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    Default Ankle straps are the devil!

    Okay, so I spent all day walking and dancing in my 6" pleasers. Well, they have a thick strap across the toes and an ankle strap. I totally wiped out right before I took them off. My ankle rolled and the stupid ankle strap did it's job, so my ankle hit the floor while me foot was still in standing position. Luckily, I'm okay, but I can't help but think that if I didn't have that cursed ankle strap, my foot would've simply slid out of the shoe and there wouldn't have been a problem. As a newbie, I appreciate the idea of an ankle strap but damned if they arent double edged swords! :End Rant:
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    Default Re: Ankle straps are the devil!

    When I fell onstage, if my foot hadn't come out of the shoe (the shoe ripped a bit) I would have broken my ankle, because of the strap. Straps can suck, but usually they don't. Do you have weak ankles? Take the time to break in the shoes and they'll get stronger.

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    Hey Rose! Yes, I have very weak ankles, so I do need the straps. That sounds like a scary fall you took, I hope you were okay. Thanks for the advice hun!
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    Default Re: Ankle straps are the devil!

    I never had any luck with ankle straps.

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    Default Re: Ankle straps are the devil!

    I have horrifically weak ankles. In fact, I had two surgeries on my right ankle.

    I appreciate ankle straps more because of that. But they're not for everyone. If you can balance better without the restriction, go for it!

    I'm glad you weren't seriously hurt! That sounds like exactly how I tore my ligament!

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    I loathe ankle straps. I prefer the Pleasers that just have two wide straps across the middle of the foot. I feel they conform to my foot better and make walking easier. Ankle straps just don't provide any real support imo and without them it is easier to slip shoes on and off to get comfy.

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    Default Re: Ankle straps are the devil!

    ive broken every ankle strap on every shoe i ever owned for a long time, then i got wise to strapless and i love them and will never go back!

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    You know, I've always used ankle straps because I am not the most agile on stripperheels and thought I needed them. I finally broke down and bought a pair of clear heels with just a stap across the top because I wanted the leg lengthening effect and it's so much easier to dance and walk now! Weird.

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