Great Kayaking Shoe!

FiveTen Water Tennie Hiking Steel

I've supported FiveTen for a long time now. If you've ever used any of their water shoes before, you know why. They have the best grip out there! I've tried other like Teva and NRS. Stealth Rubber is it! I was looking for a new whitewater creek shoe to replace my old 5.10 nemos that finally blew up. A few of my kayaking buddies have these shoes and highly recommended them. Great shoe with more of a sole than my previous version which works out great for hiking with a boat. One buddy said they run small so I ordered .5 size larger than street shoe size since i'm generally wearing them with a drysuit and socks. I'm not so sure that was the right call. I'd go regular shoe size if doing it again. I prefer a little snugger fit for scrambling around riverbanks. My previous Nemos were .5 under street shoe size. Overall, great creek shoe with incredible traction as always!!

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Gladiator Fashion

Nine West Womens Voodoo Leather

"Women From the Ankle Down" is a biography of The Shoe that hits all the high points, beginning in 1900 and ending with the present-day obsession with those Manolos, Ferragamos, and those red-soled Louboutins. Throughout, a certain famous pair of Shoes, the Ruby Slippers pop up and click their heels together.

Bergstein knows about them all, the wedges, the stilettos, go-go boots, Doc Martens, Reebok, Nike, and Adidas, Berkenstocks. Reading this book was a fun trip through the 20th Century from the vantage point of shoes. I learned what that bizarre fashion combo from the '80s was all about- when women everywhere wore their white hi-tops with their power suits- it had a very practical beginning. I learned all about how those Ruby Slippers came to be, and about the shoemakers who were Manolo, Ferragamo, and Louboutin, as well as some other big-name shoemakers who've risen up in the last century.

Shoes are a kind of shorthand, and they carry with them a kind of power all their own. In reading this fun book, now I "get it" better. Like the shoes she writes about, Rachelle Bergstein and her book are just fabulous!

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Bury me with my boots on.

Camper Womens 46104 Ankle Willy

"Women From the Ankle Down" is a biography of The Shoe that hits all the high points, beginning in 1900 and ending with the present-day obsession with those Manolos, Ferragamos, and those red-soled Louboutins. Throughout, a certain famous pair of Shoes, the Ruby Slippers pop up and click their heels together.

Bergstein knows about them all, the wedges, the stilettos, go-go boots, Doc Martens, Reebok, Nike, and Adidas, Berkenstocks. Reading this book was a fun trip through the 20th Century from the vantage point of shoes. I learned what that bizarre fashion combo from the '80s was all about- when women everywhere wore their white hi-tops with their power suits- it had a very practical beginning. I learned all about how those Ruby Slippers came to be, and about the shoemakers who were Manolo, Ferragamo, and Louboutin, as well as some other big-name shoemakers who've risen up in the last century.

Shoes are a kind of shorthand, and they carry with them a kind of power all their own. In reading this fun book, now I "get it" better. Like the shoes she writes about, Rachelle Bergstein and her book are just fabulous!

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I'll Never Look at Shoes the Same Way Again!

Women Ankle Down Story Define

"Women From the Ankle Down" is a biography of The Shoe that hits all the high points, beginning in 1900 and ending with the present-day obsession with those Manolos, Ferragamos, and those red-soled Louboutins. Throughout, a certain famous pair of Shoes, the Ruby Slippers pop up and click their heels together.

Bergstein knows about them all, the wedges, the stilettos, go-go boots, Doc Martens, Reebok, Nike, and Adidas, Berkenstocks. Reading this book was a fun trip through the 20th Century from the vantage point of shoes. I learned what that bizarre fashion combo from the '80s was all about- when women everywhere wore their white hi-tops with their power suits- it had a very practical beginning. I learned all about how those Ruby Slippers came to be, and about the shoemakers who were Manolo, Ferragamo, and Louboutin, as well as some other big-name shoemakers who've risen up in the last century.

Shoes are a kind of shorthand, and they carry with them a kind of power all their own. In reading this fun book, now I "get it" better. Like the shoes she writes about, Rachelle Bergstein and her book are just fabulous!

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Must have....

Plenty Tracy Reese Womens Nadine

Ok, i have always leaned towards the minimalist side. Recently getting into running, I always sacrifice support and comfort to get the lowest profile/lightest shoe possible. So when I hiked, I had always been using a trail running shoes to backpack with. Recently though, I have been taking some longer trips where my pack weighs in excess of 60 lbs. The trail running shoes were not cutting it, and hiking through treacherous terrain my feet and ankles were taking a beating. Furthermore, the last hike I almost rolled my ankle more than once stepping on some rock cropping in the trail. I have owned many work boots and casual boots in my life time, but this is the first hiking boot I have ever purchased just for that.

I made the purchase because of the many positive reviews, especially from our men and women in uniform in the mountains of Afghanistan. They have met and exceeded my expectations. I will best describe them as a 360 fit. One in which you feel you have support at every point the boot touches, which is important if you are hiking through mountains like I recently did. I put 119 miles on them in five days. I am very happy with the good grip, solid fit, kept my ankle from rolling when stepping on awkward and uneven trail surfaces. Those times when you feel yourself going the wrong direction because the weight of your pack. My hike was through the ouchita Mountains in Eastern OK and Western Arkansas. The first 60 miles of trail, there area a lot of 300 ft to 2300 ft climbs, than back down into another valley, than back up. So I definitely put them to the test.

Very happy with these. I plan on using them for about four more hikes, I will than buy another pair and start breaking them in on shorter hikes. That was the only thing I did wrong. I feel these boots need a good 50 miles to get them broke in and for your feet to get used to them. Therefore, if you are wanting to get on a five day or longer hike. Please try and at least put 50 miles on them before you take them out on a longer trip. Which that is the golden rule that is always taught with new boots, but I did not do that.

I would recommend these hiking boots to anyone looking for a quality pair at a good price.

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Must have....

Merrell Mens Sawtooth Boot Walnut

Ok, i have always leaned towards the minimalist side. Recently getting into running, I always sacrifice support and comfort to get the lowest profile/lightest shoe possible. So when I hiked, I had always been using a trail running shoes to backpack with. Recently though, I have been taking some longer trips where my pack weighs in excess of 60 lbs. The trail running shoes were not cutting it, and hiking through treacherous terrain my feet and ankles were taking a beating. Furthermore, the last hike I almost rolled my ankle more than once stepping on some rock cropping in the trail. I have owned many work boots and casual boots in my life time, but this is the first hiking boot I have ever purchased just for that.

I made the purchase because of the many positive reviews, especially from our men and women in uniform in the mountains of Afghanistan. They have met and exceeded my expectations. I will best describe them as a 360 fit. One in which you feel you have support at every point the boot touches, which is important if you are hiking through mountains like I recently did. I put 119 miles on them in five days. I am very happy with the good grip, solid fit, kept my ankle from rolling when stepping on awkward and uneven trail surfaces. Those times when you feel yourself going the wrong direction because the weight of your pack. My hike was through the ouchita Mountains in Eastern OK and Western Arkansas. The first 60 miles of trail, there area a lot of 300 ft to 2300 ft climbs, than back down into another valley, than back up. So I definitely put them to the test.

Very happy with these. I plan on using them for about four more hikes, I will than buy another pair and start breaking them in on shorter hikes. That was the only thing I did wrong. I feel these boots need a good 50 miles to get them broke in and for your feet to get used to them. Therefore, if you are wanting to get on a five day or longer hike. Please try and at least put 50 miles on them before you take them out on a longer trip. Which that is the golden rule that is always taught with new boots, but I did not do that.

I would recommend these hiking boots to anyone looking for a quality pair at a good price.

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Sharp, versatile and comfortable

ECCO Womens Sculptured Ankle Bootie

This review is from: ECCO Women's Sculptured Ankle Bootie (Apparel)

Dear Fellow Reviewers,

Thank you so much for sharing your reviews on this lovely pair of booties! Thanks to you, Im now a fellow fan of these booties too :) They are just what I was looking for! I needed a pair of shoes that I could:
- wear to work
- wear to a nice dinner after work without needing to change shoes
- look good with all outfits
- be lightweight
- keep my feet warm (in winter)
- and most importantly, be comfortable enough to walk in for any length!

These well made booties match my criteria to a T. I have worn them for just a few hours and love them already! :) Being a clutz on heels, Ive always worn flat and comfortable shoes. The heels in these beauties look a little pointy (which Ive never been able to handle) but dont feel it at all! This way, I dont have to forsake style factor for comfort. I wear 8.5 and they fit true to size. There is enough arch support to keep your feet cushioned all day. The first thing that I was surprised about and impressed with is how light-weight they were!!

I cant wait to wear them regularly and hope to remain satisfied with these booties :)

And ofcourse, enough cant be said about Amazon Prime shipping!!

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Comfortable, stylish casual boot

FRYE Womens Veronica Slouch Boot

I bought this boot because I've been obsessed with Frye for awhile and thought it would be a nice, versatile style. I immediately liked the boot: the leather shaft is thick and of high quality, the boot itself is comfortable (true to size to my standard size 10) and there was very little "breaking in" period. Also I will note that the boot shafts were roomy but not too wide, which was nice because I have slim calves.

The thing that really impressed me was that I took these boots to Montreal - not knowing that the city had just received an almost-record snowfall - and they were the only shoes I had other than sneakers and flip flops for the next three days. I had to walk two dogs three times each day in everything from fresh snow to brown, melted slush. These boots PERFORMED. I could not believe that the boots stayed completely waterproof!

So yeah: stylish, comfortable, waterproof. Hopefully will last forever, too!

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These are the last boots you EVER have to buy!

FRYE Womens Veronica Back Zip

My second favourite. Which means nothing because they're Frye's and are built to be 5 stars.
On the topic of snaps coming undone.. It's drove me crazy, which is why I waited so long to write a review. Every 5 minutes, one of the heel snaps would come undone. I don't know why, but after wearing them every day for a month (I love the look that much), it just stopped. I don't know if others experienced the positive change, but now they only come undone if I'm stumbling home after a couple drinks and manage to boot my heel or something. SO, with that out of the way, I have next to no complaints. In the early days, when wearing sheer tights, I noticed a small chafe on my heel from the zipper. That stopped too, probably since the leather around the zipper psoftened up. I went with black, avoiding the distressed, figuring they'd get distressed on their own. Walking approx 1.5 hrs a day in a damp northwest climate, I'm not exactly easy on my shoes. So here I am left with my favourite boots ever. I like it better than the Paige- has a stronger sole and toe. Better than the Carson for similar reasons, as well as a style that goes with WAY more outfits. I'm wearing them now. They dress up or down. Jeans or dress. I don't know if I'll ever take them off- I'm starting to think I won't have to.....

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Great shoes

Sansha Pro Canvas Ballet Slipper

I got these for an Irish dance class that I'm taking at my university. I was wearing sneakers, but these are so much more comfortable and really made my steps nicer. I got them in black so that they wouldn't get dirty. I have never had dance shoes before, so I have nothing to compare them, but after a lot of research I got these, and I was very happy with them. After reading the reviews, I was prepared for the sizing to be off, so I checked the sizing chart at this site:

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In the end I ordered a 10N (and I normally wear a women's 8 1/2), and they fit very well. Because of the shape of these, they really hug your feet, which make it very comfortable and give you a little more support. They also have elastic all the way around the opening, which you can tie for just the right fit. Also, they come with the criss-crossed straps only sewn onto the back, so you can personalize the fit. With my sewing skills they ended up a little crooked, but they fit nicely.

Also, as some people noted, the bottoms tend to get a little slippery. I would recommend maybe using sand paper or something to just rough it back up. I used a finger nail file, which was the only thing I had on hand, and it helped a lot.

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A bit bigger than the typical Franco Sarto size

Franco Sarto Womens Cicero Metallic

I don't want to take these shoes off. They're soooooooo COMFORTABLE. And they're so pretty, too :) I got the gray ones. But seriously... they're the best shoes I've ever had. I'm a runner, and I'm always looking for the most comfortable shoes, and these have all my running shoes beat. They're also lighter than my running shoes, surprisingly enough. I normally wear orthotics, but I don't have to wear them with these shoes; I don't overpronate at all. Bottom line, they're absolutely amazing, and I've worn them every day since the day I got them. No blisters or anything of the sort. My feet are in heaven :)

As far as size goes, I normally wear an 8 or an 8.5, but I normally wear a 9 in running shoes, and a 9 fits me perfectly in these as well. My dad has wide feet, and he can't wear Merrells, so keep that in mind.

I haven't had them for very long, but they seem to be very rugged. And my boyfriend has the boy version of these shoes, and he wore them for a hike and through puddles and whatnot and he said his feet stayed perfectly dry. My mother also has them; she works at a nature center and hikes at least four miles a day, and she says these are the best hiking shoes she's ever had.

So seriously. BUY THESE. I'm in love.

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Excellent shoes!

Merrell Womens Siren GORE TEX Hiking

I don't want to take these shoes off. They're soooooooo COMFORTABLE. And they're so pretty, too :) I got the gray ones. But seriously... they're the best shoes I've ever had. I'm a runner, and I'm always looking for the most comfortable shoes, and these have all my running shoes beat. They're also lighter than my running shoes, surprisingly enough. I normally wear orthotics, but I don't have to wear them with these shoes; I don't overpronate at all. Bottom line, they're absolutely amazing, and I've worn them every day since the day I got them. No blisters or anything of the sort. My feet are in heaven :)

As far as size goes, I normally wear an 8 or an 8.5, but I normally wear a 9 in running shoes, and a 9 fits me perfectly in these as well. My dad has wide feet, and he can't wear Merrells, so keep that in mind.

I haven't had them for very long, but they seem to be very rugged. And my boyfriend has the boy version of these shoes, and he wore them for a hike and through puddles and whatnot and he said his feet stayed perfectly dry. My mother also has them; she works at a nature center and hikes at least four miles a day, and she says these are the best hiking shoes she's ever had.

So seriously. BUY THESE. I'm in love.

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love these shoes!

Demonia Pleaser Womens Bravo 03 Polyurethane

This is my fourth pair of this exact boot in about the last 20 years. As the bottoms wear down on one pair, I'm looking to see who can sell me the next. The tops and clasps have never shown any wear at all. It is so great to be able to wear one's own walking or office shoes inside boots. I don't have to carry my shoes with me, and I don't have to compromise my comfort. Because they fit over my shoes, the boots do give an impression that your feet are chunky, but it's a look I am perfectly willing to live with, especially since the extra width makes me more stable on slippery sidewalks. They are also good for slushy snow because they are watertight and clean right up if you walk through a puddle. When you get yours, you might worry that your feet will be cold, because the material is relatively thin. I worried too, so bought the NEOS padded boots for very cold weather. I don't know why, but the Voyager is perfectly fine for walking in temperatures all the way down to zero, and I haven't used the thickly padded boots more than three or four times. Maybe if I stood still I would be cold. I don't know. This review is making a lot of references to walking, and it is true that being able to wear walking shoes is great, but this is my everyday boot, even when dressed up. They are very easy to step out of when you get to your destination, so when everyone else is struggling to change from boots to shoes, you just step out of the boots and you're ready to party. I can even wear a slight heel. If I have a complaint, it is that when I am in a hallway, it sounds like I am wearing paper bags on my feet. Sometimes I find that humorous, other times, not so funny.

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Great Sexy Shoe! Lots of compliments!

Nine West Womens Packurbags Ankle Strap

This is my fourth pair of this exact boot in about the last 20 years. As the bottoms wear down on one pair, I'm looking to see who can sell me the next. The tops and clasps have never shown any wear at all. It is so great to be able to wear one's own walking or office shoes inside boots. I don't have to carry my shoes with me, and I don't have to compromise my comfort. Because they fit over my shoes, the boots do give an impression that your feet are chunky, but it's a look I am perfectly willing to live with, especially since the extra width makes me more stable on slippery sidewalks. They are also good for slushy snow because they are watertight and clean right up if you walk through a puddle. When you get yours, you might worry that your feet will be cold, because the material is relatively thin. I worried too, so bought the NEOS padded boots for very cold weather. I don't know why, but the Voyager is perfectly fine for walking in temperatures all the way down to zero, and I haven't used the thickly padded boots more than three or four times. Maybe if I stood still I would be cold. I don't know. This review is making a lot of references to walking, and it is true that being able to wear walking shoes is great, but this is my everyday boot, even when dressed up. They are very easy to step out of when you get to your destination, so when everyone else is struggling to change from boots to shoes, you just step out of the boots and you're ready to party. I can even wear a slight heel. If I have a complaint, it is that when I am in a hallway, it sounds like I am wearing paper bags on my feet. Sometimes I find that humorous, other times, not so funny.

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Good Fit

Neos Overshoe Voyager Black Large

This is my fourth pair of this exact boot in about the last 20 years. As the bottoms wear down on one pair, I'm looking to see who can sell me the next. The tops and clasps have never shown any wear at all. It is so great to be able to wear one's own walking or office shoes inside boots. I don't have to carry my shoes with me, and I don't have to compromise my comfort. Because they fit over my shoes, the boots do give an impression that your feet are chunky, but it's a look I am perfectly willing to live with, especially since the extra width makes me more stable on slippery sidewalks. They are also good for slushy snow because they are watertight and clean right up if you walk through a puddle. When you get yours, you might worry that your feet will be cold, because the material is relatively thin. I worried too, so bought the NEOS padded boots for very cold weather. I don't know why, but the Voyager is perfectly fine for walking in temperatures all the way down to zero, and I haven't used the thickly padded boots more than three or four times. Maybe if I stood still I would be cold. I don't know. This review is making a lot of references to walking, and it is true that being able to wear walking shoes is great, but this is my everyday boot, even when dressed up. They are very easy to step out of when you get to your destination, so when everyone else is struggling to change from boots to shoes, you just step out of the boots and you're ready to party. I can even wear a slight heel. If I have a complaint, it is that when I am in a hallway, it sounds like I am wearing paper bags on my feet. Sometimes I find that humorous, other times, not so funny.

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I made a good choice!

Reebok Ziglite Running Little Vitamin

Brian Castner has blast-induced memory losses. He is crazy, he runs. He has spent nearly eight years in Iraq.

In one of the scenes in the book, the humvee in which he is riding is surrounded by a mob. It is necessary to exit and shoot, he thinks. Then, thankfully, the convoy moves forward slowly. Brian Castner calls his anxiety the Crazy. It didn't start right away at the end of his deployment.

The sights, the smells of being sent to a war zone are described. The author, through poor eye sight, ended up being directed by the Air Force into the field of Disaster Preparedness. He sought to attend the Explosive Ordinance Disposal school, (the bomb squad). Passing and surviving the training for nine months results in a different person being created by graduation day.

Afterwards, out of the military, the author becomes a civilian EOD instructor. He had been relieved of his first command for disobeying a direct order of a general during wartime. After spending four months doing paperwork, he was again put in command of a group and became swept up in the deployment current.

In the war zone Castner hated going out at night. The squad used robots. The narrator (author) explains that he has become two people. The scientific application of high explosives makes terrorism and modern war possible.

During world War II the British UXB cleared bombs and fire brigades stopped the fires. The bomb technicians shifted the direction of the war. In Iraq the U.S. failed. Instead of destroying ammunition depots, the columns of soldiers kept moving.

The book brings war closer than anything I've read. I hope policymakers read this.

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Walking Cradles

Walking Cradles Womens Ankle Strap Sandal

Brian Castner has blast-induced memory losses. He is crazy, he runs. He has spent nearly eight years in Iraq.

In one of the scenes in the book, the humvee in which he is riding is surrounded by a mob. It is necessary to exit and shoot, he thinks. Then, thankfully, the convoy moves forward slowly. Brian Castner calls his anxiety the Crazy. It didn't start right away at the end of his deployment.

The sights, the smells of being sent to a war zone are described. The author, through poor eye sight, ended up being directed by the Air Force into the field of Disaster Preparedness. He sought to attend the Explosive Ordinance Disposal school, (the bomb squad). Passing and surviving the training for nine months results in a different person being created by graduation day.

Afterwards, out of the military, the author becomes a civilian EOD instructor. He had been relieved of his first command for disobeying a direct order of a general during wartime. After spending four months doing paperwork, he was again put in command of a group and became swept up in the deployment current.

In the war zone Castner hated going out at night. The squad used robots. The narrator (author) explains that he has become two people. The scientific application of high explosives makes terrorism and modern war possible.

During world War II the British UXB cleared bombs and fire brigades stopped the fires. The bomb technicians shifted the direction of the war. In Iraq the U.S. failed. Instead of destroying ammunition depots, the columns of soldiers kept moving.

The book brings war closer than anything I've read. I hope policymakers read this.

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Fits and works well

McDavid 189R S M Ankle Small Medium

Brian Castner has blast-induced memory losses. He is crazy, he runs. He has spent nearly eight years in Iraq.

In one of the scenes in the book, the humvee in which he is riding is surrounded by a mob. It is necessary to exit and shoot, he thinks. Then, thankfully, the convoy moves forward slowly. Brian Castner calls his anxiety the Crazy. It didn't start right away at the end of his deployment.

The sights, the smells of being sent to a war zone are described. The author, through poor eye sight, ended up being directed by the Air Force into the field of Disaster Preparedness. He sought to attend the Explosive Ordinance Disposal school, (the bomb squad). Passing and surviving the training for nine months results in a different person being created by graduation day.

Afterwards, out of the military, the author becomes a civilian EOD instructor. He had been relieved of his first command for disobeying a direct order of a general during wartime. After spending four months doing paperwork, he was again put in command of a group and became swept up in the deployment current.

In the war zone Castner hated going out at night. The squad used robots. The narrator (author) explains that he has become two people. The scientific application of high explosives makes terrorism and modern war possible.

During world War II the British UXB cleared bombs and fire brigades stopped the fires. The bomb technicians shifted the direction of the war. In Iraq the U.S. failed. Instead of destroying ammunition depots, the columns of soldiers kept moving.

The book brings war closer than anything I've read. I hope policymakers read this.

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Very good socks

Nike Womens Show Socks Pair

Brian Castner has blast-induced memory losses. He is crazy, he runs. He has spent nearly eight years in Iraq.

In one of the scenes in the book, the humvee in which he is riding is surrounded by a mob. It is necessary to exit and shoot, he thinks. Then, thankfully, the convoy moves forward slowly. Brian Castner calls his anxiety the Crazy. It didn't start right away at the end of his deployment.

The sights, the smells of being sent to a war zone are described. The author, through poor eye sight, ended up being directed by the Air Force into the field of Disaster Preparedness. He sought to attend the Explosive Ordinance Disposal school, (the bomb squad). Passing and surviving the training for nine months results in a different person being created by graduation day.

Afterwards, out of the military, the author becomes a civilian EOD instructor. He had been relieved of his first command for disobeying a direct order of a general during wartime. After spending four months doing paperwork, he was again put in command of a group and became swept up in the deployment current.

In the war zone Castner hated going out at night. The squad used robots. The narrator (author) explains that he has become two people. The scientific application of high explosives makes terrorism and modern war possible.

During world War II the British UXB cleared bombs and fire brigades stopped the fires. The bomb technicians shifted the direction of the war. In Iraq the U.S. failed. Instead of destroying ammunition depots, the columns of soldiers kept moving.

The book brings war closer than anything I've read. I hope policymakers read this.

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A moral perimeter in an amoral world.

The Long Walk Follows ebook

Brian Castner has blast-induced memory losses. He is crazy, he runs. He has spent nearly eight years in Iraq.

In one of the scenes in the book, the humvee in which he is riding is surrounded by a mob. It is necessary to exit and shoot, he thinks. Then, thankfully, the convoy moves forward slowly. Brian Castner calls his anxiety the Crazy. It didn't start right away at the end of his deployment.

The sights, the smells of being sent to a war zone are described. The author, through poor eye sight, ended up being directed by the Air Force into the field of Disaster Preparedness. He sought to attend the Explosive Ordinance Disposal school, (the bomb squad). Passing and surviving the training for nine months results in a different person being created by graduation day.

Afterwards, out of the military, the author becomes a civilian EOD instructor. He had been relieved of his first command for disobeying a direct order of a general during wartime. After spending four months doing paperwork, he was again put in command of a group and became swept up in the deployment current.

In the war zone Castner hated going out at night. The squad used robots. The narrator (author) explains that he has become two people. The scientific application of high explosives makes terrorism and modern war possible.

During world War II the British UXB cleared bombs and fire brigades stopped the fires. The bomb technicians shifted the direction of the war. In Iraq the U.S. failed. Instead of destroying ammunition depots, the columns of soldiers kept moving.

The book brings war closer than anything I've read. I hope policymakers read this.

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Perfect for my new Sperry topsiders

SPERRY Womens Signature Invisible Fuchsia

These are perfect for preventing blisters from my new skimmer style Sperry deck shoes ("Angelfish") and, I imagine, will allow the shoes to last much longer without getting stinky. :o)

The new style Sperry's for women are great with just about everything, with the 'lower cut' style, (more like ballet slipper style flats than the men's styles - the older ones that come up closer to your ankle than your toes) but finding socklets to wear that would not show on the top of your foot or corner of the shoe was difficult.

I had not realized until I received them that they had clear rubbery strips inside the heel of the socks to prevent them from slipping off your heel. They stay on much more effectively than the old 'canoe' shaped ones I had been trying to use from Target. I can wear them about the house as slippers without shoes on, and there is no feeling they're about to pop off my heel or big toe 'knuckle' as those other kind of 'no-show' slipper socks do. I'll be buying more in each color. I'm a size 8.5, and these fit perfectly.

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A comfortable pair of shoes

Teva Numa Womens Sandals BROWN

I ordered these at the same time as the Teva Women's Tirra Sandal but these came a few days later. It was not direct from Amazon but one of their partners and so had further to travel. The shoes are comfortable and I immediately noticed the arch support in this pair, which I need. The shoes are versatile and can be worn with dressier outfits as well as casual ones. The ankle strap and strap at the top of the foot is adjustable so you can change these to suit your needs, especially if you like wide width shoes like I do. I have worn these shoes all day and have had no problems. I wear a size 9 to 10 depending on the cut of the shoe and the size 10 fit perfectly. I was surprised to learn the manufacturer cleans 1 foot of shoreline for each pair sold. So it feels good for the environment as well as my feet.

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