Shoe Selection 101

Original Content | January 01, 2006

For those with thick ankles…

…flat shoes with a thin toe make the ankle look even stumpier. A high ankle strap strangles the ankle, and a low kitten heal is in danger of looking like it's going to snap under your weight.

A more substantial shoe looks in proportion to a more substantial ankle:

A chunky loafer is a good choice.
A simple thong lends much-needed length to a thick ankle.
Clogs and mules are a thick ankle's best friend.

So the sneaker pictured on the left is a bad choice for thick ankles because it makes the leg look short and stubby. The flat mule pictured on the right elongates the leg, giving the appearance of a thin ankle.