What Kind of Boots Make Your Feet Look Smaller?

Choose boots that work with your style and shoe size.

With size eight being the average shoe measurement for women (up a whole size from the past three decades), it turns out that our shoes aren't getting smaller, it's our feet that are getting bigger. If being in good company with other larger footed women doesn't satisfy your desire for a smaller size, then choose your boots wisely to make your feet look as small as possible.

Go for Heels

Choose heels over flats to make your feet look smaller.

Let's be honest, heels are not good for our bodies, much less our feet. They force women to put all of their weight on the front of the foot as well as reduces the natural alignment of the human body which can can cause back pain. However, women remain obsessed with the look of heels and that they can, in fact, make your feet look smaller. If you are looking for boots that visually reduce the size of your feet, go for something heeled. The higher the heel, the smaller your foot will look.

When shopping for boots with heels, look for ones with platforms or wedge heels. Both are more comfortable and supportive than a stiletto and also make your feet appear even smaller. Hands down, most women will agree that the wedge heel is the winner for making your feet look little!

If you don't want to go too high with your heel, go for something with a small heel and a high arch that will make you foot look more narrow, as well as shorter.

Rounded Toes

Don't go for pointed boots. Your feet will look smaller in round toe boots.

Rounded toe boots hug closer to the actual shape of your foot, highlighting its real size. This might not sound ideal, but when compared to a pointy toe boot which makes your foot look larger, it is what you are looking for. Combine a rounded toe boot with one that has a heel for an style that makes your foot look as small as possible.

Darker Colors

Darker colored boots will visually shrink your feet.

Just as women love the little black dress for its slimming qualities, dark colored boots will also visually shorten and thin out your foot. Boots in white or pastel colors will show the true size of your foot, eliminating any minimizing qualities. A black or dark brown boot is not only more practical in terms of usability, but will also trick the eye to make your foot look a size or so smaller.

Keep it Simple

Avoid embellishment on boots if you want your feet to seem smaller.

Keep your boots as simple as possible. An easy way to make your feet look smaller is to make them less noticeable. Plus, anything with a buckle, tassels or any additional detail will overwhelm the boot and erase any of the minimizing qualities. Go for something that is plain and in a solid color -- preferably a dark one -- to keep your foot size looking its tiniest.

References

• Size 8 is the New 7
• Make Big Feet Look Smaller
• Skinny Boots for Large Feet