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OldBaldy1701E

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14. Well, either that or order them special for his particular situation.

Reply to questionseverything (Reply #4)

Tue Nov 11, 2025, 10:30 PM

Nov 11

You understood it fine. We have done both in the past. It is preferable to get a proper pair rather than have to try and figure out what to do with two mismatched shoes.

Yes, they are literally coming apart and he has wet feet all the time, because the restaurant floors are uneven and water pools all the time. (Another issue.)

Thanks. He will be so happy to see them.

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I stand before you with hat in hand... [View all] OldBaldy1701E Nov 11 OP

Bumpy bump questionseverything Nov 11 #1

Thank you so much. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Nov 11 #11

I just saw the ty on the go fund me page....if what you have raised isn't enough questionseverything Nov 12 #29

Kickity Kick Lochloosa Nov 11 #2

Thank you very much. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Nov 11 #12

Do you have any shoes in mind? WhiteTara Nov 11 #3

Kitchen soles are standard, required footwear for any restaurant, cooking or baking establishment questionseverything Nov 11 #4

Thanks. So, we're looking at about $350.00 to take care of the problem WhiteTara Nov 11 #5

The goal shown is $300./ &350 and he could have thick socks too questionseverything Nov 11 #6

We're moving up on that goal. It should be done tonight WhiteTara Nov 11 #9

kick debm55 Nov 11 #7

Prayers for you, deb 🙏🏻 questionseverything Nov 11 #10

Thanks, deb. Sending vibes right backacha! (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Nov 11 #17

Thanks for the encouragement and the help. OldBaldy1701E Nov 11 #16

Love is Love WhiteTara Nov 11 #19

Well, either that or order them special for his particular situation. OldBaldy1701E Nov 11 #14

I'm sure they are expensive but good supportive footwear is sooooo important questionseverything Nov 11 #20

That last pair he ordered off of the internet. OldBaldy1701E Nov 11 #13

Ok questionseverything Nov 12 #25

Hope the new shoes lighten the burden some_of_us_are_sane Nov 11 #8

Thank you so much. OldBaldy1701E Nov 11 #18

We're getting close! WhiteTara Nov 11 #15

I hope I didn't misunderstand the scroll of the go fund me page questionseverything Nov 12 #22

We are experiencing an increase in medical billls recently, wish I could give more. Ziggysmom Nov 12 #21

Bumpety-bump! justaprogressive Nov 12 #23

🦵 kicking questionseverything Nov 12 #24

Donated with love... CanonRay Nov 12 #26

Done! You're almost at the goal. Those shoes are awful. You're doing the right thing. Scrivener7 Nov 12 #27

And ... Done! Dorothy V Nov 12 #28

. Scrivener7 Nov 12 #30

UPDATE: The goal has been reached! OldBaldy1701E Nov 12 #31

That's awesome! nuxvomica Nov 12 #32