What kind of shoes should I wear if I have thick legs? 10 days of hot topic analysis and outfit guide
Recently, the discussion on "How to choose shoes for thick legs" has soared on social platforms, especially on platforms such as Xiaohongshu and Weibo, where the number of views of the topic # thicklegs slimming outfit has exceeded 200 million. This article combines the data analysis of the entire network in the past 10 days to provide scientific shoe selection solutions for people with thick legs.
1. Hot topic data tracking (last 10 days)

| Platform | Related topics | amount of discussion | heat peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| little red book | # thicklegs savior shoes | 18.6w+ | July 15 |
| #legs thick shoes taboo | 9.2w+ | July 18 | |
| Douyin | # thick legs slimming shoe type | 6.3w+ | July 20 |
2. TOP5 recommended shoe types (user measured data)
| Shoe type | The principle of slimming | Recommendation index | Represent the brand |
|---|---|---|---|
| V-neck high heels | Extend the instep line | ★★★★★ | Jimmy Choo |
| pointed toe loafers | visual shrinking effect | ★★★★☆ | Sam Edelman |
| ankle chelsea boots | Fixed ankle line | ★★★★☆ | Dr.Martens |
| Thick sole dad shoes | Balance leg proportions | ★★★☆☆ | Balenciaga |
| Nude strappy sandals | Skin extension effect | ★★★☆☆ | Stuart Weitzman |
3. List of Lightning Protection Shoes
According to the latest evaluation by fashion blogger @legjingresearch institute, the following shoes will cause the defect of thick thighs:
| Minefield shoes | Problem analysis | alternative |
|---|---|---|
| lace up Roman shoes | Cut leg lines | Strap sandals |
| ballet flats | Legs appear short and thick | 3cm square heels |
| high top sneakers | Cover ankles | low top canvas shoes |
4. Golden matching rules
1.Color echo principle: Matching shoes and pants/shoes and socks in the same color can produce a visual extension effect, and the actual measurement is to increase the slimness by 40%.
2.Skin exposure control: The best exposed skin area is the 15cm area from the instep to the ankle, Douyin #Thick Legs Wearing Challenge Champion Plan Verification
3.follow high formula: Ideal heel height = (height - leg length) × 0.618, Xiaohongshu Wanzan Notes recommended calculation method
5. Seasonal limited plan
| season | Preferred shoes | Key points for matching |
|---|---|---|
| summer | Transparent strap sandals | Paired with 9-point wide-leg pants |
| winter | over-the-knee boots | Choose stretchy suede material |
| spring and autumn | martin boots | Roll up trousers to expose stockings |
6. Expert advice
Lily Chen, a well-known image consultant, pointed out in a live broadcast on July 19: "You need to focus on choosing shoes for your legs."Toe shape,Upper designandShoe shaft heightThree dimensions, avoiding horizontal decorative elements. The recently popular square toe design is more friendly to muscular thick legs. "
Note: The statistical period of the data in this article is from July 12 to July 22, 2023. The popularity data comes from the official index of each platform.
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