It’s natural for us to want to look our best. Therefore when we go shopping, we have to find things that will make us look our best.
Unfortunately, due to different causes, some people have developed swollen ankles. What kind of footwear would help me disguise those swollen ankles? Let’s learn some of the tips that will help and see footwear examples that will do the trick.
Height
One way to give the ankle a slimmer look is by wearing shoes with higher heels. This will elongate the look of your foot.
While heels make your leg and ankle look long and thin, avoid spiked or stiletto heels. Using a chunky heeled shoe will provide comfort, balance, and the desired look.
Color and Decor
You don’t have to sacrifice the style of footwear you enjoy if you think about color. Nude, or skin tone, colors will help elongate swollen ankles.
If you can’t hide it, then decorate it. Try wearing shoes with bows, glitter, or bright logos. These will help draw attention away from your swollen ankles to those decorations. For a lovely example, follow this link.
Ankle Straps – A Big No-No?
Another helpful hint is to avoid straps when shopping for footwear. These draw attention to the ankle area, which no one with swollen ankles wants. But some people believe that having shoes with straps is not always a bad thing.
Here are some tips that can come in handy when shopping for shoes with straps:
- Criss-cross straps. Avoid the usual strap around the ankle by choosing shoes with a strap that crisscrosses the foot like this.
- T-style straps. Unfortunately, most shoes you find include one or more straps around the ankle area. The solution is to look for shoes where the straps meet in the center and attach to another strap that runs down to the toes. This style naturally adds length and slims any swollen ankles.
- Bulky straps. Bulkier straps around the ankle can help hide that swollen ankle. But remember to look for bulky straps that are braided or gemmed for extra style and distraction.
- High straps. Since you can’t always avoid straps, shop for shoes with straps that circle the ankle on the higher end. This will also add height and definition to the look of your foot. Combining a high strap with a nude color will also help hide a swollen ankle.
Comfort Over Anything Else
There are many ways to hide a swollen ankle successfully. No matter the style you enjoy, remember to always use comfortable footwear that doesn’t cause pain.
When searching for footwear for your day-to-day, you can shop for boots that rise just above the ankle.
Free Foot Care Assessment
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