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c/farriersthe_jenniferthe_jennifer16d agoProlific Poster

Hit 500 shoes in a month for the first time and my hands are wrecked

Last month I finally cracked 500 shoes in 30 days across my regular route. Didnt think I had it in me but a few clients needed extra work before winter hit. Anyone else hit a weird milestone like that and realize you need to tweak your tool grip or something?
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joel_martinez
Man thats no joke! 500 shoes is a lot of miles on your hands. I bet your grip is totally shot by now. You probably need to stop squeezing so hard or switch up how you hold the bag. Maybe try some tape on your fingers before it gets cold. Seriously take care of your hands or youll end up sidelined.
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miles_garcia
Joel nailed it with that "500 shoes is a lot of miles on your hands" line. It's funny how we don't notice small wear and tear until we hit some big number and our body just quits. I've noticed the SAME thing outside of work too, like after a long weekend of video games my thumbs feel like theyre gonna fall off. Or after painting a room your wrist is just toast for two days. It's like your body is trying to tell you something but you only hear it when the pain is loud enough to ruin your day.
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lopez.quinn
Hey @joel_martinez, ever tried those padded gloves for the extra cold days?
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