A wedge is a cross between a platform and a heel. At the toe, the thickness of the platform is minimal, almost like that of conventional shoes, but closer to the heel it increases, creating a beautiful and simultaneously comfortable lift. Even if the rise is high, wearing such shoes is much easier than a commensurable heel. That is why modern women of fashion choose shoes on the platform and wedge, so as not to torment their feet.
The history of women's shoes on a wedge
For the first time the wedge appeared in the 30s of the XX century. Appeared - but no one noticed it, and this comfortable footwear was lost to oblivion up to the 70's. Then it was picked up by a new generation of mods to whom this shocking, non-standard footwear suited to taste. And in the 80's shoes on a wedge became a universal favorite and, one way or another, constantly appeared in designer collections.
Advantages and disadvantages of shoes on a wedge
What is good about women's shoes on a wedge:
- pulls out the silhouette, not bringing discomfort in the sock;
- practical;
- looks non-standard;
- makes the ankles visually thinner and more elegant;
- always in vogue.
Disadvantages of women's shoes on a wedge:
- even its comparative convenience does not make the wedge the best choice for daily wear;
- in combination with tight dresses and short skirts may look awkward;
- does by nature thin ankles yet.
Shoes on a high wedge are perfectly combined with flowing skirts and light dresses. Black shoes on a wedge, combined with black tight pantyhose will suit absolutely any dress. If desired, in the cold season with this addition, you can wear even a summer outfit, which should be supplemented with a jacket, trench coat or a light coat without a collar.
Beach shoes on a wedge
There are girls who do not imagine themselves without heels. However, in the summer you can not run on a hairpin - because of the heat your foot sweats and swells even faster. Sandals - either on a small heel, or just on the way out. The real salvation is shoes on a wedge. Just for the spring-summer season, designers make shoes and sandals on the wedge even brighter, more interesting and unusual. The dressing-gown, decorated in red-white-blue colors, with gold inserts or rope laces, perfectly matches with the clothes in the marine style. In this season, shoes on a wedge are decorated with a variety of prints, applications, inserts and patterns. In abundance are models with interspersed beads, sequins, embroidery and other decorative elements. The current trend is the imitation of the lack of a wedge at the expense of making holes in it. The most popular materials are rubber, wood and cork. At the peak of the model in the ethnic style, the so-called espadrilles. They are usually made of natural materials (cork and cotton) and are decorated with a huge number of ribbons that wrap around the ankle.
Winter shoes on a wedge
Ankle boots and boots on the wedge of the autumn-winter season are in great demand, because they are both bold and elegant, and also less slippery. Ankle boots on a wedge will help those who are not too confident in their heels. Leather boots on a wedge, combined with an exquisite coat, narrow trousers and a beautiful scarf create a very sexy image.
Sports shoes on a wedge
In recent years, you can often see on the shelves of shops sneakers and sneakers on a wedge. A year ago, several successful and famous brands released such shoes - D & G, Isabel Marant, Marc Jacobs, Chloe, Giuseppe Zanotti. Someone considers this trend to be strange and relevant only in collections of shocking designers, and someone is delighted with such an extraordinary decision. In any case, in the casual style with tight pants, for example, leather or jeans-skinny, these shoes look pretty attractive and unconventional.