After a while, you starting that think because you've seen 20 gladiator sandals, you've probably seen them all. This is probably true, only small things change with them every season - the thickness of the straps, details on the straps, how the straps wrap around the foot/ankle/leg, and of course the colours and materials used. While these ASOS Leather Suede Stud Detail Wedges aren't a ground breaking gladiator-style sandal, they're rather boho-chic. Either that or I like that they combined various studded detail into the shoe without over-studding the suede straps. Made for comfort as well as style, the semi-wedge heel is 5" high - but I'm guessing about 1" of that is offset with the platform base. A cute shoe that isn't too expensive at £50, they will keep you in good stead if you're in the market for a new pair of strappy gladiator style sandals.
Related: ASOScom's strappy platforms a great alternative to Miu Miu Mary Janes | Gladiator wedge sandals from ASOS
Barely a week seems to go by right now without yet another celebrity being spotted in a pair of Terry de Havilland's trademark wedges, but of all the shoes on offer from the designer, I think these bronze wave shoes are the most spectacular.
A real show-stopper of a shoe, these are the proof (if proof was needed) that wedges don't have to be clumpy, and can, in fact, be sexy and wonderful. They're £415 at My-Wardrobe, but sure to turn into a classic, just like their predecessors.
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Here is a light bulb moment for the books. A mother-of-three has come up with a simple way for you to change your shoe colour without having to buy a new pair of shoes. Bernie Hurst-Crossley of Worthing, West Sussex developed the idea of a zip section, allowing the wearer to add different shades of fabrics. She first came up with the concept on holiday, when she was forced to pay £125 excess baggage charge for having ten pairs of shoes in her luggage. Now Nooshooz has been born, a new range complete with stiletto, flip flops and wedge styles, priced between £80 and £155, they're available from September. For more info, visit: www.nooshooz.co.uk
I think this is definitely one of the better uses of perspex on a heel I've seen. We all know that clear plastic heels can have something of a "lady of the night" quality about them (to put it politely), but with these Tricolor satin wedges, Giuseppe Zanotti has used the perspex to create the illusion of a wedge heel that's curved at an angle that would be totally impossible to stand up in. Of course, it isn't, but I bet anyone wearing these would get a few strange looks before people realised what was going on.
These are £470 at Net-a-Porter, which describes them as "a conversation starter". They got that right...
Related: Giuseppe Zanotti embellished heel pumps | Giuseppe Zanotti's crystal fishbone sandals | Giuseppe Zanotti's rose bud satin mules in fuchsia and red
Eley Kishimoto don't make shoes as often as I wish they would, but when they do, they hit style paydirt, getting the ratio between simplicity and decoration spot on.
These distinctive wedges with ultra long t-bar are from their current collection and look surprisingly flattering on the feet, as they trace the natural contours so neatly. Contrasting with the deliciously blush tan leather is a striped panel, which gives them a subtle, summery look. £195 at ASOS
Related: Shoes at London Fashion Week: Eley Kishimoto Spring/Summer 08 | Eley Kishimoto Spring/Summer 07 peep-toe heels
I'm starting to think we're going to need a whole new category here soon for "shoes with unusual heels". This has become such a trend lately, and while Miu Miu and Prada are still leading the field, they're not the only ones to succumb to the lure of the Slightly Strange Stiletto, as these cutout wedges by Dior prove.
I think "wedge" is something of a misnomer, here. This isn't so much a wedge as it's a stiletto that's been connected to the front of the shoe. I don't think they'd give as much support as a proper wedge (although you never know), but they're definitely more inventive. Whether they're nice enough for you to want to buy them is another matter, of course. If you do, they're $925 at Neiman Marcus.
Reated: Dior white thong sandals | Dior's bubble heeled slingbacks | Catwalk Shoes - Dior Couture
I know not everyone is a fan of celebrity shoe ranges, but I've been consistently impressed with the Jessica Simpson line, and I'm rather keen on these 'Lettice' peep toe wedges which are selling at Zappos for $93.
The best thing about these shoes is that curvy wooden sole, but I also like the iridescent patent uppers, which make them seem to shimmer. These are also available in standard black and red patent, though, if the shimmer isn't your thing.
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