for You!!
i love middle part jo and honestly the whole aesthetic goin on in this video
Thank you for helping to spread awareness! It's so nice to see large brands be adaptive. This makes me happy to see.
It is always fun to hear you speak about a topic you are so engaging and excited about everything you have talked about makes it fun to watch
My Aunt had polio as a child. Her feet were different sizes. She became a member of group that partnered people together with the opposite shoe sizes so that they could swap. She needed 7R/6L and her partner needed 7L/6R. Worked well except for style preferences. No stilettos for Auntie !
I am pretty sure different sized stilettos is going to mess up the hip joint
I'm excited for you to start and enjoy running again. I'd also be really interested in how your lovely doggos react the first time they see you break into a run with them!
I’m sort of partial to the side part because my hair steadfastly refuses to part in the middle. It is best way of to one side, but I can make it get about 1 inch from the middle of my head if I really want to. Either way you look great. :)
I don't care it's out of style, I think the side part suited you better. 😅
This was a wonderful video!
This is so awesome!! I actually saw a guy today with a running blade with a foot attached! I have never seen that before!
Interesting, I think middle parts are trendy but side parts are still super popular. Did you also darken your eyebrows??
I love how that's your takeaway from this video 😂
I think she said the other day on her Instagram story that she got the wrong color but was just gonna go with it.
That is a very good idea! I have two very differently sized feet so I often have to buy two pairs of shoes, which of course is expensive, and then I end up with extra shoes that I can’t use.
You need to find a sole mate!
I think your hair looks lovely both ways, stuff fashion, wear it however you like it.
Me, a recent subscriber:
"Who's that on the thumbnail?"
Nice to meet you, middle part Jo!
I like the middle part, but let's be honest, hair goes where it wants to go 😂😂😅😅
As a guy of a certain age, my hair is going away.
The part down the middle is coming back! I didn’t realize how much I’ve missed it! You have to do whatever makes u feel good for that moment. Anything goes these days! Looks great whatever u want to do! 😊
That's so cool that's really inclusive it makes me happy I think it's seven Porten to think about every type of person when you're making products and it's just another thing that helps and it brings me so much joy
I look forward to seeing that shoe in action!
You look amazing with hair both ways Jo
I am definitely interested in Zappos now. I spent my entire teenage years not ever seeing clothing that I felt worked for me as someone with a Spina Bifida. I would have loved to have been a model in that fashion show. And shoes were a nightmare. I literally stopped wearing shoes in my twenties because I could never find shoes that worked with my feet, or especially with my braces. I used to love shoes. I used to love fashion. Then I just got tired of being disappointed by the clothes and shoes not fitting in a flattering way. Thank you so much for bringing this to my attention. I started watching your channel because youtube decided to add it to my recommended channels after I started doing prosthetic research in preparation for my BK amputation in November. I really appreciate all the knowledge and experience that you share. I was nervous, and now, November cannot come fast enough. So ready to start living again.
Yeah there are barely any clothes that accomadate spine bifida, ended up sewing my aunt's wedding dress from scratch!
2:10
Before I watch the video. If it's an expensive brand can't you request that you get two left shoes? So then you get a pair of shoes but both can be used on the left foot?
Yah I was gonna ask why they don’t just open the boxes if the same size and putting two left shoes in one and then the two right shoes in one. Charge the regular price ( or a little more for labor). I mean there is enough room in the box so…?
I love a company is finally doing this!!! Not only for disabled people, but many have 2 differently sized feed who will also benefit from ordering single shoes 😎
Centre parting or hair swoosh, you're stunning either way, beautiful.
Another great video, really made me laugh.
Holes in your meat foot are never fun. I have discovered this more than once. Luckily they have a great tendency to mend themselves. Enjoy your new shoe!
I love Zappos! They are a great company. I have ordered from them a couple times😊
Found a thumb tack in my prosthetic a couple of days ago... like two shoes myself... one on my real foot and one on the prosthetic. The flip flop fake foot made me laugh a lot... didn't like them so much after my time in Thailand... so damned hot was better if doing that just o go barefoot... to avoid the heat of the flip flop... LOL! And when I swim with my prosthetic swimming leg I like wearing fins... need two for balance the way I swim. But running... that is a good point for running... have a nice day Jo and all your family, including cats and dogs.
The first video I watched from you was the 'what does an amputee so with the other shoe' video, and I've watched you ever since and love watching you!
This is so cool! It's actually soo mind blowing that this hasn't been done before.
Interesting video with the representative from Zappos, I'm glad to see that adaptive clothing is expanding.
The side smoosh is more flattering IMO. And more sophisticated somehow.
Some places are really nice like that, allowing for alterations. My father-in-law only has one arm (both are there, but one is dead) and when he asks for the beekeeper's gloves to be sent in two lefts instead of a mixed pair, they always oblige. It's really decent of them.
I am so happy for you 💕
To think in modern days you can buy one shoe, and RUN let alone walk!!!
Loved the video and the interview with Dana!!
awesome on zappos!!!!! i love companies who change and grow!!!!
I'm 40 second in and just need to say I've gone through the exact same thing Jo! Currently rocking the middle parting once again and lovin it and I think you look great either way to be honest :)
I have both my feet, but I've always wanted a black and a white combat boots set or converse but I didn't want to buy two sets of shoes to only use one of each. Since zappos is doing such a great thing it's great that I can look for shoes I want and support them
Thank you for this video. Due to medical issues I have one foot that is over an inch longer than the other. I can go on there and order two different sizes.
Love your videos.
Omg I just realized I'm in Colorado sadly we are in
Pagosa Springs co but still love you
All seriousness aside about how great this truly is, I think selling one shoe is a great even for those of us who wear two shoes. If your pet decided to destroy one of your shoes, or you spill paint on one, etc... you can just order a replacement for the bad shoe, instead of a whole new pair!
omg! the center part looks so different! pretty rad:D
I think it is pretty neat that you can now buy shoes single I have two different sized feet and a hip thing that made my right shoes more damaged as the left and now I could buy just a right one. And now I can have two fitting shoes without spending to much.
Jesus, you're a whole new person with your hair parted in the middle!
BR?
@@williandalsoto806 yes
Noo! Not Brooks! - Jokes aside (from one runner to another) I am SO happy for you that you were able to get your gear, get some training, and get that 5k! 🥳💪🏼 Much love from an Internet Friend :)
I think this could be super helpful if you have different sized feet or needed an insert in one shoe and therefore needed a bigger size. Also if anyone wants to be different and have 2 different shoes.. 😅 but really I think this is so cool!
Thanks for telling us about it! I have two feet but the sizes are very different
The Zappos fellow just past away. 46 years old, so sad.
Like your hair. The style was popular in the 60s and 70s (when I was relatively young).
My name is Ahnikka so when you said "my friend Annika" my heart leapt lmao. I know it's kind of weird to comment about it but my name is really rare so it's kind of exciting to find a name twin.
HAHA! You ordered the RIGHT shoe... but when looking at all the facts the right shoe is actually the LEFT shoe.
If a pair is $59.99 I'm sure they're charging $39.99 for one.
That'd be capitalism for you.
If you’re lucky
I checked. The Brooks Ghost 13 (that I selected randomly) is $120 a pair and $65 for a single. Rather expensive, but they aren't gouging amputees.
thé idea of an amputee shoe exchange ... brilliant
How awesome the Zappos offers this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You are amazing, Jo ❤️
Literally as soon as the video came up I was like Jo changed her hair, it's so pretty! Oh and technically meat feet can technically get holes in them, but thats called a cut or similar injury... Like mine right now, I have swiss cheese for a foot because I kinda stepped on my poor kitty, she attacked my foot for that, which I deserved but yeah OUCH
Your so pretty either way you style your hair. It’s good you’ve found a place to buy a running shoe.
This Zappos is so great! :-)
I really like both ways that you do your hair!
Love your hair! Also, I'm early(ish)! Yay!
I never really explored the amputee side of youtube but after I started watching you I think amputee youtube is cool and intresting to learn about amputte's
thank you so much for liking my comment
Wow!!! How great is this!!!!
My flesh foot does get holes in it, I have no explanation for why or how, but they're little clusters of holes that sometimes pop up where I'd normally get calluses.
Very happy for you
Your hair looks good either way but you look so different/good with it in the middle!
You're beginning to evolve beautifully ❤💜
Thumbs up for "Middle-Part Jo". Also, no holes in my plastic foot......yet.
I needed a single shoe 20 years ago. Wish I had Zappos then. I eventually just went to a pair of custom shoes. Funny thing, they were cheaper. And the custom shoes really didn't look the same as my 1 shoe due to the shape of my damaged foot.
Also on a scottish dating site
One legged man right looking for one legged woman, shoe size 43 ^^
I see myself out and apologise if anyone get offfended. Just my dark humor from growing up with some disabilities myself. :)
Ok I'm seriously curious what the Zappos shoe warehouse looks like. Just like a regular show warehouse but three times as much inventory because there's a right and a left and a pair....
I just had a thought. Keep the running shoe on the end of the blade then no where's the other one moment. Maybe?
i think you should touch on the subject of the k level testing
Its not only very convenient for amputees to be able to order a single shoe, but i also know a person whos left food is a size larger then her right, so people like her could order a left in one size and a right in another
Prefere side part
You should wear 2 left/right feet just to throw ppl off....if youre comfortable with that attention of course
Jo? Have you asked any company to makes pants/jeans tights with an adaptive side so you can change out your leg by opening up the side seam? It could have velcro or other mechanisms.
I have a hole in the sole of my meat foot, I got a small rock stuck in it as a kid and it took a few years to work its way out. Now theres just a small hole that I occasionally have to clean dead skin out of with a Q tip.
Hey I just watched this video then seen this on CBC news.....so sad
Tony Hsieh, retired CEO of online shoe retailer Zappos, dead at 46
I’ve been doing middle part since I was born :)
I wish I would have got my leg cut off a long time ago. I suffered so many years trying to save my left foot what purse. My left foot was a size 8 and 1/2 my right foot was the size 10 and 1/2. Well they will be both the same size after I get my leg. But none of my shoes will fit anymore because they're all different sizes.
just realized when you buy a pack of socks, you get so many more to use lol I hate laundry
And if you lose a sock buddy, no big deal
The old story of the war veterans, one lost his left leg, the other the right, they met once a year at the same time and place to buy a ne set of shoes.
Also, I miss Zappos.
There should be website to match for people with the same size foot who are missing opposite legs so they can swap shoes.
2 meat feet here I do get holes in my feet. Usually in my calluses. I walk around barefoot a lot.
I’ve noticed in your videos that after you wash your liner you drape it over the shower chair.
Have you ever tried the stand that holds the liner vertical for drying?
My prosthetist gave me two for my liners.
Also, do you have any plans to make a video to follow up with the subject of BIID?
I know Josh Sundquist found a right leg amputee who wears the same size shoe and gave him a large collection of left shoes! He said he found his solemate lmao!
Do you have a longer version of the interview with Dana? I’m a design student interested in disability issues, and I’d be interested to hear more!
"Ahh I got the right side ! That was one of the most important things to me!"
I wonder why Jo I wonder why
Love middle part Jo...
This is so badass!!
I miss the swoosh but if you aren't comfortable with the swoosh I'll just have to get used to the part down the middle.
i would adore a couch to 5k (c25k) series^^ im so happy for you and everyone becoming more inclusive in all the ways and everyone thats now finally included in a better way
middle part joe is good.
The founder of Zappos just passed away in a house fire on Thanksgiving weekend. Very sad. RIP.