How to Buy Shoes for Petite Feet

I’m around a 5ft tall fitness, fashion and food lover with size 3 feet and skinny ankles. I’ve always struggled to find shoes that fit for many reasons; they feel lose, my ankles look tiny and they can make me look shorter. For my first ever petite fashion post, I’m going to share with you my top tips for buying shoes when you have petite feet.

1. Wedged heels are not evil – despite people thinking they can make your ankles look bigger; there are ways around buying the ideal wedged heel. Buy a pair of wedges which have thin straps, cut-out detailing, colours such as tan brown and beige.

2. Choose ankle strap and slingback shoes as they compliment delicate ankles.

3. In the colder months, heighten your legs by matching your tights to the colour of your shoes.

4. Avoid chunky soles from platforms to “flat-forms”.

5. Never be scared of stilettos – the go to pair of shoes to jazz up your work to party outfit.

6. Larger embellishment such as large medallions, have a tendency to overpower delicate ankles. Instead opt for finer detailing such as small gems, like on this gorgeous pair of ASOS heeled sandals.


7. Be careful with pointed toed shoes – though they’re gorgeous, they can make your feet look a size or two bigger.

8. Instead grow your collection of ballet pumps from your basic blacks to pastel purples.

9. Ankle boots can draw unwanted attention to your ankles. Try to find a pair which leave a smaller gap, or buy a gorgeous pair of knee high boots.

10. Buy cheaper trainers - if you can fit into a shoe size below 5 ½, then you can buy trainers without the added tax as this falls under children’s shoe sizing.

11. Love insoles – I used to avoid shopping at places such as Office as their size 3 felt like a size 4 that was until I came across my beloved pair of black suede brogues, which fit perfectly with the Office Latex Insoles.