An ode to wedges

I love wedges. They give you height without pain (or, at the very least, they minimize the pain), they provide comfort,  padding, and arch support, and they are often quirky, innovative, whimsical, and plain ol’ fun. I don’t want wedges to go away anytime soon, but unfortunately, if trend spies are to be believed, they are gently phased out of the fashion spotlight and replaced with vertiginous, slightly chunky and/or whimsical heels. The wedges you can still find for the new season are definitely more toned down, stripped of nearly all the bells and whistles that the designers played with a mere 1-2 seasons ago.

Just so you don’t forget the fun to be had with wedges, I’ve reached into the deep underbelly of Yoox sales and pulled out a few quirky models.  Links, in the order of appearance, are below.

Alexander McQueen wedge, $344.

Alaia industrial wedge, $304.

Marc Jacobs architectural wedge, $135.

D&G Art Deco red wedges, $240 at Yoox.

Le Silla wedge with diamante orchid brooch detailing INSIDE the wedge, $168.

Parisi spiderweb wedges, $148.

Fantasy Foot Ball 2007

Did you know about this? I didn’t. And now, oh, boy, I want to be there pretty badly.

If I were to go, I would try to hobble around in something like this:

Cute but wildly sexy ankle strap peep toe with embroidered cork upper from Lesilla. Knowing me, though, I’d be back in my flats before you can say ‘stiletto’–probably something like this Sergio Rossi number with metallic pipe trim:

Seriously now, if anyone goes there, I hope you tell us all about it in the forum!

(found via The Manolo)