I knew clothes especially pants can be problematic if you use a wheelchair but the idea of back pockets causing skin sores was a new idea. Also my mind is blown of the thought that a limp foot can get crinkled up in a shoe. Thank you so much for making these videos not just to help others who use a wheelchair but to help others understand your struggles.
Lots of little subtleties that I would have never know about unless someone told me or I somehow messed it up myself lol. Thanks for watching and becoming more empathetic to our lives :)
Im not paralysed but I suffer with a connective tissue disorder and chronic pain, I live in sweats as anything like buttons, seams, zips etc pressing into me hurts. labels make me itch like mad. I cant even scratch an itch through clothing because it hurts, so i need to be able to easily scratch an itch under clothing. My hands also dont work well so a button and fly on jeans is a no go now. even creases hurt, like in a bed sheet or pillowcase, I have to keep smoothing things out.
What I do is take a pair of cheap and comfy yoga pants or leggings, cut it to about the length of boxers and sew the legs of whatever jeans or patterned pants I like but couldn't wear as they are. It's really not noticeable at all if you pair them with a slightly long t-shirt that covers the part were both fabrics meet! I don't know if this would work just as well for men as it does for women, but I'm putting it out there just in case it helps 🙂 P.S. Great video, Richard! I found your channel a little while ago and I'm delighted by how real yet positive and encouraging you are. As someone who was born with a disability, I really appreciate all content that shows people we can live fulfilling lives, and also that becoming a wheelchair user doesn't mean your life is over. Thank you for your work, keep it up! Greetings from Spain 🤗
Thanks for these quality tips! I’m sure others will get great value out of them. Thank you for your kind words 🙏🏻 I’m so grateful everyone is watching and enjoying from all over the world 😊
What a good idea definitely going to give that a try I think if I use thick joggers but leave the joggers intact put the denim over them they would be super warm trousers thanks for the idea I've done the opposite before use the waistband pockets etc of jeans chop off legs and a attach material to make a long maxi skirt (that was years ago though pre chair) With my actual jeans I extend the back by enlarging the Diamond ish shape bit that's just below the waistband and I put elastic in the back half of the waistband while I'm in there you can also put tiny tucks behind the knee so they sit better
@@Wheels2Walking Ok thank u! I like ur channel too so I'm not unsubscribing, I just wanna see how females do it and see if any other ways can be more helpful for me than the way I do it.
I'm not in a wheelchair, nor do I have anyone in my life, right now, who is. However, you, Wheels2NoHeels, Roll with Cole and Charisma, and Squirmy and Grubs have taught me a lot about your SCI world, and disabilities in general. I have always tried to be be kind and open to people with disabilities. But I was always afraid to talk to them about their chairs or their conditions. Now I have a better idea of how to go about it. Keep up the great work!!!!
This is cool. I'm waiting on my chair. It's going to be bright green. The nurse and my husband were asking "are you sure.are you sure? You can't change it once you have it" I'm a colours person. And my thought was simply IF people are looking already, they now have something to look at (I'm gonna get eco stickers too). I do wear a lot of black and grey but it always has to have colourful text or images. Coloured underwear, sock etc. The joggers thing is interesting. I'm a jeggings person (thick kind) or army/utility kind (those aren't ideal for chair though). Definitely going to make me look more into suitable trousers for the chair (I hate having to pull my trousers up mid roll).
Definitely personal preference as too colours you just have to remember that you'll be sporting bright green at any and all events such as weddings funerals etc as well
I've been injured for over 17 years. Almost the entire time I've been rocking bright pink spokes on my Spinergy wheels. It's my favorite color and I don't have to worry about the color drawing attention to me anyway. I'm 6 foot 5 inches tall and like 235 lbs. Between my size, my overall boisterousness, and the mullet I usually have, I have quite a presence that the bright pink doesn't have much to add to. 🤣😋😛🦄🦄🎀
One easy tip for reducing bulky/hard seams from back pockets is to simply cut them off. Patch pockets are just sewn on top of the material and only require snipping off (carefully!) the thread that is holding them on. In some cases, you may be able to see where the pocket was, particularly if they were color dyed after production, but who's gonna see it anyway? You're sitting on it!
My grandmother was quadriplegic and probably the most meticulously dressed woman I've ever met. I'm so glad I'm a woman and can wear leggings and yoga pants. I also wear scrubs for work 6 days a week, which are super comfy. I'm only a part-time wheelchair user, so I haven't had to deal with formal dresses or anything yet.
I'm at the begining of my disabled life I guess you could call it. I got so depressed at first but then I found this channel and was able to pull myself through before it got too far. I'm still working on it and becoming independent but you have helped me so so much😊. Thank you I honestly had no idea how to go about life in my chair 😂
I’m not a guy. But I do wish women or a person that’s a woman had something up like this. Being in a wheelchair all the time, and being a woman you want to dress nice. But also very comfortable.
I used to buy bootcut jeans to hide my small lower legs. It’s really not successful just sloppy, get something nicely fitted it just looks cleaner and more confident
Just wanted to say you are doing amazing work. Saw my first video yesterday on your incredible story on how you became paralyzed. What really stood out was your gift for story telling and your humour. I think comedy might be another calling. Keep up the great work. You are rockin it!
Have to admit, among all this that is happening to me, I’m excited about getting out of the hospital and beginning a new life. I can’t wait to get a custom chair that will afford me some freedom and independence. And now, I guess I get to re invent myself too.
I’ve had a totally different opinion on jeans. I’ve been in a chair since I was 14 (way back in 1985) and could probably count the number of times in 34 years that I have not worn jeans. In fact, for a job , a dress shirt and tie were required, but I asked for “permission” to wear nice, matching, unfaded black jeans. I’ve even worn “maternity jeans” after surgeries for the extra room and higher waist. My jean-wearing rational (other than just liking jeans) are: 1. Good protection from scrapes and bruises on my legs from bumping into objects like desks, tables, walls, and the chair itself. Also, when I’m sitting on the ground gardening or working on something I can’t do from the chair, jeans provide better butt-abrasion protection. Sitting on a hot car seat can and will give serious burns. I find jeans more heat resistant as well. And, the jeans themselves don’t get damaged as easily. 2. Provide an appearance of “thickness” to my skinny legs. Slacks and thinner materials make my legs look like when a piece of paper gets stuck on a car radio antenna. :) 3. Less “wrinkled” or “bunched” up look while sitting. 4. Hide “continence” issues better. (Except with devices of course) 5. With part of my pelvis missing, I find jeans “fit” and stay up better. There are drawbacks with jeans. They are damned near impossible to pull up while in the chair. I need to find a place to lean or lay on to pull them up. And obviously, there are times you just don’t wear jeans like at weddings, funerals, and in front of a Judge. (Not that ive ever been in front of a Judge, but I probably wouldn’t wear jeans if I were!) But, this is just MY 2¢. Different people with different reasons and different issues of being in a chair require some unique and personal adaptation techniques. Shoes, too. With small floppy feet, I tend to buy a couple sizes larger and in some kind of “high top” so they don’t fall off! After seeing this video, I might go try some real pants! It’s too bad that a men’s skirt isn’t a thing (except in Scotland :) ). I can really see benefits of a nice men’s skirt in terms of comfort, ease-of-dressing, and temperature when sitting all day.
Okay I wanted to say this. I am 12 and parapellehic, I got a spinal surgery at 10 and it totally changed my life. I love fashion and I go to a Christan youthgroup. I dress up my fillets indipendently. I can shower myself, transfer myself. But the only thing is, I can’t do my bathroom stuff. Y’all if your struggling with any of my past stuff please use me as a inspiration. ❤
It's been a while since I wanted to congratulate u for ur channel, and I want u to know that u are really inspiring man, thanks 4 that. I've been a wheelchair user since day 1 and finding this kind of content on YT feels awesome. Greetings from 🇲🇽.
I used to get dressed on my bed but over the last year I’ve changed to getting dressed in my chair. It’s much quicker and stops me from laying down for half an hour after I get dressed. On the downside i have torn some pants and had to replace them
I am sorry for what you had to go thru over the past 10 years or so, but what you are now is Gods gift. When 2 cool guys rode thru the mall brought a tear. Was the most natural thing. I am an unplanned bk amputee and spend at least half the time in a WC. It is stating to bother me more and more. So seeing this video brought allot to me. Thanks.
HA!! This is hilarious! I "discovered" jogger pants a couple months ago. I now own several and I love them for all the same reasons. Thanks gents for the honesty!
Great job...Danny is doing an amazing job. He was one of my mentees and has come along way. He is making his Mark in the industry. Sometimes are accidents turn into blessings...don't get me wrong I miss my walking ways..lol keep up all the great work gentleman
This helps so much my son is wheelchair-bound and I will go out of my way to find anything and everything that looks like a teenager would rock it but not give a skin sore at the same time.
Got to agree with Danny's comment about color choice for his wheelchair, keep it neutral. Its tempting to have a loud color wheelchair but will not always work with different styles (keep that for sport equipment). I would like to be noticed before my wheelchair anyway.
I know that feeling of the leg bag with my stoma. i think everyone knows its there. reality is most people are shocked to learn i have one. I find tops hardest to buy, the amount of times i think i'm good but my sleeves get caught in the spokes and will not stay rolled up?!?! Buttons on jacket sleeves are a massive issue too and the style i like all have huge buttons and buttons on the but sometimes also. The beauty of being a woman is leggings..... We can wear them with everything and no one even thinks about it, they are so well priced too. i have pairs that look exactly like skinny jeans.
I'm a wheelchair user (but not due to a SCI), and I do all the same things when choosing pants. Jogger style pants are my best friend. I even found a pair of khakis with an elastic waistband, and just like you said no one notices because I'm sitting down. And I get most of my pants from H&M. Pretty sure I own some of the pants you showed.
Thank you so much for this video guys! I had no idea these kind of joggers even existed. Im having a hard time in my chair with normal button zipper jeans. Im gonna try H&M, looks very promessing!! Again major thanks!!!! 💪
Hi my name is lilly, I have a rare disease. I have to be in a wheel chair because of it. My school has these really really steep ramps I am not sure how I am going to go down them or up them? Also we don’t know what wheel chair to get me do you have any suggestions?
Well heck. I'm gonna have to try putting pants on like that! I can't get pants back on in my chair at all. I either have to transfer to a toilet, chair, bed, etc or literally abandon my chair which is why I have to be really careful making sure I wear super stretchy pants on public but at home I'll literally abandon my chair drag myself up on my knees so basically my stomach and upper body is hanging over my chair and I'm using one arm to wrap it through the hoke between the backrest and seat cushion holding on for dear life with one hand to stay on my knees... Or at least kind of on my knees and pull them up with the other hand
Oh my goodness I like the gene style joggers I'd love to be able to find some in my size,but finding clothes for me isn't all that easy because I'm real small and short too,so you could pretty much imagine how much problems I've got whenever it comes to going shopping for clothing for myself.
I know this sounds stupid but I have a crazy makeup addiction (I simply have to much and love every minute of it) but never really knew where it came from cause it’s been fairly recent that it has developed and after thinking about it I realized it’s only been since my injury that I’ve been so crazy about makeup and really started experimenting with it. I think it’s similar to what your talking about I feel better about myself when I have my makeup done nice and I love when people compliment my makeup rather then ask about my injury.
I never stopped wearing suits but found I have to wear trousers about 2 waist sizes too big to allow for a little grace in the groin area. It is hard however to find a suit jacket that is not restrictive when it comes to pushing. I'm a 48" chest and I have big shoulders and lats which make me look strange enough with my 30" waist I buy 34" trousers but modern suit styles are no good for me. Supper skinny and slim fit makes me look like 10lb of beef in a 5lb bag. I need to go old school and as such the best fitting suit I have was given to me by an older friend and I had the trousers and sleeves shortened to suit my height of 5'9 instead of his 6'4.
I wear Tripp pants all the time. They have zipper on the back and chains but I have never had any skin problems from them but I typically take off the extra chains. Tripp NYC is my favorite pants ever. I also have a sick shoe game Jordan, Nike, adidas, Vans, converse, timberlands all special editions well most. I’m a quadriplegic C4 incomplete.
Yeah! ROCK IT!💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞 I wear AFO braces and since people are going to gawk and stare anyway, I might as well make it very loud by making them stand out even more by exposing my braces. What the heck? Have fun with it! Why not! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 .....And you guys look great too! 👍🏻😃👍🏻
I love your channel man!! Have u ever thought about doing an episode about people who play videos games? An example being controllers for people who are quadriplegic?
My biggest clothing issue by far has been having enough space for my AFO in the pants. love the way skinnier pants look but I just can't wear them anymore.
I'm guilty of wearing tshirt joggers and hoodies almost exclusively I do own 1 pair of jeans which I altered to sit better i raised the waist at the back and put in two tiny tucks under the knee I get a lot of compliments on my shoes weirdly I don't wear anything special ussgs or doc Martins it's my union jack Martins that get 90% of the complements As everyone here is super clever id like to know what everyone does about long sleeves I have extra grippy rims and even a tiny bit of cuff catching is annoying and damages my clothes I seem to have to roll my sleeves up a long way to stop it so simply shortening won't do maybe make it slimmer? any tips would be awesome
Also, you should make a video on your diet, and another on , do you use any type of protein supplements for working out and is it ok to take along with all the meds? Thank you
Anything for an older (68) incomplete quad, degenerative spine cord injury, lots of metal rods and screws in back, not very flexible. I do the slim jogger type without buttons, zippers etc. To help him have more independence?
Hi Richard my name is JP I watch all your videos even your gym sessions Are used cutters on a daily basis do a lot of slipping and falling you know how it goes I really really I like your video from hands on concepts about getting fitted for your new chair Haven't used a chair in a long time because it was frustrating me always having dirty Arms and daughter clothes from the wheel rims So I decided can you use crutches but now I am getting older in my 40s I wish I was somewhere in Ireland that I could get your chair to my measurements because you are right about wobbly casters and I really like titanium because you're right doesn't show up scratches I've never heard ds locks And I really really like your idea over carbon fibre seat and footrest Anyway I'm sorry for this big long text but I have been using crutches for 20-years and I want to give you a tip the next time you are trying to go up grass verge Do like I do and go backwards use your strong leg poor balance and use your arms to push works for me even going into shops our friends houses is there is two or three steps I always go backwards Anyway really really enjoy your videos only come across you recently really enjoy watching your videos kind regards Irish JP
Now we need to have a vidwo for girls. I always feel short and fat when I'm sitting in my wheelchair. I need my same old alternative style that matches me tattoos and purple dreadlocks that I can feel comfortable and confident in in my chair. This was a great video. You both look amazing.
6:16 Oh yeah! 7:53 I could be wrong, but I do believe your pants need to be repaired or replaced. 10:29 Cool! 14:33 I guess this would work for me too, but I do have shoes with velcro bands.
I don’t have any personal experience but from what I hear they are great. Since I have mixed mobility it’s hard to find clothes that fit in my chair and on my feet. Most adaptive clothing is for sitting only
For all the women (or men if you want I don't care): Primark has very comfy but good looking jeggings for about €8. They're from a stretchy denim and have no buttons and no zippers.
I've only ever had one thing that could be called accessible clothing, when I was a kid wearing full length leg calipers my Mum put full length zips down the side of my pants/trousers so they would fit over the calipers, other than that I've managed with 'normal' clothes, just small sizes cos I'm a short arse lol
I don't have an injury, but I have fibromyalgia, so I sometimes use a wheelchair. And I hate pants that have a zipper and a button, especially if they're tight. I watched Wheelsnoheels and she did a video where she tried on maternity jeans. I'm a short guy and I can't really find pants that suits me. So I was like, screw it, I'm gonna try on a maternity jean, and I loved it. So I always wear them when I'm using my wheelchair.
i have trouble getting stuff over my butt. I only wear shorts and if i have to go out in winter walmart sweatpants but they just do not want to come up over my butt and arthritis is preventing me from good reaching......... can you do a womans viewwho dont wear frufru stuff? I prefer mens stuff as it fits my stockyness better. hate frilly womens stuff
great stuff guys i feel more confident in a suit but ties and buttons zippers i cannot do im still going through the healing process im still left side paralyzed from a massive stroke 6yrs ago wuts a good skin care system?
I'm honestly glad I don't live in LA; I couldn't deal with paying $60 for a single outfit. Also I don't have to worry about how I look either. I did take away one thing from this video though. I'm going to look into joggers. Most of the time I wear jeans and a tshirt, but it's getting harder to find jeans in the style I like so having an alternative might be nice since I hate sweatpants.
If we didn’t go to the mall and actually shopped around at discount stores we could have easily got this for less than $60 you’re right though. LA is expensive AF Happy to hear you took something away though!
i have always had the worst trouble wearing any long sleeves in my wheelchair because no matter what i do, they get dirty from rubbing my wheels, and if i roll them up, neatly, or in a roll roll up my arm they slide down and they pull, its uncomfortable and they get dirty, what do you do ? because when itssuper hot and sunny out its nice to wear a thin thin breathable long sleeve shirt so you dnt get quit as hot and you dont sun burn... and i love to put ona nice shirt and tie when i went out, you know, pre covid days haha, i miss that, but i tell ya if i had to use my wheels, no matter whati did, my damn sleeves would be getting in the way and getting dirty or even wet.... help please, what do you guys do to solve that issue, i notice your bro there rockin that suit, owning it ! and i dont see it ( the coat, the sleeves, ect. ) getting on his wheels and such , seriously, help, what do you do man
You gotta change how you think about clothing. You will wear everything sitting down (mostly. Depends if you use parttime or fulltime). Think about when you wear skirts or dresses they gotta be long enough. And try to sit on some of the fabric so it doesn't get caught in the wheels. Honestly little things do it. Wear comfy Jeans and roll the legs up (eps. If you are BI ;) ) , wear a necklace, buy these pretty shoes!
Tired of Suit Jackets that are Too Long when sitting. AND 99% of Shirts and Seaters have Messages On The Back..Can’t see it while in a chair. Old Navy “360” Stretch Jeans Are AWESOME fitting for chair users.
Hey Richard I realize that there are other people who has channels like yours and I really like their videos we are the best RU-vidr everand I really think that you should have a family instead of living on your own like you doI know like you probably like living independently but I just think that you might get lonely a lotif I were you I actually would have a family but I'm not just saying that so you you know Kevin family but I'm just saying that's what I would doI'm not a disabled person but I enjoy your videos because my cousin he's in a wheelchair he almost fell out of it when trying to get something from the store
I'm 32 years in a chair, never worn joggers. Always wore Jean's every day. What is it with some disabled ppl that makes u think your skin has turned to tissue paper? I have never had a pressure sore. Yes be aware of potential problems. But please stop scaremongering ppl that their skin is gonna fall apart.
I was wondering if I saw you in public and you were standing up if I could ask you how are you standing I am not sure if that is rude sorry this is probably in a video if so which one Also thanks so much for responding to my last question I didn’t think anyone would
