When I had ankle injuries in the past, I found that wearing leather shoes instead of tennis shoes provided more support and comfort while healing. I also found that walking on soft dirt in the garden caused more pain than walking of firm sidewalks or asphalt. it also took a long time to heal, but I stuck with leather ties shoes for support. It wasn't difficult to give up high heeled dress shoes, either. I now wear wide shoes, but am comfortable at last. My fashionable look disappeared some time ago. Dorisena