How to match your leg shape with suitable shoes

It is somehow subjective when it comes to finding suitable shoes for yourself as everyone has different leg shapes, by that you might have wondered what type of shoes actually fits your leg shape, this article is going to cover how to determine your leg shape type and what kind of shoes you should and should not wear.

#1 Determining your leg shape type

To start this step, stand straight with your legs closed, then pay attention to your thighs, knees, calves, and ankles.

There are four types of leg shapes:

1. Bow-legged shape

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Distance between thighs: Normal

Distance between knees: 3-5 cm (or more)

Distance between calves: 2-3cm

2. Knock-kneed shape

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Distance between thighs: 2-3cm

Distance between knees: Normal

Distance between calves: 3-5cm (or more)

3. False curvature

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Distance between thighs: Normal

Distance between knees: Normal

Distance between calves: 3-5cm (or more)

4. Normal shape

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Distance between thighs: Normal

Distance between knees: Normal

Distance between calves: Normal

#2 Choosing the right shoe for you

After determining your leg shape, you can now proceed with picking a suitable shoe for you!

1. Bow-legged shape

Suitable for:

- High-ankle boots

- High heels

- Heels slingback

- Martin boots

Not suitable for:

- Thigh-high boots

- Loafer shoes

- Tod’s shoes

2. Knock-kneed shape

Suitable for:

- ­Thigh-high boots

- Chelsea short boots

- Oxford shoes

- Loafer shoes

Not suitable for:

- Martin shoes

- Sandals

3. False curvature

Suitable for:

- Pointy-toe heels (Thick heels)

- High-ankle boots

- Heels slingback

Not suitable for:

- Sandals

- Thigh-high boots

- Shoes with thinner heels

- Dad shoes

4. Normal legs

Putting the leg’s length and thickness aside, you guys can pretty much wear all types of shoes, so don't worry!