https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-ankle-issue Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 22 Apr 2026 04:41:13 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-ankle-issue#post-1096561 Sun, 24 Nov 2013 17:52:34 +0000 Day Vies 1096561@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aww Deb, I have always had issues with really flat shoes (wobbly unstable left ankle)&nbsp;so I completely empathize. These low wedges are a wonderful compromise and should give you both the look you want and the comfort you need.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-ankle-issue#post-1096552 Sun, 24 Nov 2013 17:44:17 +0000 karymk 1096552@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sorry about your injury, that's so bunk. &nbsp;But hopefully it's just temporary. &nbsp;You may find you don't even want to go back to ballet flats after you've worn the mini wedge for awhile. &nbsp;I think it's always nice to have a "lift" from your shoe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-ankle-issue#post-1095726 Sat, 23 Nov 2013 17:49:23 +0000 minimalist 1095726@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those look great! Hope they work out for your ankles. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-ankle-issue#post-1095683 Sat, 23 Nov 2013 17:24:46 +0000 Anonymous 1095683@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those shoes all look great! I have two pairs of the Cole Haan wedges that Firecracker mentioned and I can say they're really cute and comfy.</p> <p>Sorry to hear about the injury (and the banished ballet flats). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-ankle-issue#post-1095669 Sat, 23 Nov 2013 17:11:37 +0000 dustt 1095669@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Take heart - those all read as ballet flats to my eye - except for the leopard (which I also love) - because the wedge is the same color as the shoe - I really think they are all lovely!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-ankle-issue#post-1095668 Sat, 23 Nov 2013 17:10:55 +0000 deb 1095668@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Joy, I injured the tibial tendon that goes from the arch up through the canal at the ankle and connects to the back of the tibia (shin bone) about 1/3 up the leg.&nbsp;The injury actually started from the shin&nbsp;where I hit the concrete step and damaged the tendon. The higher heel puts less pressure on the heel and more on the ball of the foot taking some of the pressure off the tendon.&nbsp; </p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Oh, the shoes are from Talbot's.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-ankle-issue#post-1095657 Sat, 23 Nov 2013 17:01:51 +0000 ManidipaM 1095657@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Listen to Angie, and take heart, Deb. It is what I wear by way of ballet flats and I am a flats girl all the way. But that tiny lift is a HUGE difference. I have similar from Naturalizers and Clarks as well as rhe cheap ones from Dunnes in Ireland. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-ankle-issue#post-1095570 Sat, 23 Nov 2013 15:27:07 +0000 Angie 1095570@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They look great. And still count as "elevated flats" in my book. Hope they work out.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-ankle-issue#post-1095492 Sat, 23 Nov 2013 13:40:06 +0000 Anonymous 1095492@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm curious as to why the elevated an inch work best for your ankle. These look like a great selection, although you may want a nude or nude stand in like metallic. What brand are the leopard print? I've been looking for some like that. My sympathies at having to put your flats in limbo. If I had to do that, I would be in need of a glass of wine too. Are there pants that you wore with flats that will be too short with the small wedge? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-ankle-issue#post-1095472 Sat, 23 Nov 2013 13:13:43 +0000 Kristin L 1095472@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The ones you ordered look very pretty. I hope they work beautifully for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-ankle-issue#post-1095445 Sat, 23 Nov 2013 10:54:48 +0000 RunswithDolphins 1095445@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love all of your choices and am particularly drawn to the grey ones.&nbsp; Hope they help with your ankle problem.&nbsp; </p> <p>I totally feel your pain having gorgeous, comfy shoes and boots in your closet so close but not for you.&nbsp; Until foot problem hit you really can't understand what a problem it is.&nbsp; Walk a mile in my shoes ... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-ankle-issue#post-1095438 Sat, 23 Nov 2013 10:24:46 +0000 Debra 1095438@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I get you completely, feet can really cramp your style sometimes you have found some great substitutes to play with, they are lovely </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-ankle-issue#post-1095404 Sat, 23 Nov 2013 06:45:34 +0000 kellygirl 1095404@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those are gorgeous wedges. Sorry to hear that you are unable to wear your flats for awhile. Hope that the new shoes work out :)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-ankle-issue#post-1095399 Sat, 23 Nov 2013 06:35:46 +0000 Scarlet 1095399@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well those look even better than ballerinas to me because I have trouble with super super flat shoes. Also because they are just really nice looking shoes. So sorry about your foot woes </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-ankle-issue#post-1095372 Sat, 23 Nov 2013 05:38:14 +0000 Neel 1095372@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love all of them! Your new choices could be your new favorites </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-ankle-issue#post-1095367 Sat, 23 Nov 2013 05:23:23 +0000 lyn* 1095367@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those are lovely shoes; I find the little wedge to make such a big difference! I hope your ankles are happier with you now. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-ankle-issue#post-1095340 Sat, 23 Nov 2013 04:40:24 +0000 LACeleste 1095340@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great choices! &nbsp;I bet they will work nicely! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-ankle-issue#post-1095323 Sat, 23 Nov 2013 04:23:19 +0000 K. Period. 1095323@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ohhh! Very cute. Now see...I had great sympathy for you, until I saw those adorable new shoes. Now I'm just a wee bit jealous of your super cute replacements. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-ankle-issue#post-1095321 Sat, 23 Nov 2013 04:22:08 +0000 Mo 1095321@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks like a good solution - very similar to a ballet flat. &nbsp;Took me a long time to get back in regular shoes so I understand. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-ankle-issue#post-1095318 Sat, 23 Nov 2013 04:19:16 +0000 deb 1095318@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, I ordered them in narrow otherwise they fall off my feet also. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-ankle-issue#post-1095317 Sat, 23 Nov 2013 04:18:22 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1095317@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's sad that you won't be able to wear your favorites for a long while! Your new choices are so pretty. I hope they work out! I know there are people on the forum who love the Cole Haan wedge ballet style slippers, too; maybe they would work for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-ankle-issue#post-1095310 Sat, 23 Nov 2013 04:13:34 +0000 Suz 1095310@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those are lovely, Deb! I hope they all work for you.&nbsp;</p> <p>It's funny....I wouldn't be able to wear the true flats at all, whereas these (if I could get them to stay on my feet) would have a much better chance of being comfortable for me.&nbsp;</p> <p>So sorry that the flats are off limits to you for now.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-ankle-issue#post-1095303 Sat, 23 Nov 2013 04:06:39 +0000 pil 1095303@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those are beautiful, Deb, I hope they work for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-ankle-issue#post-1095295 Sat, 23 Nov 2013 03:59:26 +0000 deb 1095295@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All of my ankle issues have led met to the realization that I will not be able to wear my beloved ballet flats for a log time, if at all. So, this afternoon I boxed them up and moved them to the very tip top of my closet so I will not be tempted. I now need&nbsp; an elevated heel of about an inch.&nbsp;I do have some in my closet but they are not my favorites.&nbsp;So as I sit here&nbsp;wallowing in my ballet flat misery with a glass of wine, I ordered 4 pair of wedges hoping I will get the same fuzzy warm slipper feeling when they arrive. I wear my ballet flats as slippers. Well, actually wore.&nbsp;I know may of you out there have foot/shoe issues and I must confess, I never<i> really </i>understood before.&nbsp;&nbsp;Now I do. Anyhoo, here is what I ordered.</p>