https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/footwear-proportions Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 11 May 2026 09:13:50 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/footwear-proportions#post-2044339 Wed, 17 Jul 2019 05:13:04 +0000 fathenry 2044339@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just wanted to follow up on the sandals in case others are interested in buying sandals this late into the season. I wore these several days in a row, including a 3 mile walk. No blisters and I have really fussy feet. They are a great compromise between platform and streamlined yet don't overwhelm the foot and leg. Only caution I would say is they are not extremely padded and the straps come up higher around the on the ankle. The leather is not extremely soft so if it hit on the wrong place on the ankle that would be uncomfortable. Overall I'm happy and would recommend to anyone who doesn't need a lot of ankle and arch support. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/footwear-proportions#post-2041360 Wed, 10 Jul 2019 03:35:40 +0000 Alicewonderland 2041360@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not really, i consider the proportion of the shoe to the outfit more than my feet. I have both chunky and delicate shoes. As long as they fit well I’ll wear it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/footwear-proportions#post-2041332 Wed, 10 Jul 2019 01:42:17 +0000 Jaime 2041332@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Smallish feet and I am concerned with the overall proportion rather than my feet specifically.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/footwear-proportions#post-2041310 Wed, 10 Jul 2019 00:37:43 +0000 annagybe 2041310@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ahh screw it!!! Excuse the language<br /> Anyways in high school while shopping for sandals, my Dad called me the female Sasquatch to the salesman<br /> I was a US size 9- 10 ish<br /> Now I’m skirting size 11.<br /> F*** it, something, something good grip on terra firma<br /> Though I do look kinda ridiculous in dainty styles </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/footwear-proportions#post-2041299 Tue, 09 Jul 2019 23:47:13 +0000 DonnaF 2041299@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have low volume feet, fairly small ankles, but very, very muscular calves. My right foot barely bends, so platform footwear works the best for me. Very delicate footwear has always looked out of proportion on me, but when I tried on Doc Marten super chunky sandals they looked ridiculous because I am short (5' 1") and they needed a person of taller stature. I have many, many pairs of clogs which seem to work with my heavy legs.</p> <p>I have a sugar eye for chunky footwear that veers to the ridiculous (see below), but platforms give me a boost in height without a heel.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/footwear-proportions#post-2041150 Tue, 09 Jul 2019 14:29:44 +0000 fathenry 2041150@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What interesting solutions and suggestions, thank you very much for sharing! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/footwear-proportions#post-2040793 Sun, 07 Jul 2019 22:04:12 +0000 Style Fan 2040793@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have average sized feet and am not concerned with making them look bigger or smaller.&nbsp; I like the look of chunky footwear and rarely wear anything else.&nbsp; I do have numerous problems with my feet and am happy with footwear that doesn't cause me pain. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/footwear-proportions#post-2040792 Sun, 07 Jul 2019 21:52:03 +0000 Sal 2040792@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think good footwear can help elevate an outfit.</p> <p>I have average sized feet for my height and size and don't try to make them look smaller or bigger.&nbsp; My ankles are slim but my calves are muscular/bulky so getting ankle straps, boots right can really help.</p> <p>Fathenry - a lighter colour can help with a bulkier style...even a lighter sole.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/footwear-proportions#post-2040786 Sun, 07 Jul 2019 21:30:01 +0000 Diana 2040786@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I do, but interestingly like *both* chunky footwear and delicate footwear for different reasons. I like the chunky pairs sometimes because they balance out my proportionally wider hips, thighs, and calves, but other times I like narrower, pointier shoes because they emphasize my delicate ankles and feet. Just an excuse to have twice as many pairs of shoes, I guess. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/footwear-proportions#post-2040776 Sun, 07 Jul 2019 20:48:00 +0000 JAileen 2040776@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My legs and ankles must be average because I never thought about them. My feet, though, are another matter. My feet are big. I avoid shoes that make them look big. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/footwear-proportions#post-2040774 Sun, 07 Jul 2019 20:31:29 +0000 Katherine 2040774@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Becky, you made me “smile out loud” with your Goldilocks look! I’m going to be using that frequency!<br /> My wide (very) feet, thick ankles, athletic (impressive for a “not on your life” athlete), and short (for my height) legs make shoes one of my biggest challenges. I prefer an elegant look with a low heel and dainty styling, but I also like a dramatic shoe. I think it’s tougher than Goldilocks now that I think about it... fictitious character best fit along the lines of a unicorn.<br /> Why is it that extra wide sizing is only available in a chunky style? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/footwear-proportions#post-2040691 Sun, 07 Jul 2019 13:38:44 +0000 Becky 2040691@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have wide, high-volume feet and muscular calves, and I think anything too dainty looks silly on me. Alternatively, a look that is too chunky can exacerbate the already "chunky" look of my feet and legs. So I guess I go for the "Goldilocks" look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/footwear-proportions#post-2040690 Sun, 07 Jul 2019 13:27:17 +0000 Anonymous 2040690@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Absolutely, my feet are long but narrow, especially the heels/ankle bones. Clunky shoes just look all sorts of wrong on me, as do high vamp high contrast ones. I only wear pointy or almond toes to try to make my aa toes less extreme with my 6a heels! #duckfeet </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/footwear-proportions#post-2040675 Sun, 07 Jul 2019 12:38:32 +0000 Janet 2040675@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I meant to add, I am also picky about ankle straps and where high vamps hit my foot and ankle. Some spots are more flattering than others — there seems to be one bad spot on me that makes my ankles disappear and my legs look like tree trunks. LOL I avoid that. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/footwear-proportions#post-2040637 Sun, 07 Jul 2019 03:40:04 +0000 Irina 2040637@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, I avoid anything: heavy looking, with a strap around an ankle, too pointy. My legs and ankles are skinny and my narrow low volume low arch feet are a bit too big for my hight. Can do mules only if they are not too high in the vamp and not too pointy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/footwear-proportions#post-2040632 Sun, 07 Jul 2019 03:11:11 +0000 rachylou 2040632@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like a clunky shoe, but I have toothpicks. So I do combat boots but not Doc Martens. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/footwear-proportions#post-2040627 Sun, 07 Jul 2019 02:56:09 +0000 Gigi 2040627@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I too am with SarahD8. I have very fine bones and small ankles, but sometimes a chunky shoe is just what the doctor ordered in terms of outfit proportions. </p> <p>I used to stay away from chunky shoes, but one day the SA in White House Black Market brought me a pair of chunky heeled mules to wear with an outfit. I had already seen the mules online and had assumed that they wouldn't work for me. I tried them on in-store and was in love! They actually looked great. And I now have several pairs of chunky heels in my closet.</p> <p>I think that there are a lot of factors that can influence whether a chunky shoe looks good on a particular foot. I think things like strap thickness and placement, color, and how much of the foot is covered can make a difference. I think that the only way to know for sure is to try on lots and lots of pairs, and you might be able to find a pattern regarding what works and what doesn't. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/footwear-proportions#post-2040608 Sun, 07 Jul 2019 01:26:42 +0000 Anonymous 2040608@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your new sandals are super cute - and should be very wearable with a bunch of different looks . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/footwear-proportions#post-2040607 Sun, 07 Jul 2019 01:26:02 +0000 Anonymous 2040607@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m with Sarah 8 and Janet . My feet are absolutely “ regular “ and I’m lucky in that I can fit most styles . My feet are narrow-ish and my ankles and calves are slim , but I don’t go for dainty . It’s not part of my style . That said , I absolutely consider proportion and the visual impact of the shoe when I’m out shoe shopping . I do have a pretty open mind for new shoe looks though , and am happy to try new things . I don’t always buy them tho </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/footwear-proportions#post-2040566 Sat, 06 Jul 2019 19:59:56 +0000 fathenry 2040566@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the thoughts and suggestions, it is interesting to hear how others deal with this. I picked out a pair of low white Lucky Brand platform/espadrilles with narrower straps. Hopefully they strike a good balance of trendy and casual without overwhelming the foot. I will share an update if they are comfortable as well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/footwear-proportions#post-2040508 Sat, 06 Jul 2019 15:10:37 +0000 Janet 2040508@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Similar to what SarahD8 says. I have narrower, daintier feet for my size, so those kind of shoes tend to fit me better. However, I often like to wear a chunkier or more substantial shoe to ground my outfits and balance out my heavier hips and legs so I don’t look so ice-cream-cone-ish. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/footwear-proportions#post-2040507 Sat, 06 Jul 2019 15:03:45 +0000 SarahD8 2040507@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I will be the spanner, I guess. For me it depends in part on the outfit. I also have dainty feet/ankles and narrow calves, but sometimes I find that a shoe with a bit of chunkiness is just the thing to ground or punctuate an outfit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/footwear-proportions#post-2040505 Sat, 06 Jul 2019 14:49:11 +0000 nuancedream 2040505@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I consider the proprtion of the shoe with my leg and ankle.&nbsp; I have higher volume feet with long toes and slim ankles. Dainty, pointy toed footwear is hard to fit and quite frankly, uncomfortable for me. I'm actually more inclined to choose chunkier footwear with excellent arch support.&nbsp; No barking dogs for this lady! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/footwear-proportions#post-2040499 Sat, 06 Jul 2019 14:25:14 +0000 Angie 2040499@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have very dainty feet and ankles, and dainty shoes look by FAR the best on me. I do though, wear chunkier sneakers in narrow sizes '80s style. But they have to fit PERFECTLY to look good.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/footwear-proportions#post-2040485 Sat, 06 Jul 2019 12:38:31 +0000 Liz 2040485@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, I factor it in. I have large calves and ankles, and I just feel off-balance and out-of-proportion in shoes with dainty little straps or tiny kitten heels, or in little ballet flats. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/footwear-proportions#post-2040386 Fri, 05 Jul 2019 20:34:39 +0000 Jenni NZ 2040386@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes. My feet are small and dainty and I naturally seem to prefer rather refined footwear. However I do occasionally want something I call “clumpy” and will buy such a pair in full knowledge it is different from my usual preference. A pair of high cork platform orange sandals like that a few years ago drew a rare comment from my 21 y old son that he did not like them, however! They were too high so I got rid of them in the end. Quite enjoyed for a few wears and they had been cheap. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/footwear-proportions#post-2040370 Fri, 05 Jul 2019 18:27:56 +0000 Anonymous 2040370@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Briefly, yes. I have big feet for my size and avoid a long plain vamp because it makes them look too long. A design that is broken up some looks better. A toe cap is my favorite shortening trick, but straps or even a penny type loafer can work. Straps need to fit my narrow ankles or at least look like they do. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/footwear-proportions#post-2040364 Fri, 05 Jul 2019 17:34:08 +0000 fathenry 2040364@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi! When you are picking out footwear, do you consider the proportions of your shoe or sandal with your leg/ankle? There are a lot of chunky and platform shoes out right now, I've got a narrower foot/calf/ankle and in the past steered away from chunkier platform styles because they felt out of proportion with my lower leg and foot. Now I'd like to update. Do you factor this into your shoe choices? </p>