Who can resist the lure of wearing high heeled ankle boots? Aside from adding a little height, a good pair of high heels doeswonders to a woman’s posture and self-confidence. However, wearing high heeled ankle boots everyday can also take its toll on a woman’s body. Regardless of the “power” of high heels, a woman’s feet are not designed to endure the pressure caused by this type of footwear for extended periods of time. So does this mean that women have to choose between physical wellbeing and fashion power? Of course not! Read through the following tips to make sure your feet are protected when wearing your favorite pair of high heeled ankle boots.

1. Get ready with an extra pair. Give your feet time to breathe. During lunch break or on your way home from work, wear something flat or open. You can either wear a pair of slippers if it is cold or opt for a pair of flat ankle boots to relieve your feet from the pressure of wearing high heels.

2. Alternate between closed high heel ankle boots and high heeled ankle boots with cut out sections or peep toe. Aside from a

llowing your feet to “breathe”, this also helps prevent additional pressure on calluses or corns.

3. Invest in back heel cushions. This footwear accessory helps absorb pressure and shock. This is especially worthwhile if you are on your feet more often than usual.

4. Do not always wear high heeled ankle boots with thin heels. Thinner heels may be classier to look at, but thinner heels also require mo

re stability and balance. If you are a novice high heels wearer, you might be more prone to high heel-related accidents. Save the thin heels for special occasions. Besides, high heeled ankle boots—whether with thin heels or not—are fashionable enough on their own.

5. Make sure to buy a pair that fits just right. You’d want something with a snug fit. The best way to test this is to walk in them.

Remember, no matter how beautiful you look in a pair of high heeled ankle boots, if you are obviously uncomfortable with them, then it ceases to be fashionable. Fashion is always safety and comfort first. Stay safe and fashion forward!