Stevie having trouble walking...

[thatgirlwasme]

I'll bet Stevie would say they pain she is most likely experiencing is just another sacrifice she has made for rock n' roll. I just can't see her making a change until she absolutely has to.

In the Chris Issak interview she made reference to the doctor who told her she would likely die if she did another hit of cocaine, and that spurred her to go to Betty Ford. Perhaps it is reaching that point with shoes and she will wait until it is dire before she has to give up the boots for good.

As others have said, I just want Stevie to be comfortable--she could perform in sweats and bedroom slippers for all I care--I just want her to keep rockin'. It worries me that she almost fell a couple of times.

[stevierocks87]

like the rest of you, it really boggles my mind that with all her money and fashion sense (albeit questionable in the last few years) someone can't design her more comfortable and reasonably safe shoes. yes, the frankenbooks were hideous, but although i love them i dont expect her to wear the same shoes she did when she was 30. shorter boots would be fine with me, and break out the trademark ones for a few songs? would rather her look comfortable and move a bit than having bricks on her feet.

[justdreamin]

Originally Posted by MacMan

Good Lord! Are you her Doctor? LOL

No, but I'd play one if the part is available!!

[diane_k]

I don't think we'll ever see Stevie in flats. Shorter ladies battling the bulge have limited options, trust me.

I agree though that if the boots are that big of an issue, let them go. No sense in having her appear older than she is by shuffling across the stage.

[belladonnadream]

Originally Posted by thatgirlwasme

She certainly seems a little unsteady, but I am so impressed that she can even wear high boots at all anymore--I'm sure she is in quite a bit of pain most of the time. I work at a specialty shoe/athletic retailer and we see so many people with major foot, leg and back problems due to bad shoes. I for one would love to fit Stevie in a good pair of orthotics and running shoes so she can run around like she used to on stage

I really hope she is taking care of herself and takes those boots off immediately after the show. I want Stevie to be able to keep on rockin'! Beauty is pain, people!

yeah~ There's a price to pay for being beautiful... and I think Stevie wants that!

[DigYourGrave]

Originally Posted by chriskisn

Maybe she can be a barefoot gypsy?

Awesome idea!!!!

[shackin'up]

Yes dear, go back to the gypsy that remains. barefoot, long pants and lace blouse.

[StreetAngel86]

Originally Posted by 1sttimelongtime

I think I read somewhere, in some interview, that she was not planning to wear the boots before some tour, but there was some outpouring of dismay so she reluctantly donned them again.

I wish I could remember where I saw this and when....

i think i would rather see and know stevie was comfortable
than have her wear something that was painful to her just to please me

who the F@#& would have gone to her and say...

-you MUST wear your trademark platform boots even tho youre 60 and they prob cause you incredible pain or no1 is gonna wanna see you perform -



silly Stevie and the people-pleaser within her

i reaaaaaaaaally don't like the frankenbockers
but if she came out in an appropriate flat shoe, that wouldnt bother me
as long as the granny sweater stays in her closet

Originally Posted by chriskisn

Ok look I know Stevie is short, but what does she need the heels or platforms? Can't she just wear flat shoes or very low heels? Maybe she can be a barefoot gypsy?

you know what WOULD be hot?
if she came out in ballet flats
seriously.
pale, pink, satin

Originally Posted by justdreamin

She has had years of dexamethasone injections for her voice and although it is a local injection, it goes systemic. This can cause osteoporosis among other bone related side effects. She has hip, knee, ankle, foot, and wrist pain/problems. She has significant hearing loss (hence the constant fooling around with her monitor volume.) She is plagued by sinus and upper respiratory symptoms which at times affect her equalibrium. Both of her parents had open heart surgery and heart disease runs in her family, so it's reasonable to assume that Stevie has some form of this. Beta blockers cause swelling of the hands and feet. She pushes through her ailments to give the people what they pay for. Class act in my book.

this is morbid
but really, after her history and stuff
i think she's faring faaaaaaairly well
and really if you think about it, if it was someone else, they would prob be dead

[chriskisn]

Okay Stevie if you are reading this I think I've solved the problem and also the problem of Christine's absence...

Learn the piano/keyboard...you can sit down while singing/playing, don't have to twirl, dance or even stand up...

Bob Dylan switched from standing up playing guitar to sitting down at the piano. It has also enabled Dylan to have his cheat sheets with the song lyrics near him to help him remember the words...

[kennation]

Originally Posted by shackin'up

Yes dear, go back to the gypsy that remains. barefoot, long pants and lace blouse.

FREAKIN AWESOME IDEA!!!! NO BOOTS AT ALL!!!! AWESOME! Then she could really focus on what is going on ala Lilith Fair!

[wolfontherun]

Originally Posted by kennation

FREAKIN AWESOME IDEA!!!! NO BOOTS AT ALL!!!! AWESOME! Then she could really focus on what is going on ala Lilith Fair!

LOL. And she could then join one of her Sisters of the Moon Natalie Merchant who performs barefoot.

[skcin]

Originally Posted by kennation

What scares me is that she could fall. Then have to have a hip replacement... Then there would be no Stevie Nicks. There is no need for her to suffer anymore for us. Now is the time that she should take care of herself.
Kenn

Why would there be "no Stevie Nicks?" Peolple have hips replaced all the time, it's not like they're not bedridden afterwards.

Originally Posted by justdreamin

She has had years of dexamethasone injections for her voice and although it is a local injection, it goes systemic. This can cause osteoporosis among other bone related side effects. She has hip, knee, ankle, foot, and wrist pain/problems. She has significant hearing loss (hence the constant fooling around with her monitor volume.) She is plagued by sinus and upper respiratory symptoms which at times affect her equalibrium. Both of her parents had open heart surgery and heart disease runs in her family, so it's reasonable to assume that Stevie has some form of this. Beta blockers cause swelling of the hands and feet. She pushes through her ailments to give the people what they pay for. Class act in my book.

The old gray mare just ain't what she used to be*

*Quote attributed to Carrie 721

Originally Posted by stevierocks87

like the rest of you, it really boggles my mind that with all her money and fashion sense (albeit questionable in the last few years) someone can't design her more comfortable and reasonably safe shoes. yes, the frankenbooks were hideous, but although i love them i dont expect her to wear the same shoes she did when she was 30. shorter boots would be fine with me, and break out the trademark ones for a few songs? would rather her look comfortable and move a bit than having bricks on her feet.

Agreed. Wear a flat but stylish boot. ****, put on ballerina-style flats for all I care. She can be comfortable & safe but still cute.

Originally Posted by D.W-Suite

Ehhh, why do people actually care what shoes she wears?....

I don't know. I truly don't. But I do care. I can't describe the thrill I felt when I heard she was wearing burgundy opening night. I'm so not kidding either.

[Phoenix]

Originally Posted by skcin

I can't describe the thrill I felt when I heard she was wearing burgundy opening night. I'm so not kidding either.

AGREED! Shes still wearing that dress right?

[DigYourGrave]

Originally Posted by skcin

I don't know. I truly don't. But I do care. I can't describe the thrill I felt when I heard she was wearing burgundy opening night. I'm so not kidding either.

I'm absolutely the same.
She's our queen, our icon, what can we do?

Oh and the ballet pumps... I'm all for em. It would be so cool to see her embracing her past. Hell, she might even break out the pirouettes! ..eh.. maybe not.

[HejiraNYC]

Just as long as she's not wearing Uggs. And for some reason, I'll bet Mama has a pair in every color.