I had been taking walks for years before this.

I lived in the country but I walked on blacktop for 8 years. Then when my betterhalf passed in Nov. I moved into town in April. I started walking on sidewalks and with 3 months I went from no problems to not being able to walk at all if I don't wear the right shoes. I can't figure what would be the difference betwee concrete and blacktop.

I do go barefooted in my home but it's all carpet except the bathrooms and kitchen.

Some of those brands I haven't heard of but I will check them out. That's a great ideal about ebay. I will get on there and look.

I do have some name brand shoes. I have a friend that owns a consignment shop and she gives me a lot of my clothes and accessories. I have always liked to dress up when I go to the Dr. or anywhere BUT as soon as I walk in this house for a short trip my shoes come off. For long trips I knew I needed some better shoes. My sister is coming up from Ky. next week and I know we will go do some sightseeing. I'm hoping to rent rooms if we go very far so we aren't doing long trips in one day.

Co. has so much to see but most of it is all far away. I am close to the Royal Gorge, Buckskin Joe's, Cripple Creek but I want to take her to some places in other parts of Co.

I'm just hoping I can do it. Thanks again for all of the help.

Ada