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As we age, the balls of our feet have less padding and we need extra cushioning. Make sure the shoes you are buying have soft inner soles or buy some of those little foam pads from the shoe shop. |
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If you are a bigger size, be careful about wearing spiky stilettos. They can make you look top heavy. |
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If your ankles are thicker than you'd like them to be, don't wear ankle strap shoes or sandals with skirts. |
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Wearing towering high heels with a micro mini-skirt is never a flattering look, especially at a wedding. The rule is: the shorter the skirt, the lower the heel. |
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Be careful with wedges. If you're short you can look plain silly. |
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Never sacrifice comfort for style. Chances are those pointy toe stilettos will end up gathering dust in the wardrobe. |
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A sole made from rubber provides good shock absorption and is less slippery then leather. |
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Always go for uppers made from a natural material, such as leather, suede or a fabric that allows the foot to 'breathe'. |
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Generally, the softer and more flexible the shoe, the better. The shoe should bend where your foot naturally bends. |