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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

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

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

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

Do you have any shoes in mind? WhiteTara Tuesday #3

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

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

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

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

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Prayers for you, deb 🙏🏻 questionseverything Tuesday #10

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

Thanks for the encouragement and the help. OldBaldy1701E Tuesday #16

Love is Love WhiteTara Tuesday #19

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

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

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

Ok questionseverything Wednesday #25

Hope the new shoes lighten the burden some_of_us_are_sane Tuesday #8

Thank you so much. OldBaldy1701E Tuesday #18

We're getting close! WhiteTara Tuesday #15

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

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

Bumpety-bump! justaprogressive Wednesday #23

🦵 kicking questionseverything Wednesday #24

Donated with love... CanonRay Wednesday #26

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

And ... Done! Dorothy V Wednesday #28

. Scrivener7 Wednesday #30

UPDATE: The goal has been reached! OldBaldy1701E Wednesday #31

That's awesome! nuxvomica Wednesday #32