the wooden wedge

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Dec 15, ‵08
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The wooden wedge is the shoe to have for spring 2009! Designers across the board have a wooden wedge in their collection. It’s going to take the place of the gladiator high heel bootie. Luckily, they’ll be a bit easier to walk in as well. The wedge platform will feel more stable, almost like you’re walking on blocks. You’ll also get a ton of height without the pain of a monster heel. They look best with a flare leg, or a boot-cut. Although, I’m sure their will be a ton of more daring girls wearing them with their skinnies. Well… do you love it or hate it?
Items in this observation:

  • Belle by Sigerson Morrison wooden wedge gladiator sandal @ Shopbop
  • Frye June sling back ring wedge sandal @ Shopbop
  • Twelfth Street By Cynthia Vincent Luella gladiator wedge in tobacco @ Revolve Clothing
  • Juicy Couture – Klara @ Zappos
  • Star Ling ‘Suarez’ wedge sandal @ Nordstroms


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    • Barchbo

      Love the Frye wedge! I have an odd prejudice that I do not like the shoe and the heel to contrast – I like it to look all of a piece. I guess I don't want the eye to be drawn to, of all things, the light heel on my dark shoe, or vice versa. Thoughts?!

    • http://styleobserver.com Jean V. Pratt

      I think with the Frye shoe – it will look great. I think you should avoid a shoe that looks too much like a block. The Frye have nice definition to the heel – great choice!

    • http://unlikelyhousewife.blogspot.com Elisa

      I really like wooden wedges in spring and summer, especially with denim trousers and bohemian dresses!

    • http://unlikelyhousewife.blogspot.com Elisa

      I really like wooden wedges in spring and summer, especially with denim trousers and bohemian dresses!

    • http://styleobserver.com Jean V. Pratt

      I think with the Frye shoe – it will look great. I think you should avoid a shoe that looks too much like a block. The Frye have nice definition to the heel – great choice!

    • http://unlikelyhousewife.blogspot.com Elisa

      I really like wooden wedges in spring and summer, especially with denim trousers and bohemian dresses!