A sleek pair of stilettos is as sexy as it gets. But let’s face it—those heels have your feet begging for mercy by the end of the night. Opting for flats doesn’t seem like the perfect solution either. After all, a girl can always use a few extra inches of height. Enter: wedges. They give you the height, minus the discomfort. Lucky for us, wedges are back in trend. From Katy Perry to Rihanna, everybody is embracing the good old wedges this season.
It's the OG shoe that balances style with comfort. Footwear and accessory designer, and the founder of his eponymous label, Jeetinder Sandhu echoes this sentiment. “I’ve always loved wedges because they give you the height of a heel without the struggle and discomfort associated with heels. They’re one of those rare styles that feel just as good as they look.” he adds.
While all wedges are incredibly comfortable, one must choose wisely when picking a pair, in order to get the most out of the comfort it has to offer. Neha Kumthekar, footwear designer and the co-founder of Oceedee says, “While wedges are known to be comfortable, they can be a bit heavy with the way they are sculpted so it's important to look for cushioned footbeds, supportive straps, and wearable heel heights that allow you to stay comfortable.”
If you would like to get the best of both worlds and invest in wedges this wedding season, here are our picks for the most beautiful styles to consider.
Let the humble Kolhapuri chappals get a makeover this wedding season. Swap your regular Kolhapuri flats with Kolhapuri wedges for a fun twist. Not only are they super traditional and earthy, but will also add to your height, without making it painful.
If there’s one shoe that totally understands the assignment when it comes to balancing style with comfort, it’s the mule wedge. The slip-on style without a back closure prevents shoe bites and blisters. Amalgamated with wedges, they add to the height without the discomfort of stilettos. “I particularly love mule wedges because they beautifully combine statement elements with contemporary comfort. They bring a sense of modern dressing and work seamlessly across casual, festive, and vacation wardrobes.” Neha points out.
Mary Janes are the perfect shoe to wear if you like to keep it chic and preppy. While Mary Jane flats are classic, you can opt for Mary Jane wedges for a more elevated look, and a couple of extra inches. Jeetinder Sandhu says, “I’m particularly drawn to Mary Jane wedges. Mary Janes have a timeless charm. They are incredibly versatile and work across a range of occasions.”
While Mary Janes have a buckle strap at the front of the shoe, slingbacks have the strap at the back of the shoe, offering a back closure. If you don’t like the lack of support that mules offer, this is the way to go.
Thongs are the hottest trend of the season. From Hailey Bieber to Kylie Jenner, everybody is embracing the thong sandal this year. However, thong sandals are a rather casual kind of shoe, and you wish to level it up, amalgamate it with wedges.