It depends entirely on the shape of your car's pedals, and what kind of shoes you wear. In my Passat I did the "ankle rotate" thing. In the Miata it's more of a traditional heel-toe.

What is heel and toe downshift? How to heel and toe downshift. Heel and toe shifting is a technique used while braking. While your foot is on the brake, you depress the clutch, then roll your foot ...