It’s So Cool to Turn Dreams into Reality! Prototyping of Footwear Designed for Lipedema Ladies is Starting Soon!

Hi friends! It’s another super early morning here at the LegsLikeMine home offices.  I’ve just met with the shoe designer again and she, along with the professional footwear technologist is finishing up what’s called “Tech Packs,” in the next day or two.  These are all the build instructions that go to manufacturing, along with specificationsContinue reading “It’s So Cool to Turn Dreams into Reality! Prototyping of Footwear Designed for Lipedema Ladies is Starting Soon!”

Answer to a Big FAQ: Where Did I Get Those Boots?

Hi Friends! This week I posted a picture of myself on a fun, Rt. 66 drive, wearing this fun shirt that reminds me of Minnie Mouse, and these three year old boots.  Who knew that this picture would completely flood my DMs and IMs and emails, not about the shirt, but about the boots.  IContinue reading “Answer to a Big FAQ: Where Did I Get Those Boots?”

LegsLikeMine’s (Lipedema-Friendly) Favorite Things List 2022 is Here! (Just go ahead and give this list to your friends and family now. )

  Well here we are, already in November, and surprise!  We have a 2022 Favorite Things List for you that didn’t come from Oprah, because it’s made just for women with lipedema and lymphedema!  We selected so many gift ideas for all the lipedema and lymphedema ladies on your holiday list. And don’t forget toContinue reading “LegsLikeMine’s (Lipedema-Friendly) Favorite Things List 2022 is Here! (Just go ahead and give this list to your friends and family now. )”

Last Sunday Lipedema Friendly Outfits – August 2022, Fun Things I Tried from the Amazon Try it before you Buy it Program

Hi there, and welcome now to the end of Summer here in the US. As you can imagine, making the monthly lipedema friendly outfits can be a bit expensive, so I thought I’d try a new approach this month by using the Amazon Try it Before you Buy It Program.  For the most part, IContinue reading “Last Sunday Lipedema Friendly Outfits – August 2022, Fun Things I Tried from the Amazon Try it before you Buy it Program”

As Promised, Here Are the Folks Who Make Shoes for Swollen Feet Now (and what I think of their shoes) – in Some Cases, just Nope!

Hi friends! I’m taking Massive Action and making progress towards getting our shoes out.  I’ve met with and selected an awesome designer, who is so dedicated to the project and is off making designs now.  I’ve also done numerous other things, including putting in for a significant SBA loan to start funds to make newContinue reading “As Promised, Here Are the Folks Who Make Shoes for Swollen Feet Now (and what I think of their shoes) – in Some Cases, just Nope!”

Revolutionary Wide Calf Boots are on the Way! August Update on Making Lipedema Designed Footwear

Hi friends! As usual, I’m a busy girl.  August 2022 is no exception.  This month I’ve been spending a great deal of my personal time working on the footwear ladies with lipedema and lymphedema desperately want:  Revolutionary Wide Calf Boots, and an attractive, multi-occasion loafer that features an amazingly comfortable and stable sole and footbed,Continue reading “Revolutionary Wide Calf Boots are on the Way! August Update on Making Lipedema Designed Footwear”

A Whirlwind Week! In a GREAT Way! Travel, and Shoes and Education Groups. Oh My!

Wow ya’ll! I’ve spent the last week working away at so many things (in addition to my paying job) for lipedema.  I feel that 2022 is the year that we’re making a giant leap in research, awareness, and serving the sometimes looked-over community with lipedema. I’ve just posted about my involvement with the Lipedema EducationContinue reading “A Whirlwind Week! In a GREAT Way! Travel, and Shoes and Education Groups. Oh My!”

First Nine Days’ Progress on Making Shoes for Us! Market Research and Shoe Consultants

Hi Friends, I’ll start the begging now and just get it out there.  If you’re financially able and would like to support this project, I’ll be doing a Kickstarter once I have shoe prototypes to show you.  However, my Patreon page is also open with many funding levels available now to help me get fromContinue reading “First Nine Days’ Progress on Making Shoes for Us! Market Research and Shoe Consultants”

June is Lipedema Awareness Month – How Can We Share the Word? Your comments welcome!

Hi friends, We do a pretty good job of sharing information for folks who are already aware they have lipedema and are in our community already. I’m looking for your thoughts and ideas about what we can do (online, free or cheap) that can help spread awareness of the condition outside of those already inContinue reading “June is Lipedema Awareness Month – How Can We Share the Word? Your comments welcome!”

I Need Your Brains, Friends! Seeking Focus Group Volunteers for Shoes, Boots, and Sandals Made with Lipedema Ladies in Mind!

Girls, can you help me (and us out), please? Bottom line, I need to know what your shoe needs, wants, complaints and loves are so we can make shoes for us – women with extended size calves, swollen feet, and sassy attitudes (OK I just threw that in).  I’m setting up five zoom sessions onContinue reading “I Need Your Brains, Friends! Seeking Focus Group Volunteers for Shoes, Boots, and Sandals Made with Lipedema Ladies in Mind!”